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The Bump “Ergobaby Umba Carrier” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:28:00 GMT

The Bump “Ergobaby Umba Carrier” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump “Ergobaby Umba Carrier” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on November 12, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on November 16, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

This Sweepstakes is open to residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Each entrant must be a registered member of www.thebump.com as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; Prize Provider(s); any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) Umba carrier, selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $165.00. Actual retail value may vary. The Grand Prize is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize (or component thereof) is not available. Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter the Sweepstakes by submitting a reply to the message board accessible at www.thebump.com/[__________] during the Sweepstakes Entry Period, in accordance with the instructions set forth therein. Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. If an entrant is determined to have submitted more than one entry submission, that entrant will be disqualified. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry made will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses.

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable reply box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, The ERGObaby Carrier, Inc., and each of their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, will be disqualified. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about November 19, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Grand Prize will be awarded, and the winner will be notified via e-mail on or about November 19, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Grand Prize winner will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If the Grand Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 14, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “Ergobaby Umba Carrier” Sweepstakes - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering will also result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.

CONDITIONS:

By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes, and acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found on the www.thebump.com website are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby agrees to Sponsor’s collection and usage of the entrant’s personal information and acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of the Grand Prize. Sponsor and its agents shall have no liability or responsibility for injuries, damages or liabilities caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of a prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Grand Prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, The ERGObaby Carrier, Inc. and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.

Under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys’ fees, and entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

By accepting the Grand Prize, the winner grants Sponsor permission to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants shall be deemed to have agreed to have their entry information made available to the Sponsor. The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.

THE NEW YORK COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, SHALL GOVERN THE SWEEPSTAKES. ENTRANTS WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THESE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

The Bump “JJ Cole Diaper Bag” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:57:00 GMT

The Bump “JJ Cole Diaper Bag” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump ”JJ Cole Diaper Bag” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time on November 12, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on November 16, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

PRIZES/VALUE:

Two (2) Prize winners will each receive a choice of one (1) of the following JJ Cole diaper bags (to the extent available):

· Cadence Diaper Bag (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $59.99); or

· Caprice Diaper Bag (ARV $69.99).

Actual retail value may vary. The Prize is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize (or component thereof) is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable reply box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, JJ Cole Collections and each of their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, will be disqualified. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:

The potential winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about November 19, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Prizes will be awarded, and each winner will be notified via e-mail on or about November 19, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Prize winner(s) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If a Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 21, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “JJ Cole Diaper Bag Sweepstakes” - Winners, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

CONDITIONS:

Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of a Prize. Sponsor and its agents shall have no liability or responsibility for injuries, damages or liabilities caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of a prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Prizes from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, JJ Cole Collections and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.

By accepting a Prize, each winner grants Sponsor permission to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants shall be deemed to have agreed to have their entry information made available to the Sponsor. The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winners agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

Instagram Challenge

Bump Kathleen — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:44:00 GMT

Instagram Challenge Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THESE SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

Instagram Challenge Sweepstakes (each, a “Sweepstakes”) entry periods are as follows: each entry period commences at the time Sponsor posts a “Instagram Challenge: Show Us Your Halloween Pictures!” blog post post in the “Blog” section of blog.thebump.com, and ends at the time set forth in the applicable post (each, a "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). Each Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway,25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor").

ELIGIBILITY:

This Sweepstakes are open to any legal resident of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Employees of the Sponsor; any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of the Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with the Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The Sweepstakes are void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry form, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

One (1) Grand Prize winner per Sweepstakes (selected in separate random drawings following each Sweepstakes Entry Period) will receive one (1) set of four (4) movie tickets to “Fun Size” at The Bump’s Bring Your Baby Matinees http://pregnant.thebump.com/bring-your-baby.aspx.

The approximate retail value of each Grand Prize is $15.00. Actual retail value may vary.

The Grand Prize is not transferable or assignable, or redeemable for cash, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. Each Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter a Sweepstakes by posting a picture that is responsive to the blog post on Instagram with the hashtag #TheBumpHalloween during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Limit one entry per person/Instagram account per Sweepstakes. Normal internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. Late entries will be disqualified. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses.

