2022 National Nonprofit Day Giveaway

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Sponsor: The 2022 National Nonprofit Day Giveaway (the "Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Pledge, a brand of Pledgeling Technologies, Inc., 2100 Abbot Kinney Blvd Unit E, Venice, CA 90291 (“Sponsor”). Sponsor and its affiliates, and any other companies or agencies associated with the Sweepstakes (such as advertising, promotion, fulfillment or judging agencies, or prize providers), together will be referred to as the "Sweepstakes Entities."

Your Agreement. Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes the entrant's ("you" or "your") full and unconditional agreement and acceptance of these Official Rules including the decisions and interpretations of the Sponsor and/or judging agencies, which are final on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. You also agree to Pledge’s Acceptable Use Policy at https://www.pledge.to/acceptable-use-policy

Sweepstakes Dates: The Sweepstakes begins on August 16th, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time (the "Sweepstakes Start Date") and ends on August 18th, 2022 at 11:59pm Pacific Time (the "Sweepstakes End Date"). The period from the Sweepstakes Start Date through Sweepstakes End Date is known as the "Sweepstakes Period."

Who Can Enter: The Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents who are 13 years of age or older as of the Sweepstakes Start Date, and who have met the conditions described in “How to Enter” below. If you are over 13, but under the legal age of majority, you should seek parental approval before you enter and you will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign any required documents for winner validation. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Employees of Sweepstakes Entities and their immediate family members (defined as parents, parents-in-law, children, siblings, spouses, domestic partners, or any other persons with whom such employees are domiciled) are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win Sweepstakes prizes.

How to Enter:

During the Sweepstakes Period and subject to the Limitations on Entries below, you may enter by doing ALL of 1) following Pledge on Instagram at our official account @Pledge.to, 2) liking the Sweepstakes post, 3) tagging one friend in the post comments, and 4) tagging your favorite nonprofit also in the comments of the Sweepstakes post.

You will earn 10 additional entries (“Bonus Entries”) if you post a link to the Sweepstakes Instagram post in your story and tag @Pledge.to. You MUST tag the Pledge official Instagram account for your bonus entries to be considered. One story post per participant will be eligible for bonus entries.

All other forms of entry are invalid.

Limitations on Entries: Up to eleven entries per Instagram account may be entered into the Sweepstakes: one entry per Instagram account that meets the entry requirements above, plus 10 Bonus Entries for posting the contest in the individual’s Instagram account as outlined above.

Prize Details: One prize will be awarded, a donation to the eligible charitable organization designated by the winning participant (each a “Prize”). The charitable organizations are each a “Prize Recipient.” The Prize will be for $300. In addition, the winner of the $300 Prize will receive a package of pledge swag (Tshirt, beanie, sweatshirt, tote bag).

Prize Recipient eligibility: A Prize Recipient must be a US 501c3 nonprofit or equivalent tax-exempt public charity listed in Pledge’s database, and be in good standing with the IRS according to its publicly available database. Other types of US tax-exempt organizations, such as 501c4 political advocacy groups, are not eligible.

Selection of Winners: After the Sweepstakes Period, the two Prize winners will be randomly selected from among all eligible entries. The winners will be selected no later than August 19th, 2022 and the winner will be notified on or before August 19th, 2022. Entrants do not need to be present to win.

Winner Notification: The potential Sweepstake winner will be notified via their Direct Messages on Instagram. The winner has 24 hours to claim their prize. The potential Sweepstakes winner may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and, where legal, Publicity Release. Such documents must be signed and returned within five business days after they are emailed to the potential winner. Potential Sweepstakes winners may become disqualified – see “Disqualification” below.

Awarding of Prize: Each Prize will be sent directly to each Prize Recipient via electronic payment or paper check.

Disqualification:

The following are prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification from the Sweepstakes:

  • non-compliance with these Official Rules
  • using any method that artificially increases the odds of winning
  • any other act that the Sweepstakes Entities determine, in their sole discretion, jeopardizes the integrity of the Sweepstakes

A potential Sweepstakes winner will also be disqualified if:

  • they have not complied with these Official Rules or are otherwise found to be ineligible;
  • the prize notification is not claimed within 24 hours or undeliverable;
  • they have been asked to sign one or more of an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release or, where legal, a Publicity Release, and has failed to sign and return the document(s) within five business days after the emailed request;
  • they decline a prize for any reason prior to award

In the event a potential Sweepstakes winner is disqualified, another participant will be randomly selected as a Winner to replace them, and will be notified as described above.

A potential Prize Recipient will also be disqualified if:

  • they are not, at the time the Prize is to be sent to them, a 501c3 public charity in good standing with the IRS, according to the publicly available IRS database;
  • they decline a Prize for any reason; or
  • the Prize is returned as undeliverable after reasonable efforts to ensure delivery.

If a Prize Recipient is disqualified, Pledge will attempt to notify the associated Sweepstakes winner so that they can determine an alternate recipient. In the event that Pledge is unable to contact the event organizer within five business days, Pledge may, at its sole discretion, select and award the Prize to a replacement Prize Recipient with a similar mission.

Publicity: Acceptance of the Prize constitutes permission for Sweepstakes Entities to use the winner's name, likeness, voice and comments for advertising and promotional purposes worldwide in any media without limitation and without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.

Privacy: Sweepstakes Entities will be collecting personal data about you, such as your name and email address, for the administration of the Sweepstakes. By entering the Sweepstakes, you grant Sweepstakes Entities permission to send Sweepstakes updates and winner notification to you. Your personal data may be transferred to a third party in the following circumstances:

  • when you give permission to do so;
  • when in good faith one of the Sweepstakes Entities believes the law requires it;
  • to contractors for data processing purposes, such as providing email service;
  • to professional services providers for the purposes described in Publicity above.

The information you provide will be governed by the privacy policy posted at https://www.pledge.to/privacy.

Winners List / Official Rules: The names of the winners and a copy of these Official Rules will be available upon written request and by sending a self addressed, stamped envelope to the Sweepstakes Administrator mailing address below.

General Terms and Conditions: This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; provided, however, that the Sweepstakes is not subject to the laws of any jurisdiction outside the United States. The Sweepstakes Entities reserve the right to terminate or withdraw the Sweepstakes at any time. If the Sweepstakes is terminated before the Sweepstakes End Date, Sponsor will determine the winner in a random drawing from all eligible entries received as of the termination date. All entries become the property of Sweepstakes Entities.

Release and Waiver: By participating in the Sweepstakes, each participant agrees to release and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities, and each of their respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and legal advisors (collectively the "Released Parties"), from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind in connection with the Sweepstakes or resulting from acceptance, possession, or use of any prize, including without limitation, any personal injury, death, or property damage. Under no circumstances shall any of the Released Parties have any liability or responsibility for: (1) incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or faulty, illegible entry forms, (2) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point, or (3) any typographical error or other error in these Official Rules or in any other communication relating to the Sweepstakes. IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS Sweepstakes. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity in these Official Rules.

Sweepstakes Administrator: All mail correspondence about this Sweepstakes should be sent to Pledgeling Technologies, 2100 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Unit E, Venice, CA 90291