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WHITE CLAW® Hard Seltzer Ultimate Friendsgiving In A Box Challenge Promotion

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. This PROMOTION is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older AS OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023. promotion is offered only in new york, ny; chicago, il; houston, tx; austin, tx; los angeles, ca; san diego, ca; and san francisco, ca. Void elsewhere and wherEVER prohibited or restricted by law.

  1. Eligibility: The WHITE CLAW® Ultimate Friendsgiving In A Box Challenge Promotion (“Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older as of Friday, November 17, 2023 and is offered only in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Austin, TX; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA (“Participating Cities”). Void elsewhere and wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Employees, officers and directors of the following entities and members of their immediate families (defined as parent, child, sibling, spouse) or same households (whether related or not) are NOT eligible to participate in the Promotion or win an Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize (or “Prize”): Mark Anthony Brands Inc. (“Sponsor”), its parent company, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies (including VCCP Limited), any third parties involved in the design, development, production or implementation of the Promotion, (including Sponsor Representatives, who will receive prize claim and, if verified award Prizes, as discussed below) as well as alcohol beverage licensees (i.e., alcohol beverage suppliers, importers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers). By participating in the Promotion, you agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor/Sponsor Representatives, which shall be final and binding in all respects and not subject to appeal. All federal, state, and local laws apply. 
  1. Promotion Overview:

Promotion begins at or after 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time/11:30 a.m. Central Time/9:30 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, November 17, 2023 and ends THE EARLIER OF the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize hidden in a given Participating City (for New York, NY, the Prize hidden in a given location in New York) being properly claimed OR Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (local time).

At the beginning of the Promotion Period, the official White Claw Instagram page {https://www.instagram.com/whiteclaw/; @whiteclaw}** will include a Promotion Post for each Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize hidden in each of the seven (7) Participating Cities. One (1) Prize will be hidden in each Participating City other than New York, NY. Two (2) Prizes will be hidden in New York, with each Prize being hidden in a different location in New York.

**To participate in the Promotion, you must have internet access, and an Instagram account (which is set to public). If you do not have an account, an Instagram account may be opened for free at http://www.instagram.com, subject to the Terms of Instagram including but not limited to Instagram’s Terms of Use (found at https://help.instagram.com/). (To use Instagram, a compatible mobile device is required to download the Instagram “app.”) You may wish to consult the Privacy Policy of Instagram (found at https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/?entry_point=ig_help_center_data_policy_redirect).The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

Message and data rates may apply when using Instagram and you may be charged by your wireless carrier in conjunction therewith. It is therefore recommended that you consult your wireless carrier’s pricing plan BEFORE participating in the Promotion. Not all mobile devices offer wireless Internet access and wireless Internet access may not be available in all areas.

  1. How To Play:

The objective of the Promotion is to be the first person to find the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize in a given Participating City. (In New York, NY, the objective is to be the first person to find the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize in either one of the two (2) locations in New York.)

The Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize consists of: one (1) portable wireless speaker; one (1) board game; one (1) set of six (6) napkins; one (1) scented candle; edible glitter; glass straws; one (1) $50 gift card from a food delivery provider (issuer determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion; use subject to issuer’s terms and conditions including creation of free account); WHITE CLAW® Friendsgiving ornament. Approximate Retail Value of each Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize is $290.00. Total Approximate Retail Value of all Prizes: $2,320.00. Alcohol beverages are not part of the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize.

First, access and follow @whiteclaw.

Then, closely examine the Promotion Post for each Participating City (for New York, NY, select one [1] of the two [2] Promotion Posts.) A Promotion Post identifies the corresponding Participating City via an illustration of an iconic landmark closely associated with that Participating City. A set of coordinates where the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize may be found in that Participating City is embedded in the corresponding Promotion Post.

The odds of winning a Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize depend on the number of persons who attempt to find the Prize for that Participating City (in New York, NY, for a given location in New York) as well as the ability of persons to discover the applicable location based on the coordinates embedded in the Promotion Post for that Participating City (in New York, NY, for a given location in New York) as compared to other persons.

