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ELIGIBILITY: Participation in the Yamaha Keys Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”
or “Promotion”) is limited to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at
least 18 years of age or older at the time of entry (the “Entrant”). The Sweepstakes is void in all other U.S.
territories and possessions, and where restricted or prohibited by law. Employees of Guitar Center Stores, Inc.
(the “Sponsor”), its affiliates, subsidiaries, authorized dealers, licensees, suppliers, marketing partners,
advertising and promotion agencies, Marden-Kane, Inc. (the “Administrator”), and any other companies engaged in
the development, administration, production, fulfillment or distribution of materials for this Sweepstakes, and
the immediate families (spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses) and individuals living
in the same household, whether related not, of the above, are not eligible to enter or win a prize. This
Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Winning a prize is contingent on
eligibility verification and compliance with these Official Rules.
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PROMOTION PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on March 26, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM
Eastern Time (“ET”), and ends on April 8, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM ET (the “Promotion Period”). The
Sponsor runs the official clock for the Sweepstakes and will solely determine the time by which an entry is
received.
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HOW TO ENTER: During the Promotion Period, access the online entry form by scanning the Quick
Response code ("QR code") found on advertising materials at participating Guitar Center locations or by visiting
guitarcenter.com/gear-giveaway.gc. To enter, you must complete all required
information on the Sweepstakes entry form. As part of the Sweepstakes entry process, Entrants will be required
to indicate that they have read, accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
Limit one entry per person using only one email address throughout the Promotion Period.
Entries received from any person or email address in excess of the stated limitation will be void.
Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of
entry. Entries are subject to the acceptance and acknowledgement of these Official Rules and any other
applicable Terms of Services/Privacy Policy. The “authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person
who is assigned to an email address by an internet access provider, online service provider or other
organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email
address. When using a web-enabled mobile device to scan the QR code and/or to enter, message and data rates may
apply. You agree to incur any and all charges demanded by your wireless carrier. Not all mobile devices offer
wireless internet access, and wireless internet access may not be available in all areas.
Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, delayed, destroyed, misdirected, incomplete, illegible,
mutilated, technically corrupted or garbled entries, which will be disqualified, or for problems of any kind,
whether mechanical, human or electronic. No automated entry devices and/or programs permitted. Incomplete or
illegible entries are not eligible. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.
Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
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RANDOM DRAWING: A random drawing will be conducted on or about April 10, 2026,
to select one winner from among all eligible entries received. The random drawing will be conducted by
Marden-Kane, Inc., an independent judging organization whose decisions shall be final and binding on all matters
relating to this Sweepstakes. The odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.
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PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV): One (1) Grand Prize–a Keys Prize Pack from Yamaha
consisting of a MODX M8 88-key synthesizer (ARV $2,499.99), two (2) HS8 powered studio monitors (ARV $398.99
each), a professional double X-style keyboard stand (ARV $79.99) and a PKBB1 keyboard bench (ARV $69.99). The
total ARV of the Grand Prize is $3,447.95. The ARVs are subject to price fluctuations in the consumer
marketplace and are based on the fair market value of the prize at the time the Official Rules are published.
Winner is not entitled to any difference between the ARV stated herein, and the value of the prize at the time
the prize is awarded. All applicable federal, state and local taxes on the prize, and any expenses relating to
the acceptance/use of the prize not specified herein, are the sole responsibility of the winner. The value of
the prize is taxable as income, and winner will receive an IRS Form 1099 for the total value of the prize as
stated herein. All prize details not specified in these Official Rules will be determined by the Sponsor in its
sole discretion. Prize consists of only the items specifically listed as part of the prize.
No substitutions, cash equivalents or transfer of prize permitted except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor,
who reserves the right where lawful to substitute a prize or prize component with one of comparable or greater
value. Prize may not be sold, bartered or exchanged by winner. Sponsor is not responsible for damage or loss of
any portion of a prize after it has been delivered to a confirmed winner. Sponsor makes no warranties and hereby
disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, concerning any prize furnished by third parties in
connection with the Sweepstakes. Prize may vary from what has been advertised, pictured, etc.
