Sweepstakes - Official Rules
Giveaway Contest (the “Contest”)
Official Rules and Regulations (the “Official Rules”)
1. CONTEST PERIOD: Contest begins May 11, 2025 (the “Contest Start Date”) at 9:00:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on May 18, 2025 (the “Contest End Date”) at 11:59:59 p.m. (ET). The period commencing at 9:00:00 a.m. (ET) on the Contest Start Date and ending at 11:59:59 p.m. on the Contest End Date is hereinafter referred to as the “Contest Period”.
2. ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open only to legal residents of Canada who: (a) have reached the legal age of majority in their province/territory of residence at the time of entry; and (b) have internet access (which can be accessed for free at certain public facilities, for example, public libraries) and an Instagram account (each, an “Account”) (which can be obtained for free by visiting www.instagram.com and following the on-screen instructions to register for a free Instagram Account). Employees, representatives or agents of Twinings North America, Inc. (“Twinings” or the “Sponsor”) its affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, advertising and promotional agencies (collectively the “Contest Entities”), and the household members of any of the above, are not eligible to participate in the Contest.
3. HOW TO ENTER: No purchase is necessary. On the Contest Start Date, Sponsor will post a Contest-related post on the official Twinings Canada Instagram page (@twiningsteacanada) (the “Contest Post”) inviting entrants to like the Contest Post for a chance to win a Prize (as described below). In order to receive one (1) entry (an “Entry”) into the Contest for a chance to win a Prize (see Rules 4 and 5 below), eligible individuals will be required to take the steps set forth in the Contest Post. This could involve, for example, “liking” a post, following designated accounts on a social media platform, and/or tagging a friend in the comments on a post. By completing these steps, you will automatically be entered into the Contest. Except in the case where a method for multiple entries is expressly stated (e.g. by tagging additional accounts, making multiple comments, etc.), only the first entry will be considered and additional or multiple entries will be automatically disqualified.
Only one (1) Account per person may be used to enter the Contest. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to use multiple names, identities, email addresses, Accounts and/or any other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in this Contest; then he/she/they may be disqualified from the Contest.
Only Accounts associated with an individual may be used for entry in this Contest; entries received from an Account associated with any organization, company, corporation, partnership or other entity will be void. Entry Posts must be posted and received and identifiable by and viewable to Sponsor during the Contest Period and at the time of winner selection to be eligible. Sponsor may accept or disqualify an Entry Post that either fails to completely address the required prompt or contains content that is: (i) superfluous and/or not truthful to the required content or (ii) otherwise violates these Official Rules. Entry Posts that are not both actually visible and timely received by Sponsor will not be entered into the Contest. For purposes of this Contest, Entries are “received” when Instagram records your Entry Post and it is visible to Sponsor.
Sponsor reserves the right to reject any Entry that Sponsor deems to be inappropriate, not in good taste, or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules.The Sponsor further reserves the right to require proof of identity and/or eligibility: (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Contest; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of an Entry; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary for the purposes of administering this Contest in accordance with these Official Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the satisfaction of the Sponsor in a timely manner may result in disqualification.
IMPORTANT: It is each participant’s sole responsibility to timely check his/her/their account for any direct messages, direct posts, or @Replies (as applicable) from Sponsor. Sponsor is not responsible for changes to Instagram (or any website or mobile application offered as part of such platform) or its functionality that may interfere with the Contest or ability of a participant to timely enter or otherwise participate at all.
ENTRY POSTS/ENTRIES REPRESENT SOLELY THE VIEWS/OPINIONS OF THE APPLICABLE PROSPECTIVE PARTICIPANT AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS/OPINIONS OF SPONSOR IN ANY MANNER. SPONSOR IS MERELY REQUESTING PERSONS TO POST ENTRY POSTS AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAME.
4. PRIZES: One (1) grand prize winner will receive a “Prize”:
- An assortment of Twinings Teas (estimated retail value: $40 CAD)
- Graydon Skincare Moon Boost Serum (estimated retail value: $125 CAD)
Total estimated retail value: $165 CAD
The actual retail value of products comprising the Prize pack may vary, depending on region and retailer. The Prize must be accepted as awarded without substitution, is not transferable, is not for resale and has no cash surrender value. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute another prize or prize component of equal or greater value, without liability, for any reason. Prizes will be mailed to confirmed winner. The Released Parties (as defined below) are completely released of any responsibility and liability in that regard.
5. DRAWS: A total of 1 random draw(s) (each, a “Contest Draw”) will be held by the Sponsor or its designated representatives, no later than May 21, 2025. Provided that the content of the Entry selected is in compliance with these Official Rules (Rule 3 above), the content of the Entry Post will not be taken into account in the winner selection process. The odds of winning a Prize will depend on the total number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period and prior to the applicable Contest Draw, in accordance with these Official Rules.
6. WINNER SELECTION, NOTIFICATION & CONFIRMATION: The potential Prize winner will be notified by direct messaging through Instagram after the Contest Draw. If the potential winner does not respond to the Sponsor as indicated within such message within forty-eight (48) hours of the time of initial notification, or if there is a return of any notification as undeliverable, then he/she/they may be disqualified and the Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate potential winner from among eligible Entries received.
