We are sorry to announce that due to insufficient ticket sales, the Great American Dream Home Raffle will be canceled. No drawing will be held and funds will be returned to the public in accordance with the disclosures. We thank you for your interest and hope that in the years ahead worthy charities and foundations will have the opportunity to fund their community projects and programs.

 

 

The rules and regulations for The Great American Dream Home Raffle are in keeping with the requirements outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations 01.02.07.03. It is also noted that a full disclosure has been submitted and reviewed by the Secretary of State of Maryland.

 

 

 

The Universal Peacemakers Foundation presents the drawing of a 5 bedroom 5½ bath estate home, located at 13306 Brighton View Court, Phoenix, Maryland 21131. The actual drawing is intended to be held on February 26, 2010 at 12:00 pm, however the Foundation reserves the right to extend the date until such time as all the tickets are sold. See the website for the official drawing notification: www.tgadreamhomeraffle.com. The drawing will be held at 13306 Brighton View Court, Phoenix, Maryland 21131. Winner need not be present to win. The Official Rules of the drawing are set forth herein. By entering the drawing, all entrants agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules, waive any right to claim ambiguity in the drawing or these Official Rules and further agree to be bound by The Universal Peacemakers Foundation's decisions and interpretation of these Official Rules. By entering, all entrants release The Universal Peacemakers Foundation, participating sponsors and any of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies from any liability.

 

