Sweepstake Rules

Sweepstake Rules

Operation BBQ Relief®
Promotional Sweepstakes for Previously Registered Volunteers

Official Rules

  1. Official Rules: These are the official rules of the Operation BBQ Relief (“OBR” or “Sponsor”) Volunteer Mobile Application Promotional Sweepstakes for Previously Registered Volunteers (the “Promotion”).
  1. No Purchase Necessary: There is no purchase necessary to enter the Promotion.  A purchase, donation, or payment will not improve your chances of winning.
  1. Eligibility: The Promotion is open to all natural persons who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and who are then currently registered OBR Volunteers as of the Promotion start date as set forth below.  The Promotion is void outside of the U.S.A., in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other United States territories and possessions.  The Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  The Promotion is void where prohibited by law.  Neither Sponsor nor any Promotion entity is responsible for any entry that is lost, late, mutilated, not properly submitted, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, misdirected, undelivered, fraudulent, or duplicative, whether due to system errors, omissions, interruption, deletions, defects, delay in in operations or transmissions, theft, or destruction or failures, faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions, human error, entries not received resulting from any hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, failed, incomplete or garbled computer or telephone transmissions, typographical or system errors and failures, faulty transmissions, technical malfunctions, or otherwise.  Only fully completed and verified OBR Volunteer App profiles are eligible.  Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor.
  1. Sponsor: The Promotion’s Sponsor is OBR, a Missouri nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business located at 22720 Joe Holt Parkway, Peculiar, MO 64078.  Sponsor and its respective affiliates, successors, assigns, agents, representatives, directors, officers, and employees, and any entity involved with development, production, implementation, administration, judging, or fulfillment of the Promotion, including without limitation, the immediate family members of such individuals, are not eligible to participate in the Promotion.  Sponsor will conduct the Promotion substantially as described in these Official Rules.
  1. Entry Period: This Promotion begins on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 12:01AM Central and ends on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 11:59PM Central (the “Entry Period”).
  1. How to Enter: During the Entry Period, previously registered OBR volunteers, during the Entry Period, must download the OBR Volunteer Mobile Application, if they have not yet done so prior to the Entry Period, or open, if entrant has previously downloaded the latest version of the OBR Volunteer Mobile Application, the most current version of the OBR Volunteer Mobile Application on their smart phone or tablet and follow the instructions to electronically submit and verify all required account profile information.  To be eligible for this Promotion all entrants must elect to receive marketing correspondence and other communications from OBR via email and text message.  As part of this entry process, you will be asked to provide basic contact information, including your name, street address, phone number, and email address.  (NOTE:  You must complete all required fields of the account profile page with information that is valid on the date of the drawing to eligible).  You understand that you are providing your information to OBR.  All entries become the property of the Sponsor, and none will be acknowledged or returned.

The OBR Volunteer WebApp can be downloaded in the Apple App Store by using this link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obr-volunteers/id1193200138

The OBR Volunteer App can be downloaded in the Android App Store by using this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.operationbbqrelief.obrvolunteerapp