The following conduct when participating in the Promotion including searching for the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize and/or claiming same (in all cases, as determined by Sponsor/Sponsor Representative in their sole discretion) will result in disqualification and, if applicable, voiding of prize (even if you are otherwise the first eligible person at a given Participating City [for New York, NY, at one of the two locations in New York) and otherwise would have qualified to receive the Prize) with Sponsor being relieved of any and all liability in conjunction therewith:

  • Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs (except for prescription medications with acceptable proof of same);
  • Carrying a firearm or weapon of any kind;
  • Having an animal or pet which is not properly leashed;
  • Engaging in illegal conduct of any kind (including smoking tobacco or e-cigarettes/vaping where prohibited);
  • Failing to comply with any and all instructions of Sponsor Representative (as applicable);
  • Acting in an anti-social, obnoxious, rambunctious, abusive, or threatening manner toward Sponsor Representative or any other person including interfering in any respect with another person’s search for the Prize or attempt to claim same);
  • Failing to comply with governmental mandates governing public health and safety;
  • Attempting to cheat, bribe, extort and/or defraud Sponsor Representative in any way; or
  • Attempting to photograph, videorecord, stream or broadcast participation in the Promotion (including searching for the Prize and/or claiming same).
  1. Prize Claim Procedure:

Upon completion of the below steps, if your eligibility and compliance with the Official Rules has been verified by Sponsor Representative in his/her sole discretion, you will receive the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize for a given Participating City (for New York, NY, a given Participating City location). 

  • Introduce yourself to the Sponsor Representative (who will be wearing a WHITE CLAW® Ultimate Friendsgiving badge) and advise that you are claiming the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize by telling them the keywords "Black Cherry".
  • Present valid, government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver’s license or passport).

You will have no more than two (2) minutes to present valid, government-issued photo identification. Failure to do so or if Sponsor Representative determines in his/her sole discretion that provided government-issued photo identification is invalid or unacceptable will result in disqualification and voiding of Prize (even if you are otherwise the first eligible person and otherwise would have qualified to receive Prize) with Sponsor being relieved of any and all liability in conjunction therewith. In such case, Sponsor Representative will not provide you with the Declaration of Eligibility/Release and the next person present at such affected Participating City (for New York, NY, at such affected Participating City location) will have an opportunity to claim the Prize.

  • Complete, sign and return a Declaration of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and a Publicity Release (where lawful) “on the spot.”

To review the Declaration of Eligibility/Release beforehand, visit www.whiteclaw.com/FriendsgivingDeclarationForm. Failure to complete, sign and return the Declaration of Eligibility/Release or if Sponsor Representative determines in his/her sole discretion that the provided Declaration of Eligibility/Release is unreliable or unacceptable will result in disqualification and voiding of Prize (even if you are the first eligible person and otherwise would have qualified to receive Prize) with Sponsor being relieved of any and all liability in conjunction therewith. In such case, the next person present at such affected Participating City (for New York, NY, at such affected Participating City location) will have an opportunity to claim the Prize.

FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, A PERSON MUST CLAIM THE PRIZE HIM/HERSELF; THE USE OF A THIRD PARTY PROXY/STAND-IN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

ANY ULTIMATE FRIENDSGIVING BOX PRIZE THAT IS NOT CLAIMED BY 5:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) ON NOVEMBER 17, 2023 WILL BE FORFEITED AND NOT AWARDED.

  1. Additional Restrictions on Prize Claim:

Should more than one (1) person arrive at a given Participating City (for New York, NY, at such affected Participating City location) contemporaneously or at the same exact time, Sponsor Representative shall determine in his/her sole discretion which person will be able to commence prize claim procedure.

Winner must take possession of Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize immediately following completion of verification procedure by Sponsor Representative. Prizes will not be held or stored for winners. Upon provision to winner, winner bears full responsibility for theft, loss or damage to Prize or elements of same. If Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize is declined for any reason, no alternate prize or compensation will be awarded in conjunction therewith. In such case, the next person present at such affected Participating City (for New York, NY, at such affected Participating City location) will have an opportunity to claim the Prize.

In all cases, by awarding the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize to a verified winner, Sponsor will have fully performed its Prize obligation as per these Official Rules. Sponsor will not honor claims to a Prize by persons other than the verified winner of same.

By participating, you understand and agree that Sponsor may use your name, photograph, image, likeness, city/state of residence and other indicia of your identity for promotional, advertising and trade purposes without compensation. THE PRECEDING EXPRESSLY INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO RECORDING/FILMING OF THE PRIZE CLAIM PROCEDURE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER (OR NOT) YOU ARE VERIFIED AS A WINNER.

