Goldfish® Crisps Contest
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW
Sponsor. Goldfish® Crisps (the “Contest”) is sponsored by Campbell Company of Canada, 2845 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga ON L4W 5J8 (“Sponsor”). The Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
Prize. Two winners will each receive one prize pack that includes: one (1) Goldfish® Crisps sweatshirt (size L), one (1) Goldfish® Crisps bag clip, one (1) 177 g bag Goldfish® Crisps Cheddar, one (1) 177 g bag Goldfish® Crisps Sour Cream & Onion, and one (1) 177 g bag Goldfish® Crisps Salt & Vinegar. Approximate Retail Value “ARV” $75.00; total ARV of all prizes is $150.00.
Specifics relating to the prize not specified herein are at sole discretion of Sponsor. The winner is solely responsible for any costs and expenses due in connection with the prize not specified herein. The Prize may not be transferred or assigned, except at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. No cash value or substitution of the prize will be permitted or provided, except that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may provide a prize of comparable or greater value. The winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable federal, provincial and local taxes (if any) due in connection with the prize. Receipt of the prize is conditioned upon compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and local laws, rules and regulations and these Official Rules.
Eligibility. Open only to legal residents of Canada who (i) are age of majority in province of residence or older at the time of entry in the Contest; (ii) have access to the Internet; and (iii) have a valid, public Instagram account in good standing as of the time of entry. Employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives and independent contractors, and their immediate family members and members of the same households (whether related or not) of Sponsor, and each of their respective parent, subsidiaries and affiliated companies as well as agencies providing services with respect to this Contest (collectively, the “Contest Parties”), are not eligible to participate. Subject to all federal, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
Application of Rules. By entering the Contest, each entrant warrants that he/she has read and agrees to abide and be bound by these Official Rules and that he or she is not prohibited from participating in the Contest. Entrant agrees that Sponsor retains full authority, in its sole discretion, to interpret and administer these Official Rules, and to be bound by all decisions and interpretations made in good faith by Sponsor. Sponsor shall have the absolute right to determine if an entry is in compliance with these Official Rules without notice to the person attempting to enter.
Entry. The Contest begins at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Thursday, April 11, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Monday, April 15, 2024. (the “Contest Period”).
To enter: (1) Follow @goldfishcanada on Instagram, (2) tag a friend, and (3) comment on the post from @goldfishcanada at 1:00pm on 4/11/24 EST announcing the giveaway and include the #GFcanadacontest.
All entries must be received within the Contest Period. Sponsor’s computer clock is the official timekeeping device of the Contest. Limit one (1) entry per person and per Instagram account during the Contest Period. Entries received in excess of the above stated limitation will be void.
If there is a dispute over the identity of an entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the “Authorized Instagram Account Holder” associated with the username used to enter via Instagram. The Authorized Instagram Account Holder is defined as the natural person to whom the Instagram account is assigned by Instagram, respectively. Participant, under this method, must enter using only an Instagram account subscribed to and registered in participant’s name. The potential winner may be required to provide Sponsor with proof that he/she is the authorized account holder of the Instagram account associated with the winning entry. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible.
All entry posts via Instagram must comply with the Instagram Terms of Use available at https://www.instagram.com/about/legal/terms/api/, including any technical requirements (e.g., file size limits for uploaded photographs or character restrictions) and your account must be a “public” Instagram account in order for your entry to be viewed by Sponsor.
Entries that have been generated by a script, macro, bot or any other automated means will be deemed void. Participants may not register with multiple Instagram accounts, nor may entrants use multiple devices or artifices to enter the Contest multiple times or as multiple entrants. Any entrant who attempts to enter with multiple accounts under multiple identities will be disqualified in Sponsor’s discretion. Proof of submission of an entry shall not be deemed proof of receipt by the Sponsor.