Entries must comply with file specifications and limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the limitations set forth therein, etc.) and, to the extent the entry includes any writing,, must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrant has obtained the proper rights/consent to include any other person shown in the submitted photograph materials. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and each of its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWINGS/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:

The potential winners of each Sweepstakes will be selected in separate random drawings, each occurring on or about the first business day following the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period, from all eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Each winner will be notified via email and/or U.S. mail, using the contact information provided on the winner's www.thebump.com or www.thenest.com membership registration form, as applicable. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Grand Prize drawings will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawings shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. Potential Grand Prize winners will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. If a Grand Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received for the applicable Sweepstakes during the applicable Sweepstakes Entry Period. The names of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after December 16, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Instagram Challenge Sweepstakes, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win a Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.

CONDITIONS:

By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use found on the www.thebump.com and www.thenest.com websites, as applicable, are hereby incorporated by reference and apply to the submission of entries pursuant to these Official Rules. Each entrant acknowledges that entrant has read and accepted the applicable above-referenced Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Sponsor is in no way liable for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries, or acceptance and use of a Grand Prize. The winner assumes liability for injuries caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or misuse of a Grand Prize. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper play of the Sweepstakes and award the Grand Prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation or suspension.

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor or any of its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.

By accepting a Grand Prize, each winner grants Sponsor permission to use his or her name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without any additional compensation (except where prohibited by law). The Sweepstakes is subject to these Official Rules. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants and the winner agree to waive any right to claim any ambiguity, inequity or error in the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes, and/or of the Sweepstakes itself, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by all decisions of, and interpretations of these Official Rules by, the Sponsor, which in all respects shall be final and binding.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007

The Bump “Simon & Schuster Ready to Read” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:53:00 GMT

The Bump “Simon & Schuster Ready to Read” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump ”Simon & Schuster Ready to Read” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on October 24, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on October 28, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

PRIZES/VALUE:

Two (2) Prize winners will each receive one (1) Ready to Read prize package, each consisting of the following items:

· Prize winner’s choice of twenty-five (25) Ready-to-Read books, to be selected from one (1) of the following Ready-to-Read levels: Pre-Level One, Level One or Level Two (to the extent available);

· Five (5) sticker sheets (selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion); and

· Two (2) lunch bags (selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion).

Approximate retail value of each Prize is $107.75. Actual retail value may vary.

The Prizes is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize (or component thereof) is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on the entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable reply box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrants agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, Simon & Schuster, Inc. and each of their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, will be disqualified. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNERS:

The potential winners of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about October 29, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Prizes will be awarded, and each winner will be notified via e-mail on or about October 29, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning a Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Prize winner(s) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If a Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after November 30, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “Simon & Schuster Ready to Read Sweepstakes” - Winners, c/o XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

CONDITIONS:

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, Simon & Schuster, Inc. and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activities.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

The Bump “Hot Mama Necklace” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:35:00 GMT

The Bump “Hot Mama Necklace” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump “Hot Mama Necklace” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday October 22, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, October 26, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Each entrant must be a registered member of www.thebump.com as of date of entry to be eligible. Employees of the Sponsor; Prize Provider(s); any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

Two (2) Prize winners will be awarded Prizes as follows, in each case, selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion:

· One (1) Prize winner selected at random in a drawing from all eligible entries for the Sweepstakes will receive one (1) Faceted Stone Necklace. Includes (2) discs, 18 inch chain and (1) faceted stone. Customize with name, date and stone of your choice. (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $150.00) ;

· One (1) Prize winner selected at random in a drawing from all eligible entries for the Sweepstakes will receive one (1) Little Bird Necklace. Includes (1) little bird, initial disc, (1) cabochon birthstone and 16 inch chain. Customize with initial and stone of your choice. (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $95.00).

