Swirld of Summer Official Rules

Official Entry Rules

The Contest must be entered using the following instructions:

  1. Contestants can enter by completing the following:
    1. a. Use hashtag #SwirldOfSummer OR tag @philly_swirl on Instagram to tag us in your summer fun!
    2. b. Unlimited entries!


Terms & Conditions

PhillySwirl organizes and sponsors promotions, giveaways, and contests awarding various prizes to participants. The promotions, giveaways, and contests are regulated by Contest Rules (hereinafter “Rules”). Participation in any of these contests constitutes the Participant’s agreement and acceptance of these Rules. All federal, state, local, municipal laws and regulations apply.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION TO PhillySwirl WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

Eligibility

This Contest is open to those who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Contest is only open to legal residents of the United States, and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Philly swirl, or its parent company, J & J Snack Foods Corp., or any related entity, Employees of Creative Energy, and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, and immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Contest. The Contest is subject to all federal, state, local, municipal laws and regulations.

Contest Period – start and end date

Entries will be accepted starting on August 2nd at 12:00am EST and ending at August 30th 11:59pm EST. Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified.

Official Entry rules

The Contest must be entered using the following instructions:

Contestants can enter by completing the following:

  • Use hashtag #SwirldOfSummer OR tag @philly_swirl on Instagram to tag us in your summer fun!
  • Unlimited entries!

The entry must meet all Contest requirements to be eligible to win a prize. Incomplete entries or the ones which are not in alignment with the rules, requirements, and specifications will be disqualified by PhillySwirl or its agent, Creative Energy. You may enter each giveaway only once and you need to provide any information that might be necessary. Any attempt of circumvention of the rules will result in immediate disqualification from the Contest.

Entries

Participants must accurately complete required forms of entry or the entry will be characterized as incomplete and will not qualify.

Disclaimer of Responsibility

PhillySwirl and its agent, Creative Energy is not responsible for problems with Contest entries, including but not limited to, entries which are lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, illegible, or cannot be completed due to electronic or technical difficulties, even if the problem is the result of the sole or partial negligence of PhillySwirl or its agent, Creative Energy.

Prizes

Winner of the Contest (hereinafter “Winner”) will receive four (4) Platinum annual passes for Busch Gardens, valued at $1,488. Passes can be purchased anytime before September 30th and are valid up to 365 days after purchase. Details: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/annual-pass/

Winner Selection and Notification

Winner will be selected by random, ensuring that all steps to qualify have been completed under the supervision of PhillySwirl and its agent, Creative Energy. Winner will be informed about the prize through a direct message on Instagram within 24 hours following the Winner selection to claim the prize. PhillySwirl is not responsible if the Winner fails to receive the notice about the prize due to any security settings or provision of incorrect contact information. If the Winner fails to respond within 48 hours, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner may be selected at random, ensuring that all steps to qualify have been completed. If the Winner is considered a minor in their place of residence, PhillySwirl reserves the right to place the prize in the name of the Winner’s parent or legal guardian who will be requested to sign the Declaration of Claim on the Winner’s behalf. Acceptance of the prize given in this Contest is in accordance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. If the Winner is disqualified for any reason, PhillySwirl and its agency is not obliged to provide an alternate prize or extend the Contest Period in any way, and all privileges as Winner will be terminated immediately. Participants who provide false, fraudulent or deceptive entries or who engage in false, fraudulent or deceptive acts in connection with the Contest will be disqualified and subject to criminal prosecution.

How to Claim the Prize

Winners are required to provide (1) a valid government-issued photo identification depicting their name and proof of age. PhillySwirl reserves the right to deny awarding the prize if the winner fails to provide a satisfactory identification.

Terms & General Conditions

PhillySwirl and its agent, Creative Energy reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Contest. Should this case occur, PhillySwirl and it’s agent, Creative Energy may select the Winner from all eligible entries. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage the Winner selection process and the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws.

Limitation of Liability

By entering the Contest, You agree to release and hold harmless PhillySwirl, its agent, Creative Energy and any subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, 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 Contest and/or his/her acceptance, possession, 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, 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 Contest; electronic or human error in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries.

Disputes and Arbitration

THIS CONTEST IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF DELAWARE STATE OR FEDERAL COURTS WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Contest, the participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Delaware having jurisdiction.

Privacy Policy

Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the PhillySwirl website.

Sponsor

The Sponsor of the Contest is PhillySwirl and administered by its agent, Creative Energy.

Facebook

PhillySwirl may utilize Facebook to promote sweepstakes or giveaways. The Participant understands and agrees that any such promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Instagram

PhillySwirl may utilize Instagram to promote sweepstakes or giveaways. The Participant understands and agrees that any such promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.