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Eventbrite Giveaway Official Rules

Eventbrite and Rally (collectively “Eventbrite”) run various sweepstakes through their websites and mobile applications. All sweepstakes are based upon chance and not skill. These various sweepstakes are referred to collectively herein as “Giveaways.” (All contests are based primarily on skill and follow the Eventbrite Contest Rules, and these Giveaway Rules do not apply). Eventbrite advertises the Giveaways through various means, depending upon the type of Giveaway and the channels we use. Entrants can find out about them on Eventbrite’s website or through Eventbrite's social media channels, which include Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat, Vine, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google+, and others. To learn more about Eventbrite's Legal Terms, take a look here.

In this article

  • Terms for Giveaways.
  • How to Enter.
  • Winning sweepstakes, prices, and publicity.
  • Conditions of Participating.
  • Limitation of Liability.
  • Privacy.
  • Disputes and Jurisdiction.
  • Winner’s List and Giveaway Rules.

Terms for Giveaways.

Entrant’s participation in any Giveaway is subject to and governed by the official rules set forth here, along with any additional guidelines (“Additional Terms”) outlined in the specific Giveaway listed on eventbrite.com or elsewhere (the “Specific Giveaway”). If there is a conflict between these official rules and the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, the Additional Terms will govern.

1.1 Eligibility.

Unless otherwise noted in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, Eventbrite Giveaways are open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec) who are the age of majority in their jurisdiction (“Entrants”). Giveaway supervisors and members of their immediate families are not eligible to participate or win. Giveaways are subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Void where prohibited.

1.2 Social Media Disclosure.

All Giveaways follow the guidelines of the social media channel on which the Giveaway is promoted. Giveaways are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with the social media channel Entrants use to learn about or enter the Giveaway. Entrants are providing their information to Eventbrite—and not to the social media channel—during the entry process. The information Entrants provide will be used for administering the Specific Giveaway and/or for marketing purposes in accordance with these Terms of Use and with Eventbrite’s privacy policy.

1.3 No purchase necessary to enter or win a sweepstakes offered by Eventbrite.

Entrants should review the Additional Terms for information regarding whether purchase is necessary for a Specific Contest, but sweepstakes will always have a free method of entry.

1.4 Sponsor.

Unless otherwise outlined in the Additional Terms for the Specific Giveaway, the Sponsor of the Giveaway is Eventbrite, Inc., 95 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, California, 94103 USA (“Sponsor” or “Eventbrite”).

1.5 Giveaway Period.

The Giveaway begins and ends on the time and date outlined in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, according to Sponsor’s internal time clock and time zone. All times for the events are listed in the local time where the event is located, whether Pacific Daylight or Pacific Standard Time.

1.6 Only one entry per natural person per Giveaway.

Unless otherwise noted in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, or otherwise herein, Entrant may only enter one time. Multiple entries for Giveaways will not increase Entrant’s chances of winning (Entrant will still only receive one entry). If Entrant enters more than once in a Giveaway, only Entrant’s last eligible entry will be counted.

Entrant may enter as many current Giveaways as Entrant is otherwise qualified to enter. In any given year, if Entrant’s winnings exceed US$600, Entrant’s winnings may be considered a taxable event by the IRS and Eventbrite may be required to issue Entrant a tax form 1099.

How to Enter.

In some cases, Entrant may be asked to enter through a social media channel. In that case, Entrant must have an account on that social media channel. All social media channels Eventbrite uses to launch Giveaways are free to join and Eventbrite makes commercially reasonable efforts to make sure Giveaways follow the guidelines set forth by the social media channel for promotions of that nature. In all cases where Entrant is required to place hashtags on the entry, all hashtags must be included or Entrant’s entry will not be eligible for the Specific Giveaway. In the event any Giveaway requires Entrant to upload a photograph of Entrant or show an image of Entrant, Entrant may upload any image that includes the requisite hashtags (so that Sponsor can find it), and Entrant will be entered in the Giveaway.

Unless otherwise noted in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, using non-private accounts only, ways to participate in the Giveaway are listed below:

2.1 Twitter Giveaways.

To participate, Entrants must have or create a non-private Twitter account (“Twitter account”). If Entrants already have a Twitter account, Entrants must sign in to their account. If Entrants are not existing members of Twitter, Entrants are required to follow the directions and join Twitter. When Entrants join Twitter, Entrants agree to the Twitter Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Membership to Twitter.com is free. Using Twitter, during the Giveaway Period, Entrants must follow the Twitter account listed in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway and retweet Eventbrite’s Specific Giveaway tweet using the hashtag(s) specified in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway.

  1. Retweet Sweepstakes. — Retweet Sweepstakes require you to retweet a specific message outlined in the Specific Giveaway using your Twitter account.

