Sweeps Policy
Effective as of March 19, 2023
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR OTHER CONSIDERATION NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND DOES NOT AFFECT AND WILL NOT INCREASE A PARTICIPANT'S CHANCES OF WINNING.
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This Sweeps Policy is integrated into and made a part of our platform Terms of Service. Our platform is an online entertainment platform, which offers players the opportunity to play certain Games for personal entertainment and leisure purposes.
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As part of our promotional efforts, we give away sweepstakes entries referred to as [Sweeps Coins] pursuant to this Sweeps Policy. THERE IS NO ABILITY OR OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE SWEEPS COINS OR TO OBTAIN SWEEPS COINS IN ANY WAY, OTHER THAN FOR FREE FROM US. Sweeps Coins can be used to participate in Promotional Play for a chance to win additional Sweeps Coins. Sweeps Coins may be redeemed for prizes. It is strictly prohibited by this Sweeps Policy and the Terms to buy, sell, trade, or attempt to buy, sell, or trade any Sweeps Coins, and in addition to a violation of this Sweeps Policy and the Terms, such conduct may be illegal. We reserve to report any actual or suspected illegal conduct to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.
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IMPORTANT: THIS SWEEPS POLICY INCORPORATES SECTION 9 OF THE TERMS, WHICH INCLUDE A PROVISION WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PURSUE ANY CLASS, GROUP, OR REPRESENTATIVE CLAIM AND REQUIRING YOU TO PURSUE PAST, PENDING, AND FUTURE DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION UNLESS YOU OPT-OUT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME IN WRITING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9 OF THE TERMS.
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General.
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Eligibility. Players who are at least 18 years of age and who do not reside in the states of Idaho or Washington or the Canadian provinces of Quebec or Ontario are eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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Obligation to Verify. You understand and agree that it is your sole responsibility to verify that you may participate in the Sweepstakes under the applicable laws of your jurisdiction. We make no representation or claim that your ability to access the Sweepstakes from your location renders such access lawful, as it is up to you to determine the legality of your participation.
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Agreement and Decisions. Your participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes full and unconditional agreement to this Sweeps Policy and any of our decisions regarding the outcomes of such Sweepstakes, which in all cases are final, binding, and non-appealable.
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Prize Eligibility. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set out in these Sweepstakes Rules. Our employees, any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, holding companies, advertising agencies, or any other company or individual involved with the design, production, execution, or distribution of the Sweepstakes and their immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children, whether the relationship is by birth, marriage or adoption) and household members (people who share the same residence at least 3 months of the year) are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes Games or to win any prizes.
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Sponsor and Promoter Disclosures. The Sponsor and Promoter of the Sweepstakes is Sunflower Ltd., having the address of ____________________.
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Obtaining Sweeps Coins.
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To access the Sweepstakes, a player must obtain Sweeps Coins, which function as Sweepstakes entries. A player must first register an account on our platform.
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Players may obtain Sweeps Coins in the following ways:
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Receive Sweeps Coins as a free bonus and gift when purchasing Golden Coins. Each player may receive Sweeps Coins as a bonus upon the purchase of specifically marked packs of Golden Coins. Golden Coins can be used for social gameplay in our Games. Golden Coins cannot be redeemed for prizes, exchanged, cashed out, or otherwise redeemed for value. The number of Sweeps Coins a player will receive as a bonus for each relevant Golden Coin purchase will be stated in the website purchase window. All purchases of Golden Coins are final and no refunds will be given, as set forth in the Terms.
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Receive Sweeps Coins when entering Sweeps Coins no-cost giveaway contests on our social media pages. We regularly hold Sweeps Coins no-cost giveaway contests where players can enter by following the instructions provided in the promotion. The amount of Sweeps Coins given away will be stated on the applicable Sweeps Coins no-cost contest post and will be credited to each contest winner's Customer Account.
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Receive Sweeps Coins by logging into your account. Players can receive free Sweeps Coins on a daily basis by logging into their account and clicking on the pop-up screen to claim their daily Sweeps Coins.
