Responsible Fan Program

Plan for a safe ride home on every visit to Busch Stadium by using a designated driver or public transportation, or by requesting a ride-share service. Fans 21 and older who sign the Cardinals Responsible Fan pledge will be entered for the chance to win great monthly prizes, including game tickets and an honorary pitch! All entries will also be entered into one final Grand Prize drawing at the end of the season.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RESPONSIBLE FAN PROGRAM SWEEPSTAKES (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”) OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ODDS OF WINNING WILL DEPEND ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED DURING THE APPLICABLE ENTRY PERIOD. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT. TRAVEL NOT INCLUDED.

ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States (the “Eligible Territory”) who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household (whether or not related), of St. Louis Cardinals, LLC (“Sponsor”), the other MLB Entities and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other entity associated with the Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate or win a prize. “MLB Entities” means the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (“BOC”), its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (“MLB”), Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., The MLB Network, LLC, the Major League Baseball Clubs (“Clubs”), each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated, and related entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Clubs or the BOC, and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents of the foregoing entities. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Void outside the Eligible Territory and where prohibited or restricted by law, rule, or regulation.

HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) on April 4, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on September 22, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). Sponsor’s computer will be the official timekeeper of the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Period will be divided into six (6) entry periods as provided in the table below (each, an “Entry Period”).

You may enter the Sweepstakes via online entry form or email as provided below. No other method of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) entry per person/email address/household per day, regardless of method of entry. Non-winning entries to any Entry Period will not roll over and will not be included in subsequent Entry Periods, if any. Additional entries beyond the specified limit will be void.

1. Online Method: Go to cardinals.com/responsiblefan and click on the Sweepstakes banners, buttons, and/or links to access the entry form for the Sweepstakes. By successfully transmitting a completed entry form during the Entry Period as directed, you will be entered in the Sweepstakes. All information submitted online by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, MLB’s Terms of Use (accessible at mlb.com/tou) and Privacy Policy accessible at (mlb.com/privacy). Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the entry form to be eligible. Incomplete and/or inaccurate entries may be deemed void in Sponsor’s sole and exclusive discretion. All entries must include a valid email address for the entrant. Online entries must be received by Sponsor prior to the conclusion of an Entry Period specified above in order to be included in the drawing for such Entry Period. Sponsor will use email addresses provided with online entry for prize notification purposes only unless entrant opts to receive additional emails. Entrants to the Sweepstakes may be given the option to receive (a) commercial email from Sponsor and/or MLB and/or (b) mobile text messages and updates from Sponsor or MLB. Eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such emails and/or mobile text messages and updates, and consenting to receive such emails and/or mobile text messages and updates will not impact any entrant’s chances of winning. Standard messaging rates apply to mobile text messages and updates. Check with your mobile service provider for more information.
2. Email Method: To enter via email, send an email with your full name (first and last name), street address, city, state, zip code, day and evening telephone numbers (including area codes), date of birth, and the following statement: “I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the Sweepstakes Official Rules.” to [email protected], with the name of the Sweepstakes (“St. Louis Cardinals Responsible Fan Program Sweepstakes”) as the subject line of the email. Incomplete and/or inaccurate entries may be deemed void in Sponsor’s sole and exclusive discretion. Email entries must be received by Sponsor prior to the conclusion of an Entry Period specified above, and, in the case of the Grand Prize, prior to the Final Drawing Date in order to be included in the drawing for such Entry Period. Sponsor will use email addresses from which entries are submitted for prize notification purposes only. Email entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. All information submitted online via email is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, MLB.com’s Privacy Policy accessible at: mlb.com/privacy.

RANDOM DRAWING; ODDS: On or about one (1) business day following the conclusion of each Entry Period (each, a “Monthly Drawing Date”), two (2) potential winners (the “Monthly Prize Winners”) will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible entries received during such applicable Entry Period. On or about two (2) business days following the conclusion of the final Entry Period (the “Final Drawing Date”), one (1) additional potential winner will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules, the potential winners will be declared the official winners of the Sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received for each applicable Entry Period.

PRIZES: Thirteen (13) Prizes Will Be Awarded.

