BREAKTHROUGH T1D INTERNATIONAL OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER. A PURCHASE, CONTRIBUTION, DONATION, OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

BY ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

1. Sweepstakes Overview: Breakthrough T1D, a tax-exempt nonprofit organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is conducting a Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) to solicit contributions. By obtaining an Entry in the Sweepstakes, the entrant (“Entrant” or “You”) agrees to be bound by these Official Rules (“Rules”). The Sponsor’s interpretation and application of the Official Rules shall be final.

2. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Employees of Breakthrough T1D (the “Sponsor”), their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law.

3. Agreement to Rules: By participating, You agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, and You represent 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.

4. Sweepstakes Period: In-person entries will be accepted at the Cedar Rapids Breakthrough T1D Promise Gala starting at 4:45pm CST on October 19, 2024 and ending at approximately 7pm CST on October 19, 2024. Winner will be selected as described herein in Section 8 below on October 19, 2024 at approximately 8pm CST. The Sponsor’s database computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes.

5. How to Enter: Participants may enter either by the Contribution Method or by the Free Entry Method, as described herein:

(a) Contribution Method: To enter by contributing money to Sponsor, you must make a contribution of $100 to Sponsor and following the instructions to enter, which will include providing your first name, last name, phone number and email address by 7pm CST on October 19, 2024. Fund A Cure gifts do not qualify as sweepstakes entries.

(b) Free Entry Method: To enter via the Free Entry Method, you must submit an entry with a volunteer at the event by following the instructions to enter, which will include providing your first name, last name, phone number and email address by 7pm CST on October 19, 2024.

For all entry methods: There is no limit as to the number of times you may enter. No mechanical reproductions will be accepted. The entry must fulfill all Sweepstakes requirements as specified herein to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete, illegible, or do not adhere to these Official Rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor. You must accurately provide the information requested. You may not use multiple email addresses, identities, or devices to circumvent the rules. Proof of contribution entry or free entry will not be deemed to be proof of receipt of entry by Sponsor. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Sponsor.

6. Prizes: There will be one prize winner, and there will be one prize. Each entry gives you one (1) chance to win a prize. Each Prize and the Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each prize is as follows:

Winner will receive their choice of live auction items at the event. See the list of available items and their fair market values in section 18 of the Official Rules.

Any difference between the actual retail value of a prize and the ARV will not be awarded. The actual retail value may vary depending on fluctuations and other variables. No substitution, assignment, or transfer of any prizes are permitted, except by Sponsor, who reserves the right to substitute the prizes with another of comparable or greater value.

The potential winner must sign and return to the Sponsor, within five (5) days of the date of notice or attempted notice is sent, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release to claim the prize. Sponsor may also ask for a signed Affidavit of Publicity Release.

Note: The Affidavit may require the Winner to provide their Social Security Number to the Sponsor, which will be used solely for tax reporting purposes. Actual or appraised value may differ at time of prize award. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Sponsor. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. All prize-related expenses, including and without limitation, all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. Acceptance of the prize(s) constitutes permission for Sponsor to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

7. Odds: There will be 100 entries available for the sweepstakes in total. Odds of winning are 1 in 100.

8. Winner selection and notification: The winner of the Sweepstakes (“Winner”) will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of the Sponsor on October 19, 2024. The Winner should be present at the event to win. If the selected Winner declines the prize, cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within thirty minutes after the random drawing, or fails to timely return a completed and executed declaration and releases as required, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate Winner selected. The receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Sweepstakes is conditioned upon compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations. ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN SUCH WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE SWEEPSTAKES AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

9. Taxes: Winner must note that any prize with ARV or fair market value equal to or greater than $600 is taxable income to Winner, and Sponsor will report the actual value of the prize to the Internal Revenue Service via Form 1099-MISC. Winner agrees to provide their valid name, address, and Social Security number to Sponsor for tax reporting purposes, if required. The value of the prize is includible in Winner’s income for the year in which the prize was transferred to Winner. Winner is solely responsible for all matters relating to the prize after it is awarded. WINNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES, AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES THAT ARE DUE IN CONNECTION WITH RECEIPT OF THE PRIZE.

10. Rights Granted by You: By entering this contest, You understand that Sponsor, anyone acting on behalf of Sponsor, or its respective licensees, successors and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter in perpetuity and throughout the World, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and Winner’s name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image or statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations and promotional purposes without any further compensation.

11. Terms: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in its sole discretion) non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes.

12. Limitation of Liability: By entering, You agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers and directors (“Released Parties”) 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 sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (iii) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries. Winner agrees that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any loss or injury resulting from participation in the Sweepstakes, or the acceptance, use of any prize, or participation in any event associated with or comprising a part of the prize, including any travel to any destination related to the prize, including to and from the airport, or to and from any event related to any prizes, and any and all events and travel related to the prizes.

13. Disputes: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees that all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in New York having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, other than Entrant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes), and Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

14. Privacy and Privacy Policy: You consent that any personal information (i.e. contact information, payment information, address, phone number, email address, etc.) provided may be collected and used in connection with administering the Sweepstakes, including, but not limited to, contacting and announcing any winners. Additionally, information provided by You will be used and governed in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy. To read the Privacy Policy, click here: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/privacy/

15. Winners List: To obtain a copy of the winners list or a copy of these Official Rules, mail such a request along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Breakthrough T1D.

16. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Breakthrough T1D, 200 Vesey St, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281, USA.

17. Bound by These Rules: You, as Entrant, agree that, by submitting an entry, you will be bound by these Official Rules and you have affirmatively reviewed, accepted, and agreed to all of the Official Rules and other conditions.

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