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In an advertising effort to spread the word about EcoEyeCo.com. EcoEyeCo.com wants to launch its “compare and save” tool, share that we offer "Something for Every Budget" and that we offer "A whole New Way to buy eyeglasses for a Whole Lot Less!" To aid our efforts, we want to create an advertising campaign that is a little different -using amateur models! While it may be easier for us to simply contact an agency or existing model, we like to have fun! What better way to advertise our eyeglasses that with using actual and potential customers?!

 

Notices/Recommendations/Reminders:

1. You do not have to buy eyeglasses from us to enter and you do not have to actually wear prescription eyeglasses – however, pictures for entry must include the potential model wearing glasses. 

2. Sunglasses may be substituted for eyeglasses. Since our primary focus is prescription eyeglasses, preference will be given to those wearing eyeglasses in the picture. A name brand or designer brand of glasses is preferred.

3. Any picture is permitted (snapshot, existing picture, backdrop, professional) . Should you choose to have a picture taken with a background or backdrop, you may want to consider something related to nature, being eco-friendly, or related to EcoEyeCo.com somehow. While we are not restricting the time limit, the picture should be recent or at very least represent what you look like now.

4. This is an amateur modeling contest - non-professional and no experience is required. EcoEyeCo.com will not work with agents or agencies, managers or otherwise. If you are an agent or manager and refer someone to apply, then that contestant  must be permitted to apply on their own accord, without representation and any contracts are null and void during and for this contest. Otherwise the applicant will be deemed "disqualified" and therefore ineligible for prizes.

 