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Receive free Sweeps Coins by sending a standard index card or piece of paper, which must be 4” x 6”, unfolded and blank, and placed inside a stamped #10 envelope addressed in handwriting, to the following address and satisfy the requirements set out below:
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[United States/Canada addresses]
To receive Sweeps Coins via postal method, players must:
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handwrite their return address on the front of the envelope and the words: “Sweepstakes Credits”; and
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handwrite all of the following on only one side of the Request Card inserted inside the envelope, in the following order:
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full name as shown on their government issued identification;
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the email address registered to their Account;
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the return/residential address registered to their Account; and
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the following statement:
“I wish to receive Sweeps Coins to participate in the sweepstakes promotions offered by our platform. By submitting this request, I hereby declare that I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the applicable Terms of Service and Sweeps Policy.” -
There is a limit of one Request Card per outer envelope. For each Request Card, a player submits in accordance with the above requirements, the player will receive 5 Sweeps Coins. The Sweeps Coins will be added to the player's Customer Account. NOTE: A player must ensure that their handwriting is legible. If the player's handwriting is not legible, the entry will be void and the Sweeps Coins will not be credited to the player's Account. The legibility of a player's handwriting will be determined by us in its sole discretion. THE REQUEST MUST ONLY BE MADE BY THE PLAYER AND MUST BE POSTED FROM THE SAME STATE OR PROVINCE AS THE PLAYER’s VERIFIED RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. Requests made by any other individual or any entity (including but not limited to commercial sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering services) or posted from a State or Province different to the player's verified residential address will be declared invalid and Sweeps Coins will not be credited to the player's Account. Tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, including but not limited to the use of any device to automate the Sweeps Coins request/entry process or to unfairly assist the player with meeting the handwriting requirement, is prohibited and any requests/entries deemed by us, in its sole discretion, to have been submitted in this manner will be void. In the event a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted a request or whether a request satisfies the requirements set out above cannot be resolved to our satisfaction, the affected request/entry will be deemed ineligible.
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The amount of Sweeps Coins a player has will be displayed in their Account on the website. The amount of Sweeps Coins to be allocated to players can be changed at any time by us in our sole discretion.
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We are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible or misdirected Sweeps Coins requests or allocations.
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In the event of a dispute as to any registration of an Account, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register the Account will be deemed to be the player. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the email address by an internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.
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Use of any automated or other system(s) to participate, to acquire Sweeps Coins or play the Games is prohibited and will result in disqualification and loss of eligibility to participate in the Games.
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Sweeps Coins are only valid for sixty (60) days from the date a player last logged on to their Account and will then automatically expire.
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Sweeps Coins may also be forfeited if a player's Account is closed for any reason, or at our discretion.
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Sweeps Coins have no value and may not be bought, sold, traded, or exchanged in any way other than as set forth in the Terms or this Sweeps Policy.
4. Sweeps Coins Can Be Used to Play Sweeps Games.
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Players with Sweeps Coins can use those Sweeps Coins to play games within our platform for a chance to win additional Sweeps Coins. Sweeps Coins won through game play can be redeemed for real prizes.
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Each Game has its own rules, terms, and requirements. You are responsible for reading and understanding the Game before playing.
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Only games played with Sweeps Coins provide the opportunity to redeem Sweeps Coins for real prizes. The prize that can be won while playing a game will be shown by clicking the “Win Table” or “Pay Table” button, denominated as “Sweeps Coins.”
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Each Sweeps Coin that has been won through game play (rather than collected using one of the methods described in clause 3 of this Sweeps Policy) can be redeemed for a prize with value being equivalent to $1.00.
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Our decisions as to the administration and operation of the Sweepstakes, the game and the amount of winnings are final and binding.
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Unless we require otherwise, any Sweeps Coins allocated to a player are required to be played once before they are eligible to be redeemed for prizes. We may in our sole discretion, require that any Sweeps Coins allocated to a player must be played a greater number of times (not exceeding 20) in any combination of Sweeps Coins games before they are eligible to be redeemed for prizes.
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We reserve the right to change the prize win rates and odds of any of the Sweepstakes at any time. A player can see the actual and any amended details by clicking on the “Win Table” or “Pay Table” button. It is a player's responsibility to check the prize win rate on each occasion before they participate in any Game or otherwise interact with the Services.
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Potential prize winners must comply with this Sweeps Policy and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. We reserve the right to review and approve any winning combinations or outcomes before distributing a prize, and even if a screen readout displays a winning outcome or combination, there is no obligation to us until full verification is complete to our full satisfaction. A potential prize winner may be required to sign and return to us, an affidavit/declaration of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize (if applicable). In addition, in the case of a Canadian eligible winner, they will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question without mechanical or other aid to be administered at a pre-arranged mutually convenient time. Such a skill-testing question is required by law.
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If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to properly execute and return the affidavit/declaration of eligibility and liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), fails to comply with this Sweeps Policy (including, but not limited to, the requirement to correctly answer the mathematical skill-testing question if a resident of Canada), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, that potential winner forfeits the prize.
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In the event that a potential winner of a Sweepstakes prize is disqualified for any reason, we may, in our sole discretion, place the Sweepstakes prize back into the prize pool.
5. Prizes.
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A player's Sweeps Coins balance is shown in the player's Account. Where a player has chosen to redeem prizes for cash, the cash payment will be paid in United States Dollars to the financial account or online wallet from which the player purchased Golden Coins, or if this is not technically possible, then to an alternative bank account the player nominates. We reserve the right to require the use of the same payment method for redemption of prizes as was used to purchase Golden Coins, or a specific payment method at our discretion.
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Where a player has chosen to redeem prizes for gift cards, the gift cards will be allocated to the email address that the player has registered against the player’s Account.
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We will only process a prize redemption if the redeemed value of the prize is $100.00 or more (i.e. a minimum of 100 eligible Sweeps Coins). Consequently, a player's Account must have a balance of at least 100 Sweeps Coins before requesting a prize redemption.
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Sweeps Coin Prize Eligibility.
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A player must be eligible under this Sweeps Policy and the Terms
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Residents of New York and Florida may not receive any prizes with the aggregate value equal to or in excess of $5,000.00. Any potential prizes in excess of that amount will automatically be reduced to $4,999.99.
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Regardless of jurisdiction, you are limited to a maximum daily prize that does not exceed $10,000.00 and you are limited to one prize redemption request per 24 hour period.
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When you choose to redeem a prize, you agree to comply with our verification requirements, including providing accurate identifying information, an email address, or bank account information, as may be requested. Failure to comply with all applicable requirements will result in your forfeiture of the prize.
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We are not responsible for any taxes or fees associated with a prize redemption. You are responsible for all applicable taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or redemption. We may issue the requisite tax forms and documents to you, such as a 1099 and file the same with the appropriate taxing authorities.
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We are not responsible for any foreign exchange transaction fees, charges or related costs that may be incurred as a result of, or in relation to, a prize redemption, including but not limited to any losses or additional costs arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
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Sweeps Coins are not transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to substitute the listed prizes of equal or greater value for any reason owing to circumstances outside our reasonable control.
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Prize winners will be notified by private message or email.
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6. Entry Conditions and Release. By participating in our Sweepstakes, you agree that:
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You accept and agree to be bound by this Sweeps Policy and the Terms of Service;
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You accept and agree to our decisions, which are binding and final;
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You release and hold harmless us and any parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Sweepstakes, and all of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a player's entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Sweepstakes, acceptance or use or misuse of prizes (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and
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You will indemnify, defend and hold harmless us from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys/legal fees) arising out of or relating to your participation in the Sweepstakes and/or a player's acceptance, use or misuse of prizes.
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7. Publicity. Except where prohibited, participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes each player's consent to our and our agents' use of player's name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or hometown and state/province/territory for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment, notice or consideration.
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8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. All disputes related in any way to the Sweeps Policy are governed by the dispute resolution provisions set forth in Section 9 of the Terms. Without limitation, such disputes are subject the class/collective action wavier and mandatory arbitration provisions set forth therein.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Our liability to you under the Sweeps Policy is limited as set forth in the Terms, of which this Sweeps Policy is an express part, as if fully restated therein.
10. Miscellaneous Terms.
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Our Discretion. We reserve the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes or this Sweeps Policy, or any part of the Sweepstakes or this Sweeps Policy, with immediate effect owing to circumstances outside its reasonable control and only where circumstances make it unavoidable if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond our reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes, as determined by us in our sole discretion.
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Disqualification. We reserve the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or to be acting in violation of this Sweeps Policy or any other promotion or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
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No Illegal Conduct. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil law and, should such an attempt be made, we reserve the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our failure to enforce any term of this Sweeps Policy shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
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Entire Agreement. This Sweeps Policy is the entire agreement between you and us. There are no other agreements, any prior agreements, arrangements, or understandings have been merged into this Policy, except as otherwise stated herein with respect to incorporating the Terms.
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Severability. To the extent that any part of the Sweeps Policy (or any of the integrated Terms) is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court, the unenforceable or invalid portion shall be severed from the rest of the Sweeps Policy, and the remaining portions shall be given their full effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
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Notices to You by Email. You agree that we may provide any and all notices to you via email at the email address you provide at the time of Account registration, and that all such notices shall be deemed given at the time that they are sent.
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Assignment. We may assign these terms at our discretion, in whole or in part, at any time without any notice to you. You may not assign the Sweeps Policy or any license given to you by us in relation to the Sweeps Policy.
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No Waiver. Any failure or delay by us to enforce any provision of this Sweeps Policy shall not constitute a waiver of any applicable rights or be construed to prevent us from enforcing such provisions in the future.