Dunkin’ s Thrill of the Game Retweet Sweepstakes Official Rules 2021
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Eligibility/Participation: The Dunkin’s Thrill of the Game Retweet Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal US residents currently residing in one of the following states/counties: Illinois counties: Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, Lasalle, McHenry and Will; Indiana counties: Lake, Laporte and Porter (“Eligible Area”): who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of their entry and who have a web-enabled mobile device as of June 14, 2021 (“Entrant”). Franchisees and employees, directors and officers of Dunkin’ Brands Inc. (“Sponsor”), Sunflower Group (“Administrator”), the 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 (collectively, “Released Parties”). Void where prohibited, or otherwise restricted by law. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree that: (1) you have read and understand these Official Rules; (2) you meet the Sweepstakes eligibility requirements as explained in the Official Rules; (3) you accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules, to Sponsor's Conditions of Use, Legal Notices and Privacy Policy as published at http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/help/privacypolicy.html; and (4) you unconditionally accept and agree to comply with and abide by the decisions of Sponsor and Administrator, whose decisions shall be final and binding in all respects.
Sweepstakes Period: Sponsor expects the Sweepstakes to be available between June 15, 2021 and on/about October 3, 2021 (“Sweepstakes Period”). An “Entry Period” will begin each time the Chicago Cubs score at least ten (10) runs in a regular 2021 season game (each, a “game”) and end at 11:59 p.m. ET the day the Tweet (as defined below) posted in connection with that Entry Period goes live. To avoid ambiguity, an Entry Period will only occur if and when the Chicago Cubs score at least ten (10) runs during a regular season 2021 game.
How To Enter: Entrant must have a non-private Twitter account to participate in and enter this Sweepstakes. If an Entrant does not have a non-private Twitter account, they can create one for free at www.twitter.com. Please note that Entrants must agree to comply with the Twitter Terms of Service (https://twitter.com/tos) and Privacy Policy (https://twitter.com/privacy) in order to create a Twitter account. Once Entrant has such an account, they must become a follower of @Cubs. It is free to follow @Cubs on Twitter. If Entrant has a Twitter account and is not already a follower of the @Cubs account, then they may log onto Twitter using their Twitter user name and password, and then become a follower of @Cubs by going to http://www.twitter.com/Cubs and clicking the “Follow” button. Entrant must follow @Cubs throughout the Sweepstakes Period and for at least fifteen (15) days thereafter (for potential notification purposes) to participate in the Sweepstakes and be eligible to win. Entrant may unfollow @Cubs after the fifteen (15) day notification period. All information submitted via Twitter and shared with any of the MLB Entities per your Twitter account settings, or submitted directly to any of the MLB Entities in connection with the Prize Notification process, is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, MLB’s Privacy Policy accessible at mlb.com/privacy.
The @Cubs account will make a post on Twitter announcing that an Entry Period has started (the “Tweet”). Once the Tweet goes live, Entrant may enter by retweeting the Tweet exactly (it does not matter whether you retweet the Tweet from @Cubs or from a different person who retweeted the message) and including only the hashtag #ThrillOfTheGameSweepstakes (hereinafter an “Entry”). Using the above referenced hashtag in their Entry constitutes Entrant’s consent to these Official Rules. Any changes made to the Tweet other than including the hashtag may result in disqualification. Limit one (1) Entry per person for each Entry Period.Sponsor need not inform Entrant if they have earned an Entry or not. Incomplete Entries, Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means, Entries that do not fully comply with these Official Rules, or Entries which subvert the entry process, in the sole discretion of Sponsor, will not be eligible. Proof of submission of retweet does not constitute proof of delivery or Entry during the applicable Entry Period. Entries received from any person, regardless of Twitter account used, in excess of the above stated limitation, will be void. All Entries must be received during an applicable Entry Period to be eligible. The computer clock of the Webmaster hosting the Sweepstakes is the official timekeeping device. All Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned, and Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries.
