Hello Kitty® Island Adventure Twitter Sweepstakes

Hello Kitty® Island Adventure Twitter Sweepstakes

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM^TM, FACEBOOK^TM, NOR TWITTER^TM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES AND/OR INSTAGRAM RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL VOID AN ENTRY.

The Hello Kitty Island Adventure Twitter Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") begins on August 18th, 2023 at 09:00:01 am PT and ends on August 24th, 2023 at 11:59:59 am PT (the "Sweepstakes Period"). The Sponsor’s time clock will be the official time keeping device for this Sweepstakes. Following the Sweepstakes Period, one (1) potential winner will be chosen at random from among eligible entries. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

By participating in this Sweepstakes, You (“You” or “Entrant”): (a) agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and by the interpretations of these Official Rules by Sponsor and by the decisions of Sponsor; (b) acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules; (c) represent and warrant that s/he meets all the eligibility criteria set forth in these Official Rules; (d) agree to comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations; and (e) agree to indemnify, defend, release, and hold harmless Released Entities from and against any and all damages, claims and liability (including attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of or relating in any way to entrant’s participation in Sweepstakes and acceptance or use of any Prize (hereinafter defined) and to release all rights to bring any claim, action or proceeding against Released Entities. This includes, but is not limited to, any and all claims, demands, damages and causes of action for personal injuries or death and/or damage to personal or real property, theft, loss, or damage of any kind, or any other harm, suffered directly or indirectly arising from or in connection with entrant’s participation in and/or entry into the Sweepstakes or the receipt or acceptance, redemption, possession, use or misuse of the Prize, including but not limited to traveling to, preparing for and/or participating in any Sweepstakes Prize related activity, and for any claim including claims based on merchandise delivery, defamation, publicity rights, invasion of privacy, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or any other intellectual property-related or other cause of action.

Eligibility. This Sweepstakes is open to current legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico, Guam and any other U.S. territories or possessions or military installations. Employees of Sanrio, Inc., Apple, Inc. and all affiliates, agents and their immediate family members (i.e., parents, spouse, siblings, children, grandparents, step parents, step children and step siblings, and their respective spouses, and those living in the same household, whether or not related) (collectively, “Sweepstakes Entities”) are not eligible to enter or win. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Sponsor. This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Sanrio, Inc. (“Sanrio” or “Sponsor”), 2050 W. 190^th Steet Suite 205, Torrance, CA 90504.

How To Enter. During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrant must (1) follow @hellokitty and @applearcade and (2) retweet the Sweepstakes tweet which will be tweeted at the beginning of the Sweepstakes Period. Once Entrant has successfully retweeted the Sweepstakes tweet, Entrant will be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes. Note that Entrant must have a valid, public (i.e. not "protected") Twitter account and follow the official Hello Kitty Twitter Account (@hellokitty) and Apple Arcade account (@applearcade). A Twitter account is free and can be downloaded by visiting www.twitter.com. Data and usage rates may apply to the download and use of the Twitter application. No other method of entry is acceptable.

PLEASE NOTE that participation in the Sweepstakes requires a Twitter account, which is free, and the Entrant must comply with all terms and conditions of Twitter registration and participation. No purchase or payment is necessary to join Twitter. Please note that a Twitter account is not controlled by and cannot be controlled or guaranteed by Sponsor. Posting on Twitter requires a mobile device and therefore message and data rates may apply. Check with your carrier for additional details.

Limit. Limit: LIMIT one (1) Sweepstakes entry per natural person and per Twitter account for the Sweepstakes. The use of scripts or any automated system to enter is strictly prohibited. Entries not submitted in accordance with the instructions and requirements provided in these Official Rules are subject to disqualification, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

No entries will be accepted except by the means outlined above. Proof of submission is not considered proof of receipt or delivery. Use of a false email account or other inaccurate entry information will disqualify an entry upon discovery by Sponsor. ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE SPONSOR’S WEBPAGES OR THE SWEEPSTAKES SITE, OR TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BY A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY AND SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM YOU TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Sponsor further reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes; violates these Official Rules; or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner at any time during the Sweepstakes, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and to seek damages or other remedies to the full extent allowed by law.

Prize. As set forth below, Sponsor will award one (1) Winner. Subject to compliance with these Official Rules, the confirmed Winner will receive the following prize (“Prize” of “Prize Pack”) to share with a friend:

Two (2) 1 year of Apple Arcade service (MSRP $4.99/month)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Island Adventure Tote Bags ($20.00 MSRP)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Island Adventure Unisex Tank Tops ($40.00 MSRP)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Beach Sunglasses (MSRP $22.00)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Pineapple Mascot Plush (MSRP $18.00)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Sugar Cookies ($10.00 MSRP)

Two (2) Hello Kitty Island Adventure Sticker Pack ($5.00 MSRP)

The Prize value is approximately $174.88 each. The Sweepstakes total value is $349.76.

