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sweepstakes rules

Official Campaign Rules for
Buckeye Vodka's Ohio State Football Tickets Sweepstakes

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1. Eligibility

  • Age and Residency: The promotion is open to legal U.S. residents who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry.

  • Geographic Restrictions: Participants must reside in states where Buckeye Vodka is legally sold and distributed. The promotion is void where prohibited by law.

  • Exclusions: Employees, contractors, directors, officers, and agents of Buckeye Vodka, its subsidiaries, affiliates, marketing agencies, promotional partners, and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) are not eligible to participate.

 

2. Entry Guidelines

  • Online Entry: Participants must visit the Buckeye Vodka website and complete the entry form by providing their full name, email address, phone number, and agreement to the official terms and conditions.

  • Additional Entries: Participants can earn extra entries by:

    • Liking, sharing, and tagging friends on designated social media posts.

    • Participating in Ohio State football trivia on Buckeye Vodka’s social media accounts.

  • No Purchase Necessary: No purchase is required to enter the giveaway. Entry into the promotion is free.

  • Entry Limits: Each participant is limited to one (1) initial entry through the website and up to five (5) additional entries through social media engagement.

  • Fraudulent Entries: Buckeye Vodka reserves the right to disqualify any entries suspected of being fraudulent, incomplete, or submitted by an ineligible participant.

 

3. Promotion Period

  • The promotion begins at 12:00 AM on October 4, 2024, and ends at 11:59 PM on November 13, 2024 (Eastern Standard Time).

  • Entries submitted outside of this period will be disqualified.

 

4. Prizes

  • Substitution: No cash alternatives or prize substitutions are permitted, except at Buckeye Vodka’s discretion. Buckeye Vodka reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if any prize becomes unavailable.

 

5. Winner Selection and Notification

  • Random Drawing: Winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the promotion period.

  • Notification: Winners will be notified via the email address or phone number provided at the time of entry. Buckeye Vodka will make up to three (3) attempts to contact each winner. If a winner fails to respond within 48 hours, the prize will be forfeited, and an alternate winner may be selected.

 

6. Conditions of Participation

  • Prize Acceptance: By accepting a prize, winners agree to the use of their name, likeness, and any submitted content (including photographs and videos) for advertising and promotional purposes in any media, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

  • Tax Responsibility: Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with prize receipt and use. If applicable, Buckeye Vodka will issue an IRS Form 1099 for any prize valued at $600 or more.

  • Liability Release: By participating, entrants release and hold harmless Buckeye Vodka, its affiliates, and agents from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of participation or acceptance/use of any prize.

  • Right to Cancel or Modify: Buckeye Vodka reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the promotion if fraud, technical failures, or other factors beyond its control compromise the integrity of the promotion.

 

7. Social Media Engagement and Conduct

  • Compliance with Guidelines: Participants engaging in the social media component of the promotion must adhere to platform-specific guidelines (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and refrain from submitting inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content. Posts violating community standards will result in disqualification.

  • Use of Hashtags: To be eligible for bonus entries, participants must use designated hashtags such as #BuckeyeVodka, #GoBucks, and #GameDayReady in their social media posts.

  • Content Ownership: By submitting user-generated content, participants grant Buckeye Vodka a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use, modify, and publish such content for promotional purposes.

 

8. Privacy and Data Protection

  • Data Collection: By entering the promotion, participants consent to the collection and use of their personal information by Buckeye Vodka for the purposes of administering the promotion. Buckeye Vodka will not share or sell personal data to third parties.

  • Opt-Out: Participants may opt out of receiving marketing communications from Buckeye Vodka at any time without affecting their eligibility in the promotion.

 

9. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

  • Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from the promotion will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.

  • Governing Law: The promotion and these rules will be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Ohio. Any legal actions must be brought in the courts located in Dayton, Ohio.

  • Limitation of Liability: Buckeye Vodka is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries, technical failures, or any other errors that may occur in the administration of the promotion.

 

10. Official Rules and Sponsor

  • Access to Rules: These official rules will be made available on the Buckeye Vodka website for the duration of the promotion. Entrants can request a printed copy of the rules by contacting the sponsor directly.

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