Before being declared an official Prize winner, the selected entrant must correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question (or other genuine alternative skill-testing question) without assistance or mechanical or electronic aid (which will be set out in the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release) and may be required to sign and return the Sponsor’s form of declaration and release form on the timeline indicated by the Sponsor. By accepting the Prize, the winner: (i) confirms compliance with these Official Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize as awarded; (iii) releases the Contest Parties, Instagram, LLC (“Instagram”), and each of their respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents (collectively the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability in connection with this Contest, his/her participation therein and/or the awarding and use/misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof; and (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction, translation and/or other use of his/her name, voice, statements about the Contest and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet.
If the selected entrant: (a) fails to sign and return the declaration and release form within the timeline indicated by the Sponsor (if applicable); (b) cannot accept (or is unwilling to accept) the Prize as awarded for any reason; and/or (c) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion); then he/she/they may be disqualified and the Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate winner. If the selected entrant fails to correctly answer the skill-testing mathematical question, he/she/they will forfeit all rights to the Prize and the Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate potential winner.
7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOU AGREE THAT THE ENTRY (AND EACH INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT THEREOF – INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE ENTRY POST) COMPLIES WITH ALL CONDITIONS STATED IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES. THE SPONSOR AND THE OTHER RELEASED PARTIES WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER REGARDING: (I) THE USE OF YOUR ENTRY (OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF – INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE ENTRY POST); (II) PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTEST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; (III) ANY USE, COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISCLOSURE OF ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION; AND/OR (IV) IF DECLARED THE WINNER, THE PRIZE (INCLUDING ANY USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE). THE SPONSOR AND ALL OF THE OTHER RELEASED PARTIES SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY YOU IN THE EVENT IT IS DISCOVERED THAT YOU HAVE DEPARTED FROM OR NOT OTHERWISE FULLY COMPLIED WITH ANY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND/OR THE INSTAGRAM SOCIAL PLATFORM RULES (AS APPLICABLE). THIS RELEASE AND INDEMNITY SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTEST AND/OR AWARDING OF ANY PRIZES.
By participating in the Contest, each entrant hereby warrants and represents that any Entry Posts they make to obtain an Entry: (i) are original to them; (ii) do not violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation; (iii) do not contain any reference to or likeness of any identifiable third parties, unless consent has been obtained from all such individuals and their parent/legal guardian if they are under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence; (iv) will not give rise to any claims whatsoever, including, without limitation, claims of infringement, invasion of privacy or publicity, or infringe on any rights and/or interests of any third party; and (v) are not defamatory, trade libelous, pornographic or obscene, derogatory, discriminatory, or offensive.
The Sponsor and/or its promotional agency or designated content moderator (the “Reviewer”) reserves the right to screen all Entry Posts. Any Entry Posts that the Reviewer deems to violate these Official Rules are subject to disqualification. The Reviewer reserves the right to attempt to remove any Entry Posts and/or to request an entrant to modify, edit and/or re-submit their Entry Posts in order to help ensure that the Entry Posts comply with these Official Rules, or for any other reason. If such an action is necessary, then the Sponsor reserves the right to take whatever action it deems necessary – including, without limitation, disqualifying the Entry Posts – to help ensure that the Contest is being conducted in accordance with these Official Rules.
8. GENERAL: The Released Parties do not assume any responsibility for (i) the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry information and entries that fail to comply with these Official Rules; (ii) any loss, damage, or claims caused by an awarded Prize or the Contest itself; or (iii) any failure of any app or website during the Contest Period, including any problems, human or technical, printing errors, lost, delayed, garbled data or transmissions, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects or failures of any telephone or computer lines, or technical malfunction of any computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail, Entry Post, direct message, to be received on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or filtering/operation of the functionality of Instagram, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to any computer or mobile device related to or resulting from downloading any material connected to the Contest, all of which may affect a person’s ability to participate in the Contest. Entry material/data that has been tampered with or altered is void.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflicts of law principles.
In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of the Official Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest related materials, including, but not limited to point of sale, print or online advertising, the terms and conditions of the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.
The Sponsor reserves the right to withdraw or amend this Contest in any way, in the event of an error, technical problem, computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Contest as contemplated by these Official Rules. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or suspend this Contest in the event of any accident, printing, administrative, or other error or any kind without prior notice or obligation.
9. PRIVACY POLICY: By entering this Contest, each entrant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted with his/her/their entry only for the purpose of administering the Contest and awarding the Prize if applicable. For further information about Twinings’ privacy practices, please see the Twinings Privacy Policy available at https://twinings.ca/pages/privacy-policy/.
10. INSTAGRAM DISCLAIMER: This promotion is in no way sponsored, organized, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the Sponsor and not to Instagram. The information you provide will only be used to administer the Contest in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy. Instagram is completely released of all liability by each entrant in this Contest. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest must be directed to the Sponsor and not Instagram.