Offer expires on December 31, 2023. This is a promotional offer and is not for resale, has no cash value, and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Valid only for Apple Arcade in the United States and District of Colombia. Void in Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories or possessions or military installations. Valid for new and qualified returning subscribers only. Apple Arcade subscription required. Requires Apple ID with payment method on file. Apple Arcade renews for $4.99/month after the promotion until canceled. Payment will be billed to payment method on file and can be cancelled anytime at least a day before each renewal date in your service account settings. Terms and Apple Privacy Policy apply; see the applicable terms for your country at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ww/. Must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry and in the United States and District of Colombia. Compatible products and services required. Apple is not a sponsor of this promotion.

Apple Arcade is a service mark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

The Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable, cannot be combined with any other special offer or promotion and must be accepted as awarded. Sponsor is not responsible for replacing the Prize if lost, stolen, mutilated or is otherwise rendered unusable due to any act or omission of prize winner or other third party. Prize may not be exchanged for cash value or substituted, except that Sponsor reserves the right in their sole discretion to substitute with either the cash value of the Prize, or a prize or prizes of equal or greater value. Applicable federal, state, or local taxes and any other costs or expenses associated with the Prize or the use thereof are the sole responsibility of the winner. The Prize will be awarded and will be delivered to the confirmed winner’s valid U.S. address. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded.

Drawings. A total of one (1) potential winners will be determined by random drawing on or about August 25th, 2023. One (1) random drawings will made by Sponsor or it’s designee from all eligible entries collected on Sponsor’s Twitter Account. Random drawings made by Sponsor or its designee, will be final and binding. The potential winners will be notified by a direct message via the Hello Kitty Twitter account. Entrants must be following Hello Kitty’s Twitter account to receive a direct message from Sponsor should their Entry be selected as a possible winner. If the potential winners do not respond within 48 hours of the date of the prize notification, fails to comply with the instructions contained in the prize notification within that time period, is ineligible for the Prize, or refuses to accept the Prize, Sponsor reserves the right to randomly choose an alternate potential winner from the pool of remaining eligible entries. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate potential winner. In the event of a dispute concerning the identity of the person submitting an entry online, the Entry will be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the Twitter account is held. Potential winners may be required to provide a driver's license and/or other evidence of identity in connection with claiming the Prize. Potential winners may be required to complete and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Compliance with Rules, and Liability Release and, except where prohibited, a Publicity Release in the form provided by Sponsor, to claim prize. An Entrant is not a winner unless and until the Entrant's eligibility and has been verified and Entrant has complied with all Sweepstakes requirements.

Odds of Winning. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SWEEPSTAKES

Use of a false email account or other inaccurate entry information will disqualify an Entry upon discovery by Sponsor. ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE SPONSOR’S WEBPAGES OR TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BY A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY AND SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM YOU TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Sponsor further reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes; violates these Official Rules; or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner at any time during the Sweepstakes, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and to seek damages or other remedies to the full extent allowed by law.

General Conditions/ Releases/ Disputes. Sponsor may, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law and in its sole discretion, cancel, suspend, terminate or modify this Sweepstakes if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus, bugs, tampering, fraud, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, Force Majeure, or other conditions beyond Sponsor's control, and, if feasible, to select a winner from eligible, salvageable and non-suspect entries received on or before the termination date. Inclusion in such modified procedure shall be each entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. In no event will more than the stated number of Prizes be awarded. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on the website and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. The invalidity or enforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforcement of any other provision.

