Chicago Cubs #HitTheBuds SWEEPSTAKES (THE “SWEEPSTAKES”)
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE 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 EACH 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 (including its commonwealths, territories, and possessions but excluding New York and Florida) (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 Anheuser-Busch, LLC (“Sponsor”), Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC (“Administrator”), 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.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes entry period begins on May 16, 2024, and ends on September 29, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sweepstakes Period is divided into eighty-one (81) entry periods (each an “Entry Period”) as defined in the chart below:
Entry Period | Start Date/Time | End Date/Time | Drawing Date |
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1. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 16, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
2. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 17, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 17, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
3. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 18, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 18, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
4. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 19, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 19, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
5. | Start Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 21, 2024 | End Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 21, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
6. | Start Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 22, 2024 | End Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 22, 2024 | May 23, 2024 |
7. | Start Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 23, 2024 | End Time of the ATL Braves v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on 23, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
8. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 31, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on May 31, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
9. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 1, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 1, 2024 | June 2, 2024 |
10. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 2, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 2, 2024 | June 3, 2024 |
11. | Start Time of the CHI White Sox v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 4, 2024 | End Time of the CHI White Sox v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 4, 2024 | June 5, 2024 |
12. | Start Time of the CHI White Sox v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 5, 2024 | End Time of the CHI White Sox v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 5, 2024 | June 6, 2024 |
13. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 14, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 14, 2024 | June 15, 2024 |
14. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 15, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 15, 2024 | June 16, 2024 |
15. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 16, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 16, 2024 | June 17, 2024 |
16. | Start Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 17, 2024 | End Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 17, 2024 | June 18, 2024 |
17. | Start Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 18, 2024 | End Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 18, 2024 | June 19, 2024 |
18. | Start Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 19, 2024 | End Time of the SF Giants v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 19, 2024 | June 20, 2024 |
19. | Start Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 21, 2024 | End Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 21, 2024 | June 22, 2024 |
20. | Start Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 22, 2024 | End Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 22, 2024 | June 23, 2024 |
21. | Start Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 23, 2024 | End Time of the NY Mets v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on June 23, 2024 | June 24, 2024 |
22. | Start Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 2, 2024 | End Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 2, 2024 | July 3, 2024 |
23. | Start Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 3, 2024 | End Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 3, 2024 | July 4, 2024 |
24. | Start Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 4, 2024 | End Time of the PHI Phillies v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 4, 2024 | July 5, 2024 |
25. | Start Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 5, 2024 | End Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 5, 2024 | July 6, 2024 |
26. | Start Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 6, 2024 | End Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 6, 2024 | July 7, 2024 |
27. | Start Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 7, 2024 | End Time of the LA Angels v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 7, 2024 | July 8, 2024 |
28. | Start Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 19, 2024 | End Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 19, 2024 | July 20, 2024 |
29. | Start Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 20, 2024 | End Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 20, 2024 | July 21, 2024 |
30. | Start Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 21, 2024 | End Time of the AZ Diamondbacks v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 21, 2024 | July 22, 2024 |
31. | Start Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 22, 2024 | End Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 22, 2024 | July 23, 2024 |
32. | Start Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 23, 2024 | End Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 23, 2024 | July 24, 2024 |
33. | Start Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 24, 2024 | End Time of the MIL Brewers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on July 24, 2024 | July 25, 2024 |
34. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 1, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 1, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |
35. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 2, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 2, 2024 | August 3, 2024 |
36. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 3, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 3, 2024 | August 4, 2024 |
37. | Start Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 4, 2024 | End Time of the STL Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 4, 2024 | August 5, 2024 |
38. | Start Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 5, 2024 | End Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 5, 2024 | August 6, 2024 |
39. | Start Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 6, 2024 | End Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 6, 2024 | August 7, 2024 |
40. | Start Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 7, 2024 | End Time of the MIN Twins v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 7, 2024 | August 8, 2024 |
41. | Start Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 16, 2024 | End Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 16, 2024 | August 17, 2024 |
42. | Start Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 17, 2024 | End Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 17, 2024 | August 18, 2024 |
43. | Start Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 18, 2024 | End Time of the TOR Blue Jays v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 18, 2024 | August 19, 2024 |
44. | Start Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 20, 2024 | End Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 20, 2024 | August 21, 2024 |
45. | Start Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 21, 2024 | End Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 21, 2024 | August 22, 2024 |
46. | Start Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 22, 2024 | End Time of the DET Tigers v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on August 22, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
47. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 2, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 2, 2024 | September 3, 2024 |
48. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 3, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 3, 2024 | September 4 2024 |
49. | Start Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 4, 2024 | End Time of the PIT Pirates v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 4, 2024 | September 5, 2024 |
50. | Start Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 6, 2024 | End Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 6, 2024 | September 7, 2024 |
51. | Start Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 7, 2024 | End Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 7, 2024 | September 8, 2024 |
52. | Start Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 8, 2024 | End Time of the NY Yankees v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 8, 2024 | September 9, 2024 |
53. | Start Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 16, 2024 | End Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 16, 2024 | September 17, 2024 |
54. | Start Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 17, 2024 | End Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 17, 2024 | September 18, 2024 |
55. | Start Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 18, 2024 | End Time of the OAK A’s v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 18, 2024 | September 19, 2024 |
56. | Start Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 19, 2024 | End Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 19, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
57. | Start Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 20, 2024 | End Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 20, 2024 | September 21, 2024 |
58. | Start Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 21, 2024 | End Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 21, 2024 | September 22, 2024 |
59. | Start Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 22, 2024 | End Time of the WSH Nationals v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 22, 2024 | September 23, 2024 |
60. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 27, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 27, 2024 | September 28, 2024 |
61. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 28, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 28, 2024 | September 29, 2024 |
62. | Start Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 29, 2024 | End Time of the CIN Reds v. Chicago Cubs baseball game scheduled to occur on September 29, 2024 | September 30, 2024 |
HOW TO ENTER: You may enter the Sweepstakes via Budweiser Bleacher Ticket Purchase or via E-mail. No other methods of entry will be accepted. Limit one (1) entry per Entry Period per person/email address/household, regardless of method of entry. Additional entries beyond the specified limit will be void.
