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Old 12-30-2007, 02:23 AM
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again, it's a "cover your ass" type thing IMO. They probably put that in there in the case they use your image somewhere and forget to credit you for it. I'm sure they didn't put that in thinking "we're not going to credit them".

and as for "no compensation", if you lay the FUD down for a second and read the rest of the terms:
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8. Prizes: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A Trip for four (4) to Alaska for an Alaskan cruise. Trip
package includes roundtrip coach-class air transportation for four (4) from a major airport
near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Juneau, Alaska; eight
(8) days and seven (7) nights accommodations on board the Sea Lion or Sea Bird ship
(determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) (two rooms, double occupancy); select meals
(determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion); and a $150 Best Buy Gift Card. Winner must
travel on dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and must be taken by no later
than December 31, 2008. Trip must be booked at least twenty-one (21) days prior to
departure. Trip subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be roundtrip.
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Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $24,150.
over $24k for a single shot? sign me up

If all you're interested in is your name on the image:
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14. Winner List/Official Rules: For the winner list, send an email with Subject Line: “You
Go Great Places Vacation Photo Contest,” to WinListRequests@eprizefulfillment.com.
Requests must be received by July 31, 2008. Official Rules will be available at
http://nationalgeographic.com/bestbuy during the Contest Period.
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