Entrants acknowledge that Sponsor and/or the other Released Entities do not make, nor are in any manner responsible for any warranty, representations, express or implied, in fact or in law, relating to the quality, conditions, fitness or merchantability of any aspect of the Sweepstakes or any Prizes. All prizes are awarded AS IS. All Entrants acknowledge that the Released Entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) Entries that are lost, misdirected, unintelligible, corrupted, incomplete, late, or otherwise not in compliance with these rules; (ii) any act, failure to act, delay, or error relating to the transmitting or processing of entries; (iii) telecommunications network, phone system, computer system, hardware, or software malfunctions, failure, disconnection, data loss, or other difficulties of any kind, including any injury or damage to an Entrant’s or other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes, or accessing or downloading materials relating to the Sweepstakes; (iv) any conditions caused by events beyond the control of the Released Entities (as defined herein) that may cause the Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted; (v) any losses, injuries, or damages of any kind resulting directly or indirectly from participation in the Sweepstakes and/or acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize awarded in the Sweepstakes or any prize-related activity; or (vi) any printing or typographical errors in any materials relating to the Sweepstakes.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ALL ENTRANTS AGREE TO RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, APPLE, INC., FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM, AND EACH OF THEIR PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, LICENSEES, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND VENDORS, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES OF ALL SUCH COMPANIES (COLLECTIVELY “THE RELEASED ENTITIES”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS OF ANY KIND AND FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH (A) YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, (B) ANY BREACH OR ALLEGED BREACH BY THE ENTRANT OF ANY OF THE WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, AGREEMENTS, REQUIREMENTS, OR TERMS OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, (C) CREATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF YOUR PHOTO, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR (D) ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, OR USE/MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE OR PRIZE-RELATED ACTIVITY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGES, DEFAMATION, INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND CLAIMS BASED ON THE RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY AND PRIVACY.

IF YOU ARE A CALIFORNIA RESIDENT, YOU WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

AS A CONDITION OF ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT: (I) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES; (II) ALL CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES, OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY -- WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION -- BY BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR SELECTED BY AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXPEDITED RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (AAA), WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON AAA’S WEBSITE AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.ADR.ORG/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/COMMERCIALRULES_WEB_FINAL_1.PDF. IF AAA IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ANY REASON OR REFUSES TO ADMINISTER THE ARBITRATION, THE PARTIES SHALL MUTUALLY AGREE TO SELECT AN ARBITRATOR UNDER THE RULES OF ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVIDER; (III) AT ENTRANT’S REQUEST, SPONSOR WILL ADVANCE THE COST OF THE INITIAL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH ARBITRATION, PENDING THE ARBITRATOR’S DETERMINATION OF ENTRANT’S ABILITY TO PAY AND THE APPROPRIATE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES; (IV) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL SUCH CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS OR AWARDS INCLUDE ATTORNEYS' FEES; (V) ANY ARBITRATION UNDER THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (9 U.S.C. 1 ET. SEQ.), AND NOT BY ANY STATE LAW CONCERNING ARBITRATION, EXCLUSIVE OF ANY CONFLICT OR CHOICE OF LAW RULES. THE ARBITRATOR SHALL APPLY THE SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN RENDERING AN AWARD; (VI) THE PARTIES CONSENT TO EXCLUSIVE PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN CALIFORNIA; (VII) ANY AWARD RENDERED BY THE ARBITRATOR MAY BE CONFIRMED AS A JUDGMENT IN ANY FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT WHERE EITHER THE ENTRANT OR SPONSOR RESIDES; AND (VIII) IF ANY PART OF THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE, OTHER THAN WAIVERS OF CLASS ACTION RIGHTS, IS DEEMED OR FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THE REMAINDER SHALL REMAIN ENFORCEABLE. IF A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION RIGHT IS DEEMED OR FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON IN A CASE IN WHICH CLASS ACTION ALLEGATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE SHALL BE UNENFORCEABLE.

No Instagram/Facebook/Twitter Endorsement. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (collectively “Social Media Sites”). Any information you provide in connection with the Sweepstakes are to Sponsor and/or sponsor’s administrators and not to the Social Media Sites. Please see section below. You understand that by using and interacting with the Social Media Sites, you are subject to the terms, conditions, and policies that govern the use of those sites. You should therefore review the applicable terms and policies for the Social Media Sites, including privacy and data gathering practices, before using or interacting with the Social Media Sites.

Privacy. Other than an application for a Twitter account, all information submitted in connection with the online entry process for this Sweepstakes will be treated in accordance with these Official Rules and Sanrio's Privacy Policy (www.sanrio.com/pages/privacy-policy). The information you provide will only be used by Sponsor to administer this Sweepstakes, including for verification of eligibility to participate in the promotion and for prize fulfillment purposes as needed.

Publicity. By participating in this Sweepstakes and/or accepting a prize, each Entrant gives permission to Sponsor to use Entrant’s name, username, photograph, voice, biographical information, and likeness, in any and all media, for advertising and promotional purposes, without further compensation or notice, worldwide and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known and hereafter devised, including without limitation on-line, unless prohibited by law.

Name of Winner. For the name of the winner, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Sanrio, Inc., 2050 W. 190^th Street. Suite 205, Torrance, CA 90504: Attn: Hello Kitty Island Adventure Sweepstakes Winner List. All requests must be received within two months after the end of the Sweepstakes. VT residents may omit return postage.

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