• Subject to the terms of these Rules, (i) the first Monthly Prize Winner selected on each Monthly Drawing Date will receive the opportunity to participate in a ceremonial first pitch prior to a 2024 St. Louis Cardinals regular season home game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri (“Game”) and four (4) tickets to such Game for such Monthly Prize Winner and three (3) guests (collectively, the “First Prize”), (ii) the second Monthly Prize Winner selected on each Monthly Drawing Date will receive one (1) $200.00 St. Louis Cardinals Gift Card (the “Second Prize”). Each St. Louis Cardinals Gift Card awarded under this Sweepstakes shall be subject to the terms and conditions described at cardinals.com/giftcard. (Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the First Prize: $1,000.00; ARV of the Second Prize: $200.00.)
• Subject to the terms of these Rules, the Grand Prize Winner selected on the Final Drawing Date will receive an opportunity to participate in a meet-and-greet with a current or former St. Louis Cardinals player at Sponsor’s sole discretion prior to a Game and four (4) tickets to such Game for the Grand Prize Winner and three (3) guests (collectively, the “Grand Prize”). (ARV of the Grand Prize: $1,500.00; ARV of all Prizes: $8,700.00).
• For purposes hereof, “Prize” shall mean the First Prize, the Second Prize or the Grand Prize. TRAVEL IS NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY PRIZE.
• The exact nature and duration of the ceremonial first pitch and meet-and-greet shall be determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor and subject to availability and the rules and regulations of Sponsor and/or MLB. Use of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition ticket is subject to the standard terms, conditions, and health and safety policies applicable to the ticket; see cardinals.com/ticketback for details. Seat locations at the game/event/exhibition and, unless otherwise stated in the prize description, exact game/event/exhibition date shall be determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor. Each winner’s guest(s) must be of legal age of majority in his/her(their) jurisdiction(s) of residence unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of the BOC and/or the Sponsor and may be subject to change. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as part of any prize will govern in the event a legal game/event/exhibition, as defined by Major League Baseball, is not played or held due to weather conditions, an act of God, an act of terrorism, civil disturbance, or any other reason. Each winner and his/her guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable ballpark and venue regulations in connection with the prize; see cardinals.com/ballpark for details. Sponsor and the other MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to any winner and/or his/her guest(s) who engage in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person at the game/event/exhibition. Released Parties (as defined below) will not be responsible for weather conditions; acts of God; acts of terrorism; civil disturbances; local, state, or federal regulation, order, or policy; work stoppage; epidemic, pandemic, or any other issue concerning public health or safety; or any other event outside of their control that may cause the cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition. Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition tickets awarded as prizes may not be resold, offered for resale, or used for any commercial or promotional purpose whatsoever. Any such resale or commercial or promotional use may result in disqualification and prize forfeiture, and may invalidate the license granted by the game/event/exhibition ticket. Participation in the prize opportunity/event is subject to winner’s (and guest’s) consent to and compliance with all health and safety policies of the MLB Entities.

PRIZE CONDITIONS: No substitutions, cash equivalents, or transfer of prize is permitted except at the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor. Prize may not be sold, bartered, or exchanged by a winner. Each winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable taxes (including income and withholding taxes). All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use which are not specifically included in the prize description above, including but not limited to transportation, lodging, meals, gratuities, insurance, and other expenses, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize (or any portion thereof) with a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole and absolute discretion.

NOTIFICATION: Each potential winner will be notified at the email address (as determined by Sponsor) provided at the time of entry (the “Prize Notification”). In the event that any potential winner does not respond to Prize Notification within three (3) days of the date of issuance or declines the prize for any reason, a disqualification will result, the prize will be forfeited, and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries received for the applicable Entry Period. Each potential winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to Sponsor and may receive an IRS Form 1099 for any prize valued at $600 or greater. Each potential winner may be required to execute, have notarized, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and, unless prohibited by law, a Release of Publicity, within five (5) days of the date of issuance. Failure to submit any identification required by Sponsor or to return any required documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules, the return of Prize Notification or of the prize (or any portion thereof) as non-deliverable may result in the potential winner’s disqualification and prize forfeiture and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate potential winner to be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries for the applicable Entry Period.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE: By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to: (a) be bound by these Official Rules, including all entry requirements, and (b) waive any and all claims against Sponsor; the other MLB Entities; Meta, Inc.; Apple, Inc.; and each of their respective parents, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensees, distributors, dealers, retailers, printers, representatives, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other company associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for and from any injury, damage, or loss that may occur, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from participation in the Sweepstakes, receipt or use of any prize (or any portion thereof), or any travel or activity related thereto. By entering the Sweepstakes, each entrant gives his/her express permission to be contacted by Sponsor and/or MLB by telephone, email, and/or postal mail for Sweepstakes purposes. Each winner, by acceptance of the prize, grants to Sponsor, MLB, and each of their respective designees the right to publicize his/her name, city and state/of residence, prize information, photograph, voice, statements, and/or other likeness for advertising, promotional, trade, and any other purpose, in any media or format now known or hereafter devised, throughout the universe, in perpetuity, without limitation and without further compensation, consideration, permission or notification, unless prohibited by law.