  1. ELIGIBILITY: Drawing open only to persons age 18 or older at the time of entry to purchase tickets, be a ticket holder or win a prize. An affidavit of eligibility, photo identification, taxpayer identification number, and other information will be required from prize winners. Void where prohibited. This is not a lottery, this is drawing by chance. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation is obligated to report the value of the prize to tax authorities as income. No mechanically or electronically reproduced entries accepted. The following individuals, and immediate family members (defined as spouse, IRS dependent, or step- or biological mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son) of, or who reside in the same household as, any person in any of the following categories, are not eligible to participate: * Employees of The Universal Peacemakers Foundation. * Any person engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials or prize supply for the drawing * Any person who resides in any area where this drawing, game by chance, would otherwise be prohibited by law.
  2. HOW TO PURCHASE: To enter, a ticket can be obtained at the following internet website: www.tgadreamhomeraffle.com. Purchaser must provide a valid e-mail address, full legal name, home phone, alternate phone, physical mailing address, mailing address. Tickets and payment confirmation will be provided electronically at time of purchase. Ticket purchases are not tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. All sales are final unless otherwise specified in these official rules. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation will reject any drawing ticket request if the check or credit card payment is not honored or is returned due to insufficient funds or any other reason prior and not remedied before the time of drawing. Correction of any such return or non-payment is the sole responsibility of the ticket purchaser. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. All federal, state and local taxes associated with receipt or use of prize, including without limitation all applicable sales, use, luxury, income and special taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner must claim prize with The Universal Peacemakers Foundation and sign and deliver a completed W-9 form, completed certification by Raffle winner form, or other form as required by law, to The Universal Peacemakers Foundation no later than 5:00 p.m. EST thirty (30) calendar days from announcement or first attempt to contact, or the prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner, see section (4). Prize non transferable. No entrant need be present to win. Winner determined by random drawing from all eligible entries, to be held by The Universal Peacemakers Foundation, which will notify winner by telephone or email and U.S. certified mail return receipt on drawing day. To claim prize, winner must follow the instructions contained in their notification. Winner must present proper ID, a valid state-issued driver's license or identification certificate. See section 4 below. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation reserves the right to disqualify false entries or entries suspected of being false, and any illegible, defective, incomplete or physically altered entry forms and entries that do not include valid or complete payment. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation is not responsible for printing errors in any drawing-related material, or for lost, late, misdirected or non-delivered mail, or any other failure to receive orders or deliver receipts prior to the drawing deadlines. All entries become the property of The Universal Peacemakers Foundation and will not be returned.
  3. SELECTION OF WINNERS. Drawing. One (1) random drawing will be conducted by a representative of The Universal Peacemakers Foundation, as described below. Entrants need not be present to win. All tickets will be verified and selected by a representative of the foundation. The winning ticket will be drawn at 13306 Brighton View Court, Phoenix, Maryland 21131 from all eligible ticket requests received. Winner name, not ticket numbers, will be called. The winner will be called by name and verified by matching the ticket with the information provided in the records. All winners will be notified by telephone, email or certified mail, return receipt requested based on the information provided at ticket purchase. Notification by telephone will be made day of drawing. Email or U.S. certified mail, return receipt notification will be made within 24 hours of drawing.
  4. DRAWINGS: Tickets must be purchased at least 12 hours prior to the drawing to insure entry. PRIZE: The Prize is a 5 bedroom, 5½ bath estate home located at 13306 Brighton View Court, Phoenix, Maryland 21131. A minimum of 20,000 tickets must be sold in order to have the raffle drawing. A maximum of 35,000 tickets will be offered. In the event that 20.000 tickets are not sold by the drawing date the Foundation reserves all rights to refund all monies to the ticket purchasers within 90 days of the scheduled drawing date with the exception of a 1% administrative fee. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation will assume all costs associated with the deed transfer of the Prize Home in accordance with the disclosure statement filed with the Charitable Organizations Division. A W-9 form must be completed by the winner. Any withholdings if required, applicable to prize will be required at the time of transfer of such prize to the winner. The winner will be liable and must assume any other expense in owning the Home, including without limitation, property taxes and homeowners association fees. No warranties, express or implied, are made or offered by The Universal Peacemakers Foundation. The PRIZE HOME is provided "as is", with no guarantees or warranties from The Universal Peacemakers Foundation or any other individuals or entities associated with this drawing. Winner is advised to consult a professional tax advisor. Model home interior decorating and furnishings and artists renderings are for display purposes only and are not included as part of the Prize. Custom choices and upgrades are not available. Tax authorities may place a different value on the home for the purpose of determining any income, property, transfer, or other taxes that may be due from the Prize winner. If any prize winner cannot be located by 5 p.m., thirty (30) calendar days after the announcement or thirty (30) days after prize notification, whichever is greater, or if the winner deemed to be ineligible, such a winner will be deemed to have forfeited his/her prize and another winner will be selected for such prize. The winner will be posted approximately 48 hours after the final drawing and may be obtained by visiting www.greatamericandreamhomeraffle.com. Requests in writing must be received or postmarked within seven days of the drawing and include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The IRS has decided that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries, or similar drawings for prizes are not gifts, and do not qualify as tax deductible charitable contributions.
  5. NOTIFICATION. Entrant whose ticket number is drawn at the Prize drawing will be deemed the winner of the Home ("Selected Entrant"). Selected Entrant will be notified by phone and/or U.S. mail using the information provided on the Entry Form or ticket ("Notification"). If any Selected Entrant cannot be located or fails to return attempts to contact him/her by 5:00 p.m. thirty (30) days after The Universal Peacemakers Foundation's first attempt to contact him/her, such Selected Entrant will be deemed to have forfeited his or her prize and another Selected Entrant will be drawn. Each Selected Entrant must execute an affidavit of eligibility/liability/terms and conditions/publicity release ("Release"). Selected Entrant(s) must provide all information requested to be eligible to win, including proof of age, proof of identity showing that the person claiming the prize is the same entrant named on the winning ticket or credit card used to purchase the ticket. Unless restricted by law, each Selected Entrant will be required to complete and return the Release within thirty (30) days of prize notification. The prize may be forfeited if Selected Entrant(s): (1) cannot be reached; (2) fails to obtain all signatures on the Release and to return documents in a timely manner as required pursuant to these Official Rules; or (3) cannot accept or receive prize for any reason. Winner must execute all required documentation to transfer title of property into his or her name, within the thirty (30) days of prize notification. Winners grant permission for the use of their names, photographs/likenesses for advertising and promotion for this and similar promotions without compensation, unless prohibited by law. In the event any Selected Entrant is found ineligible or forfeits the prize, as described in these Official Rules, an alternate drawing will be held within five (5) business days after verification. If the Selected Entrant is found ineligible by the Foundation, rules of alternate drawing governed by these Official Rules, and notification will be posted on the website immediately. The Foundation and its affiliates expressly reserve the right to modify the rules and regulations of this drawing by posting such notice on the raffle web site.
  6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. By entering the drawing, the entrant agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of The Universal Peacemakers Foundation shall be final. Winners will be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and a publicity release permitting The Universal Peacemakers Foundation to use their name, photograph, likeness, and voice for promotional purpose in any media. All winners are required to present proof of identity satisfactory to The Universal Peacemakers Foundation's sole discretion that matches the name on the winning ticket. There is no purchase necessary and this drawing is void where prohibited. Neither The Universal Peacemakers Foundation, its employees, founders, owners, investors or any sponsor or any of its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, franchisees, service agencies, officers, directors, shareholders, members, representatives, or independent contractors or any of its affiliates are responsible for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of any prize. Winner agrees to defend, indemnify and hold The Universal Peacemakers Foundation, and/or sponsors and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholder, employees, agents and affiliates and identities, harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind arising in connection with or as a result of the winner's acceptance or use of the prize. ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED BY The Universal Peacemakers Foundation WILL BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRAWING. The Universal Peacemakers Foundation WILL NOT SHARE, SELL, OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED BY SPONSOR EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE. THIS DRAWING IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.