All comments posted to enter the Contest must be in keeping with the Sponsor’s positive image and may not be offensive or inappropriate, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, nor can it defame or invade publicity or privacy rights of any person, living or deceased, or entity, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s or entity’s personal, intellectual property or property rights or any other third-party rights. Comments must be suitable for online publication accessible to the general public. Sponsor reserves the right to eliminate any entries that it determines, in its sole discretion, contain inappropriate content or content that may be deem obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or unlawful, including, without limitation, obscenities, threats, violence, unsafe behavior or situations, or disparagement of any product, service or person.
Neither Sponsor nor its advertising and promotion agencies are responsible for lost, late, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, misdirected entries, or for any problems of any kind whether mechanical, human or electronic, including, but not limited to, computer, telephone, cable, network, satellite, electronic or Internet hardware or software malfunctions, failures, connections, availability or garbled or jumbled transmissions, or service provider/Internet accessibility or availability, traffic congestion, or unauthorized human intervention. Sponsor reserves the right to suspend or terminate the Contest in the event of any such problem. Entries not in compliance with these Official Rules are disqualified. Sponsor shall have the absolute right to determine if an entry is in compliance with these Official Rules without notice to the person attempting to enter.
Use of Entrant Information. As permitted by law and in accordance with these Official Rules, each Contest entrant agrees that Sponsor may use the information that entrant provides in connection with the Contest for the purposes and within the context of the Contest.
Selection of Winner and Notification. Each eligible entry submitted during the Contest Period will be entered into a random drawing to be held on April 16, 2024 at Sponsor’s address stated above at the conclusion of the Contest Period. Two (2) winners will be selected at random by Sponsor, whose decision will be final and binding, from all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received in the Contest Period. In the event a winning entry is discovered to be invalid for any reason whatsoever or the person who submitted the winning entry either fails to comply with these Official Rules prior to delivery of the prize or refuses the prize or any portion thereof, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner selected at random from the remaining eligible entries at Sponsor’s discretion. An alternate winner will be selected at random from the remaining eligible entries until the prize has been awarded.
Sponsor will notify the potential winners via Instagram Direct Message within approximately two business days after the Contest Period. Potential winner will have forty-eight hours after the random drawing to provide additional information reasonably necessary to verify eligibility and correctly answer a mathematical skill testing question without any assistance. In the case that a winner does not reply in 48 hours, or incorrectly answers the skill testing question an alternate winner will be selected however, if after five (5) attempts a prize cannot be awarded Sponsor may elect to not award that prize. The potential winner will be required to direct message (DM) Sponsor with his/her contact details and provide the additional information requested by Sponsor to verify eligibility. By direct messaging Sponsor, Contest entrant warrants and represents to Sponsor that the information contained in such direct message is true and correct in all material respects and that Sponsor may rely on such information in its efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations. It is acknowledged and understood that such information is being provided to Sponsor and not to Instagram. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. Sponsor reserves the right to require the potential winner to show proof of identity prior to receiving any prize (including scanned image of valid Driver’s License or Passport).
Upon contacting a potential winner and determining that he/she has met all eligibility requirements for the Contest, including without limitation the execution of a Declaration of Eligibility and Liability and (except where prohibited by law) Publicity Release (the “Release”)and completion of such other documents as Sponsor may reasonably require in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable, such individual will be declared the “winner” of the Contest.
Sponsor shall not be responsible for (i) the failure of a potential winner to receive Sponsor’s notification for any reason, or for the inability of such potential winner to respond to Sponsor’s notification for any reason; (ii) failed, returned or misdirected notifications due to inaccurate information provided by an entrant; (iii) submissions and responses to winner notifications which are lost, late, incomplete, illegible, unintelligible, misdirected, damaged or otherwise not received, in whole or in part, by Sponsor.
Declaration of Eligibility and Liability Release/Delivery of Prize. The potential winner may be required to sign and return to Sponsor, within two (2) business days from the date the request is made, a Release and to complete such other documents as Sponsor may reasonably require in order to claim their prize, if applicable. If these documents are returned as undeliverable or if a potential winner fails to sign and return the Release, and to complete such other documents as Sponsor may reasonably require within the required time period, or if a potential winner does not meet the eligibility or other requirements of the Contest, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate potential winner will be selected at random from among all remaining eligible entries. The prize will be delivered by Purolator. Sponsor shall not be responsible for delivery of any documents and/or the prize or prize-related materials and information provided that they are sent to the address provided by the potential winner. Signature required upon delivery. No post office boxes. Sponsor is not responsible for prize information or documents that are lost or misdelivered by the carrier to the extent applicable.
