Sweepstakes Official Rules 2024
Official Rules for the Flash Chem, Ltd. Co. Instagram Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”)
Effective Date: August 7, 2024
No Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances of Winning.
ALL ENTRANTS AGREE TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND SHALL BE IN THE ENTRANT’S INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN THE CLAIMS OF OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES WHO MAY BE SIMILARLY SITUATED. DO NOT ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO HAVE ANY CLAIM OR CONTROVERSY ARBITRATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES.
- Eligibility.
The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of, and physically located within, the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, who reach the age of majority in their state at the time of entry. The age of majority is 18 for all states except for: Alabama (19), Arkansas (18 or graduation from high school, whichever is later), Delaware (19), Mississippi (21), Nebraska (19), Nevada (18, or if still in high school at 18, 19 or graduation, whichever comes sooner), Ohio (18 or graduation from high school, whichever comes first), Tennessee (18 or graduation from high school, whichever is later), Utah (18 or graduation from high school, whichever is earlier), Wisconsin (18, or if still in high school at 18, 19 or graduation, whichever comes sooner), and Puerto Rico (21).
- Entry Period.
The Sweepstakes begins at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on August 8, 2024, and ends at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on September 1, 2024 (the “Entry Period”). Entries submitted before or after the Entry Period will not be eligible. Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes.
- How to Enter.
During the Entry Period, for one (1) entry, you must: (A) Be following the @Flash_Chem Instagram accounts, (B) Press “like” on the Instagram image/video posted on August 8, 2024 to the @Flash_Chem Instagram account (the “Post”), and (C) Tag another instagram account in the comments section of the Post. There is a limit of one (1) entry per Instagram account. All entries must be complete and subject to verification by the Sponsor, in its sole discretion. Entries with inappropriate comments or images may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor. You may not use an agency or any automated system to enter, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries received through those methods, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. You may not enter more than once by creating multiple Instagram accounts and any attempt to do so will result in disqualification. By entering, you indicate your full agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions regarding the Sweepstakes, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements in these Official Rules.
- Winner Selection.
On or about September 2, 2024, Sponsor will select one (1) grand prize winner in a random drawing of all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winners within three (3) business days of the drawing via Instagram Direct Message at the Instagram account used to enter during entry. Up to three (3) attempts will be made to contact the selected winners following the draw. A selected winner that does not or cannot accept a prize may be forfeited and a new winner will be selected by random drawing of all remaining eligible entries received during the Entry Period, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
- Potential Winner Requirements.
Except where prohibited, a potential winner will be required to complete and return a declaration of eligibility and liability/publicity release. If a potential winner fails to sign and return these documents within the required time period, and time permits, an alternate potential winner may be selected in his/her/their place in a random drawing of all remaining eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Only one (1) alternate potential winner per grand prize may be contacted. Sponsor is not responsible for the failure for any reason whatsoever of a selected winner to receive notification or for the Sponsor to receive a selected winner’s response.
- Prizes.
The following prizes will be awarded: One (1) prize winner will receive the following – − One (1) The Must Have Organic Chemistry Flashcards (Actual Retail Value $99.95 USD). The winners are each responsible for paying any applicable income taxes and any and all other costs and expenses not listed above. Any prize details not specified above will be determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. A prize may not be transferred prior to award and must be accepted as awarded. A winner may not request cash or a substitute prize; however, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize is not available for any reason, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion. Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. Sponsor is not responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions, or substitutions, or any act or omission whatsoever with respect to any prize.
- General Conditions. By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to Sponsor’s Terms of Use. In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Sweepstakes is impaired in any way, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes; or (b) award the prize at random from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify and seek damages from any individual who tampers with the operation of the Sweepstakes, violates these Official Rules, or acts in a disruptive or unsportsmanlike manner. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by mail shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication.
In the event of a dispute as to the owner of an online entry, the authorized account holder of the Instagram account used to enter will be deemed to be the owner. The Sweepstakes is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited. These Official Rules will prevail and control over all shortened versions of these Official Rules found elsewhere. Sponsor shall have the right to interpret and apply these Official Rules to individual circumstances in its reasonable discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or amend this Sweepstakes at any time and in any way, without prior notice to entrants. Without limiting the foregoing, if, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as originally planned for any reason, the Sponsor reserves the right to cancel the Sweepstakes and conduct a random draw from all previously eligible entries received during the Entry Period. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to amend or modify these Official Rules, or modify, cancel, or suspend this Sweepstakes, without prior notice for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation in the event that any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor corrupts, or threatens to corrupt, the security or proper administration of the Sweepstakes.
- Release and Limitations of Liability.
By entering, you agree to release each Sponsor, Amazon Content Services LLC (“Amazon”), Meta, Inc. (“Meta”), and Instagram, and each of their parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (b) technical errors that may affect the Sweepstakes; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property.
- Privacy and Publicity.
Any information you submit as part of the Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes your consent to Sponsor’s use of your name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further notice, payment, or consideration.
- Intellectual Property. All Flash Chem, Ltd. Company intellectual property, including, but not limited to, trademarks, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source codes, images, drawings, illustrations, slogans, and representations are owned by each respective Sponsor. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any of Sponsor’s intellectual property without the express written consent of Sponsor is strictly prohibited.