Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
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Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
By participating in the Ghirardelli Ugly Sweater (“Contest”), you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company (“Ghirardelli”) (“Sponsor”), and that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.
ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open only to those who are legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry and shall be governed solely by U.S. law. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, and where prohibited. The following individuals are not eligible to participate in the Contest: (a) employees, officers, directors, or members of the Sponsor and their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, fulfillment, and marketing agencies; and (b) members of their immediate families or persons living in the same household. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. By participating, you agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding on all matters.
HOW TO ENTER: Instagram Method of Entry: (i) Join or log into Instagram (joining Instagram is free); (ii) follow @ghirardelli, and (iii) tag one (1) friend on the post announcing the Contest. Only one entry per Instagram account accepted.
In return all entrants will receive one (1) discount code (sale items excluded) to use on Ghirardelli.com. Discount code valid December 9, 2024 – January 31, 2025.
ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest begins at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on Monday, December 9, 2024, and ends 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: Five (5) Prize Winners. Each Prize Winner will receive a Ghirardelli specially-designed sweater. Approximate retail value per Prize is Eighty ($80) USD.
All taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner, and all other expenses not specified herein are the responsibility of the winner. Prizes or any portion thereof are not transferable except at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: Five (5) prize winners will be determined by a random drawing from all eligible entries received by the end of the Entry Period. The random drawing shall be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions are final with respect to all aspects of the sweepstakes. Five (5) random eligible winners will be notified via direct message on Instagram by or around December 16, 2024, by 11:59 pm PST. The winner has 48 hours to respond with their mailing address and may be required to complete, sign, and return an affidavit of eligibility and release form. If prize notification is returned as undeliverable or the winner fails to return the affidavit and release as specified, the winner will be disqualified, and the award will be forfeited.
ODDS OF WINNING ARE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES RECEIVED. By accepting the prize, you will consent to Sponsor’s use of your name, voice, likeness, and entry materials for promotional purposes, including online announcements, without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. All taxes and any expenses not specified herein are the sole responsibility of the winner. No prize substitution, cash substitution, or assignment or transfer of prize is permitted, except by Sponsor for reason of unavailability in which a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. The potential winner must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these Official Rules to qualify for a prize.
Normal Internet access and usage charges imposed by entrants’ online service will apply and are entrants’ sole responsibility. If entering via mobile device, normal phone/data and usage charges imposed by your phone service may apply. Contest parties are not responsible for any compatibility issues with entrant’s device/browser used for entry. Entries become the property of Sponsor upon receipt and will not be acknowledged or returned. Contest parties are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, corrupted, or incomplete entries. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt by Sponsor. Entries generated by a script, computer programs, macro, programmed, robotic, or other automated means are void and may be disqualified. Entries submitted by entrants who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with respect to age and residence) are void. For purposes of the Contest, an on-line entry is “received” when Sponsor’s website’s servers record the entry information. Proof of sending (such as an automated computer receipt confirming entry or “thanks for entering” message) does not constitute proof of actual receipt of an entry for purposes of the Contest. Those who do not follow all of the instructions, provide the required information in their entry form, or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified
RIGHTS GRANTED: By participating, each entrant agrees to allow the use of his/her name, voice, performance, photograph/video, recipe, image and/or likeness for editorial, administrative, programming, advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in any and all media, now or hereafter known, worldwide and on the Internet, and in perpetuity by Sponsor and participating partners of Sponsor, without compensation (unless prohibited by law) or additional consents from entrant or any third party and without prior notice, approval or inspection, and to execute specific consent to such use if asked to do so.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and 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 Contest 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 malfunctioning of any computer, cable, network, hardware or software; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or telephone or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; and (vi) any claim of copyright or trademark infringement or other violation of third-party rights.
GOVERNING LAW: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of participants or Sponsor in connection with the Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the state of California without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state laws. Claims may not be resolved through any form of class action. Venue for all suits will be in federal or state courts located in County of San Francisco, California.
NO WAIVER/SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on the Website and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.
PRIVACY POLICY: Information collected by or behalf or Sponsor in connection with this Contest may be used by Sponsor and shared with third parties involved in administration of the Contest in accordance with the online Privacy Policy posted at https://www.ghirardelli.com/privacy-policy#r4kCHuAfMOy2LIDs.97. The entrant agrees to the collection, processing, and storage of his/her personal data by or on behalf of Sponsor for the purposes of the Contest.
WINNERS LIST: A copy of the winner’s name and city/state may be obtained by sending a written request to: Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, ATTN: Ugly Sweater Contest, 1111 139th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578 postmarked by Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and received by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
SPONSORS: The Sponsor is Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, 1111 139th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578.