EACH ENTRANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES, FOR HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND ON BEHALF OF HIS OR HER GUESTS, TO WAIVE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED ENTITIES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR SUCH CLAIMS, INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EACH ENTRANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION, ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED. THIS SECTION PROVIDES SUBSTANTIALLY AS FOLLOWS:

A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, AND THAT IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The decisions of Sponsor are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, misdirected, lost, misrouted, scrambled, damaged, delayed, undelivered, mutilated, postage-due, or garbled entries, transmissions, email, or mail; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, cable, satellite, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), wireless network, website, or other connections; availability, accessibility, miscommunications, or failures of computer, satellite, telephone, cable, or wireless transmissions or lines; computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures, or difficulties; wireless service congestion; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines, telephone systems, wireless towers, or cellular tower equipment; any error, omission, interruption, defect, or delay in wireless or other transmission, processing, or communication; printing, typographical, or other errors appearing within these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements, or other materials; cancellation or postponement of any Major League Baseball game/event/exhibition; or any other errors, problems, or difficulties of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic, or other, relating to the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with administration of the Sweepstakes, processing of entries, announcement of any winner, or any Sweepstakes-related materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users (e.g., hacking) or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for injury or damage to entrant’s or to any other person’s computer and/or wireless device related to or resulting from participation or attempted participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the Sweepstakes website. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website; attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices; intend to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant or any representative of Sponsor and/or MLB; or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Sponsor shall have the sole right to disqualify any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Sweepstakes and to resolve all disputes in its sole discretion. Released Parties (a) make no warranty, guaranty, or representation of any kind concerning any prize (or any portion thereof) and (b) disclaim any implied warranty. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Sponsor and MLB reserve the right, in their sole and absolute discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) for any reason, including without limitation in the event Sponsor is prevented from executing the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond Sponsor’s control, including but not limited to: fire; flood; earthquake; explosion; public health epidemic or crisis; labor dispute or strike; act of God or public enemy; network or equipment failure; riot or civil disturbance; terrorist threat or activity; war (declared or undeclared); court order; or federal, state, or local government law, order, or regulation. Sponsor and MLB also reserve the right, in their sole and absolute discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) should virus, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes or events corrupt administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper operation of the Sweepstakes. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor may elect to identify the winner and award the prize by way of random drawing from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to the time of cancellation. Sponsor also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify these Official Rules for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Sweepstakes.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR WILL DISQUALIFY ANY ENTRANT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT AND SPONSOR, MLB, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Entries generated by a script, macro, or other mechanical or automated means will be disqualified. In the event of dispute as to the identity or eligibility of any potential winner based on email address, the winning entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry, provided he/she is eligible according to these Official Rules. The “Authorized Account Holder” is the natural person to whom the applicable ISP or other organization (such as a business or educational institution) has assigned the submitted email address for the domain associated with such email address.

ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER: As a condition of entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes or any prizes awarded (each, a “Claim”) shall be (i) arbitrated on an individual basis only and shall not be consolidated or joined with or in any arbitration or other proceeding involving a Claim of any other party and (ii) settled by binding arbitration in St. Louis, Missouri before a single arbitrator appointed by JAMS in accordance with its then governing rules and procedures, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof; and (b) under no circumstance will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, U.S.A, applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State.

WINNER LIST: For the winners’ names, mail a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received no later than ninety (90) days after the final Monthly Drawing Date to: St. Louis Cardinals Responsible Fan Program Sweepstakes Winner List, c/o St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, 700 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is St. Louis Cardinals, LLC, 700 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

Major League Baseball trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are proprietary to the MLB Entities. All rights reserved.

All entry data provided is provided to Sponsor and/or MLB. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Inc. Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.