Barry Latschar from Choctaw, OK shares a photo of his nephew using his birthday gift, the Pygmy Falcon-II Backpack, while hunting in Canton Wildlife Management Area in Northwestern Oklahoma.

Maxpedition-In-Action Photo Contest Official Rules

MAXPEDITION-IN-ACTION PHOTO CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. THERE IS NO FEE TO ENTER THIS PROMOTION. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES WHERE NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, WHO ARE EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT THE TIME OF ENTRY WHO HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AND A VALID EMAIL ACCOUNT PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF THE CONTEST PERIOD.

TO ENTER: To enter, please send your photos directly to Photo@Maxpedition.com. One (1) Email per entry required. The photo must clearly show you or someone you know using/carrying a Maxpedition product. Entries must include the category you are submitting the image to, your full name, Email address, mailing address, and phone number.

Digital images should have a long dimension of at least 2,000 pixels and be saved at 300 dpi (Around 7" or larger). We recommend the file size not be larger than 4 megabytes to ensure a fast upload experience.

Each submitted photograph, in its entirety, must be a single work of original material taken by the Contest entrant. By entering the Contest, entrant represents, acknowledges and warrants that he or she has full power and authority to enter the photograph, and that the photograph does not infringe any copyright or violate any other intellectual property rights. The entrant agrees to indemnify Maxpedition from any and all third party claims arising from the photograph.

Photographs that include sculptures, statues, paintings, and other works of art will be accepted as long as they do not constitute copyright infringement or fraud, provided that entrants must be prepared to provide a release form as described below in "Third Party Releases/Licenses." When photographing the work of others, it must be as an object in its environment and not a full-frame close up of another person's art. Photographs depicting obscene, provocative, defamatory, sexually explicit, or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate content will not be accepted. Photographs deemed inappropriate will be disqualified.

If the Photograph includes other people, you must be prepared to provide a signed written personal release from all persons who appear in the Photograph submitted, authorizing use of the Photograph as provided below in "Third Party Releases/Licenses." If you are unable to provide a personal release, upon request by Maxpedition and in the form provided by Maxpedition, then your entry may be disqualified. You do not need to send the release with your entry. If you win, we will contact you if a model release is needed.

All Entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor, and by entering the Sweepstakes, Entrants agree to opt-in to Sponsor’s email and direct mail list to receive news, specials and discounts.

30% off discount codes will be emailed to entrants within 3 business days of submitting a photo. Discounts are good for all non-closeout / non-clearance in stock items. One discount per customer. Cannot be combined with any other discount code. Discount expires 3 weeks from receiving code.

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 P.M. PDT ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017.

PHOTO CONTEST CATEGORIES:

Best Legacy series in-action photo

Prize:  One(1) in-stock product up to MSRP $250, winner's choice

Best AGR Advanced Gear Research in-action photo

Prize:  one (1) in-stock product up to MSRP $250, winner's choice

Best Overall Maxpedition-in-action photo

Prize:  MSRP $500 worth of in-stock Maxpedition gear, winner's choice

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Maxpedition-In-Action Photo Contest is open to legal residents of eligible countries where not prohibited by law, who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Employees, contractors, directors and officers of Maxpedition, its parent, subsidiary, affiliated companies, web design, advertising, fulfillment agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of this Promotion, and the immediate family members of each (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and spouse or "step" of each) and those living in the same households of each (those persons whether related or not who live in the same residence for at least three months during the twelve-month period preceding the start date of the Promotion), are not eligible to participate.

PROMOTION ENTRY PERIOD:

Promotion begins on Friday, August 25, 2017, and ends on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Sponsor's time clock is the official clock for this Promotion.

