1. Sponsor: The MAPLESTORY VALENTINE’S COUPLES CONTEST (FEBRUARY 2019) (the “Promotion”) is sponsored by Nexon America Inc., 222 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 300, El Segundo, CA 90245 (“Sponsor”).
4. Timing: The Promotion begins at the time it is announced on the Sponsor’s dedicated web post for the Promotion (the “Post”) on Sponsor’s MapleStory Twitter page (https://twitter.com/maplestory) (“Promotion Pages”) on February 1, 2019, and ends on February 13, 2019 at 11:59:59 pm Pacific Time (the “Promotion Period”). Submissions that are submitted before or after the Promotion Period will be disqualified. Sponsor’s computer will be the official timekeeping device for this Promotion. Entrants are responsible for calculating the difference in time zones.
5. How to Participate: To participate in the Promotion, entrant must, during the Promotion Period: 1) capture a screenshot or gif with your MapleStory BFF or companion in-game in celebration of Valentine’s Day and upload this to Twitter; and 2) include the following information in a Twitter post: a) IGN of both characters; b) World Name; c) #MapleStory, #MSCouples; and d) short written caption of how you met in-game, favorite couple’s activities in-game, and anything you wish to share with the community!
a.	Include 1) a screenshot or gif with your MapleStory BFF or companion in-game in celebration of Valentine’s Day; and 2) include the following information in a Twitter post: a) IGN of both characters; b) World Name; c) #MapleStory, #MSCouples; and d) short written caption of how you met in-game, favorite couple’s activities in-game, and anything you wish to share with the community!
c.	Not be released through personal media such as a blog/SNS.
k.	Not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where the image is created.
The judges will select from among all eligible entrants up to ten (10) winners for the Promotion. The potential prize winners selected is contingent upon the number and quality of submissions received. The winners will be notified after the date of selection at the email address that was entered on the survey form (or other means of communication as Sponsor may select), and must reply to and confirm receipt of the email awarding the winning prize tickets within 48 hours of receipt via the entrant’s email account. The potential prize winners may be asked to submit additional personal information in order to confirm eligibility and award the prize. Potential prize winner may also be asked to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility or Declaration of Compliance (as may be applicable given the location of the potential prize winner) unless this is prohibited by law. If the potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond to the notification within the required time period (if applicable), or fails to sign and return the Affidavit or Declaration within the required time period (if applicable), he/she will be disqualified and will forfeit the prize. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the prize to an alternate potential winner to be chosen based upon the winner selection criteria described in this Section. Each entrant may be a potential winner only one (1) time for the Promotion.
Any prize details not specified above, including which concert ticket to award each winner, will be determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. No cash or other substitution is allowed except by the Sponsor who may substitute a prize (or component thereof) with another prize (or component thereof) of equal or greater value, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. The prize is not transferable or refundable and must be accepted as awarded. NX points that are awarded may be used only for in-game items in the winner’s own account and may not be exchanged or traded for cash, in-game items, or any other physical or virtual items. The winner is responsible for any and all other costs and expenses not listed above. Winner will be responsible for payment and reporting of all applicable taxes associated with the receipt and usage of a prize. Sponsor may report the receipt of any prize to the appropriate federal, state, or local taxing agency(ies). Please allow at least thirty (30) days from completion of the judging process for the in-game prizes to be reflected in the winners’ accounts. Nexon will not be responsible for any transportation, lodging or other expenses in connection with the Concert. Winning tickets will be held at will-call at The Barclays Center concert arena in Brooklyn NY for each winner upon presentation of proper identification (Driver’s License, State or International I.D. card, or Passport). Nexon is not responsible for any lost, stolen, illegible or otherwise unusable or compromised tickets. Winners are solely responsible for obtaining all government documents in order to travel, and Nexon will not be responsible for any ticket replacements or other loss.
14. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Promotion is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Promotion to address the impairment and then resume the Promotion in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) award the prizes from among the submissions received up to the time of the impairment. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. By participating in this Promotion, all participants acknowledge that the Promotion is in no way sponsored, co-sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, and hereby expressly release Twitter from all claims and demands, known or unknown, arising from their participation in the Promotion. You understand that you are providing your information to Nexon America Inc. and not to Twitter. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the Promotion should be directed to Nexon America Inc., and not to Twitter. The Promotion is void where prohibited.