Atlus-O-Weenie 2022 Costume Contest

ATLUS Best in Show Prize Pack – One Winner

One (1) “ATLUS Best in Show” Prize Pack: 

• Persona 5 Royal 1 More Edition 
  • Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, or Nintendo Switch
• Soul Hackers 2 Code 
  • Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, or PC
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Code 
  • PlayStation 4, or Nintendo Switch
• Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Code 
  • PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch or PC
• Shop Atlus 6 Pin Bundle 
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush 
• Jack Frost Pullover Hoodie 

Shin Megami Tensei Prize Pack – One Winner

• Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set  
• Shin Megami Tensei V code   
• Shop Atlus 6 Pin Bundle  
• Shin Megami Tensei V Nahobino Stubbins Plush   
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush  

Persona Series Prize Pack – One Winner

• Persona 5 Royal 1 More Edition 
  • Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, or Nintendo Switch
• Persona 25^th Anniversary Protagonist Pin Set 
• Morgana Hugz Keychain 
• Phantom Thieves Coaster Set 
• Shujin Academy Longsleeve 
• Shujin Academy Uniform Jogger 

Vanillaware Prize Pack – One Winner

• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Code 
• Choice of (1) Atlus Game Code 
• 13S Fluffy Sweatshirt 
• 13S Enamel Pin Bundle  
• 13S Throw Blanket 
• 13 Sentinels Iron-On Patch Pack 

Community Choice Prize Pack – One Winner

• Choice of one (1) digital code for one of the following games: Soul Hackers 2, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster, Shin Megami Tensei V, 13 Sentinels: Aegis rim, Catherine: Full Body, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight (subject to availability). and
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush  
• Jack Frost Joggers 

Lucky Winner Prize Pack – Five Winners

• Choice of one (1) digital code for one of the following games: Soul Hackers 2, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster, Shin Megami Tensei V, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Catherine: Full Body, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight (subject to availability). 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 

1. Contest Description 

Sega of America, Inc. (“SEGA”) is offering the “2022 ATLUS-O-Weenie Cosplay Contest” (the “Contest”) and will determine winners and award prizes based on the criteria set forth below. The Contest begins on October 28, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends at 9:00 a.m. PT on November 11, 2022 (“Overall Contest Period”). All entries must be received by 9:00 a.m. PT on November 11, 2022.  

This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Facebook or Twitter. You understand that any posting by you made on the social media websites Facebook and/or Twitter shall be publicly available on Facebook’s and/or Twitter’s website. Any additional personal information that you are requested to provide to SEGA as a participant or winner of the Contest shall be controlled and processed by SEGA. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest must be directed to SEGA and not to Facebook or Twitter. 

2. Eligibility 

The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States, the District of Columbia (excluding Puerto Rico and all other U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations), Canada (excluding Quebec), the United Kingdom, and countries in the European Union; and 18 years or older (or the age of majority in their state of residence) at the time of entry. Employees and their immediate families and those living in the same households, whether related or not, of SEGA and its parent, affiliates, marketing, promotional, fulfillment, and/or advertising agencies (“Promotion Entities”) are not eligible to enter or win. Void in Puerto Rico, all other U.S. territories, Quebec, and where prohibited by law, rule or regulation. All federal, state, and local laws apply. 

You can enter the Contest through our website here: www.atlus.com/aow2022. Use the registration form on the corresponding website to submit the required information. Contestants must submit one photo for consideration: one (1) photo in cosplay, with any Atlus-title as the theme. Entries shall be comprised of ATLUS-themed/branded costumes. Entries are arranged in the following categories:  

• Best in Show (Atlus theme) 
• Persona Series  
• Vanillaware Titles 
• Shin Megami Tensei Series  

There is a limit of one (1) entry per person. Past winners of any previous contests from this year may not re-use the same costume to enter again.  

