ENTER NOW: Gay Pride Best Chest Contest

At this year's Los Angeles Gay Pride, Gay.com and Here! Media are hosting a "Best Chest" contest. Participants at the Pride festival can swing by booth #43—right by the main entrance—and have their photo taken to be entered in the contest, or just stop in to booth #43, check out the photos, and vote for your favorite. Winners throughout the weekend will get a $100 merchant card to use on anything they want.

But that didn't seem fair to everyone who couldn't make it to LA this weekend. So we're hosting one online where everyone can enter. Here's how it goes:

Submissions are now closed.

VOTE for your favorite chest here.

Winners will get a $100 gift card to spend on anything they want.

Check out the official rules below.

GAY.COM “BEST CHEST” CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Gay.com LLC (“Sponsor”) is the sponsor of this “Best Chest” contest (the “Contest”). All photographs and other entry material become property of Sponsor and will not be returned. The Contest is governed by these Official Rules, and is subject to all applicable U.S. federal, state and local laws, and is void wherever prohibited by law.

1. ENTRY. Contest begins approximately 12:00 PM Pacific Time on July 6, 2011, and ends approximately 10:00 PM Pacific Time on July 12, 2011 (the “Promotion Period”). Persons wishing to enter the Contest (each a “Contestant”) must visit Booth #43 at this year’s Los Angeles Gay Pride Festival for in-person participation, or, for online participation, Contestant must send an e-mail to Pride@Gay.com and include: subject line "Best Chest Contest,” one (1) current photograph depicting only Contestant, and Contestant’s first and last name, city and state of residence, email address, date of birth, and telephone number(s) for prize notification. For both in-person and online Contestants, all material submitted to enter the Contest shall be referred to herein as the “Entry Material.” Photographs submitted for online participation must be in JPG format with a file size of 3MB (3072 Kb) or smaller. No identifiable person but the Contestant may be depicted in the photograph and by entering the Contest the Contestant consents to use of the photograph by Sponsor in any manner it sees fit with no compensation to the Contestant. Photographs with any other person(s) depicted in them will be ineligible and will be disqualified. ENTRY MATERIAL FOR ONLINE PARTICIPATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00 AM Pacific Time on July 9, 2011. Limit one (1) entry per person per day throughout the Promotion Period. Entry Material will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address at the time of submission. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. All Entry Material must be original to Contestant alone, not copied or plagiarized, and not created in collaboration with anyone, and you must own all copyrights in the Entry Material, have full rights and authority to grant Sponsor the rights, title, interests and copyrights to use the Entry Material, as provided in the Official Rules, and have acquired any necessary releases with respect to the Entry Material. Furthermore, Entry Material cannot contain the image or likeness of or reference in any identifiable way (for example, by first and last name, or by any part of a name that is identifiable) any person other than the Contestant. Entry Material cannot describe, in any identifiable way, any copyrights, trademarks/tradenames, logos, or similar brand identifying marks, third party artistic works, or describe, depict or contain any illegal, dangerous or unsafe activity, or be otherwise obscene or inappropriate. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Contestant/Entry Material because of inappropriate content, deviation from the rules, or any other matter based on Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to edit Entry Material to suit editorial needs. BY ENTERING THIS CONTEST AND SUBMITTING A PHOTOGRAPH, THE CONTESTANT IS REPRESENTING TO SPONSOR THAT THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH PHOTOGRAPH WILL NOT VIOLATE OR INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, COPYRIGHTS OF OTHERS. By submitting a photograph, Contestant agrees to indemnify Sponsor should any representations and warranties in these contest rules prove to be false or inaccurate. By submitting a photograph to Sponsor for this Contest, Contestant authorizes Sponsor to post such photograph to Sponsor’s website at gay.com. Not all entry photographs received will be posted to the website. Submission of entry indicates Contestant’s acceptance of the terms and conditions in these Official Rules.

2. ELIGIBILITY. The Contest is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Employees of Sponsor, its affiliated and subsidiary companies, and its and their advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family or members of the households (whether or not related) of such employees are not eligible. By entering, you agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respect.

