2. Only one entry per person or email address. Duplicate entries will be disqualified. Entries that contain errors, are incomplete, corrupted or illegible will not be accepted. VisitBritain cannot be held responsible for computer system hardware, software or program errors, or other failures in computer transmissions or network connections for any entries lost or delayed through email. VisitBritain can not be held responsible for late, lost, illegible, incomplete, damaged, misdirected or postage due mail entries.

3. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a valid Social Security number on their date of entry, and must be legally resident in the USA.

4. Employees of VisitBritain, staff and families of related suppliers, tour agents, sponsors, advertising, promotion and production agencies, and their agents and immediate families (spouses, parents, children and siblings and their spouses) are not eligible to participate in the prize drawing. Promotion void in Utah and otherwise where prohibited by law; subject to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

5. The closing date for an entry is 12 midnight EST on April 1st, 2005. All email entries must be received by 12 o'clock midnight EST on such date and all mail entries must be postmarked by such time and received no later than 5pm. Winners will be selected in a random drawing, within 60 days of this closing date, from all eligible entries received by the closing date. Drawing will be conducted by VisitBritain, whose decision will be final. No correspondence will be entered into.

6. Winners will be notified within 30 days of drawing. Odds of winning are based on eligible entries received. Winners will be notified by telephone, email or regular mail. Limit one prize per family or household. All entries become the property of VisitBritain and will not be returned. In case of the unavailability of any prize, VisitBritain reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value.

7. The prize must be taken, and travel completed, by December 31st, 2005.

8. Prize: See specific prize details below. Prizes are not transferable and no substitutions or cash equivalents are permitted. Travel dates may be subject to blackout periods and other restrictions. Normal driver and car rental requirements apply. If the prize is not claimed within the specified time limit the prize will be forfeited. Federal taxes, local state taxes, airports departure taxes, V.A.T. taxes, and any other fees or costs connected with the prize will be the sole responsibility of the prizewinner. Entrants waive the right to claim as a cost of winning any prize, any and all costs or expenses associated with redemption or travel to redeem.

9. The prizewinner must accept that that his/her name and/or likeness may be announced in the VisitBritain (USA) literature or on the Internet for publicity or advertising purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

10. By accepting any prize, the winner agrees to and releases VisitBritain, the prize sponsors and its employees and agencies, representatives, affiliates and subsidiaries, advertising, promotions agents of each of the above, from all liability of any type whatsoever.

11. VisitBritain reserves the right in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend any sweepstakes should virus, computer hackers, or any other cause beyond its control impede the administration and or security of such sweepstakes.

12. Anything to the contrary set forth in VisitBritain's Privacy Policy notwithstanding, VisitBritain may use any entrant information obtained in this promotional sweepstakes for purposes of conducting such sweepstakes and does not (except as set forth herein) disclose such information externally to third parties, except with a fulfillment house which VisitBritain uses to help select winners and fulfill prizes and, in some cases, with third-party sponsors. When such third-party sponsors are involved, VisitBritain may share any entrant information with such sponsors but will disclose to potential entrants that such information will be so supplied and the identity of any such third-party sponsors and will provide entrants the ability to opt out of such third-party sponsored contests or sweepstakes. Any information supplied to a third party sponsor may be retained by such sponsor and will be out of the control of VisitBritain.

13. Winners may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility which must be signed, notarized and returned to VisitBritain within 30 days of attempted delivery of same. Noncompliance with said return time period will result in disqualification in which case an alternative winner may be selected. If prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternative winner. Winners and winners' travel companions will be required to execute, have notarized, and return a Release of Liability/Publicity prior to departure; if travel companions are under age 18, parent or legal guardian must execute such Release.

14. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, other than the administration of the Sweepstakes or the determination of winners shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York or the appropriate New York State Court located in New York County, New York; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and 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. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of New York or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York.

15. Prizes. Travel must be completed by December 31st 2005. Approximate Retail Value of each prize package varies. Value may vary depending upon the actual cost of air transportation from point of departure, and other variables. Travel subject to all applicable travel restrictions as outlined in prize winner notification letter, availability of lodging at time of booking, blackout dates, fare restrictions, availability of services offered and other criteria. A seven (7) day advance notice is required. All expenses not expressly stated in the package description, including but not limited to, meals, ground transportation, passport and visa fees, security fees, taxes, insurance, gasoline or otherwise are the responsibility solely of winner. Travel companion must travel on same itinerary and at the same time as the winner. Travel restrictions, conditions and limitations may apply. Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates. No cash or other substitution, assignment or transfer of prizes permitted, except by Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with another of comparable or greater value. Winner is responsible for all taxes surcharges and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.

16. Sweepstakes results and/or a copy of these Official Rules may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to GayBritain Sweepstakes Winners/Rules, c/o VisitBritain 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10176 U.S.A. Requests must be received by June 15, 2005, Vermont residents may omit return postage. 17. SWEEPSTAKES SPONSOR:
VisitBritain
551 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10176

18. SWEEPSTAKES DATES:
Start Date: Sept 01, 2004
End Date: April 01, 2005

19. PRIZE DETAILS: One (1) trip for two (2) people, five days / three nights in London, England or Manchester England including round-trip Economy Class airfare from USA Gatway city (approximate retail value (ARV) $2,500 per trip). Actual value will vary based on actual itinerary. Any applicable fees, surcharges, service charges or passenger facility charges are the responsibility of the winner. All insurance, federal, state and local taxes, if any, and gratuities, meals, incidentals and any other unspecified expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes are non-transferable. No prize substitution or cash redemption allowed by winners. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute prize of equal or greater value if advertised prize becomes unavailable. All prizes are provided “as is” and without any warranty of any kind. Limit one prize per household/family. By accepting prize, each winner acknowledges compliance with these official rules.