The following stipulates basic contest rules for any and all contests both “on” and “off” the air, featured on WSLQ, 99.1 FM Q99. Each contest may have additional restrictions and/or qualifications that will be noted with each contest.
- Prizes must be picked up within 30 days of winning at the WSLQ studios, 3934 Electric Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018. Prizes may only be claimed during normal business hours 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
- All prizes must be claimed in person. Winners must present two (2) valid forms of identification, one with picture, to claim a prize. Winners may be required to sign a release form to claim a prize.
- Designated representative: In very unique situations, designated representatives will be allowed to claim prizes. Written authorization from the winner is required, including representatives name and social security number, along with a photocopy of the winner’s driver’s license/state ID. The designated representative must also provide (2) valid forms of ID. Q99 will determine what constitutes a “unique situation”.
- All Q99 contests are open to any and all Q99 listeners, with the exception of employees of Mel Wheeler, Inc., its agencies, subsidiaries, affiliates, representatives and families; anyone involved with the production, preparation and distribution of contest materials; and employees and families of employees of other radio stations.
- Q99 is not responsible for lost, misdirected, delayed or illegible mail of facsimile entries, and Q99 disclaims any responsibility for inability to complete a telephone call, whether due to telephone equipment or malfunction, busy lines or otherwise. Entries not conforming to announced entry specifications will not be acknowledged or returned.
- All contestants acknowledge, as a condition of entry, that Q99 has the right to publicize and/or broadcast contestants’ name, character, likeness, voice or all matters incidental herein. All contest entries become the property of Q99.
- Any person calling Q99 contest line, 540-389-0099, gives consent to being recorded and/or broadcast without notification or compensation.
- Only one (1) winner per household or family every thirty (30) days per contest for a single prize valued at over $250.
- Winners under the age of 18 (eighteen) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parent or legal guardian must also provide ID and sign appropriate release forms.
- All unclaimed prizes will be deemed refused and will be forfeited. Q99 is at liberty to give away any unclaimed/forfeited prize at the conclusion of the original winner’s 30 (thirty) day grace period.
- All major prizes (valued at $100.00 or more) will be given away by Q99. Odds of winning depend on the number of qualified entries.
- Q99 may substitute one prize for another of equal value without “on-air” or “off-air” acknowledgement.
- No purchase necessary to enter or win. Any Q99 contest is void where prohibited by law.
- Q99/Mel Wheeler, Inc. is not responsible for defective prizes.
- Additions and deletions to these rules are subject to the discretion of Q99, and may be enacted at any time.
- Any and all taxes associated with winning cash or a prize is the sole responsibility of the winner.
- Specific contests may have an addendum which is to be included in the basic contest rules.
- Basic contests rules and addendum’s are available for review, during regular office hours as stated herein, or upon receipt of a self-addressed stamped envelope only.
- Any prizes that are mailed are considered delivered at such time they are relinquished to the US Postal Service or other reputable courier/delivery service.
- Listening on-line or via smart phone apps may affect your ability to enter time sensitive contests.
- WSLQ is not responsible for replacing or substituting tickets and/ or passes won to an event, a concert, a festival or public happening that is canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions and mandates.
Revised October 9, 2024