Prize Drawings/Prizes/Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): On or about five (5) business days after each Entry Period has ended, the Administrator, an independent judging agency, shall perform a separate prize drawing (the “Prize Drawing”), from among all eligible Entries received within that applicable Entry Period in order to select two (2) potential Grand Prize (“Grand Prize”) winners; one (1) First Prize (“First Prize”) winner and one Second Prize (“Second Prize”) and one (1) Third Prize (“Third Prize”) winner for each Entry Period. Entries will not carry forward for any subsequent Entry Period’s random drawing(s). Once confirmed, The Grand Prize winner will receive two (2) Tickets for winner and one (1) guest to a sponsor-specified Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field at a sponsor-specifed date and time (ARV of each: $150); The First Prize Winner will receive a one hundred dollar ($100) Dunkin’ Gift Card; the Second Prize Winner will receive a fifty-dollar ($50) Dunkin’ Gift Card; and the Third Prize Winner will receive a twenty-five dollar ($25) Dunkin’ Gift Cards. The Grand, First, Second and Third Prize Winners are collectively the prize winners (“Prize Winners”.) The total ARV of all Prizes to be awarded in each entry period is four hundred and seventy-five dollars (ARV: $475). The total ARV of all Prizes to be awarded herein depends on how many Entry Periods that take place. The decisions of Administrator and Sponsor are final and binding on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning a Prize are dependent upon the total number of eligible Entries received in each applicable Entry Period and if there are any Entry Periods. In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the stated Prizes herein (one per Entry Period). Terms and conditions apply to use of Dunkin’ Gift Cards as specified thereon. All federal, state and local taxes, if any, as well as any costs and expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use not set forth herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of the Prize winners. Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied. The Prize restrictions/conditions stated herein are not all-inclusive. No transfer, substitution or cash equivalent for a Prize, in whole or in part, will be permitted, except at Sponsor's sole discretion, and only then for a Prize of greater or equal value determined by Sponsor shall be allowed. All prize details are at Sponsor’s sole discretion. There is a limit of one (1) Prize per person for the entire Sweepstakes Period. In the event the Chicago Cubs do not score at least ten (10) run in any regular 2021 game, the Sweepstakes will not take place and no prizes will be awarded. 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 mlb.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. Winner’s guest 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 applicable Club and may be subject to change. The terms and conditions of the tickets awarded as part of the 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. Winner and his/her guest agree to comply with all applicable ballpark and venue regulations in connection with the prize. Sponsor and the MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to the winner and/or his/her guest 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 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.
Prize Winner Notification/Verification/Publicity Grant: The potential Prize winners must comply with these Official Rules in order to accept the Prize and be confirmed as an official winner. On or about five (5) business days after the Prize Drawing, Administrator will notify the potential Prize winner via a direct message from @Cubs to the potential Prize winner Twitter Account used to enter the Sweepstakes (note: in order to receive such direct message, the potential Prize winner must (a) be following @Cubs and (b) have their account settings set to “unprotected” or “public”, potential Prize winner can change their account settings back fifteen (15) days after the Sweepstakes has ended). Upon notification or notification attempt, potential Prize winner will be required to respond to such direct message as indicated, accepting the Prize and providing their email address for Prize delivery purposes (if requested) within two (2) calendar days of such notification or notification attempt, or the Prize may be forfeited, and an alternate potential Prize winner may be selected and notified. If in any instance, notification attempt(s) for a potential Prize winner fails for any reason, or if a potential Prize winner is found to have not complied with these Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner may be selected and notified (time allowing). Acceptance of Prize constitutes permission for the Sponsor, the MLB Entities, and their designees to use the name, Twitter account information, actual or simulated likenesses, biographical information, city, state, opinions, Entry, and Prize information of Prize winner(s) for advertising and promotional purpose(s), in perpetuity, throughout the universe, in any and all media now or hereafter devised in any manner, without additional compensation, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. Further, winner shall indemnify the Released Parties from any claims, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from breach of these Official Rules. In the event of a dispute as to any account, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register at www.Twitter.com will be deemed to be the entrant and must comply with these Official Rules. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.