1. Via Budweiser Bleacher Ticket Purchase: Individuals that purchase(d) a general admission ticket to the Budweiser Bleachers section at Wrigley Field for a Chicago Cubs home baseball game during any Entry Period will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes per ticket purchased.
2. Via E-mail: To enter via e-mail during an Entry Period, send an e-mail with “Chicago Cubs Hit the Buds Sweepstakes Entry” in the subject line to [email protected] and include in the body of such e-mail all of the following information: your full 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.” Incomplete and/or inaccurate entries are void. E-mail entries must be received by the close of the Entry Period to be eligible for entry into the applicable Entry Period. E-mail entries will not receive a reply or acknowledgement.
RANDOM DRAWINGS; ODDS: Once per Entry Period, when a Chicago Cubs homerun ball is hit during the bottom of the 7th inning of each Entry Period at Wrigley Field, one (1) potential winner, who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry, will be selected in a random drawing to be held on or about each Drawing Date from among all eligible Entries for the applicable Entry Period received by Administrator. Subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules, the potential winner will be declared an official winner of the Sweepstakes for the Entry Period. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the applicable Entry Period. Non-winning Entries do not carry forward to subsequent Entry Period drawings.
NOTE: If a homerun ball is not hit by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field during the applicable Entry Period, then no prize will be awarded.
PRIZES: Up to Eighty-one (81) Prizes May Be Awarded During the Sweepstakes Period (i.e., one (1) Prize per Entry Period). Each winner will receive one (1) $250.00 pre-paid Visa cardthat can be used to purchase one (1) pack of Budweiser beer per month for twelve (12) months. Alcoholic beverages are not part of the prize. “Terms and Conditions” received with the pre-paid card apply. Approximate Retail Value of each prize is $ 250.00. Total ARV of all prizes is up to $20,250.
PRIZE CONDITIONS: All prize details shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor and/or Administrator. 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. The prize is non-transferable and non-assignable, with no cash redemptions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the prize (or any portion thereof) with a prize of comparable or greater value at its sole and absolute discretion.
NOTIFICATION: The potential winner will be notified at the email address, postal address, and/or telephone number (as determined by Administrator) 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 Administrator’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries. The potential winner may be required to submit his/her valid social security number and/or other identification to Administrator and may receive an IRS Form 1099 for any prize valued at $600 or greater. The 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. If required in the Eligible Territory, the potential winner will be required to answer correctly, without assistance of any kind (mechanical or otherwise), a time limited mathematical skill testing question which will be administered by Administrator by telephone at a mutually agreeable time. Failure to submit any identification required by Administrator 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, or, if applicable, failure to answer correctly the skill testing question as determined by Administrator in its sole discretion may result in the potential winner’s disqualification and prize forfeiture and, at Administrator’s sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate potential winner to be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries.
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, Administrator, the other MLB Entities, Anheuser-Busch, LLC Facebook, 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, any Sweepstakes prize provider or commercial sponsor, and any other company associated with the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Released Parties”) for 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 the 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, Administrator and/or MLB by telephone, email, and/or postal mail for Sweepstakes purposes. The winner, by acceptance of the prize, grants to Sponsor, Administrator, 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 world, in perpetuity, without limitation and without further compensation, consideration, permission or notification, unless prohibited by law.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: The decisions of Administrator 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 the 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 participating 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, Administrator, and/or MLB; or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Administrator, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void. Administrator 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 the 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, Administrator, and MLB reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to modify, suspend, extend, or cancel the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) in the event Sponsor or Administrator is prevented from executing the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond Sponsor’s or Administrator’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, Administrator, and MLB also reserve the right, in their sole 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, Administrator 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. Administrator 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 New York County, New York 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. For New Jersey residents, the limitations set forth above may be inapplicable where attorneys' fees, court costs, or other damages are mandated by statute. These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A, applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State.
WINNER’S LIST: For a full list of winners, mail a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received no later than ninety (90) days after the final Drawing Date to: Chicago Cubs #HitTheBuds Sweepstakes Winner List, c/o Chicago Cubs, 1060 W. Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613.
SPONSOR: The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Anheuser-Busch, LLC, 2814 S. 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63118.
ADMINISTRATOR: The Administrator of this Sweepstakes is Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613.
Major League Baseball trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are proprietary to the MLB Entities. All rights reserved.
All entry data provided via e-mail is provided to Administrator. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Inc. Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.