Who Can Enter

1. To be eligible to participate in this contest, entrants must be state residents who are male, at least 18 years of age, reside in the WSMH-TV viewing area, and if entering via Facebook be an be existing user of Facebook, and desire to propose marriage to his girlfriend.

2. Employees of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc., WSMH, Inc., and any other company which owns, programs or provides other services to television broadcast station WSMH-TV (the “Station”), Facebook.com, Facebook, Inc., The Douglas Group, Inc. dba UPICKEM, Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Herman Hiss and Co, Fox Broadcasting Company, News Corporation, Fox Digital Media, Fremantle Media North America, Inc., American Idol Productions, Inc., 19 TV Limited, 19 Merchandising Ltd., CKX, Inc., their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, and the officers, directors, employees, licensees and assignees of each, advertising, any and all local television broadcast and cable stations, local radio and other media companies and promotion agencies, and the immediate family members of each are ineligible. The term “immediate families” includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children and grandchildren

(a) No purchase is necessary to enter. Qualified entrants may enter once regardless of method of entry.

(b) To enter, entrants must first record a video describing the girl they want to propose to and why they should win. Video length must not be greater than two (2) minutes. Videos may be recorded on any device. Once the video is complete, entrants can log on to www.wsmh.com, complete the online entry form with his name, address, age, phone number, and  upload the video to the website  Alternatively, log onto the WSMH FOX66 Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wsmhfox66.com, and click “Like” to access the American Proposal online contest entry page and [UPICKEM] online entry form. Complete the online entry form with your name, address, phone number, and birth date in the provided area and click submit.

(c)   By entering, entrant represents and warrants that (i) he owns the video submitted, (ii) the video does not violate the rights of any third parties,  (iii) the video has not been altered or enhanced with any software (excluding redeye), and (iv) he agrees to the terms and conditions located at http://wsmh.com/sections/station/legal/terms.shtml.  No lewd, nude, or offensive videos (as determined by the Station in its sole and absolute discretion) will be accepted.  The Station reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to disqualify any entry.

(d) The contest starts on Monday, March 26, 2012 and entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Station is not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries/ videos, printing errors, server unavailability, computer or any other electronic malfunction

(e) All entries will be judged by a panel of four (4) judges comprised of Station personnel based on the following criteria: (i) impact of message, and (ii) originality. On Monday May 7, 2012, the judges will select the winner. The decision of the judges shall be final. The Station and judges reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any entry. The winner will be notified by May 9, 2012.

(f) All entries (including videos) received that are mutilated, tampered with, illegible, or from ineligible entrants will be void. All entries (including videos) become the property of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Sinclair Television Group, Inc. and the Station and will not be acknowledged or returned.

(g) No royalties, talent fees or compensation will paid to those who appear in the video entry submissions.

The Prize

1. One (1) Grand Prize winner will win the opportunity to propose marriage or send a message to their girlfriend on WSMH-TV.  Winner will be required to record his proposal or message on or about Friday, May 9, 2012 at the Station located at G-3463 W. Pierson Rd. Flint, MI 48504. The proposal clip will then air on WSMH during a commercial break of the American Idol finale show on May 22, 2012. The winner will also receive an engagement package including an engagement ring valued up to $3,000 from Herman Hiss and Co.,  and The Diamond Wedding Package dance lessons for two (2) from Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio valued at $1,500. The value of the air-time for the marriage proposal cannot be determined.

2. Winner will be notified by phone. Winner must sign and return a release and affidavit of eligibility within 3 days of notification. Winner must show picture identification to claim prizes.  Station reserves the right to examine additional identification and may choose to accept or deny awarding the prize based on the identification presented.

3.  If the winner cannot be notified within 2 days, or does not timely return the affidavit of eligibility, then the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner with the next highest score as determined by the judges in their sole and absolute discretion. 

4. There will be no substitutions or cash alternatives for prizes except at the sole discretion of Station. The Station has the right to substitute a prize of similar value. No transfer or assignment of prizes is allowed.

5. The winner is responsible for any taxes related to the prize based on the estimated retail value of the prizes as set forth in these rules. Winners should consult their tax consultants regarding any tax questions.

6. WSMH, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and Sinclair Television Group, Inc. are not liable if the provider of any part of the prize fails to satisfy its obligations to furnish its portion of the prize.

7. WSMH, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and Sinclair Television Group, Inc. are not responsible for any liabilities arising directly or indirectly from the award or use of the prize.

8. In claiming your prize, you acknowledge that WSMH, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. and Sinclair Television Group, Inc. have the right to publicize your name, character, likeness, photograph, voice and the fact that you are the winner for promotional purposes without financial remuneration.

Odds of Winning/Miscellaneous

2. For a list of prize winners, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope to AMERICAN PROPOSAL G-3463 W. Pierson Rd. Flint, MI 48504 no later than June 8, 2012.

3. This contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. WSMH, Inc., Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.,  Sinclair Television Group, Inc., Facebook.com, Facebook, Inc.,  The Douglas Group, Inc. dba UPICKEM, Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio, Herman Hiss and Co, Fox Broadcasting Company, News Corporation, Fox Digital Media, Fremantle Media North America, Inc., American Idol Productions, Inc., 19 TV Limited, 19 Merchandising Ltd., CKX, Inc., their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, and the officers, directors, employees, licensees and assignees of each, advertising, any and all local television broadcast and cable stations, local radio and other media companies and promotion agencies accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or use of any prize awarded hereunder.

4. Station cannot be held liable for any lost or stolen entries, prizes or contest information.

5. Station reserves the right to make rules and contest changes and change the aforementioned contest dates.

6. By entering this contest, each entrant waives any and all claims of liability against the Station, any sponsors, Facebook.com, and their respective parent, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents, for any and all claims, loss, damage or injury which may occur as a result of entrant’s participation in this contest.

7. Facebook, Inc. and www.facebook.com (collectively, “Facebook”) are not affiliated with the Station nor this contest.  This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook.