OFFICIAL RULES
Tiff’s Treats Austin FC Giveaway Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”)
April 2, 2025 – April 16, 2025
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF WINNING. YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING WITHOUT MAKING A PURCHASE ARE THE SAME AS THE CHANCES OF SOMEONE WHO PURCHASES SOMETHING. IT IS ILLEGAL TO GIVE ANY ADVANTAGE TO BUYERS IN A SWEEPSTAKES GIVEAWAY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Tiff’s Treats RBD, Inc. (“Sponsor”). The Sweepstakes shall be subject to these Official Rules (as defined below), and by entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions herein and the decisions of Sponsor, including the interpretation of these Official Rules and its exercise and discretion which will be final and binding in all respects.
1. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD. The Sweepstakes begins on April 2, 2025 at the time the Entry Form (as defined below) is published online and distributed via e-mail by Sponsor, and ends on April 16th, 2025 10:00 AM Central Time (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for this Sweepstakes. Entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period to be deemed eligible to win. The winner will be selected by Sponsor and notified via e-mail on or around April 16th, 2025.
2. ELIGIBILITY. The Sweepstakes is open to those natural persons who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry and who are legal residents of Texas (“Eligible Persons”) and who reside within a seventy-five (75)-mile radius of Q2 Stadium, which is located at 10414 McKalla Place, Austin, Texas 78758, plus to the extent not included in the foregoing, the geographic area included within the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio, Texas and the City of San Marcos, Texas. Employees of Sponsor, Austin TeamCo LLC d/b/a Austin FC (“Austin FC”), Major League Soccer, L.L.C. (“MLS”), Soccer United Marketing, LLC (“SUM”), Pro Soccer Development, LP (“MLSNP”), and Player Development, LLC (“PDEV” and together with Austin FC, MLS, SUM, and MLSNP, collectively, the “MLS Entities”), and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, step-parents, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, grandparents and their respective spouses, and individuals residing in such immediate family members’ household) are ineligible to enter and win. Void where prohibited by law, regulation or ordinance. By participating in this Sweepstakes, participants agree to be fully bound by these Official Rules and Sponsor’s Privacy Policy (together, the “Official Rules”) and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Sponsor, as final and binding as it relates to the content. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
3. HOW TO ENTER. During the Sweepstakes Period, any Eligible Person may enter to win (each individually, an “Entrant” and collectively, the “Entrants”), by completing and submitting an entry using the online entry form (the “Entry Form”) made accessible to Entrants via an e-mail sent by Sponsor to those select individuals who are enrolled to receive Tiff’s Treats e-mail newsletters and other marketing materials during the Sweepstakes Period. After receiving an e-mail invitation from Sponsor with a link to complete the Entry Form, Entrant must complete and submit the Entry Form in its entirety in order to be eligible to win, which requires Entrant to provide a valid e-mail address (each individually, an “Entry” and collectively, the “Entries”). Entrant’s ability to enter the Sweepstakes or their chances of winning the Sweepstakes are not affected by Entrant’s answers to the Entry Form (except as described herein). The Entry Form may also be accessible via promotional materials on Sponsor’s social media account(s) or other digital advertisements. The Sweepstakes Entry requirements may be collectively referred to herein as the “Entry Requirements”. Limit of one (1) Entry per person during the Sweepstakes Period Additional Entries beyond the specified limit will be void. No person may enter the Sweepstakes more than once by using different e-mail addresses and no e-mail address can be used to submit more than one (1) Entry Form. No other method of Entry will be accepted.
To enter the Sweepstakes, you must first be a subscriber of the Tiff’s Treats e-mail marketing newsletter. To subscribe, go to https://www.cookiedelivery.com and follow the on-screen instructions to provide the required information and subscribe to receive e-mail newsletters and other marketing materials from Sponsor. You may unsubscribe from receipt of such e-mails at any time, at which point you will no longer receive e-mail newsletters and other marketing materials from Sponsor, including the marketing emails containing the link to enter this Sweepstakes. Once you have successfully subscribed, you will receive an invite email at the email address you provided that contains a link to the website where you may enter the Sweepstakes. The e-mail invitation containing the Entry Form may take a short time to arrive in in your e-mail inbox; if there is a delay, please be sure to check your junk e-mail before contacting Sponsor. If you subscribe to receive and/or begin receiving the Tiff’s Treats e-mail newsletter after the time the Sweepstakes Period ends, you will not be deemed eligible to win the Prize.
Each Entry must fulfill all Entry Requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a Prize (as defined below). Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the Official Rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the Official Rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Sponsor. All information provided by Entrant must be complete, true and correct. All Entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be returned.
Any incomplete or unintelligible Entries will not be processed. The use of robotic, automatic, macro, programmed, or like methods (including without limitation the use of any promotion/sweepstakes subscription, notification entry or like sites or services that offers sweepstakes entry services “on behalf of” Entrant) is strictly prohibited. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible or misdirected Entry applications, which will be disqualified and destroyed.