The Prizes are not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value or nature if the advertised prize (or component thereof) is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter the Sweepstakes by submitting a reply to the message board accessible at www.thebump.com/[__________] during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. If an entrant is determined to have submitted more than one entry submission, that entrant will be disqualified. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry made will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses.

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, S & S Designs, and each of their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about October29, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Grand Prize will be awarded, and winner will be notified via e-mail on or about to October29, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Grand Prize winner(s) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If Grand Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after November 23, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “Hot Mama Necklace Sweepstakes” - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc.195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.

CONDITIONS:

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, S & S Designs and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or prize-related activities.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

The Bump “Conception Movie” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:01:00 GMT

The Bump “Conception Movie” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump “Conception Movie” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on October 10, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on October 12, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

PRIZE/VALUE:

Ten (10) Prize winners will each receive one DVD of the movie “Conception.”

Approximate retail value of the Prize is $26.95. Actual retail value may vary.

The Prize is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. Each Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter the Sweepstakes by submitting a reply to the message board accessible at [link] during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. If an entrant is determined to have submitted more than one entry submission, that entrant will be disqualified. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the email address utilized at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses.

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable reply box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, New Video Group, Inc., and each of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive by Sponsor in its sole discretion will be disqualified. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about October 15, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Prizes will be awarded, and winner will be notified via e-mail on or about October 22, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Grand Prize winners will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the applicable Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If a Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, the potential winner will be disqualified and the applicable Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winners of the Sweepstakes will be available after November 16, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “Conception Movie Sweepstakes” - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc.195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

CONDITIONS:

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, New Video Group, Inc. and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or prize-related activities.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

The Bump “One Step Ahead ‘Hot Product’” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:03:00 GMT

The Bump “One Step Ahead ‘Hot Product’” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump “One Step Ahead ‘Hot Product’” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday, October 8, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Sunday, October 14, 2012 (the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, 18 years or older as of date of entry. Employees of the Sponsor; Prize Provider(s); any promotional companies or advertising agencies participating in the Sweepstakes and employees of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates; any persons involved in the creation, development, or implementation of this Sweepstakes; and any other persons or entities directly associated with this Sweepstakes and any members of their immediate families or households are ineligible to participate. Entries for the Sweepstakes drawing must be received prior to the expiration of the Sweepstakes Entry Period. This Sweepstakes is void in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and wherever prohibited or restricted by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern sweepstakes.

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a gift bag of One Step Ahead “Hot Products,” including the following items, in each case, selected by the Sponsor in its sole discretion:

· Belly Armor Blanket;

· Baby Kick Counter);

· Undercover Mama Nursing Tank in black;

· Boppy Pregnancy Wedge Cushion; and

· Bella B Bee Relieved Perineal Spray.

Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $138.79. Actual retail value may vary.

The Grand Prize is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize (or component thereof) is not available. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

You may enter the Sweepstakes by accessing the blog post located at http://blog.thebump.com/2012/10/08/giveaway-enter-to-win-a-maternity-best-prize-pack-from-one-step-ahead/ and submitting an answer to the question “what One Step Ahead product are you most excited to use?” in the space provided for comments during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. Incomplete or late entries will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. If an entrant is determined to have submitted more than one entry submission, that entrant will be disqualified. Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by your online carrier apply. An entry made will be deemed to have been made by the "authorized account holder" of the Twitter, Wordpress or Facebook account, or email address provided by the entrant, as applicable, at the time the entry is made. For purposes herein, the "authorized account holder" refers to the person assigned by Twitter, Wordpress or Facebook to an account, or to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses, as applicable.

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, Chelsea & Scott Ltd., and each of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive by Sponsor in its sole discretion will be disqualified. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about October 15, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Grand Prize will be awarded, and winner will be notified via e-mail on or about to October 15, 2012, using the email address associated with the account details (i.e., Wordpress, Facebook or Twitter) used by the winner or, if no such account details are used, the email address otherwise provided by the winner, when responding to the applicable blog post. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her account details used or otherwise provided when responding to the applicable blog post, as applicable. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Grand Prize winner(s) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If Grand Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after November 16, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “One Step Ahead ‘Hot Product’” Sweepstakes - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc.,195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

CONDITIONS:

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, Chelsea & Scott Ltd., and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or prize-related activities.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, 25^th Floor, New York, NY 10007.

The Bump “hellomellow Mommie To Be Gift Set” Sweepstakes

Bump Kathleen — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:24:00 GMT

The Bump “hellomellow Mommie To Be Gift Set” Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. MAKING A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

TERM:

The Bump “hellomellow Mommie To Be Gift Set” Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") entry period commences at 12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Monday October 8, 2012, and ends at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday October 12, 2012(the "Sweepstakes Entry Period"). The Sweepstakes is sponsored by XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 ("Sponsor"), through its division The Bump.

ELIGIBILITY:

GRAND PRIZE/VALUE:

One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a Mommie To Be Gift Set including the following items, in each case, selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion:

· Avocado / Mango Body Scrub ;

· Avocado / Mango Body Butter ;

· Avocado / Mango Body Oil ; and

· “I Can’t See My Feet” Soak.

Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $68.00. Actual retail value may vary.

The Grand Prize is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash or any other consideration, and no substitutions will be allowed except by Sponsor, which reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value or nature if advertised prize is not available. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the payment of all applicable taxes.

HOW TO ENTER:

Entries must comply with file specifications and character limitations on entry page (e.g., must be a proper response to the applicable message board post and subject to the character limitations in the applicable comment box, etc.) and must be in English. Entries must be entrant’s own original work and owned solely and exclusively by entrant, have not won a previous prize or award and have not been previously published, must not infringe on, misappropriate or otherwise violate any third-party rights (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, rights of publicity or privacy or any other proprietary right), and must be deemed suitable by Sponsor. Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor, hellomellow, inc., and each of their respective affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with infringement, misappropriation or violation of any third party rights. Entries deemed lewd or offensive may be disqualified, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entries that comply with format and suitability specifications may, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, be acknowledged by e-mail, but nevertheless remain subject to full eligibility determinations at the sole discretion of Sponsor. An entry that does not comply with entry guidelines will be deemed void and of no effect. All entries will become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor is not responsible for transmission and/or computer error. For the avoidance of doubt, acceptance of entries or submissions will not be deemed to waive any provisions of these Official Rules, and the entrant may subsequently be disqualified.

RANDOM DRAWING/ODDS OF WINNING/WINNER:

The potential winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing, on or about October 15, 2012, from all eligible entries received. The Grand Prize will be awarded, and winner will be notified via e-mail on or about to October 15, 2012, using the contact information provided on the winner’s www.thebump.com membership registration form. Each entrant is responsible for the accuracy of the information included in his/her membership registration form. The Grand Prize drawing will be conducted by Sponsor. The Grand Prize drawing shall be final and conclusive. The odds of winning the Grand Prize will be determined by the actual number of eligible entries received. Potential Grand Prize winner(s) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and where legal, a Publicity Release within ten (10) days of notification attempt. Noncompliance within this time period will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Grand Prize, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. If Grand Prize notification is returned as non-deliverable, potential winner will be disqualified and the Grand Prize forfeited, and Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, award the Grand Prize to an alternate winner selected at random from all eligible entries received. The name of the winner of the Sweepstakes will be available after November 15, 2012. To obtain this information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: The Bump “hellomellow Mommie To Be Gift Set Sweepstakes” - Winner, c/o XO Group Inc.195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

CAUTION:

Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any web site or undermine legitimate operation of a sweepstakes may constitute a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from and/or to prosecute any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such tampering also will result in ineligibility to win the Grand Prize in the Sweepstakes.

CONDITIONS:

By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant hereby voluntarily and irrevocably releases, holds harmless and agrees not to institute any claim against Sponsor, hellomellow, inc. and/or any of their respective affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents from any losses, damages, or expenses from any and all injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with, either directly or indirectly, (1) the awarding, acceptance, receipt, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize awarded herein; and/or (2) participation in the Sweepstakes or prize-related activities.

SPONSOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.

ADMINISTRATOR:

XO Group Inc., 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007.