Limit of one (1) Prize per person. Participation in the Promotion constitutes an individual’s full and unconditional agreement to abide by and accept the terms and conditions of these Official Rules. No prize substitution. Prize must be accepted as awarded and is NOT redeemable or exchangeable for cash or credit. Prize is not transferable. All federal, state, and local taxes on a prize are each winner’s sole responsibility. By accepting a prize, a winner waives the right to assert as a cost of winning a prize, any and all costs of redemption or travel to redeem a prize (i.e., travel involved in searching for the Prize and claiming same) and any and all liability that might arise from redeeming or seeking to redeem a prize.

Sponsor makes no warranties, and hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, concerning the Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize (or any elements of Prize). WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE ULTIMATE FRIENDSGIVING BOX PRIZE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPONSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

  1. Releases: By participating, you indemnify, release and agree to hold harmless (a) Mark Anthony Brands Inc., its parent company, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, prize suppliers, and advertising and promotion agencies (including VCCP Limited) and any third parties involved in the design, development, production or implementation of the Promotion, (including Sponsor Representatives); (b) the directors, officers, agents, representatives, shareholders, employees, successors and assigns of any of the above organizations; and (c) Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Released Entities”) from any and all liability arising from participating in the Promotion (including in searching for an Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prize, whether or not successful), any Promotion-related activity and/or the acceptance, receipt, possession or use/misuse of Prize (as applicable).
  1. Limitations of Liability: Sponsor assumes no responsibility under any legal theory for (a) any incomplete, incorrect or inaccurate information whether caused by web site users, tampering, hacking or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion or by any technical or human error; (b) any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of any web site; (c) any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line-systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, programming or failure of e-mail on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site or any combination thereof, or for injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s mobile device (or any information/materials stored thereon) related to or resulting from downloading materials from any web site or participating in the Promotion; and (d) Promotion Posts being inaccessible, irregular or defective in any respect due to filtering by or other operation of the functionality of Instagram.
  1. Force Majeure: If the Promotion (or any part thereof) is not capable of running as originally planned for any reason beyond the control of Sponsor (e.g., natural disaster, pandemic/epidemic, unauthorized intervention, fraud, civil commotion), Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion, and make the Prizes available for affected Participating Cities in a manner which is fair, equitable and in accordance with these Official Rules, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on the White Claw Instagram page.
  1. Tampering: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION OR TO DEFRAUD SPONSOR/SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON FROM THE PROMOTION, VOIDING THE PRIZE (EVEN IF SUCH PERSON WOULD BEEN THE FIRST ELIGIBLE PERSON AT A GIVEN PARTICIPATING CITY LOCATION AND OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE PRIZE) WITH SPONSOR BEING RELIEVED OF ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONJUNCTION THEREWITH. SPONSOR FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO PROHIBIT SUCH PERSON FROM PARTICIPATING IN FUTURE PROMOTIONS OFFERED BY SPONSOR, AS WELL AS TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
  1. Additional Conditions of Participation: Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical, technical, or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Promotion or in the announcement of Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Prizes. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Promotion materials and the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail, control, and govern. Only the type and quantity of prizes described in these Official Rules (i.e., eight (8) Prizes in total; with one (1) Prize per Participating City except for New York, NY which has two (2) Prizes) are available to be won in the Promotion. Sponsor’s/Sponsor Representative’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules in a given instance shall not represent the waiver of such provision. Should a court of competent jurisdiction deem a given provision of these Official Rules to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision will be replaced with a substitute provision which is valid/legal/enforceable and most closely approximates the original intent of Sponsor. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision of these Official Rules. 
  1. Disputes: This Promotion is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without respect to conflict of law/choice of law doctrines of Illinois (or of any other jurisdiction which would lead to the application of the law of any jurisdiction other than Illinois). To the fullest extent permitted by law, as a condition of participating in the Promotion, you agree (a) that any and all disputes regarding the Promotion which cannot be resolved between the parties shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a federal or state court located in Cook County, Illinois; (b) to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and to waive any right of inconvenient forum, change of venue or any like right; (c) that any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred in participating in the Promotion (if any), but in no event attorney’s fees, with all other forms of remedy – including but not limited to punitive, incidental, or consequential damages and injunctive relief – being expressly waived.
  1. Winners List: For winners list, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to WHITE CLAW Ultimate Friendsgiving Box Challenge Promotion, 167 N. Green Street, 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607. All requests must be received by December 29, 2023.

Sponsor: Mark Anthony Brands Inc., Chicago, IL

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PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. HARD SELTZER WITH FLAVORS.