  1. Limitations on Entries: Limit one entry per person.  Individuals are not permitted to create or have more than one OBR volunteer profile.  No third-party entry or entry through any sweepstakes service is permitted.  Any person who attempts or otherwise encourages the entry of multiple or false volunteer profiles or entries, contact information under multiple identities, or uses any device to or artifice to enter or encourage multiple or false entries or volunteer profiles, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified.  Use of robotic entry devices is strictly prohibited.
  1. Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded after the Promotion End Date, which consists of a YETI® Tundra 45 Cooler.  Selection of the Grand Prize, including color and other specifications, are solely within the Sponsor’s discretion.  All other expenses not mentioned herein are solely the winner’s responsibility.  All prizes are subject to availability and restrictions.  Grand Prize is non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent is permitted.  Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in the possession and use of the Grand Prize and that these risks may be present before, during, and after the receipt of the Grand Prize.  Winner agrees to accept the Grand Prize “as is” and entrants hereby acknowledge that neither the Sponsor nor administrator is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee relative to the Grand Prize, including any warranties that may be provided by the prize manufacturer or supplier.  The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $299.00, depending on prize fluctuations, sales, promotions, and price increases or decreases.  Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual Grand Prize value will not be awarded.  Winner is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes, if applicable.  Winner must provide Sponsor with a valid Social Security number or taxpayer identification number before the prize will be awarded.  A form 1099 may be issued to the Grand Prize winner.  LIMIT ONE PRIZE PER PERSON AND ONE PRIZE PER HOUSEHOLD.
  1. Second Prize: Two (2) Second Prizes will be awarded after the Promotion End Date.  The Second Prize is a YETI® Flip 12 Cooler.  Selection of the Second Prize, including color and other specifications, are solely within the Sponsor’s discretion.  All other expenses not mentioned herein are solely the winner’s responsibility.  All prizes are subject to availability and restrictions.  Second Prize is non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent is permitted.  Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in the possession and use of the Second Prize and that these risks may be present before, during, and after the receipt of the Second Prize.  Winner agrees to accept the Second Prize “as is” and entrants hereby acknowledge that neither the Sponsor nor administrator is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee relative to the Second Prize, including any warranties that may be provided by the prize manufacturer or supplier.  The approximate retail value of the Second Prize is $249.00, depending on prize fluctuations, sales, promotions, and price increases or decreases.  Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual Second Prize value will not be awarded.  Winner of Second Prize is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes, if applicable.  Winner must provide Sponsor with a valid Social Security number or taxpayer identification number before the prize will be awarded.  A form 1099 may be issued to the Second Prize winner.  LIMIT ONE SECOND PRIZE PER PERSON AND ONE PRIZE PER HOUSEHOLD.
  1. Third Prize: Ten (10) Third Prizes will be awarded after the Promotion End Date.  The Third Prize is an OBR branded YETI® 18oz Rambler Bottle.  Selection of the Third Prize, including color and other specifications, are solely within the Sponsor’s discretion.  All other expenses not mentioned herein are solely the winner’s responsibility.  All prizes are subject to availability and restrictions.  Third Prize is non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent is permitted.  Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in the possession and use of the Third Prize and that these risks may be present before, during, and after the receipt of the Third Prize.  Winner agrees to accept the Third Prize “as is” and entrants hereby acknowledge that neither the Sponsor nor administrator is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee relative to the Third Prize, including any warranties that may be provided by the prize manufacturer or supplier.  The approximate retail value of the Third Prize is $39.00, depending on prize fluctuations, sales, promotions, and price increases or decreases.  Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual Third Prize value will not be awarded.  Winner is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes, if applicable.  LIMIT ONE THIRD PRIZE PER PERSON AND ONE PRIZE PER HOUSEHOLD.
  1. WEEKLY PRIZES: Each Friday at 5pm, Central, during the Entry Period, there will be a random drawing for an OBR branded prize.  All eligible Promotion entrants are eligible for this Weekly Prize.  Selection of the Weekly Prize, including color and other specifications, are solely within the Sponsor’s discretion.  All other expenses not mentioned herein are solely the winner’s responsibility.  All prizes are subject to availability and restrictions.  Weekly Prizes are non-transferable, and no substitution or cash equivalent is permitted.  Winner understands that there are inherent risks involved in the possession and use of the Weekly Prize and that these risks may be present before, during, and after the receipt of the Weekly Prize.  Winner agrees to accept the Weekly Prize “as is” and entrants hereby acknowledge that neither the Sponsor nor administrator is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee relative to the Weekly Prize, including any warranties that may be provided by the prize manufacturer or supplier.  The approximate retail value of the Weekly Prize will be nominal and, in any event, will not exceed $25.00, depending on prize fluctuations, sales, promotions, and price increases or decreases.  Any difference between stated approximate retail value and actual Weekly Prize value will not be awarded.  Winner is solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes, if applicable.  LIMIT ONE WEEKLY PRIZE PER PERSON AND ONE PER HOUSEHOLD.
