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What is Luxury for Learning, Inc. (“Luxury for Learning)? |
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We are a non-profit organization formed to raise money for public schools, presently in the State of Maryland, but we plan
to expand the raffles to benefit public schools in other states as well. The Internal Revenue Service has granted Luxury for Learning with 501(c)(3)
tax exempt organization status and has further classified Luxury for Learning as a private foundation. Luxury for Learning is also registered with
the State of Maryland as a charitable organization.
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Why raise money for public schools? |
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Each year, state and county budgets grow tighter as governments grapple with ever increasing costs and
intense pressure not to raise taxes. As a result, public schools must make tough decisions when allocating resources. Simply put, needs go unmet.
Luxury for Learning believes in a strong public school system and believes that every child deserves a quality education. We are all winners when
our schools succeed.
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What are the prizes and what happens if I win a prize? |
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If you win the Grand Prize or any applicable Runner-Up Prizes, you will be notified (by phone,
email, and/or mail) by a representative of Luxury for Learning. You have thirty (30) days from notification by Luxury for Learning to claim
the prize. For additional details, please see the Official Rules.
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What is the cost of a ticket and how many tickets can I purchase? |
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The cost of each ticket varies by raffle. There is no limit on the number of tickets a
single individual can purchase. The more tickets you purchase, the better your chances of winning a prize.
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Can I pool my cash together with friends or family to buy a ticket? |
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There are no restrictions on a winner's ability to share prizes after they have been awarded.
However, each ticket must be purchased in one (1) single person's name and all prizes are awarded solely to the purchaser's name of record and
the address on the winning ticket. Note, the winner of any prize remains solely responsible for: (i) complying with all prize requirements;
(ii) providing Luxury for Learning, Inc. ("Luxury for Learning") with all proper transfer documentation bearing notarized signatures, as required
by Luxury for Learning, in connection with any transfer of a prize; and (iii) any and all taxes, fees, assessments and like charges associated
with their prize. Luxury for Learning is not a party to and assumes no responsibility related to any transfer of any prize or to any agreements
or understandings regarding the treatment or distribution of any potential prizes. Luxury for Learning's sole responsibility is to award each
prize to the winning purchaser's name of record and address as stated on the winning ticket. See Official Rules for full details.
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If I win a prize, am I still eligible for additional prizes in the current raffle? |
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A purchaser may not win more than once in any single raffle. However, winning a raffle
does not disqualify the winner from any future raffles. See Official Rules for full details.
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How do I get my ticket number after purchase? |
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Upon completing your raffle ticket purchase on the secure website, your purchase information
will be available for printing, additionally you will receive an email containing your ticket number(s) and purchase confirmation, assuming
that you provide a valid email address during purchase and that your ISP and your computer does not block or otherwise restrict the confirmation
email from being delivered (i.e., spam filters, etc.).
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Can I choose my ticket number? |
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No. Ticket numbers will start at zero and count up as they are sold. Example:
Given a raffle with one thousand (1,000) tickets, the first ticket number will be “000” and the last will be “999”.
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I did not receive my order confirmation in my email. What do I do now? |
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If you entered an email address and did not receive a confirmation email, please check
your spam filters and junk email boxes as your computers settings may have screened our communication as spam. If you still cannot locate
the confirmation email, please send us a message using the contact form located on the CONTACT US page of the website. Please be sure to
include all pertinent information to assist us in researching your order and resolving any issues.
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How much money goes to the public schools? |
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Marketing expenses, the cost of the prizes, and advertising-media costs associated with the
Luxury for Learning Charity Raffle vary with each raffle. Additionally, overhead costs must be paid. However, 100% of the NET proceeds
derived from the Luxury for Learning Charity Raffles are designated to support public schools.
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To which state is the money given? |
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Unless stated otherwise, money for public education needs will be given to the State of Maryland.
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Where does the money go? |
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In Maryland, the Department of Education delegates where money goes based on where it will yield
the greatest benefit. Each county presents a list of items (textbooks, calculators, overhead projectors, etc.) that are needed. The Department
of Education then meets as many of the needs as possible. Other states allocate charitable contributions in a similar fashion. Luxury for
Learning, Inc. was formed to help public education by giving as much as possible in a continuing effort to fulfill unmet education needs.
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Is my credit card number secure? |
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Yes. All credit card and personal information collected as part of the ticket purchase
process are maintained using secure methods including a secure website, secure bank lock-box and secure telephone connections.
You can view our website's online security certificate during the checkout process or from the “Buy Now” screen. You can also view our Privacy Policy.
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Which forms of payment do you accept? |
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We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. We are sorry, but in an effort to keep overhead
costs to a minimum, we do not accept checks, cash or any other form of payment.
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Do you send unsolicited mail or email? |
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The mailing and email address you provide to us are used only to provide information on current
and future Luxury For Learning Charity Raffles. If at any time you wish to discontinue receiving any information of this nature from us,
please contact us with your request and we will act to remove you from our mailing list and email list. Other than using your information
in connection with the Luxury for Learning Charity Raffles, we do not sell, rent or otherwise use your information. For more information,
please see our Privacy Policy.
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How will I know if I win a prize? |
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Winners will be contacted via phone, mail, and/or email following each prize drawing.
The contact information provided with the ticket purchase will be utilized to contact winners. All winners will also be available
on the Luxury for Learning Charity Raffle website after each drawing.
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When will the drawing be held, and will I be notified? |
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Drawings for raffles occur after the total fixed number of tickets for that raffle have
been sold. Luxury for Learning, Inc. will announce the drawing day within five (5) business days after the last raffle ticket has been sold.
All ticket purchasers will be contacted by email with the drawing date, time and location; additionally, this information will be
available on Luxury for Learning’s website.
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What happens if all the tickets for a raffle do not sell in the allotted time? |
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If all the tickets are not sold by the established entry deadline for the raffle, then ticket
sales for this raffle will cease and all of the monies generated from the raffle, less overhead and direct costs incurred, will be divided
into a 50-50 raffle. Luxury for Learning, Inc. will announce the drawing day within five (5) business days after the end of the raffle. One
cash prize consisting of 50% of the net monies available will be awarded to the winning ticket number. The other 50% of the net monies
will be donated to public schools.
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Is my raffle ticket purchase tax deductible? |
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The IRS has taken the position that amounts paid for chances to participate in raffles, lotteries or
similar programs are not gifts and, therefore, the price of your ticket does not qualify as a deductible charitable contribution. Please consult
with your own tax advisor for any additional information.
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Can I "gift" my winnings to another person or organization? |
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Yes. There are no restrictions on a winner's ability to share prizes after they have been awarded.
Subject to the pertinent prize requirements, you are free to donate, gift or otherwise distribute your prize to another person or entity, including
another charity. Note, the winner of any prize remains solely responsible for: (i) complying with all prize requirements; (ii) providing Luxury
for Learning with all proper transfer documentation bearing notarized signatures, as required by Luxury for Learning, in connection with any requested
transfer of a prize; and (iii) any and all taxes, fees, assessments and like charges associated with the prize. Please see Official Rules for more details.
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Luxury for Learning, Inc.
P.O. Box 144
Jefferson, MD 21755
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