If a dispute arises over the identity of the person who claims an identified e-mail address, the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address at time of Entry will be deemed to be the Entrant. The “Authorized Account Holder” is defined as the natural person assigned to an e-mail address by an internet access provider, online provider or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any potential winner may be required to show proof of being the Authorized Account Holder. No transfer of ownership of an Entry is permitted. No entries will be accepted from or on behalf of, corporations, trusts, partnerships, or other entities; an Entry must be from and on behalf of a natural person.
4. YOUR USE OF A MOBILE DEVICE: If an Entrant is participating in the Sweepstakes via a mobile device, message and data rates may apply. Entrant should consult his/her wireless service provider regarding its pricing plans. Participation may not be available on all mobile devices, as not all mobile devices or cellular telephone providers have the capabilities or carry the service necessary to participate in the stated methods of Entry. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
5. PRIZES, WINNER SELECTION, NOTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Following the end of the Sweepstakes Period, one (1) winner will be selected by Sponsor from the applicable pool of all eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period (the “Winner”). The potential Winner will be selected and notified on or around April 16, 2025.
The Winner will receive (i) one (1) $1000 Tiff’s Treats eGift Card; and (ii) four (4) lower bowl tickets with VIP experience at one upcoming 2025 regular season home Austin FC Game of the winners choosing (the “Prize”).
The total value of the Prize is up to approximately $1,375.00.
The odds of winning a Prize depend on and will be determined by the total number of eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period, as represented by the total number of eligible Entries submitted during the Sweepstakes Period which comply with these Official Rules at the time the Sweepstakes Period ends and complying with the Entry Requirements. To be eligible to receive the Prize, all Entrants must have an e-mail address on file with the Sponsor or have provided an e-mail address when prompted at the time of Entry. In the event that an Entrant has an incomplete e-mail address, the Entrant will be disqualified and an alternate Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing.
The Winner will be selected and notified by Sponsor via e-mail with additional instructions to claim their Prize within three (3) days of such e-mail notification or such Winner’s Prize shall be deemed forfeited and an alternate winner selected. If the first selected alternate winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible or fails to claim the Prize within three (3) days from the time the first alternate winner award e-mail notification was sent, the Prize may be forfeited and a second alternate winner selected. If the second selected alternate winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible or fails to claim the Prize within three (3) days from the time the second alternate winner award e-mail notification was sent, the Prize may be forfeited and a final alternate winner selected. If the final selected alternate winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible or fails to claim the Prize within three (3) days from the time the final alternate winner award e-mail notification was sent, the Prize shall be deemed forfeited entirely, and no further alternate winner will be selected. Sponsor shall have no liability for the Winner’s failure to receive notices due to Winner’s spam, junk e-mail or other security settings, or for the Winner’s provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information. The Winner may be required to provide additional contact information to Sponsor, including their first and last name, phone number, and a valid Texas mailing address for delivery of such Winner’s Prize, in order to be confirmed as a Winner and receive the Prize.
No cash or other Prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. The Prize is non-transferable. The Winner is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes and other costs pertaining to the awarded Prize, if applicable. Any person winning over $600 in prizes during any one-year period will receive an IRS Form 1099 at the end of the calendar year, and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
All participants agree to allow Sponsor or anyone acting on Sponsor’s behalf, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent, to use the Winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information (whether in print publication, online, or other means of communication), without compensation, for any purpose, including without limitation, as news, publicity or information for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes, and to notify the public of their winnings, and Sponsor reserves the right to use the aforementioned information or materials in perpetuity, unless and to the extent prohibited by law. Sponsor is not obligated to use any of the above-mentioned information or materials, but Sponsor may use and edit such information or materials, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, without further obligation or compensation. The Winner, or a representative thereof, may be required to sign a media release form which will be provided by Sponsor in order to claim their Prize.
The receipt by the Winner of the Prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS BY THE WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS A WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS A WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.
THE PRIZE IS AWARDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND THE RELEASED PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE GIVEAWAY OR THE PRIZE.
6. TECHNOLOGY. If, for any reason, Sponsor is unable to conduct this Sweepstakes as planned due to technical failures, such as those caused by a computer virus, hacking, tampering, other unauthorized interference, technical failure, fraud, or any other cause beyond the control of Sponsor which obstructs or otherwise adversely affects the proper administration, reliability, security, fairness, or integrity of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any Entry, and to disqualify any person found to have interfered or tampered with the Sweepstakes, and if deemed necessary by Sponsor in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Sponsor may also, in its sole discretion, award any Prize from all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of such action. Sponsor does not assume any responsibility for any failure in transmission, however caused, including any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction of information, or unauthorized access to entries, including damage or alteration. Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network, telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, providers, hardware, software, or failure to receive any e-mail or Entry due to software failure, technical problems, human error or transmission congestion on the Internet or at any website, lost or unavailable network connections, fraud, incomplete, garbled or delayed transmissions, or any combination thereof, including (i) any injury or damage to an Entrant’s, or any other person’s, electronic device or devices relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading of any materials relating to this Sweepstakes, or (ii) any restriction or impedance on your ability to participate in the Sweepstakes. CAUTION: SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER PENALTIES, OR REMEDIES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FROM ANY PERSON(S) ATTEMPTING TO DELIBERATELY INTERFERE WITH THE CONDUCT OF THIS GIVEAWAY OR TO DAMAGE THE WEBSITE.