Entries containing lewd, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate content, such as but not limited to profanity, nudity, excessively amorous behavior and/or vulgar gestures will be rejected in SEGA’s sole discretion. Any images submitted that depict illegal or criminal behaviors or activities will be rejected in SEGA’s sole discretion and will immediately be provided to appropriate law enforcement officials, along with any information pertaining to said entrants. Submissions must be made by the person depicted in the submitted images. No costumed pets are permitted. Anyone making a submission that is found to be of someone other than the submitter will be disqualified and barred from all further instances of the Contest. Any entrant who is not eligible for the Contest can be disqualified in SEGA’s sole discretion.  

It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that they have permission to publicly display all objects or persons in their submission. Any entry which does not comply with the official rules as stated, may be deemed invalid at the sole discretion of SEGA. 

3. Prizes & Winner Selection 

One (1) “ATLUS Best in Show” Prize Pack: 

• Persona 5 Royal 1 More Edition 
• Soul Hackers 2 Code 
• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Code 
• Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Code 
• Shop Atlus 6 Pin Bundle 
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush 
• Jack Frost Pullover Hoodie 

Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) USD$350. All entries will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers composed of SEGA employees and a winner will be selected based on the following judging criteria:  

§ Quality of design (50%) 
§ Creativity and originality (25%) 
§ Overall impression (25%)  

One (1) “Persona Series” Prize Pack:  

• Persona 5 Royal 1 More Edition 
• Persona 25^th Anniversary Protag Pin Set 
• Morgana Hugz Keychain 
• Phantom Thieves Coaster Set 
• Shujin Academy Longsleeve 
• Shujin Academy Uniform Jogger 

ARV USD$250. All entries will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers composed of SEGA employees and a winner will be selected based on the following judging criteria:  

§ Quality of design (50%) 
§ Creativity and originality (25%) 
§ Overall impression (25%)  

One (1) “Vanillaware Titles” Prize Pack:  

• 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Code 
• Choice of (1) Game Code 
• 13S Fluffy Sweatshirt 
• 13S Enamel Pin Bundle  
• 13S Throw Blanket 

• 13 Sentinels Iron-On Patch Pack 

ARV USD$250.  All entries will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers composed of SEGA employees and a winner will be selected based on the following judging criteria:  

§ Quality of design (50%) 
§ Creativity and originality (25%) 
§ Overall impression (25%)  

One (1) “Shin Megami Tensei” Prize Pack: 

• Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set  
• Shin Megami Tensei V code   
• Shop Atlus 6 Pin Bundle  
• Shin Megami Tensei V Nahobino Stubbins Plush   
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush  

ARV USD$250.  All entries will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers composed of SEGA employees and a winner will be selected based on the following judging criteria:  

§ Quality of design (50%) 
§ Creativity and originality (25%) 
§ Overall impression (25%)  

Five (5) “Lucky Winners” Prize Pack: 

• Choice of one (1) digital code for one of the following games: Soul Hackers 2, Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Strikers, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster, Shin Megami Tensei V, 13 Sentinels: Aegis rim, Catherine: Full Body, Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight, Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight (subject to availability). 

ARV $60.  All entries will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers composed of SEGA employees and a winner will be selected at random. 

One (1) “Community Choice” Prize Pack: 

• Choice of one (1) game code  
• Shop Atlus Jack Frost Plush  
• Jack Frost Joggers 

ARV USD$150.  All entries will be determined via a survey conducted by sharing the link on social media from November 21 – November 28, 2022. 

Limit one (1) prize package per entry.  

There is a total of nine (9) prizes available with a total ARV of all prizes of USD$1550.  