  2. Tweet Sweepstakes. — Tweet Sweepstakes require you to tweet a unique message following the instructions on the Specific Giveaway.

2.2 Instagram Giveaways.

To participate, Entrants must have or create a non-private Instagram account (“Instagram account”). If Entrants already have an Instagram account, Entrants must sign in to their account. If Entrants are not existing members of Instagram, Entrants are required to follow the directions and join Instagram. When Entrants join Instagram, Entrants agree to the Instagram Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Membership to Instagram.com is free. Using Instagram, during the Giveaway Period, Entrants must follow the Instagram account listed in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, comment on Eventbrite’s Specific Giveaway post using the hashtag(s) specified in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, and tag a friend’s account. Regramming is not allowed and is not sufficient for an entry into the Giveaway. In some cases, Entrants will be asked to post images on their own accounts and use a specified hashtag.

2.3 Facebook Giveaways.

To participate, Entrants must have or create a non-private Facebook account (“Facebook account”). If Entrants already have a Facebook account, Entrants must sign in to their account. If Entrants are not existing members of Facebook, Entrants are required to follow the directions and join Facebook. When Entrants join Facebook, Entrants agree to the Facebook Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Membership to Facebook.com is free. Using Facebook, during the Specific Giveaway Period, Entrants must Like and/or Comment on the Facebook post listed in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway, or otherwise follow the directions stated within the Specific Giveaway and associated Additional Terms.

2.4 Refer A Friend.

In Specific Giveaways that include a refer-a-friend entry, Entrants may only receive a maximum of twenty-five (25) additional entries for posting the referral link on social media or through your dedicated email, and such referral link is clicked by that referred friend. In each case, you must add the hashtag #sweepstakes to your post or email. For each person who clicks through on your link (up to five (5) people) and enters, you will receive five (5) entries. In the event a person has already signed up for the Specific Giveaway, you will not receive an entry. You may not post the referral link or tag friends on your Facebook page. Should you choose to participate in Refer-A-Friend giveaways without using the social media option, please see steps below on Mail In Entry.

2.5 Mail In Entries.

Should you choose to enter without referring a friend (in the case of specific refer-a-friend sweepstakes), or without completing the specific requirement for entry in any Specific Giveaway, you may still participate in the sweepstakes by choosing this Mail In Entry option. Entrants must mail in a 3x5 card including Entrant’s name, email address, phone number, and name of the Specific Giveaway. Entries may be mailed to:

Eventbrite, Inc.  Attn: Giveaway Administrator. 95 Third Street 2nd Floor San Francisco, California, 94103 USA

Mail-in entries must be postmarked by the Sweepstakes end date and received no later than five (5) days after the Sweepstakes end date. Entrants will receive a maximum of five (5) entries for each Mail-in.

2.6 Surprise and Delight Promotions.

From time to time, Eventbrite gives gifts to people attending events, posting fun images, and just generally having a good time using the platform. There is no rhyme or reason for it, but an Eventbrite team member might reach out to you if your post is public and give you something fun as a gift. Surprise and Delight gifts are for entertainment purposes as our way of recognizing your spirit. Those selected to receive Surprise and Delight gifts need not accept them. However, for those who accept Surprise and Delight gifts, the conditions outlined in section 3.6 of these official rules will apply.

Winning sweepstakes, prices, and publicity.

3.1 Odds.

The odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received.

3.2 Sweepstakes Winner Selection.

On or within forty-eight (48) hours of the end of the Giveaway Period, and unless otherwise outlined in the Additional Terms for the Specific Giveaway, one (1) Entrant will be selected at random by Sponsor or its representative from among all eligible entries received (the “Selected Entrant”). In the event the Selected Entrant is a Canadian resident, s/he will be provided a skills question s/he must answer correctly in order to receive the prize.

3.3 Giveaway Winner Notification and Announcement.

Unless otherwise noted, Selected Entrants will be contacted by way of direct message to be given instructions on how to claim their prizes. Only one attempt to contact the Selected Entrant will be made. The Selected Entrant will be required to respond (as directed in the direct message) within seven (7) calendar days of attempted notification. The failure to respond timely to the notification may result in forfeiture of the prize and, in such case Sponsor may—but is not obligated to—select an alternate Selected Entrant.

3.4 Prize.

Unless otherwise outlined in the Additional Terms for the Specific Giveaway, the prize will consist of digitized event tickets and will be delivered to the Selected Entrant via direct message on the social media platform of entry, or via email. The prize, the number of prizes, and the individual and total retail values of those prizes are listed in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway. Prize is limited to what is outlined in the Specific Giveaway. Anything not listed is not include and should not be implied. For instance, if the prize includes event tickets, transportation to and from the event and other fees are not included.

