RULES:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN

1. Eligibility: This giveaway is open only to those who are 18 years or older as of the date of entry. Contestants that are under 18 years old must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian to enter. Prize as described in more detail in Section 5 of these Rules, is not open to current University of Maine employees. The giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.

2. Agreement to Rules: By participating, the Contestant (“You”) agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent and warrant that You meet the eligibility requirements. In addition, You agree to accept the decisions of the University of Maine as final and binding as it relates to the content of this giveaway.

3. Giveaway Period: Entries will be accepted online starting on January 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST and ending January 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST. All online entries must be received by January 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST. Contest entries received after January 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM EST may not be considered or accepted.

4. How to Enter: The giveaway must be entered by January 31, 2024 at 12:00 AM. The entry must fulfill all giveaway requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the University of Maine. You may enter only once. You must provide the information requested. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If You use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the University of Maine.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the giveaway (each a “Winner”) will receive (1) $50 Amazon e-gift card valued at $50 USD. Actual/appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the University of Maine. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at the University of Maine’s discretion. The prize is non transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for the University of Maine to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner will be selected by a random drawing under the supervision of the University of Maine. Winner will be notified by email within five (5) days following selection of Winner. The University of Maine shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. If Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize by replying via email within 90 days from the time award notification was sent, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and release as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and on the condition that the Winner sign an agreement releasing the University of Maine System from liability for Winners’ use of the prize and agree to other conditions regarding use of the prize. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY WINNER (AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE‘S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by You: By entering, You understand and agree that the University of Maine System, anyone acting on behalf of the University of Maine System, and the University of Maine System’s licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, your entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Terms & Conditions: the University of Maine System reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the giveaway should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond the University of Maine’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the giveaway. In such case, the University of Maine may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by the University of Maine. The University of Maine reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the giveaway or website or violates these Terms & Conditions. The University of Maine has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the giveaway, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by giveaway rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the University of Maine reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless the University of Maine System and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, trustees and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such entrant’s participation in the giveaway and/or his/her acceptance, possession, ingestion, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: This giveaway IS GOVERNED AND INTERPRETED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MAINE, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES.

12. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the giveaway is the Division of Marketing and Communications at the University of Maine.

13. The giveaway hosted by the University of Maine is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or any other social media platform. Prizes may be provided in whole or in part by third parties otherwise unaffiliated with the University of Maine System. In offering such items as prizes for this contest, the University of Maine System does not endorse, warrant, is not liable or responsible for, and makes no representations as to any aspect of such third parties or products provided thereby.