SEGA reserves the right to change the prizes or terms of the Contest at any time. Potential winners will be asked to respond within three (3) business days with confirmation of prize acceptance and a mailing address for the purposes of prize fulfillment. Failure to respond to the prize notification within the stated time period or without the requested information will result in disqualification, forfeiture of the prize, and the selection of an alternate winner in SEGA’s sole discretion. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded. Prize recipient shall not be permitted to (a) replace his/her designated prize with another prize or item, (b) transfer or assign his/her designated prize to another person, or (c) substitute any prize or prize component for cash. In the event of unavailability, SEGA reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. All federal, state, local, and other taxes on prizes, including any applicable import taxes on prizes, are the sole responsibility of the person accepting the prize. Facebook: If you do not have a Facebook account, create your free account at http://www.facebook.com. Message, data rates or other charges may apply if you are participating via the use of a smart mobile device; check your mobile plan for rates and details. Participation may not be available on all carriers. You must adhere to any rules and policies of Facebook when using your Facebook Account and entering any Contest. Facebook may take action against any entrants who violate its policies. SEGA takes no responsibility for the actions of Facebook, the Facebook site or the Facebook Account used by participants. Twitter: If you do not have a Twitter account, create your free account at http://www.twitter.com. Message, data rates or other charges may apply if you are participating via the use of a smart mobile device; check your mobile plan for rates and details. Participation may not be available on all carriers. You must adhere to any rules and policies of Twitter when using your Twitter Account and entering any Contest. Please see https://support.twitter.com/articles/18311. Twitter may take action against any entrants who violate its policies. SEGA takes no responsibility for the actions of Twitter, the Twitter site or the Twitter Account used by participants.  

4. Disclaimers 

SEGA will not be responsible for any damage or loss of any prize materials during shipping or transmission, nor for any shipping or transmission error resulting in delivery failure of prize materials to winners. SEGA will not be responsible for any data transfer error resulting in late or incomplete contest submissions. By entering this Contest, you agree to abide by the ruling of the judges. All judges’ decisions are final. 

5. Data Collection 

All personal information from you that is collected by SEGA will be used solely for the administration of the Contest and in accordance with SEGA’s Privacy Policy. By entering the Contest, you agree to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein, as well as SEGA’s Privacy Policy, which is available at: https://privacy.sega.com/en/sega-of-america-inc-privacy-policy. 

6. General 

All entrants agree to comply fully with each provision in these official rules. Any person attempting to defraud, deceive, or in any way tamper with this Contest and any person who does not comply with these official rules, will be ineligible for any prize(s) and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If, during the Overall Contest Period, for reasons beyond SEGA’s control (including, but not limited to, tampering or computer virus infection, voting fraud, etc.), the Contest is not capable of running as originally planned, SEGA, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to cancel or modify the Contest, without liability and to the extent feasible, will determine winners and award prizes among entries received prior to cancellation or modification. SEGA is not responsible for internet, computer hardware and software, phone, and other technical errors, malfunctions, and delays.  

The use of machines, computers or any automated technique (“Automated Cheats”) to enter the Contest is prohibited. SEGA has the right to invalidate any entry if in its sole opinion the participant has engaged in the use of Automated Cheats at any time.  

By entering the Contest, entrants grant SEGA full rights to use an entrant’s name, image, and likeness (including use of an entrant’s statement(s), voice, Facebook and/or Twitter account username, post(s), tweet(s), and any other information requested by SEGA) for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes as SEGA so determines in its sole discretion, in all media, worldwide, and in perpetuity without notice or compensation, except where prohibited by law. 

SEGA may contact you once via the e-mail address provided in the submission to invite you to join the “SEGA Faithful” mailing list. SEGA will not share your personal information with any third-party affiliates, except in promoting the Contest and its winners.  

By entering the Contest, participants agree to the official rules as stated herein, without exception. 

Past experience has shown a promotion/contest such as this one may generate similar submissions which closely resemble concepts and ideas developed by the Promotion Entities whether before, during or after the promotion/contest. Entrants may see a presentation that seemingly incorporates an idea or concept or includes materials similar to that contained in their entry (e.g., costume). Any similarity may be purely coincidental and is always unavoidable in light of the volume of ideas that the Promotion Entities routinely consider in the course of their content development. Consequently, the Promotion Entities must, and have adopted policies and procedures to protect themselves from potential liability and claims and as part of these official rules requires all entrants to agree that: (a) the Promotion Entities may use any and all ideas, concepts, material and expression, in whole or in part, submitted or contained in a Contest entry, or other material you submit, and all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein anywhere in the world in perpetuity; and (b) all entries and entry materials become the property of SEGA and will not be returned. 