SELECTION OF WINNERS:

One (1) winner will be selected from all eligible submissions for each Photo Contest Category. Winners will be selected by Maxpedition staff. Winners will be notified at the conclusion of the contest via Email from Maxpedition. Winners must reply to Maxpedition confirming their full name and valid mailing address within 72 hours of announcement to claim prize. If winners do not respond within 72 hours, new winners will be selected. All decisions are final.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Submit exciting images showing off how you use your Maxpedition gear. Clear sharp images of people wearing Maxpedition bags in action will increase your chances of winning. Image topics can include but are not limited to adventure travel, family vacation, at the shooting range, on the job as soldier, law enforcement, first responder, etc. Low quality, pixelated or blurry images will not be judged.

PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE (“MSRP”):

There will be three (3) winners, one (1) per category, who will receive a Maxpedition prize. Prize winners will not receive the difference between actual and approximate retail value. Prizes are non-transferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions. In the case of unavailability of any prize or part of prize, Maxpedition reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or lesser value.

Best Legacy series in-action photo = 1 item up to MSRP $250

Best AGR Advanced Gear Research in-action photo = 1 item up to MSRP $250

Best Overall Maxpedition-in-action photo = up to MSRP $500

 

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

No cash equivalent or substitution of any prize is offered, except at the sole discretion of the Maxpedition. Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. By participating in this Promotion, entrants agree to these Official Rules which are final and binding in all respects. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded. If a prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Maxpedition reserves the right to substitute prize with another prize of equal or greater value. If for any reason the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, Maxpedition reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who is responsible or who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, modify or terminate the Promotion.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND RELEASE:

No liability or responsibility is assumed by Sponsor or Promotion Parties resulting from user's participation in or attempt to participate in the Promotion or download any information in connection with participating in the Promotion. No responsibility or liability is assumed by the Sponsor or Promotion Parties for technical problems or technical malfunction which may affect the operation of the Promotion, including but not limited to any of the following occurrences: hardware or software errors; faulty computer, telephone, cable, satellite, network, electronic, wireless or Internet connectivity or other online communication problems; errors or limitations of any Internet service providers, servers, hosts or providers; garbled, jumbled or faulty data transmissions; failure of any e-mail transmissions to be sent to or received; lost, late, delayed or intercepted e-mail transmissions; inaccessibility of the Maxpedition.com web site (the “Web Site”) or Facebook, in whole or in part for any reason; traffic congestions on the Internet or the Web Site; unauthorized human or non-human intervention of the operation of the Promotion, including without limitation, unauthorized tampering, hacking, theft, virus, bugs, worms; or destruction of any aspect of the Promotion, or loss, miscount, misdirection, inaccessibility or unavailability of an account used in connection with the Promotion. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical errors in the announcement of prizes or these Official Rules, or any inaccurate or incorrect data contained on the Web Site. Use of Web Site is at user’s own risk. Sponsor and the Promotion Parties are not responsible for any personal injury or property damage or losses of any kind which may be sustained to user's or any other person's computer equipment resulting from participation in the Promotion, use of the Web Site or the download of any information from the Web Site. By participating in the Promotion, the entrant agrees to resolve any dispute individually, without resort to any class action. By accepting a prize in the Promotion, Winners agree that the Sponsor and Promotion Parties shall not be liable for any loss or injury resulting from participation in the Promotion or acceptance or use of any prize. Winner grants permission for Sponsor and those acting under its authority to use his/her name, photograph, voice and/or likeness, for advertising and/or publicity purposes, in any and all media now known or hereinafter invented without territorial or time limitations and without additional compensation.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PROMOTION, PARTICIPANTS AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, THE PROMOTION PARTIES AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROMOTION OR RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZE, INCLUDING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. EACH PARTICIPANT FURTHER AGREES THAT IN ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, THE PROMOTION PARTIES’ LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE COST OF PARTICIPATING IN THE PROMOTION, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL SPONSOR, THE PROMOTION PARTIES OR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS BE LIABLE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES AND EACH PARTICIPANT WAIVES THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

SPONSOR:

Maxpedition. This promotion is administered by Maxpedition, P.O. Box 5008, Palos Verdes, CA 90274 USA. This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Promotion should be directed to Maxpedition.

Please submit your images via email to: PHOTO@MAXPEDITION.COM