As with any contest there are several rules and regulations that we must state and share. There is no age limit but consent may be required. Age 0 – 100+ are welcome and encouraged to apply. EcoEyeCo.com sells eyeglasses for all age groups so we hope to have a representation of each age group in this contest. Since applicant  pictures will be shared online, anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years old must have parental/legal guardian consent to apply. Legal guardians must have proof of guardianship – adults with temporary guardianship cannot provide permission. All applicants’ pictures may be and will likely be shared on the website for EcoEyeCo.com and social media pages. As a result,  your application serves as permission/consent for EcoEyeCo.com to publish pictures of the applicant for the purpose of this contest. The Entrance fee is designed only to reduce/deter unwanted applications. Unfortunately, contests like this often solicit unwanted entries or the entry of a contestant by another person. (Ex. A friend nominates someone that does not want to enter or someone playing a practical joke).  In an effort to “weed-out” or avoid such entries, we charge a minimal fee to assure each contestant is serious about the application and desire to become a model. The fee also covers the costs involved in setting up the applicants profile. Entry fees must be paid up front and can be paid with debit or credit card. Cash fees will be considered as a donation to the Foundation but please discuss with associate at the Try-On center prior to the donation. Modeling requirements: There is no experience necessary. While there is no age limit, all applicants must exhibit eye wear. Given that our primary focus is prescription eyeglasses, we strongly recommend each applicant wears eyeglasses in the photo. Sunglasses are permitted but preference will be given to eyeglass models. The eyeglasses  do not have to be prescription lenses or even have lenses. Often, photos of a person wearing eyeglasses without anti-reflective coating will reveal a significant amount of glare in the photo and hide the persons eyes – usually an important feature when seeking an eyewear model. (Most professional models and actors use either anti-reflective lenses or remove the lenses altogether). If you need help removing the lenses for your photo, feel free to visit your local optical or one of our Try-On Centers for help. Frames should be name brand or designer brands. We do not require applicants to purchase eyeglasses from us. However, we prefer that you wear a name brand or designer brand that we offer. Future elimination rounds may require the model to wear a choice of brands. Further instructions and rules will be provided should the contestant proceed in the contest. This contest is available to US Residents Only. The applicant is responsible for all applicable laws whether state or federal and taxes on any monetary or prize value taxes as applicable. Only one entry is permitted per person with the exception of a parent/guardian who wishes to apply for their child and themselves. Once a picture is submitted, the picture may not be changes or substituted for the initial application process. Additional pictures may be added in future elimination rounds. By application, all applicants acknowledge that they have read , understood and agree to be bound by these rules and regulations. Employees, friends and relatives of those affiliated with or employed by EcoEyeCo.com are able to apply. No preferential will be given to any applicants. Application deadlines will be clearly posted on our website sub-page for the contest ( www.EcoEyeCo.com/modeling). While we will make all attempts to adhere to deadlines and schedules posted on the website, EcoEyeCo.com reserves the right to make changes based on the number of applicants and other factors as deemed necessary or beneficial to the contest and purpose of the contest. Late entries will not receive any preferences that early entries may receive. Each contestant agrees to be respectful of other contestants, rules, regulations and processes of judgement. Any contestant eliminated from the contest for any reason, may not re-enter. Any eliminated contestant attempting to enter the contest using false information, fake photos or caught entering the contest a second time will be eliminated regardless of status in the contest or afterwards and any awards (monetary or otherwise) will be returned to EcoEyeCo.com. No fees for contest entry will be refunded regardless of reason. Contestants agree that they do not have the right to any payment, fees or commissions incurred from any of the referrals from or business transactions that occur as a result of this contest in any manner whatsoever. Declared “winners” that are offered a contract will receive a separate contract which clearly states any entitled comissions as such.  Any contestant found to be cheating in anyway whatsoever (and as deemed to be by EcoEyeCo.com) will be eliminated from the contest and automically voids any contracts received. EcoEyeCo.com is holding this contest in the interest of the business, admirers, customers and followers. Rules and regulations are in place for the protection of the business from naysayers and those who seek revenge or retaliation (usually when eliminated from a contest or when they do not agree with judging). Each contestant agrees that he/she will not engage in (nor promote others to engage in) any negative comments or negative behavior that could be seen as damaging to the reputation of the company (regardless of reason or status in contest) and EcoEyeCo.com reserves the right to press charges based on slander laws and/or other laws as applicable. In the case of any such legal battle, any attorney fees or legal fees incurred by both parties involved will be the responsibility of the contestant and may not be added to the final value of the case as agreed upon by application . Prizes and number of prizes are based on the number of entries, referrals and other existing factors. All prizes posted as prizes for this contest online or otherwise are based on having at least one hundred (100) finalists. EcoEyeCo.com reserves the right to cancel the contest at anytime with or without notice if there is less than one hundred applicants.If there are more than one hundred applicants but less than one hundred finalists, the contest may resume but the amount of prizes and value of prizes may be reduced as deemed appropriate and necessary by EcoEyeCo.com. Final prizes and values will be posted prior to judging for the finalists occurs. The winners will be notified within thirty (30) days of contest end. Prize winners will have ninety (90) days to claim their prizes. Prize winners are responsible for taxes and subject to any other laws or regulations within their state and are the responsibility of the contestant. Any prizes awarded to a minor will be given to and will become the property of the parent or guardian as necessary by law. The parent or guardian will then assume responsibility of any taxes or laws in their home state and can determine how the prize(s) are distributed. By application, contestants agree to allow EcoEyeCo.com to share basic information with modeling agencies/ agents, talent acquisition specialists and otherwise interested parties for the purpose of advertising related contests, services or offering contracts. Should a contestant be “recognized” by , offered a contract, or begin gainful employment from such an agent, company or similarly interested party, the contestant or parent/guardian agrees to become represented by EcoEyeCo.com as a talent manager and will receive a commission of no less than ten percent of the total amount offered for current and future offerings. In addition, any opportunities that arise as a result of this contest and the following twenty-four (24) months will follow the same rules.  