Facebook Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
This contest is sponsored the C.A.R.E. Coalition of Transylvania County (“Sponsor”). This contest is governed by these official rules (“Official Rules”). By participating in the contest, each entrant agrees to abide by these Official Rules, including all eligibility requirements, and understands that the results of the contest, as determined by Sponsor and its agents, are final in all respects. The contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the promotion will be directed to Sponsor, not Facebook.
ELIGIBILITY
The Sweepstakes is open to residents of Transylvania County, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry who have their own Facebook account. Sponsor has the right to verify the eligibility of each entrant.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins at the time of the post and ends two weeks later. All entries (submissions) must be received on or before the time stated during that submission period. Sponsor reserves the right to extend or shorten the contest.
HOW TO ENTER
You can enter the Sweepstakes through the C.A.R.E. Coalition Facebook Page. Comment on the Sponsor’s timeline or the Sweepstakes post. For each comment, the entrant will receive one (1) entry into the drawing.
You may enter as many times as you wish.
WINNER SELECTION
All eligible entries received during the Submission Period will gathered into a database at the end of the Submission Period. A winner will be chosen at random.
The winners will be announced by 5pm EST on Wednesday, May 27. Announcement and instructions for prize will be sent via Facebook Messenger. Each entrant is responsible for monitoring his/her Facebook Messenger account for prize notification and receipt or other communications related to this sweepstakes. If a potential prize winner cannot be reached within fifteen (15) days, that potential prize winner shall forfeit the prize. Prizes may not be awarded if an insufficient number of eligible entries are received. Sponsor will coordinate with winner to pick up the prize from Sponsor’s office.
PRIZES:
Each prize consists of a book and 1 pound of Pisgah Roasters coffee. Estimated value is $25.
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, suspend or amend the Sweepstakes, without notice, and for any reason, including, without limitation, if Sponsor determines that the Sweepstakes cannot be conducted as planned. In the event any inappropriate content may have been posted by entrant, Sponsor reserves the right to void suspect entries at issue.
INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, THE FACEBOOK PLATFORM, ADMINISTRATOR, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS FROM ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGES, LOSSES OR INJURY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THAT ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES AND THE ACCEPTANCE, USE OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE THAT MAY BE WON. SPONSOR AND ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO ANY COMPUTER SYSTEM RESULTING FROM ACCESS CONNECTED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES.
PUBLICITY
By participating, each entrant grants Sponsor permission to use his/her name, likeness or comments for publicity purposes without payment of additional consideration, except where prohibited by law.
SWEEPSTAKES SPONSORS
This sweepstakes is sponsored by:
C.A.R.E. Coalition of Transylvania County
106 East Morgan Street
Suite 105
Brevard, NC 28712
Instagram Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
- Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to those who have their own Instagram account and who are 18 years of age or olderas of the date of entry. The Campaign is only open to full or part-time residents of Transylvania County and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of the C.A.R.E. Coalition, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Campaign. The Campaign is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
- Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of the C.A.R.E. Coalition as final and binding as it relates to the content of this Campaign.
- Campaign Period: Entries will be accepted online starting at the time of the Campaign announcement post on Facebook and ending two weeks later, at the same time. All online entries must be received by that time.
- How to Enter: The Campaign must be entered by following the C.A.R.E. Coalition’s Instagram page and tagging one friend. The entry must fulfill all Campaign requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, or deemed inappropriate may be disqualified at the sole discretion of C.A.R.E. Coalition. For each comment, the entrant will receive one (1) entry into the drawing.
You may enter as many times as you wish. - Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Campaign (the “Winner”) will a gift basket with book and 12 oz of local coffee. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined byC.A.R.E. Coalition. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for C.A.R.E. Coalition to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
- Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
- Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected bya random drawing under the supervision of the C.A.R.E. Coalition. Winner will be notified by Instagram Messenger within five (5) days following selection of Winner. The C.A.R.E. Coalitionshall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 10 days from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Campaign is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT C.A.R.E. Coalition’s SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
- Rights Granted by You: By entering this content (e.g., comment, photo, video, text, etc.), You understand and agree that the C.A.R.E. Coalition and anyone acting on behalf of the C.A.R.E. Coalition shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Campaign, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes. without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. Optional verbiage for Contests: By entering this content, you shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmlessthe C.A.R.E. Coalition from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, which the C.A.R.E. Coalition may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.
- Terms & Conditions: the C.A.R.E. Coalitionreserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Campaign should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond the C.A.R.E. Coalition’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Campaign. In such case,the C.A.R.E. Coalition may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by the C.A.R.E. Coalition. the C.A.R.E. Coalition reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Campaign or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. the C.A.R.E. Coalition has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Campaign, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Campaign rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Campaign may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, the C.A.R.E. Coalition reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless the C.A.R.E. Coalitionand its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the Campaign and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.
- Disputes: THIS Campaign IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OFthe United States AND North Carolina, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Campaign, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Campaign, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in North Carolina having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Campaign). Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.
- Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Campaign is the C.A.R.E. Coalition at 106 East Morgan St, Brevard, NC, 28712.
- Instagram: The Campaign hosted by the C.A.R.E. Coalitionis in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram.