What's Your Faux Pas? Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Promotion:  What’s Your Faux Pas? Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Betches Media LLC, 43 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10010 (“Sponsor”). The Sweepstakes starts at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 6/13/22 and ends at 11:59:59 PM EST on 7/15/22 (“Sweepstakes Entry Period”). All applicable federal, state, and local rules apply. Void where prohibited.

Who may enter:  Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Betches Media LLC, E&J Gallo Winery, and all other companies associated with this Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes Entities”), and members of their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings and children) or households are not eligible to participate.

How to enter:  During the Sweepstakes Entry Period enter by visiting [https://uupsweeps.betches.com] (“Sweepstakes Website”) and filling out the entry form which will require your name, zip code and email address. One entry per person, per email address. Duplicate entries by the same person will be subject to disqualification. Any attempt by any Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that Entrant's entries and that Entrant may be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any email account, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register on the Sweepstakes Website will be deemed to be the Entrant. 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. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated or mechanical means are void. An eligible entry is an “Entry(ies”). A person posting an Entry is an “Entrant(s)”. 

Prizes:  One prize package will be awarded to the winner and a guest (who must be over the age of 21 at the time of the Event) to cover travel to New York City to attend the Betches “U Up?” Live event presently scheduled for 8 PM on August 10th at the Palladium Times Square in New York City (“Event”). Tickets to event valued at $150, and a gift card of $1,500 (to cover the cost of transportation and hotel accommodation in New York City for the winner and guest). Approximate Retail value of entire prize package: $1,650. 

The Prize is non-transferable and no substitution by winner or other cash equivalent is allowed. Gift Card subject to the terms of the issuer. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion. All fees, federal, state, local or other expenses relating to the use, acceptance and possession of prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Taxes, if any, are the responsibility of the winner. An IRS form 1099 will be awarded in the name of the winner for the retail value of the prize.

All expenses and actual travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the winner and guest, including but not limited to, making travel and accommodation bookings and covering all other expenses including without limitation, airport taxes and fees, baggage fees, ground transportation, food, beverages, hotel amenities or fees and gratuities, etc. Sponsor shall not be responsible for travel or accommodations (other than providing the gift card and tickets to the Event) nor for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitutions or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air transportation carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations necessitated by same. Sponsor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage and/or personal property. All travel dates, travel and accommodations are subject to winner. If Event is not presented as scheduled, or Shop Betches merchandise is not available the Sponsor’s sole responsibility will be to award the remaining elements of the prize. 

Selection of Winner:  On or about 7/18/22 Sponsor will select one winner in a random drawing from among all valid entries received. The potential winner will be notified via the email address provided at entry. Sweepstakes Entities shall have no liability for a winner's failure to receive notices whether due to winners' spam, junk e-mail or other security settings or for winners' provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information or any other reason. The Winner will be required to sign and return, a Declaration of Eligibility and Liability Release, tax document, and except where prohibited, publicity release and assignment of rights (collectively, “Release”), within 48 hours of notification in order to be confirmed as the winner. If the selected potential winner fails to return the completed Release within 48 hours of when it was first sent (as indicated on date on the notification), prize notification is returned as undeliverable (prize notification will be sent twice over two days), or Entrant is deemed ineligible, the Prize will be forfeited, and an alternate potential winner will be determined. The winner’s guest must also sign a Guest Release to be able to attend the Event. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The Judges and Sponsor’s decisions will be solely determinative and final in all matters regarding this Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification procedures in connection with the selection of an alternate winner, if any. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, will attempt to contact up to 3 potential winners of the prize in accordance with the above procedure, after which the prize will go unawarded. Entry and acceptance of prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use each winner's name, prize won, hometown and likeness for promotional purposes without further compensation. 

Conditions:  By entering the Sweepstakes, each Entrant affirms that they have read, understand and accepted the Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes if fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. In such event, the Sponsor reserves the right not to award any prize. Sponsor is not responsible for error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of Sweepstakes materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to receive Sweepstakes related information (including entries) by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or any combination thereof. Sponsor is also not responsible for any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from entering and/or downloading any materials in connection with the Sweepstakes. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant who engages in any conduct Sponsor deems to be improper, unfair or otherwise adverse to the operation of the Sweepstakes. Such improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, falsifying personal information required during Sweepstakes registration or prize claim, violating these Official Rules, accumulating entries through illegal methods or unfair tactics. CAUTION: Any attempt by any entrant to undermine the legitimate operations of the Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such entrant to the fullest extent permitted by law.   

Release:  Entrants on their behalf, and on behalf of their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns (“Releasing Parties”), release, defend and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities, and their respective employees, officers, directors and agents (“Released Parties”), from any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, causes of action, proceedings, demands, fines, penalties, liability (including, but not limited to, liability for defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of publicity or any intellectual property rights, any property loss, damage, personal injury, bodily injury, death, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity, and any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages of any kind (even if the parties have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages), costs and expenses (including, without limitation, outside attorneys’ fees) that may arise in connection with: the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to any Sweepstakes-related activity or element thereof, and the Entrant’s Entry, participation or inability to participate in the Sweepstakes or use or misuse of any prize, Sponsor reserves the right to permanently disqualify from any Sweepstakes it sponsors any person it believes has intentionally violated these Official Rules and terminate the Sweepstakes if it becomes technically corrupted (including if a computer virus or system malfunction inalterably impairs its ability to conduct the Sweepstakes), or to select the winners from among all eligible Entries received prior to termination. 

Disputes; Governing Law.  The parties waive all rights to trial in any action or proceeding instituted in connection with these Official Rules, including, without limitation, the Sweepstakes. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis, and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party. The arbitration shall be conducted in the state of New York. THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE INTERPRETATION OF ITS TERMS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STAE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ITS CONFLICTS OF LAWS RULES. For any matters which are not subject to arbitration as set forth in these Official Rules and/or in connection with the entering of any judgment on an arbitration award in connection with these Official Rules and/or the Sweepstakes, the parties irrevocably submit and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York. The parties agree not to raise the defense of forum non conveniens.

Limitation of Liability; Disclaimer of Warranties.  IN NO EVENT WILL THE RELEASED ENTITIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF ANY SITES OR APPS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES AND/OR DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM ANY SITES OR APPS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THIS SWEEPSTAKES AND THE PRIZE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS.

Winner’s list: For the name of the winner which will be available within 30 days after the Sweepstakes ends), mail a self-addressed, envelope to: Betches Media LLC, 43 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10010 no later than 60 days after the Sweepstakes ends. 

Privacy: All information submitted by you as part of this Sweepstakes will be treated in Sponsor’s Privacy Policy (https://betches.com/privacy). By participating in this Sweepstakes, Entrants acknowledge and agree that all information and material, including any personal information provided in your Entry materials, will be shared with the Sweepstakes Entities, Sponsor's agents, representatives, and other third parties involved in the execution, administration, or hosting of this Sweepstakes, and may be further publicized as described above. In the event of any conflict between these Official Rules and the terms of Sponsor's Privacy Policy, these Official Rules shall govern.