Free Groceries for a Year Sweepstakes

“Free Groceries for a Year” Sweepstakes

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY LAW.

SPONSOR: Stater Bros. Markets, 301 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408

1. DESCRIPTION OF Sweepstakes: The Free Groceries for a Year Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is a random drawing promotion comprised of approximately $ 15,600 in prizes. 

2. Sweepstakes PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:00 a.m. on July 1, 2021 Pacific Time (PT) and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PT on July 31, 2021 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). The Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Sweepstakes.

3. ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal U.S residents of California who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Employees, agents, successors, and assignees of Stater Bros. Markets and each of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies and promotional companies involved in this Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Promotional Entities”), as well as the immediate family members and/or those living in the same household (whether legally related or not) of each, are not eligible to enter or win. For the purpose of the Sweepstakes, immediate family members are defined as spouse, mother, father, parental in-laws, grandmother, grandfather, brother, sister, children and grandchildren. Entrants acknowledge that Sponsor is not liable for reimbursement of any prizes otherwise payable to Sweepstakes contestants who are in violation of this provision.

4. PRIZES:

Three (3) Grand Prize winners will receive each $ 5,200 in Stater Bros. Markets Gift Cards. Winners are responsible for all expenses incurred in connection with the use of the prize, including, without limitation, transportation to and from the event, accommodations, food, beverages, and other incidental expenses.

Approximate Total ARV of all prizes: $ 15,600

Limit one (1) prize per person per household. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. Prizes are not transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize for an item of equal or greater value in the event an offered prize becomes unavailable for any reason. All costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use, not specifically provided herein, are the responsibility of the winner. Winners will not receive compensation from Sponsor for prizes the winner is unable to use for any reason. Prizes may be subject to standard rain-check policies and procedures set by the issuer. Winner agrees that prizes may be subject to a revocable, may not be sold, resold, auctioned, bartered, assigned, exchanged, placed in commerce, transferred, given away, donated or otherwise conveyed. Winners are responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local taxes and will receive a Form 1099 for any prizes valued at $600 or greater.

5.  HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, visit the Stater Bros. Markets Free Groceries for a Year Webpage and you will be taken to the WooBox platform where you can complete and submit an online entry form. Only one (1) email account per person may be used to enter the Sweepstakes. All requested information must be provided to receive an entry. Up to 25 additional entries may be received. Each entrant is given a unique share URL link. When new entrants enter the campaign via that URL, the original entrant will be given additional entries in the experience. LIMIT: MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-SIX(26) ENTRIES PER PERSON DURING THE Sweepstakes PERIOD.

6.  SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS/ODDS: Winners will be selected randomly from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Sponsor will conduct a random drawing ("Drawing") on or about August 15, 2021. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received at the time of the Drawing. Potential prizewinners of the Drawing will be notified by email on or about August 18, 2021. If a prizewinner notification or a prize is returned as undeliverable, a potential prizewinner is ineligible, or a prizewinner declines a prize, the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Winners may forfeit a prize if a potential prizewinner fails to respond to a prizewinner notification within 48 hours. In such event, the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize for an item of equal or greater value in the event an offered prize becomes unavailable for any reason. Potential winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability Release within 72 hours following the date of first attempted notification. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner if time permits.  All properly claimed prizes will be awarded. Prizes will be shipped approximately 8-10 weeks after winner selection and verification.

7. PUBLICITY: Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Promotional Entities and their advertising and promotional agencies to use winner’s name, address (city and state), likeness and/or voice for advertising and promotional purposes, without additional compensation or approval, except as otherwise prohibited by law.

8. PRIVACY POLICY: Any personally identifiable information collected from entrant during participation in the Sweepstakes will be used by Sponsor to administer the Sweepstakes and in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy as stated at https://www.staterbros.com/privacy-policy/.

9. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants and prizewinners agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and Promotional Entities, which are final in all respects and not subject to appeal. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, any related Abbreviated Rules or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, including, but not limited to: any entry form, point-of-sale material, or television, print or online advertising, the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall govern. Sponsor may amend or modify the Official Rules at any time to clarify the rules or correct any errors or typos. All federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations apply. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify permanently from this Sweepstakes any entrant it believes has violated these Official Rules and verify eligibility of entrants or require potential prizewinners to sign and return to Sponsor an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability. Neither Sponsor nor anyone acting on its behalf will enter into any communications with any entrant regarding this Sweepstakes, except as expressly set forth in these Official Rules. Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes. All Sweepstakes materials are subject to verification and are void if (i) not obtained in accordance with these Official Rules and through legitimate channels, (ii) any part is counterfeited, altered, defective, damaged, illegible, reproduced, tampered with, mutilated or irregular in any way, (iii) are obtained where prohibited, or (iv) they contain printing, typographical, mechanical, or other errors. Entrants assume all risk of loss, damage, destruction, delay or misdirection of Sweepstakes materials submitted to Sponsor. In the event any portion of this Sweepstakes is compromised by activities beyond the control of the Sponsor which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes or this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants, Sponsor, or any other Promotional Entities. If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not able to be conducted as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and randomly draw from those entries received up to the cancellation/suspension date to award prizes. In the event that production, technical, seeding, programming or any other reasons cause more than the stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be available and/or claimed, Sponsor reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, un-awarded, eligible prize claims. 

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. SPONSOR’S FAILURE TO ENFORCE ANY TERM OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THESE PROVISIONS.

10. RELEASE OF LIABILITY/INDEMNIFICATION: By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants and prize winners agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Promotional Entities, Facebook and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims made by any entrant, prize winner, or any other third parties, related in any way to the operation of this Sweepstakes as well as any other claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from receipt, acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize or participation in any promotion related activity or participation in this Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.

11. DISPUTES: This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of California. Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees: (i) any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or any prizes awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the federal or state courts in California; (ii) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, excluding attorneys’ fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain an award for, and each entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. All claims or disputes related to or involving these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than California.

12. WINNERS LIST: For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Free Groceries for a Year Sweepstakes, 301 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92408, by no later than August 20, 2021.

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