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WINNER NOTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE: Prize award is subject to verification of eligibility. The
potential winner will be notified by the Administrator via phone and/or email. Potential winner (and
parent/legal guardian if a potential winner is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to
complete, sign and return the following documents: [1] an affidavit of eligibility and liability release, and
where legal, a publicity release and [2] IRS Form W-9 to include potential winner's Social Security Number,
which will be used only for the purpose of reporting the winner's prize earnings to the Internal Revenue Service
(collectively, the “Documents”). The Documents must be returned to the Administrator by the date stated in the
notification email, or the prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner will be selected. If a potential
winner (i) cannot be contacted after a reasonable attempt has been made by the Administrator (as determined in
the Sponsor's sole discretion); or (ii) fails to timely return the required paperwork without alteration and in
the form presented by the Administrator; (iii) refuses the prize; or (iv) the prize or prize notification is
rejected or returned as undeliverable, then such potential winner will be disqualified and forfeits all rights
to be deemed a winner in the Sweepstakes and receive the prize, and an alternate winner will be selected through
a random drawing by the Administrator from the remaining eligible entries. Only three alternate drawings will be
held in an attempt to award a prize, after which the prize will remain unawarded. Upon prize forfeiture, no
compensation will be given, and Sponsor will have no further obligation to that Entrant.
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CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: By participating, Entrants agree to comply with these Official Rules,
including all eligibility requirements. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify Entrants who violate these
Official Rules or interfere with this Sweepstakes in any manner. Any attempt by an Entrant to enter the
Sweepstakes and/or obtain more than the stated number of entries permitted herein by using multiple/different
email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other method, will void that Entrant's entries,
and that Entrant may be disqualified. Use of any automated entry software is prohibited. Electronically
reproduced, illegible, incomplete or inaccurate entries are void. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission
for the Sponsor and its agencies to use winner's name, likeness, photograph, and/or hometown and state for
purposes of advertising and trade without further review, notice, approval, consideration or compensation to the
winner or any third party, in any media, worldwide, unless prohibited by law.
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GENERAL: Sponsor, Administrator, Prize Provider(s), Social Media Platforms as defined below,
and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, advertising and promotion agencies, and all of their
officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents (collectively “Released Parties”) are not responsible
for incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human or printing error, technical
malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any
network, computer equipment or software, the inability to access any online service or website, inability to
submit the online entry form, or any other error or malfunction, or any injury or damage to Entrant's or any
other person's computer or mobile device related to, or resulting from, participation or downloading any
materials in this Sweepstakes, or for late, lost, stolen, illegible, misdirected or damaged entries.
Caution: Any attempt by an Entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage any online service or
website, or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, may be a violation of criminal and civil
laws, and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and/or other remedies
from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these
Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.
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INDEMNIFICATION; CANCELLATION OF PROMOTION: Entrants agree to release, indemnify and hold
harmless the Released Parties from any and all liability, loss, harm, damage, injury, cost or expense
whatsoever, including without limitation, property damage, personal injury and/or death, which may occur in
connection with participation in the Sweepstakes, or possession, acceptance and/or use or misuse of a prize, or
participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity, and for any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or
invasion of privacy, or merchandise delivery. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes if
it cannot be executed as planned for any reason or event beyond Sponsor's control, including, but not limited
to, a force majeure event or occurrence (e.g., war, riots, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, blackouts, supply
shortages, order of governmental authority, etc.), an “act of God” (e.g., natural disaster, etc.) or an
unforeseeable health event (e.g., pandemic or epidemic) making it inadvisable, impractical, impossible or
illegal, or which materially affects a party's ability to perform its obligations under this agreement in whole
or in part, or if fraud, technical failures, human error or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of
the Sponsor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes as determined by Sponsor in its sole
discretion. If terminated, Sponsor may, at its discretion, award prize(s) in a random drawing from among all
non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of termination. In no event will more than the stated
number of prizes be awarded.