  1. Drawing: Winners of the Grand Prize, Second Prize, and Third Prize will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries collected during the Entry Period taking place on or about Friday, December 10, 2021, at Sponsor’s principal place of business or remotely.  The Weekly Prize winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries collected by each Friday at 5:00PM Central during the Entry Period.  The drawings will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions and interpretations on all matters relating to the Promotion and these Official Rules are final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or winner and may refuse to award a prize to a person who is not eligible or has violated a rule, gained unfair advantage in the Promotion, or obtained winner status using fraudulent, duplicative, or multiple means.  If there is any dispute about the identity of an entrant, prize will be awarded to the natural person to whom the natural person to whom the email address, assigned to the OBR volunteer profile, is assigned by the internet service provider responsible for the domain associated with the submitted email address.  If a prize winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with the Promotion rules, winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be awarded the prize in a separate random drawing.  Winner will be notified by telephone or email.  Inability of Sponsor to contact the winner by email or telephone within seventy two (72) hours after selection, may result disqualification of winner and an alternate winner may be selected in a separate random drawing at Sponsor’s sole discretion.  Prizes will be sent to winners by U.S. Mail, FedEx, or UPS at the Sponsor’s sole discretion within fourteen (14) days after winner has been notified and accepted the prize.  If prize is returned as undeliverable, then the prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be randomly drawn in a separate random drawing by Sponsor.
  1. Odds: The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible entries/entrants, according to the eligibility requirements of the Promotion.
  1. WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON, WHETHER OR NOT AN ENTRANT, TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE, DESTROY, TAMPER WITH, OR VANDALIZE ANY SPONSOR-OWNED WEBSITE, MOBILE APPLICATION, WEBAPP, ASSET, OR RELATED SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE, THE ENTRY PROCESS, OR OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION, MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) AND DILIGENTLY PURSUE ALL REMEDIES, AT LAW AND IN EQUITY, AGAINST ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.  SPONSOR’S FAILURE TO ENFORCE ANY TERM OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER, IMPLIED OR EXPRESS, OF THE OFFICIAL RULES OR PROVISIONS.
  1. General Terms: This Promotion is conducted in English.  In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Official Rules and any other document related to this Promotion or other statements contained in any Promotion related materials, including, but not limited to, any entry form, survey, point of sale, social media post, flier, PDF, television, print, or online advertising; the terms and conditions of these Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control.  By entering this Promotion, you promise to abide by the Official Rules and decisions of Sponsor, which will be final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse, disqualify, or withdraw any entry at any time.  Sponsor will not be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss of any kind, including wrongful death, arising out of your participation in the Promotion.  Except where prohibited by law, by accepting a prize, winners grant Sponsor a perpetual, worldwide, royalty free, license to use winner’s name, photograph, likeness, voice, or persona without further authorization, compensation, or remuneration of any kind for any lawful purpose, in any and all media whether now known or hereafter developed, by Sponsor in Sponsor’s sole discretion throughout the world.
  1. NO LIABILITY: YOU AGREE TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, IT AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND ASSIGNS (collectively, the “Released Parties”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS MADE BY THE ENTRANT, A THIRD PARTY, OR PRIZE WINNER(S) RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION AS WELL AS ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LIABILITY, OR LOSSES DUE TO ANY INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES (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 PROMOTION SWEEPSTAKES.
  1. Winner’s Name: The Name of the winners is only available within ninety (90) days after the close of the Promotion.  To receive the name of the winners, where permitted by law, or a printed copy of the Promotion Official Rules, please contact Sponsor by email at sweepstakes@obr.org.

Publication:  This Promotion may not be published without the written permission of the Sponsor.