3.5 Publicity.

By participating in the Giveaway, any Entrant irrevocably grants the Sponsor and their respective successors, assigns, and licensees, the right to use such Entrant’s, entry or submission, name, likeness, biographical information in any and all media for any purpose, including without limitation, commercial, advertising and promotional purposes as well as in, on, or in connection with the Giveaway or other promotions, and hereby releases the Sponsor from any liability with respect thereto, unless prohibited by law.

3.6 Prize Conditions.

In cases where the prize in a Specific Giveaway exceeds US$600, the Selected Entrant may also be required to complete additional paperwork, and may be required to provide Sponsor with their social security number and may be issued a tax form. In the event of a dispute about the identity of an Entrant, each entry will be declared made by the name and relevant information submitted at time of entry. Sponsor will not make multiple attempts to contact Selected Entrant.

No substitution, transfer, or cash redemption of prize permitted, provided however that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater value should the advertised prize become unavailable for any reason. Unless otherwise outlined in the Additional Terms for the Specific Giveaway, no travel or transportation to or from the event location is included in the prize. Selected Entrants are responsible for all travel arrangements necessary.

Conditions of Participating.

By participating, Entrants agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these terms, the Additional Terms for the Specific Giveaway, and the decisions of Sponsor, and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Giveaway. Any portion of the Giveaway may be canceled, suspended, and/or modified, in whole or in part, if in Sponsor’s opinion any fraud, technical failure, or other factor beyond Sponsor’s control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Giveaway. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of any Giveaway or Sponsor’s website, to be acting in violation of these terms, or to be acting in an unsportsperson-like or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway, or to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Entrants may not enter with multiple identities or use any automated system, bot, or other device or artifice to enter or obtain more than the maximum number of qualified entries. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate any Giveaway and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the winner(s) either by applying the judging criteria, or, if a sweepstakes, in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action taken.

Limitation of Liability.

If for any reason an entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, the Entrant's sole remedy is another entry in the same Giveaway during the Giveaway Period listed in the Additional Terms outlined in the Specific Giveaway. Entrants also agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Sponsor and each of its respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys' fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any 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:

  1. use, redemption, acceptance, possession, ownership, or misuse of any prize,

  2. participation in any activity, event, or excursion offered in connection with the prize,

  3. use of any facility, service, and/or accommodation related to the prize, or

  4. participation in any Giveaway-related activity or participation in any Eventbrite Giveaway.

The Releasees shall not be liable for:

  1. late, lost, delayed, misdirected, incomplete unreadable, inaccurate, garbled, or unintelligible entries, communications, or affidavits, regardless of the method of transmission;

  2. telephone system, telephone or computer hardware, software or other technical malfunctions, lost connections, disconnections, delays, or transmission errors;

  3. data corruption, theft, destruction, or unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials;

  4. any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of a prize, or from participation in the Giveaway; or

  5. any printing, typographical, administrative, or technological errors in any materials associated with the Giveaway.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Releasees are not responsible for computer malfunctions, network connections, email delivery problems, systems failure or incompatibility, typographical, technical or key-stroke errors, or interruptions in internet service, and for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, late, lost, damaged, or stolen notifications. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with a Giveaway as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, or any federal, state or local government law, order, or regulation, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Giveaway. If the Giveaway is terminated before the designated end date, Sponsor will (if possible) select the winners from all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of the event giving rise to the termination. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

Privacy.

All personal information collected by Sponsor will be used for administration of the Giveaway. In addition, Entrants will receive email correspondence from, or on behalf of Sponsor subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy. Sponsor uses reasonable commercial efforts to comply with Federal CAN-SPAM guidelines and to supply information to entities that comply with CAN-SPAM guidelines, and Entrants may subsequently opt-out of receiving further emails by following the opt-out instructions contained in the email. Any questions regarding privacy matters should be directed to privacy@eventbrite.com. Please refer to Sponsor’s privacy policy for important information regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Sponsor.

Disputes and Jurisdiction.

Disputes regarding these terms will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California. Decisions of Sponsor are binding and final. No claimant in any dispute involving Sponsor shall be entitled to claim or obtain indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential damages. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision in these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Winner’s List and Giveaway Rules.

To obtain a copy of Giveaway Official Rules or a winner’s list after the end of the Giveaway Period, email social@eventbrite.com. To obtain the names of the winner in the Giveaway, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Eventbrite, Inc., 95 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, California, 94103 USA, Attn: Giveaway Administrator no later than ninety (90) days after the end of the Giveaway. Please specify the date on which the Giveaway began, and the name of the specific Giveaway.

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