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: To the maximum extent permitted by law, in
no event will the Released Parties be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including
direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising out of your access to and use of the
website and/or participation in the Sweepstakes, downloading from and/or printing material downloaded from any
websites associated with the Sweepstakes. Without limiting the foregoing and to the maximum extent permitted by
law, this Sweepstakes and all prizes are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or
implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose or non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitations or exclusion of liability for
incidental or consequential damages, or exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. Check your local laws for any restrictions or limitations regarding these
limitations or exclusions.
By entering the Sweepstakes, Entrants acknowledge they are familiar with the provisions of California Civil Code
Section 1542, which provides as follows:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT
THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER
SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.
Accordingly, by entering the Sweepstakes, Entrants (on their behalf and on behalf of their heirs, executors,
administrators, personal representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing, and all
other persons and entities asserting rights of, or acting on behalf of, the Entrant) hereby waive and relinquish
any right or benefit which the Entrant, designated agent or such persons has, have or may have against the
Sponsor and the other Released Parties under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, or under
any similar statutory or common law of any other jurisdiction to the full extent that any such person may
lawfully waive such rights and benefits pertaining to the releases set forth in these Official Rules, the
website, the Sweepstakes or any applicable privacy policy.
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DISPUTES; GOVERNING LAW; FORUM: Each Entrant agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims and
causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved
as provided herein; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs
incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3)
under no circumstances will the Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and the Entrant hereby waives all
rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages, and any other damages, other than for actual
out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. All issues and
questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or
the rights and obligations of the Entrant and the Sponsor in connection with this Sweepstakes, shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California, without giving effect to any choice of
law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of the state of California or any other jurisdiction) that
would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the state of California. Each
Entrant expressly consents and agrees to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of a civil court of
competent jurisdiction located in Los Angeles, California. CLASS ACTIONS AND ANY OTHER CONSOLIDATED, COLLECTIVE
OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED, AND YOU, THE ENTRANT, AGREE TO GIVE UP THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE
IN ANY SUCH ACTION. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE A MEMBER
OF ANY PUTATIVE OR ACTUAL CLASS IN A CLASS ACTION BROUGHT BY ANYONE ELSE, NOR WILL YOU SEEK TO BECOME A CLASS
REPRESENTATIVE. CLASS ACTIONS, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTIONS AND OTHER CONSOLIDATED ACTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
DISPUTES REGARDING THE ENFORCEABILITY, REVOCABILITY OR VALIDITY OF THE CLASS ACTION WAIVER MAY BE RESOLVED ONLY
BY A CIVIL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND NOT BY AN ARBITRATOR.
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PUBLICITY: By participating, where permitted by law, the Entrant agrees to the use of their
personal information in accordance with Sponsor's Privacy Policy and
Yamaha’s Privacy Policy. The Entrant, by
accepting a prize, consents to the use of their name, photograph, voice, videotape and likeness for purposes of
advertising and publicity in all media worldwide, including a winners list or other online winner announcement,
without further compensation or notice. Sponsor reserves the right to use any Entry, response or comment made by
an Entrant, in whole or in part, in any and all media now known or hereafter discovered, without further
compensation or notice.
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SEVERABILITY: If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or
unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
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WHO WON? For the names of winners, send an email with the subject line: “Guitar Center Yamaha
Keys Winner” to winnerslist@mkpromosource.com, to be received
by April 30, 2026. A winners list will be available on or about
April 30, 2026, or after the winner has been verified.
Suppliers of prizes offered in this Promotion are not Sponsors or participants in this Sweepstakes, and no
association or endorsement is implied. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the
trademarks of their respective owners.
This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered or affiliated, or associated with Meta, YouTube, X or
TikTok ("Social Media Platforms"). You are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Social Media Platforms.