General Terms/Limitation of Liability: Noncompliance with any of these Official Rules may result in disqualification. Released Parties assume no responsibility for late, lost, jumbled, incorrect, misdirected, delayed, stolen, or inaccurate Tweets, direct messages, emails or other communications of any kind, whether caused by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Sweepstakes or by any human error. Released Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction(s) of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or other services, providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail, technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website (including Twitter), including, without limitation, any injury or damage to Entrants or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes. Released Parties are not responsible for any typographical, printing, network, platform, mechanical, computer, human or other error(s) or problem(s) related to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, in administration of the Sweepstakes, the announcement of the Prize, in the selection/announcement of the Prize winners or in any Sweepstakes-related materials. Sponsor 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 is prevented from executing the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event, including but not limited to: cancellation of the MLB season; 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 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. Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, notice will be posted where Sponsor deems fit and the Prize(s) will be awarded via random drawing(s) from among all eligible Entries received per Entry Period (if any) up until the time of termination, or in a manner that is fair and equitable as determined by Sponsor. All interpretations of these Official Rules and decisions by Sponsor are final. No software-generated, robotic, programmed, script, macro or other automated tweets are permitted. Sponsor and MLB reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual it suspects or finds: (i) to have used a software-generated, robotic, programmed, script, macro or other automated online tweet; (ii) to have tampered with the participation process or the operation of this Sweepstakes; (iii) to be acting in violation of these Official Rules; (iv) to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person; or (v) to have provided inaccurate information on any legal documents submitted in connection with this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR APPLICATION OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR AND MLB RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entrants agree that the Released Parties, (a) shall not be responsible or liable for, and hereby release the Released Parties from, any claims, losses, damages or injuries of any kind (including death) resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from participation in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activity, or from acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use/misuse or inability to use a Prize, and (b) have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to a prize, including, without limitation, to such Prize’s quality or fitness for a particular purpose. The Released Parties shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity that may be caused or contributed to (1) by any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any of their agents, servants, employees or independent contractors; (2) by any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of any other person or entity not an employee of the Released Parties; or (3) by any other cause, condition or event whatsoever beyond the control of the Released Parties. Failure of Sponsor to enforce any provision herein shall not be deemed a waiver of such. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANTS HEREBY WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. IN NO EVENT SHALL SPONSOR OR MLB BE LIABLE TO ANY ENTRANT OR WINNER FOR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE PRIZES TO BE AWARDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL ENTRANT IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. In the event that a court, or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, shall hold any of the provisions of these Official Rules to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
Content Restrictions: Entrants must not include any of the following (the "Content Restrictions") in any Entry: (a) nudity, pornography, adult-oriented content, or any other explicit material; (b) materials relating to lotteries or gambling; (c) profanity, images of violence, or promotion of illegal activities; (d) content in violation of intellectual property rights or laws; (e) libelous, defamatory, disparaging, tortious, or slanderous materials; (f) content that denigrates, disparages, or reflects negatively on the MLB Entities, their owners and employees, or the game of baseball; (g) tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs; (h) dangerous stunts; (i) real weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, guns, knives, or projectiles; (j) material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred, or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation; (k) individuals under legal age of majority without providing a signed release from parent or legal guardian; (l) audio and/or visual content owned by any third party (e.g., recorded music; pre-produced video, etc.); and (m) material that is unlawful or otherwise in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where the entry is created. Any Entry that does not comply with the foregoing, as determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor, will be disqualified.
Entry Publication, License, And Release: By entering the Sweepstakes, each Entrant (a) agrees that his/her Entry (excluding any retweet of the Tweet which may be contained in his/her Entry) is an original work of authorship and that he/she owns all right, title, and interest in the entry as of the date of submission, or has all necessary rights and authorizations to submit the Entry, including the express permission of all individuals embodied in the Entry, for possible use as provided herein; (b) agrees that his/her Entry does not violate MLB’s Terms of Use accessible at mlb.com/tou or infringe upon the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, or rights of privacy or publicity, of any person or entity; (c) grants to Sponsor, the MLB Entities, and each of their respective designees the perpetual and unlimited right and license to use, license, edit, modify, duplicate, and/or create derivative works from his/her Entry throughout the world and in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, the right for the MLB Entities to publish, display, broadcast, distribute, reproduce, perform, create derivative works from, and otherwise use and exploit the Entry via the Internet, in stadium, on television, in print, and/or any other media currently existing and hereafter developed without limitation and without notice or payment of any compensation to the entrant or his/her heirs and successors: (i) on its own or as part of any audiovisual or other production; (ii) to advertise any products, programming, or services of the MLB Entities or for any other advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes and in any materials related thereto; and/or (iii) for any other purpose whatsoever; and (d) release in perpetuity the Released Parties (as defined above) from any claims, demands, losses, and liabilities of any nature arising out of or in any way connected with the Entry and use thereof as permitted hereunder, including, but not limited to, claims of copyright or trademark infringement, false endorsement, libel, slander, defamation, or infringement of rights of publicity or privacy. Nothing herein will obligate the MLB Entities to make any use of any of the rights set forth herein.
Governing Law/Venue: THE SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY, AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CHICAGO, AND THE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK. IF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, IT SHALL THEN BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JUDICIAL ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION SERVICES, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT VERSIONS THEREOF (“JAMS RULES”). THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF AN ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN CHICAGO. ALL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF CHICAGO. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF. ENTRANTS AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION
Request for the Names of Winners: For the names of the winners, available after November 1, 2021, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, to be received by November 10, 2021 to: Dunkin’s Thrill of the Game Retweet Sweepstakes Winners, c/o Sunflower Group 575 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048.
Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Dunkin’ Brands Inc., 130 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021.
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