Release of Liability. Each Contest entrant agrees the Sponsor and Contest Entities shall not be liable for any personal injury, death, loss or damage of any kind or any other causes of action or claims related to entrant’s participation in this Contest, or acceptance or use of the prize awarded, and/or based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. Each entrant agrees to release and discharge, and hereby releases and discharges, Sponsor and the Contest Entities, including each of their respective parent, subsidiaries or affiliated companies, their successors or assigns, and any and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, licensees and advertising and promotion agencies, from any liability arising from or related to the Contest, Prize, personal injury, death, property damage, or claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.
Indemnification. Each Contest entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Sponsor and the Contest Parties, and their successors or assigns, and any and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, representatives, licensees and advertising and promotion agencies, from and against any loss, damage or expense (including court costs and attorneys’ fees) that they may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with entrant’s participation in the Contest or any Contest-related activity, receipt, acceptance and/or use of the prize awarded, or any portion thereof, and/or any breach or alleged breach of any warranty or representation made by entrant in connection with the Contest.
Use of Winner’s Name and Likeness. By submitting an entry, each Contest entrant, acknowledges and agrees that, if selected as a winner, Sponsor may post winner’s Instagram user name or handle on Instagram, www.instagram.com/campbellcanada . A winner who accepts the prize awarded will be deemed thereby to have granted to Sponsor the right, at any time and from time to time, to print, publish, broadcast and use, worldwide and in any media now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to, the Internet, the winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness and biographical information as news or information and for advertising and promotional purposes without additional consideration, or right of review or notification, except where prohibited by law, and to have agreed to provide documentation in writing to confirm the foregoing promptly upon request by Sponsor.
Unlawful Conduct and Disqualification. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any Contest entrant who Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, has (i) tampered with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or of any website owned, operated or controlled by Sponsor or its parent, subsidiaries or affiliated companies; (ii) was ineligible to participate in the Contest; (iii) submitted more than the allowed number of entries; or (iv) otherwise acted in an unlawful or unsportsman-like manner and/or in violation of these Official Rules. Robotic, automated, programmed, or computer-generated entries or mechanical reproductions are prohibited, and any use of such devices or entry methods will cause disqualification. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operations of the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such entrant to the fullest extent permitted by law and to disqualify such entrant from the Contest.
Suspension/Amendments. Sponsor reserves the right to (i) suspend, cancel, terminate or modify the Contest without advance notice as required by law and/or in the event Sponsor believes, in its sole discretion, that any computer virus, worms, bugs, tampering, spamming, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or other errors or problem beyond Sponsor’s control could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest, and thereafter to re-commence such Contest, if at all, only at such time(s) and upon such terms and conditions as Sponsor shall deem reasonable under the circumstances; and (ii) extend the Contest Period, by providing notice via Instagram if Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that an insufficient number of eligible Contest entries has been received or in the event of unexpected difficulties or other causes beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control. If the Contest is terminated Sponsor will select the winners in a random drawing from among the eligible entries received up to the date and time of termination.
Severability. If any one or more provisions of these Official Rules are held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the validity, effect or enforcement of any other provision or provisions of these Official Rules.
Force Majeure. The failure of the Sponsor to comply with any provision of this Official Rules due to an act of God, hurricane, war, terrorism, fire, riot, earthquake, epidemic/pandemic, actions of governmental authorities outside the control of the Sponsor or other force majeure event shall not be considered a breach of these Official Rules.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Venue; Limitation of Damages. These Official Rules shall be interpreted in accordance with the province of Ontario law without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Each entrant agrees that the provincial and federal courts located in Toronto, Ontario shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to these Official Rules, this Contest or entrant’s participation in this Contest, and entrant’s consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue thereof. ALL DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, BUT IN NO EVENT INCLUDE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES AND WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED.