CAP’N CRUNCH® CHRISTMAS CRUNCH SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES

THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND WILL BE GOVERNED BY U.S. LAW. DO NOT ENTER UNLESS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE AND LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AT THE TIME OF PARTICIPATION.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. BY ENTERING, ENTRANT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE DECISIONS OF THE SPONSOR, WHICH SHALL BE FINAL IN ALL RESPECTS.

This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or “X” formerly known as Twitter. You understand that you are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Instagram, Facebook, or “X” formerly known as Twitter.

1. ELIGIBILITY
The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of any of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older (nineteen [19] or older for Alabama and Nebraska) at the time of entry. The following persons are not eligible to participate: Employees, contractors, directors, and officers of The Quaker Oats Company (“Sponsor”), its parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, distributors, Web design, advertising, fulfillment, judging and promotion agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of this Sweepstakes (collectively, “Promotion Parties”), and the immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and/or “step”) of each and those living in their same households (those persons whether related or not who live in the same residence for at least three months during the twelve-month period preceding the start date of the Sweepstakes).

2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
Sweepstakes begins at the time of Sponsor’s post (as described in Section 3) on or about December 2, 2024 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. Central Time on December 5, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The computer of Sponsor's Web master is the official time-keeping device of the Sweepstakes.

3. TO ENTER
During the Sweepstakes Period, there are three (3) ways to enter as outlined below.

(a) “X” formerly known as Twitter
Look for Sponsor’s Sweepstakes post on @REALCAPNCRUNCH on X on or about December 2, 2024 (exact time of post to be determined by Sponsor at a date later than the publishing of these Official Rules). Provide a comment on the post on why you want to win a Cap’n Crunch themed sweater and the hashtag #ChristmasCrunchSweepstakes to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (“Entry”). Entrant must be a follower of @REALCAPNCRUNCH on “X” formerly known as Twitter and have a public profile on the “X” formerly known as Twitter account used to enter in order to be contacted by Sponsor if he/she is selected as the potential winner. There is no charge to sign up for “X” formerly known as Twitter. If you do not have a Twitter account, follow the onscreen instructions to register for a free “X” formerly known as Twitter account at http://twitter.com.

(b) Instagram
Look for Sponsor’s Sweepstakes post on @REALCAPNCRUNCH on Instagram on or about December 2, 2024 (exact time of post to be determined by Sponsor at a date later than the publishing of these Official Rules). Provide a comment on the post on why you want to win the Cap’n Crunch themed sweater and the hashtag #ChristmasCrunchSweepstakes to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (also, an “Entry”). Entrant must be a follower of @REALCAPNCRUNCH on Instagram and have a public profile on the Instagram account used to enter in order to be contacted by Sponsor if he/she is selected as the potential winner. An Instagram account can be created for free by visiting http://instagram.com.

(c) Facebook
Look for Sponsor’s Sweepstakes post on @REALCAPNCRUNCH on Facebook on or about December 2, 2024 (exact time of post to be determined by Sponsor at a date later than the publishing of these Official Rules). Provide a comment on the post on why you want to win the Cap’n Crunch themed sweater and the hashtag #ChristmasCrunchSweepstakes to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (also, an “Entry”). Entrant must be a follower of @REALCAPNCRUNCH on Facebook and have a public profile on Facebook account used to enter in order to be contacted by Sponsor if he/she is selected as the potential winner. A Facebook account can be created for free by visiting http://facebook.com.

NOTE
Any posts on an entrant’s personal “X” formerly known as Twitter, Facebook or Instagram page will not be counted as an Entry.

Entries will not be judged. Limit one (1) entry per person per CAP’N CRUNCH’S post per social media platform. Limit (1) winner per account.

Use of multiple social media accounts (more than one per platform) or the manipulation of an entrant’s contact information for the purpose of obtaining more than the stated number of entries is prohibited and such persons will be disqualified, and all their Entries shall be deemed invalid.

All Entries must be received and recorded during the Sweepstakes Period. The hashtag #ChristmasCrunchSweepstakes must be included for your Entry to be considered valid. By submitting an Entry, entrant agrees that his/her Entry conforms to the “Entry Guidelines” specified in Section 4.

4. ENTRY GUIDELINES
By entering, you acknowledge that Sponsor has no obligation to use or post any Entry you submit. By submitting an Entry, you agree that your submission is gratuitous and made without restriction, and will not place Sponsor under any obligation, and that Sponsor is free to disclose the ideas contained in the Entry on a non-confidential basis to anyone or otherwise use the ideas without any additional compensation to you.

5. DRAWING
Winner will be selected in a random drawing to be held on or about December 6, 2024 from among all eligible Entries received by Sponsor, whose decisions shall be final. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible Entries received through all entry methods combined.

6. PRIZE DETAILS
A total of forty (40) prize(s) will be awarded, each consisting of one (1) CAP’N CRUNCH® sweater approximate retail value (“ARV”): USD $50.00; and (1) Christmas Crunch Cereal Box (ARV: USD $5.67). Total ARV of all prizes USD $2,225.80. Sponsor will try to accommodate winners’ requests for specific sizes but cannot guarantee such requests will be met.

7. WINNER NOTIFICATION
Potential winners will be notified on or about December 6, 2024 in one of the following manners, depending on method of entry:

(a) “X” formerly known as Twitter
Sponsor or Sponsor’s agency partner will direct message the potential winner and request winner’s contact information. Potential winner must respond to the direct message within forty-eight (48) hours of notification or prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected (time permitting).

(b) Instagram
Sponsor or Sponsor’s agency partner will direct message the potential winner and request winner’s contact information. Potential winner must respond to the direct message within forty-eight (48) hours of notification or prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected (time permitting).

(c) Facebook
Sponsor or Sponsor’s agency partner will direct message the potential winner and request winner’s contact information. Potential winner must respond to the direct message within forty-eight (48) hours of notification or prize may be forfe ited and an alternate winner selected (time permitting).

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS
In the event of a dispute regarding Entries submitted by multiple users having the same social media account, the authorized account holder of the account used to enter will be deemed to be the entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned to the social media account by the social media platform.

By participating in this Sweepstakes, you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Promotion Parties, and social media platforms (including Instagram, X formerly known as Twitter, and Facebook) from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or damage of any kind to persons, including personal injury or death, or property arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from your participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt, use, or misuse of any prize. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel or modify the Sweepstakes if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

9. GOVERNING LAW
This Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of the United States. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the competent courts in the state of Illinois. All claims must be filed within one (1) year from the date the cause of action arises.

10. WINNER LIST
For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CAP’N CRUNCH® Christmas Crunch Sweepstakes Winners, P.O. Box 746, 15 N. Broad Street, 14th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Winner list requests will be fulfilled within four (4) to six (6) weeks after the end of the Sweepstakes Period.