7. PRIVACY. Except as provided above, all personal information supplied by Entrants will be subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is located at https://www.cookiedelivery.com/footer-nav/privacy-policy.aspx.
8. RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION. By participating in this Sweepstakes, all Entrants and the Winner release, discharge, and hold harmless Sponsor and the MLS Entities, and each of their parents, subsidiaries, divisions, branches, affiliates, assigns and agencies, including, without limitation, their respective officers, directors, shareholders, representatives, managers, members, owners, attorneys, predecessors, successors, assigns, employees, and agents (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liability or claims for any and all legal claims, charges, proceedings, suits, actions (including but not limited to tort actions, product liability actions, wrongful death actions, warranty actions, breach of contract actions, privacy and defamation actions, misappropriation of likeness actions, identity theft, loss of consortium claims), expenses, attorney’s fees, injuries, losses, illnesses, accidents, delays, irregularities, litigation or damages arising, directly or indirectly, out of: (i) their participation in the Sweepstakes, whether caused by negligence or not, and/or the acceptance, use, misuse, non-use or possession of the Prize. Any portion of the Prize not accepted by the Winner will be forfeited, and the Released Parties are not responsible for any inability of the Winner to accept or use the Prize (or portion thereof) for any reason. Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) printing or typographic errors in any Sweepstakes or related materials; (b) stolen, lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, postage due, and/or illegible Entries or mail; (c) unauthorized human intervention; (d) technical errors related to computers, providers, telephones, or networks; (e) errors in Sweepstakes administration or Entry processing; and (f) injury or damage to persons or property from participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of the Prize.
ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES SHALL BE LIMITED TO REASONABLE ACTUAL DAMAGES INCURRED, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY ENTRANT BE ENTITLED TO ATTORNEY’S FEES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS OF CLAIM TO PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. ANY CLAIM MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF THE TIME THE CAUSE OF ACTION OCCURRED, OR THE CAUSE OF ACTION WILL BE FOREVER BARRED.
All Entrants agree to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND the Released Parties in any action or proceeding from and against all claims, damages, charges, injuries, losses, proceedings, suits, actions (including but not limited to tort actions, product liability actions, wrongful death actions, warranty actions, breach of contract actions, privacy and defamation actions, misappropriation of likeness actions, identity theft, loss of consortium claims), expenses and attorney fees that they or anyone on their behalf (including but not limited to their heirs, representatives or next of kin) have or might have for any death, injury, damage or claimed injury or damage arising out of, involving or relating to their participation in the Sweepstakes or for their failure to comply with the terms of the above release provision. This agreement to indemnify, hold harmless and defend applies even if the act or omission complained of was allegedly caused in whole or in part by the strict liability or negligence in any form of the Released Parties.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Sponsor’s decisions as to all matters related to the administration of the Sweepstakes and selection of the Winner is final, and by entering the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees to abide by these Officials Rules and all of Sponsor’s decisions. Entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or the Prize awarded, other than the administration of the Sweepstakes or the determination of the Winner, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by either the U.S. District Court located in Travis County, Texas or the appropriate Texas state court within Travis County, Texas (unless a Texas mandatory venue statute applies, in which case the mandatory venue shall be the exclusive forum for disputes). By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrant consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waives any and all objections thereto.
10. GENERAL CONDITIONS. All federal, state and local laws apply. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to supplement or make changes to these Official Rules at any time without notice. In the event that any dispute arises regarding the meaning or interpretation of these Official Rules, all participants agree that the dispute shall be resolved by applying the laws of the State of Texas, without respect to conflict of laws doctrines, and that it shall be resolved by and within the courts of that state. Sponsor is the final interpreter of these Official Rules. The decisions of Sponsor are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes and Official Rules. Failure of Sponsor to enforce any provision of the Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision of the Official Rules is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. By entering the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees to receive e-mail newsletters and other marketing materials periodically from Sponsor. Entrant can opt-out of receiving communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the newsletter or other communication from Sponsor.
11. SPONSOR. Tiff’s Treats RBD, Inc. 8310-1 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 110, Austin, Texas 78731. The MLS Entities are not sponsors or administrators of this Sweepstakes and are in no way responsible or liable for the administration of this Sweepstakes. All trademarks used are the property of their respective owner(s) and are used for prize description purposes only.