7. Right to Use Your Work and Information About You 

By submitting an entry, you: (a) represent and warrant that your entry is your wholly original work, not previously published, and does not incorporate or include anything that is owned by any third party or would require the consent of any third party and your entry does not violate any copyright, trademark, publicity right, privacy right or any other right of any third party; (b) agree with all terms and conditions as set forth in these official rules; (c) warrant that you have the express permission of any individual appearing in your entry the right to use their image and if requested by SEGA can provide written proof of such; (d) automatically grant to SEGA an exclusive, worldwide, royalty free, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, create derivative works from, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute and display your entry; (e) agree that upon selection as a winner of any prize, you agree that your entry shall legally be considered a “work made for hire,” with all rights therein, including, without limitation, the exclusive copyright, transferred to and being the property of SEGA; (f) agree that upon selection as a winner of any prize, in the event your entry is considered not to be a “work made for hire,” you irrevocably assign to SEGA all right, title, and interest in and to your entry (including, without limitation, the copyright) in any and all media whether now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, anywhere in the world, with the right to make any and all uses thereof, including, without limitation, for purposes of advertising or trade; and (g) agree that by submitting an entry, you grant to SEGA the right to sell and otherwise distribute your entry on any of its websites or in any of its advertising and/or products without any compensation. The rights granted under this paragraph shall extend to SEGA and its indirect and direct parent companies and their respective affiliated companies with respect to all entries and all other submitted materials related to the Contest, including those submitted by non-winners and winners. 

By submitting an entry, you grant to SEGA, its parent and affiliated companies the right, except where prohibited by law, to use your name, likeness, picture, address (city and state), voice, biographical information, written and/or oral statements, and your entry for advertising and promotional purposes in promoting or publicizing SEGA, its products or services, without compensation unless required by law. You shall have no right of approval, no claim to compensation, and no claim (including, without limitation, claims based on invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) arising out of any use, blurring, alteration, or use in composite form of your name, picture, likeness, address (city and state), e mail address, biographical information, or entry. The rights granted under this paragraph shall extend to SEGA, its parent, and affiliated companies with respect to all entrants in the Contest, including non-winners and winners. SEGA, however, does not have any obligation to use the winning or non-winning entries for any purpose. 

8. Release of Liability and Issues of Law  

By participating in the contest, all entrants release SEGA and its indirect and direct parent companies and their respective affiliates, partners, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents, employees and all entities associated with the development and execution of this Contest from any and all liability with respect to and in any way arising from: (i) participating in this Contest, (ii) acceptance or use of prizes, (iii) any injury or damage to an entrant’s or third person’s computer related to or resulting from the Contest, the entries and/or its prizes, and (iv) damage to a user’s computer system (including, without limitation, any server failure or lost, delayed or corrupted data or other malfunction) due, either directly or indirectly, to an entrant’s participation in the Contest or downloading of information in connection with the Contest. SEGA reserves the right to modify or cancel the Contest in the event that any portion of any website used to administer any aspect of the Contest becomes technically corrupted. 

All federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable. THE CALIFORNIA COURTS (STATE AND FEDERAL) SHALL HAVE SOLE JURISDICTION OF ANY CONTROVERSIES REGARDING THE CONTEST AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SHALL GOVERN THE CONTEST. EACH ENTRANT WAIVES ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN THOSE COURTS AND HEREBY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THOSE COURTS. 

9. Information about the Winners  

Winners of the “ATLUS Best in Show”, “Persona Series”, “Vanillaware Titles”, “Shin Megami Tensei”; and “Lucky Winners” will be notified via e-mail and a public announcement of winners will be made on SEGA’s Atlus-branded social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on November 21, 2022. 

Community’s Choice voting will go live on November 21, 2022. Community’s Choice winner will be announced on December 5, 2022. 

10. Sponsor  

Sega of America, Inc. 
6430 Oak Canyon, Suite 150 
Irvine, CA 92618 

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