3. JUDGING; WINNER SELECTION. There will be a total of ten (10) final rounds for the Contest. For each round, Sponsor will select six (6) finalists (the “Finalist(s)”) from among all eligible entries based on criteria determined by Sponsor in its absolute and sole discretion, consistent with the “Best Chest” theme of the Contest. There will be one (1) set of Finalists for online Contestants, and nine (9) sets of Finalists for in-person Contestants. The photograph submitted by each Finalist as part of the Entry Material will then be posted online and/or presented in public at Sponsor’s booth at the Los Angeles Gay Pride Festival in West Hollywood, California. For online Contestants, public voting will occur both online and in-person at Sponsor’s booth during the Los Angeles Gay Pride Festival. For in-person Contestants, voting will occur in-person only during the Los Angeles Gay Pride Festival. For each round of Finalists, in-person voting will be permitted for approximately two (2) hours. Following conclusion of each round of voting, Sponsor will verify vote totals and the Finalist with the greatest number of votes will be the winner of that round of the Contest (the “Grand Prize Winner”), subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules. The winner’s photograph, name, and city and state, as submitted in the Entry Material, may be announced in public, including on Sponsor’s website Gay.com, anytime thereafter. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SHARE THIS INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST. The Grand Prize Winner need not be present in order to win. The Grand Prize Winner will be contacted by Sponsor. Should the Grand Prize Winner not meet the eligibility requirements or is disqualified for any other reason, the next runner-up Finalist will be the winner (the “Alternate Grand Prize Winner”). If the Alternate Grand Prize Winner does not meet eligibility requirements or is disqualified, there shall be no winner and no prize will be awarded in this Contest. THE ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED.

4. PRIZE. There will be a total of ten (10) Grand Prize Winners, or Alternate Grand Prize Winners, one (1) for each round of voting. Each Grand Prize Winner will receive a pre-paid merchant gift card (the “Grand Prize”) with a balance of $100 US Dollars. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize is unavailable. Pre-paid merchant gift card is subject to issuer terms, conditions, and restrictions of the pre-paid merchant gift card and its issuer. The Grand Prize may not be assigned, transferred, changed or redeemed for cash. ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

5. CLAIMING THE PRIZE. The winners of the Grand Prize will be announced by Sponsor and notified by email and/or phone call within 5 business days of the conclusion of the Contest. In order to collect the Grand Prize, the winner may be required to complete and return within thirty (30) days of notification, an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, a Publicity Release (except where prohibited by law), a W-9, and other required information. Disqualification will result and an Alternate Grand Prize Winner selected if Grand Prize Winner fails to respond timely, if notification or Grand Prize is returned as non-deliverable, or if Grand Prize Winner is found not to be eligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules. In the event that the Grand Prize is mailed to the winner, winner hereby acknowledges accepts, and assumes the risk of its loss. All federal, state and local taxes associated with the receipt or use of the Grand Prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. If required by law, winner will be issued an IRS 1099 tax form (winner is advised to seek independent counsel regarding prize winnings).

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject, disqualify, modify, edit, revise, and remove any nude, obscene, defamatory, profane, offensive, lewd, or pornographic Entry Material, or any part thereof, which Sponsor, in its sole discretion, determines to be inconsistent with its editorial standards, audience expectations, or reputational interests, or that Sponsor believes may violate any applicable law or regulation or the rights of a third party. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any Contestant whose participation may, for any reason or perceived reason, subject the Contest, Sponsor, or Sponsors’ advertisers, clients or customers to negative publicity, controversy, scorn, or ridicule. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for entries it is unable to process due to network, hardware or other technical failures or any other reason, or incomplete, damaged, misdirected, illegible, stolen or lost mail, on-site or online entries. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation or administration of the Contest or who is otherwise in violation of the Official Rules. Sponsor further reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, terminate or suspend this Contest should any computer virus, bug, technical corruption, unauthorized human intervention or force majeure affect the administration, security or proper play of the Contest or Sponsor otherwise becomes incapable of running the Contest as planned. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor reserves the right to select winners from among all eligible entries received prior to date of cancellation. The use of automated entry systems or any other conduct that impedes the integrity of the Contest is prohibited. In the event of a dispute regarding online entry, entry will be deemed made by the holder of an established e-mail account associated with the entry. Except where prohibited by law, entry constitutes permission to use winners’ name, hometown, voice, likeness, photograph and any statements regarding this Contest for editorial, public relations, promotional and advertising purposes without compensation, worldwide, in perpetuity, in any media and medium, including, without limitation, the World Wide Web, without notification, review or approval. Further, participants release and agree to hold harmless the Sponsor, its affiliates (including, without limitation, advertisers) and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for any injury, loss or damage of any kind to person, including death, and property, arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize, participation in any contest related activity, or participation in this contest. By participating and winning a prize, winner releases Sponsor, and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries and agencies and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability with respect to the prize won and participation in the Contest. Sponsor is not responsible for typographical or other errors in the printing, the offering or the administration of the Contest, or in the announcement of a prize.

7. DISPUTES; RELEASE OF LIABILITY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY. By participating in the Contest, Contestant agrees to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors, from any and all liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense whatsoever including without limitation, property damage, personal injury (including emotional distress), and/or death which may occur in connection with preparation for, or participation in, the Contest, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of the Grand Prize or participation in any Contest-related activity and for any claims or causes of action based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy and merchandise delivery. By accepting the Grand Prize, winner agrees that any liability concerning or arising out of the prize rests solely with the manufacturer or issuer of the goods or their affiliates. Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to Contestants or to any other person's computer, regardless of how caused, relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with this Contest. Contestants and winners acknowledge that Sponsors have neither made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representations or guarantees, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize, including, but not limited to, express warranties provided by the manufacturer or issuer of the goods or their affiliates. Except where prohibited, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Contestant or Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules. In addition, any dispute relating to the Contest (including these Official Rules) shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court having jurisdiction over the subject matter located in the County of Los Angeles, California. Contestants hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts and waive any claim of forum non conveniens or lack of personal jurisdiction they may have. Contestant agrees that: (i) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys' costs or fees; and (ii) under no circumstances will Contestant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Contestant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

8. PRIVACY; USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION. Information collected from participation in the Contest is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is located at http://www.heremedia.com/legal/privacy_policy/. By entering the Contest and providing the required entry information, each Contestant acknowledges that he/she may be contacted regarding this Contest or other permitted matters. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE CONTACTED, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST. Except where prohibited or restricted by law, winner's acceptance of prize constitutes the winner's agreement and consent for Sponsor to use and/or publish winner's full name, city and state of residence, Entry Material, photographs or other likenesses, pictures, portraits, voice, testimonials, biographical information (in whole or in part), and/or statements made by winner regarding the Contest or Sponsor, worldwide and in perpetuity for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, trade and/or promotion on behalf of Sponsors, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, TV, radio, cable, electronic or World Wide Web, without further limitation, restriction, compensation, notice, review, or approval. By entering, Contestant agrees and consents to allow Sponsor to use and/or publish his/her full name, city and state of residence, Entry Material, photographs or other likenesses, pictures, portraits, voice, testimonials, and biographical information (in whole or in part), worldwide and in perpetuity for any and all purposes, including, but not limited to, advertising, trade and/or promotion on behalf of Sponsors, in any and all forms of media, now known or hereafter devised, including, but not limited to, print, TV, radio, cable, electronic or World Wide Web, without further limitation, restriction, compensation, notice, review, or approval to the extent permitted by law.

9. MISCELLANEOUS. By submitting a photograph in this Contest, Contestant agrees to indemnify Sponsor should any representations or warranties made by Contestant herein prove to be false or inaccurate. Contestant acknowledges and agrees that the Official Rules are available to him/her at http://daily.gay.com/travel/2011/06/enter-now-gay-pride-best-chest-conte..., has had an opportunity to review them before entering this Contest and agrees to be legally bound by these Official Rules. Official Rules are also available Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) during normal business hours between 10:00 AM Pacific Time and 6:00 PM Pacific Time at Sponsor’s office located at 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024. A winners' list will be posted on gay.com within ten (10) business days after the winner is determined. To receive a list of the winners by mail send a self-addressed envelope, with applicable U.S. postage affixed, to: Gay.com “Best Chest,” 10990 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 or by e-mail send an e-mail to Pride@Gay.com and in the body of the e-mail type: Please e-mail me the winner's list for the "Best Chest Contest."