NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules. The submission period for the Franz Teacher Appreciation Week Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 12:00 a.m., Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) on May 6, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m., PST on May 12, 2024 (“Submission Period”). The Contest is sponsored by United States Bakery, dba Franz Family Bakeries, 315 NE 10th Street, Portland, OR, 97232 (the “Sponsor”).

ELIGIBILITY:

The Contest is open to “Nominators” (entrants who complete the Submission) and “Nominees” (entrants who are the subject matter of the Submission, and together with Nominators, the “Participants”). Participants must be (a) legal residents of the U.S., and (b) 18 years of age or older. Nominees must be a licensed teacher in good standing. The Nominator must have Nominee’s permission prior to completing the nomination. Employees, officers and representatives of Sponsor, their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, advertising and promotion agencies, their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings and spouses) and persons living in the same household (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the Contest as either a Nominator or Nominee. Participation constitutes Participant’s full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these official rules. Void where prohibited by law.

TIMING:

After the Submission Period ends on May 12, 2024, there will be a judging phase that commences on May 13, 2024 and ends on June 14, 2024.

HOW TO ENTER:

During the Submission Period, Nominators may nominate an eligible teacher Nominee that the Nominator believes best exemplifies the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week and is deserving of being one of the seven (7) verified winners of the Contest. Nominators must visit the sponsor’s website at https://franzbakery.com and complete all requested information on the entry form which will include some questions about their Nominee and 100 words or less describing the reason for the nomination (the “Submission”). LIMIT one (1) Submission per Nominator, per email address. All Submissions must be received by the close of the Submission Period. Once submitted, a Submission cannot be deleted, canceled, or modified. Any violation or attempt to violate this restriction may cause Sponsor to disqualify all Nominator’s and Nominee’s Submissions. Each properly completed and received Submission will receive one (1) entry into the Contest. Incomplete Submissions, or those containing incorrect information or those which do not follow the Official Rules will be voided. Proof of sending a Submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. By participating in this Contest, Participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest. By entering this Contest, Participants agree that each Submission becomes the property of Sponsor and that the Sponsor may use such Submission for any proper purpose, including, without limitation, for Sponsor’s advertising/promotional purposes. Any personally identifiable information collected during the Contest will be collected by Sponsor and used by Sponsor, its respective affiliates, agents, and marketers for purposes of the proper administration and fulfillment of the Contest as described in these Official Rules and shall be used by Sponsor to provide Participants with promotional offers and product information.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Submissions must be in English. The reason for the nomination as requested in the entry form must not exceed 100 (one hundred) words. The Submission must be the original work of the Nominator who entered, created and uploaded the Submission. By entering a Submission, each Nominator guarantees that he or she is the author and copyright holder of the Submission and that all content described in the Submission is truthful and accurate. The Nominator must also guarantee that they have obtained permission and rights to use any content in the Submission that identifies the Nominee. Sponsor will not assist any Participant with the development or creation of a Submission. In addition, by entering, each Nominator represents and warrants that the Submission (i) does not infringe any other person’s or entity’s rights; and (ii) has not been submitted previously in a Contest of any kind. Additionally, Participant represents and warrants that he or she will not have and will not acquire any trademark rights, copyrights, or any other rights in or to Sponsor’s trademarks, trade names, logos or other intellectual property. Sponsor specifically reserves all its rights to protect its intellectual property against any infringement or other illegal or improper use. The Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove a Submission and disqualify any Participant from the Contest if it believes that the Submission fails to conform to the submission guidelines contained in these Official Rules. Submissions may not contain any of the following: (i) content which includes or constitute trademarks, trade names or copyrighted works created or owned by any person or entity other than Nominator or Nominee; (ii) content which may be inappropriate for a general audience; (iii) content which is derogatory to Sponsor, or any affiliated entity or person; or (iv) content which does not comport with the submission guidelines. Submissions which do not conform to these submission guidelines will be disqualified. Sponsor further reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to disqualify and remove any Submission which does not comply with any requirement of the Contest.

PRIZES:

Each of the seven (7) winners will receive the following: (a) one $100 gift card, and (b) a selection of Franz baked goods, chosen by Sponsor. The approximate retail value (ARV) of each prize is $125.

PRIZE VERIFICATION & CONDITIONS:

The Nominators that completed the Submissions with the seven (7) highest scores will be notified by email and/or telephone on or before June 14, 2024. Additional information will be requested from Nominator at that time in order to contact the Nominees. Prizes may not be awarded in the event an insufficient number of eligible Submissions are received that meet the minimum criteria established by the judges. By accepting a prize, each winner agrees to release the Sponsor from any and all liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by entering the Contest or for injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, consumption, participation, or use/misuse of prize awarded. All local, state and federal taxes are solely the responsibility of winners. No substitution or transfer of prize or election of cash in lieu of prize will be permitted. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to substitute any prize package with another prize of equal or greater value in the event that the prize (or any component thereof) is not available. If a prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to a potential winner, if potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, or if potential winners fails to return any required document within the specified time period, or if a potential winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected for the prize at issue.

GENERAL:

By accepting a prize, where permitted by law, winners grant to the Sponsor its parent, subsidiaries and related companies, and those acting pursuant to the authority of Sponsor (which grant will be confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide IN ALL MEDIA without limitation at any time the winner’s full name, image and likeness, for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval or notification. IN NO EVENT WILL SPONSOR OR ITS PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION AGENCIES, DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZES. By participating, Participants release and agree to hold harmless the Sponsor and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, dealers, distributors, suppliers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, death, losses, or damages to persons or property as well as claims/actions based on publicity rights, defamation, and/or invasion of privacy that may arise from participating in this Contest or its related activities, or any harm, injuries, death, losses, or damages resulting from the acceptance, possession, consumption, participation, use or misuse of the prizes. Winner acknowledges that Sponsor has not made nor is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the prize.

RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE ENTRANT:

By entering this Sweepstakes, you understand and agree that the Sponsor and anyone acting on behalf of the Sponsor or its respective licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world, without limitation, your Entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Sweepstakes, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent. By entering this Sweepstakes, you represent and warrant that your entry is an original work of authorship and does not violate any third party’s proprietary or intellectual property rights.

INTERNET LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
If for any reason this Contest is not capable of running as planned due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Contest, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Contest in whole or in part, at any time, without notice and award the prizes using all non-suspect eligible Submissions received. No responsibility is assumed for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Submissions, or for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems, human error, or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, mobile application, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to Participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in the Contest or downloading any materials in the Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a winner or Nominee based on an e-mail address, the winning entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

USE OF DATA:

Sponsor will be collecting personal data about Participants including e-mail addresses from Submissions in accordance with its Privacy Policy. Please review the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at the following link: https://franzbakery.com/HTML/privacyPolicy. By participating in the Contest and providing your e-mail address, Participants hereby agree to Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

DISPUTES:

Except where prohibited, you agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in the State of Oregon. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oregon, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Oregon or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Oregon.

SPONSOR:
Franz Family Bakeries, 315 NE 10th Street, Portland, OR, 97232.