Known prizes are as follows: At least one grand prize will be awarded. Again, prizes are based on the number of contestants so the number of prizes may  fluctuate.  EcoEyeCo.com agrees to post any changes to the website and encourages contestants to share the contest with others to increase the odds; therefore increasing the opportunity to win. The grand prize is a cash award (to be announced upon application end-date) and a separate contract for modeling (as defined by the contract only) for a grand total of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). EcoEyeCo.com may award additional and alternate grand prizes as they see fit and based on multiple factors such as number of entries, results of advertising the contest and as unrelated to the contest and more. Should a contestant place second through fifth in the contest and additional grand prizes are available, the contestant or parent/guardian, will have the option of choosing the stated prize or the additional grand prize but not both.  All contestants, finalists and winners of the contest agree to allow EcoEyeCo.com to use and/or publish photos as desired without compensation, commission or pay unless otherwise stated by contract. EcoEyeCo.com has the right and authority to post changes to the rules, regulations and procedures for elimination at anytime before or during the contest based on various factors such as an excess of contestants or as deemed necessary by EcoEyeCo.com. We will make every attempt to be fair and advertise any changes as early as possible. In any case, such changes will equally affect all contestants and not give preference to any individual or group of individuals except for those with advantages that existed prior to changes (such as early entry or automatic advancement). To begin, we will collect as many applicants as possible to enhance the prize possibilities. Anyone can enter the first round. Upon successful application, approval and acceptance,  each contestant will have their photograph published on EcoEyeCo.com’s sub-page for the contest . Contestants are then encouraged to share the website, business concept and contest with friends, family and more to encourage voting and increase the size of the contest.  A judge will select just a few contestants (based on quantity of entries) to advance to the next round but the rest will be determined by “Public Voting”. Below each contestants’ picture on the website will be an option for the public to purchase votes . Each vote is only one dollar but any one person can purchase multiple votes. Both the number of votes and number of voters will be counted for an additional prize(s). (Naturally the number of voters you can get is a little more difficult of a task to achieve so less are required to advance automatically). Any contestant who gets over ninety nine (99) votes or forty-five (45) different voters will automatically advance to the next round! Naturally, each contestant wants to get as many votes and voters as possible. Once the “Open Public Voting” session has ended, a list of those who will advance to the next round will be published on the sub-page site. The person with the most votes and the person with the most voters will each win a trophy and up to fifty percent (50%) of the money they raised! Though this contest is separate from The Anniston Grace Foundation in its entirety, proceeds will benefit the Foundation. Each of the contestants remaining will then receive a request to provide their final picture. The final picture can be the same picture if it meets the requirements or the contestant may choose to provide a new one. Once each contestants final picture is submitted, EcoEyeCo.com will provide a professionally designed advertisement using the contestants’ pictures. Each advertisement will look the same except for the picture and the customized promotional code. Each code is unique to the contestant. At this point, each contestant is ready to prove that their modeling ability will attract potential customers and prove their value as a model for EcoEyeCo.com. The contestants will share their digital ad with  friends, family, and others using email, text, social media and whatever creative means they can use (instructions will be provided for everyone and will include technical assistance if necessary).  When a customer is referred to EcoEyeCo.com by the contestant, the promo code allows the customer to instantly save ten dollars ($10) in addition to our already great and lowest prices. (Promotional codes can even be applied to clearance items and sale items too!) As a result of the completed purchase, the contestant not only proved their modeling expertise effective but helped a person to save a ton of money on quality brand-name eyeglasses and learn about a “whole new way to buy eyeglasses for a whole lot less”! Once the transaction and order is complete, the website automatically give credit for the sale to the contestant assigned to the promo code used. Those with at least ten sales will advance to the final round automatically! A contestant with at least a few sales may receive a judge’s vote to advance to the final round as well but preference will be given to those with at least ten (10) sale referrals. The finalist with the most referral points that resulted in a sale will receive a trophy and choice of the prizes listed in the “Finalist Prize Box” (posted online). Dependent on the number of entries and finalists, additional prizes may be available for the most referrals overall (not just points) and others as deemed fit by EcoEyeCo.com. Points are calculated as follows: A purchase of a complete pair of eyeglasses (frames and lenses) with a value over two hundred dollars ($200) equals to five (5) points. Any other purchase of a complete pair of eyeglasses (frames and lenses) will have a value of four (4)  points. Any purchase of “Lenses Only” will have a value equal to  equals (3) points Any purchase of “Lenses Only” under ninety-nine dollars ($99) equals two (2) points.  If any customer purchases more than one pair (frame and lenses), each additional pair gets the respective point value as well. Each finalist can also receive points from customers that are referred by your customers as long as they use the same promotional code! Finalist round: contestants will be judged based on a series of considerations that will be posted to the modeling sub-page prior to voting. After judging and voting, a winner will be announced. Forty-nine percent of the vote will be determined by popular public vote and fifty-one percent will be determined by the EcoEyeCo.com judge(s) to avoid the possibility of a tie. As mentioned above, since the prizes are based on various factors including the number of entries and number of finalists, EcoEyeCo.com reserves the right to increase the number of prizes after the contest begins. The final grand prize and final grand prize value will be updated prior to voting but will include at least three (3) cash prizes and least one (1) modeling contract for ten thousand dollars ($10,000) as described above. After the contest ends, EcoEyeCo.com also reserves the right offer additional contracts (of any value) to contestants that participated in this contest regardless voting status (For example: We have the right to choose any contestant to receive .a smaller contract after the contest ends regardless of how they placed). EcoEyeCo.com is not responsible for returning pictures to the applicant. Please submit only a copy of your picture as the picture will not be returned.