ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY®

OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES AND REGULATIONS

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. SPONSOR

The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. ("Sponsor"), located at:

265 Turner Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303
United States

Sponsor is responsible for the administration of the Sweepstakes and the interpretation and enforcement of these Official Rules.

2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD

Each Sweepstakes will have a designated start date and end date, which will be communicated through the applicable promotional materials.

All entries must be received within the designated promotional period to be eligible. Entries submitted before the start date or after the closing date will not be accepted.

Sponsor's computer systems shall serve as the official timekeeping device for online entries.

Sponsor reserves the right to modify, suspend, or extend a Sweepstakes when circumstances beyond its reasonable control require such action, subject to applicable law.

3. ELIGIBILITY

The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their state of residence, whichever is older, at the time of entry.

For purposes of these rules, the contiguous United States includes the forty-eight (48) adjoining states and the District of Columbia. Residents of Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and possessions are not eligible.

Employees, officers, directors, representatives, and agents of Sponsor, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, and any other entities involved in the administration, development, or execution of the Sweepstakes, as well as their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and members of their households, whether related or not, are not eligible to participate or win.

The Sweepstakes is void wherever prohibited or restricted by law.

By participating, entrants represent that they meet all eligibility requirements and agree to comply with these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time.

4. HOW TO ENTER

Participants may enter through the designated free entry method identified in the applicable promotional materials.

Entry methods may include:

  • Completing an online entry form.

  • Scanning a designated QR code and submitting the required information.

  • Entering through Sponsor's official website.

  • Participating through an eligible social media promotion.

  • Completing another designated free entry method identified by Sponsor.

Participants must provide all required information accurately and submit their entries before the end of the applicable Sweepstakes Period.

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Participants are not required to purchase Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory products, merchandise, or services to participate.

If a purchase-based entry method is offered, a free alternative method of entry (AMOE) must also be provided. The AMOE will be disclosed in the applicable promotional materials and will provide an equal opportunity to win. All eligible entries must have equal odds of winning regardless of the method of entry.

Incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, fraudulent, or otherwise invalid entries may be disqualified.

Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, corrupted, or undelivered entries, technical errors, internet interruptions, or other issues that may prevent an entry from being received.

5. ENTRY LIMITATIONS

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable promotional materials, each eligible participant may submit one (1) entry per Sweepstakes.

Any additional entry opportunities, bonus entries, or alternate entry limits will be identified in the applicable promotional materials.

Entries generated through automated systems, bots, scripts, third-party entry services, or other unauthorized means are prohibited and may result in disqualification.

Participants may not use multiple identities, email addresses, accounts, or other methods to circumvent entry limitations.

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant suspected of manipulating, interfering with, or attempting to compromise the integrity of the Sweepstakes.

6. WINNER SELECTION

Potential winners will be selected through a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the applicable Sweepstakes Period.

The drawing will be conducted by Sponsor or its designated representative within a reasonable period following the conclusion of the Sweepstakes.

The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

All decisions made by Sponsor regarding the selection of potential winners, eligibility, and administration of the Sweepstakes are final and binding, subject to applicable law.

7. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

Potential winners will be contacted using the contact information provided at the time of entry.

Sponsor may attempt to contact a potential winner by email, telephone, direct message, or another reasonable method.

Potential winners may be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility, liability release, publicity release where permitted by law, and any applicable tax documentation before being confirmed as an official winner.

If a potential winner:

  • Cannot be reached after reasonable attempts;

  • Fails to respond within the timeframe provided by Sponsor;

  • Fails to complete required documentation;

  • Is determined to be ineligible;

  • Declines the prize; or

  • Fails to comply with these Official Rules;

Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify that individual and select an alternate winner through a random drawing from the remaining eligible entries, where permitted by law.

Sponsor is not responsible for a potential winner's failure to receive a notification due to spam filters, incorrect contact information, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond Sponsor's control.

8. PRIZE CONDITIONS

All prizes are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations communicated in the applicable promotional materials.

Prizes are non-transferable and may not be substituted, exchanged, or redeemed for cash unless Sponsor determines otherwise or applicable law requires it.

Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with another prize of equal or greater approximate retail value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond Sponsor's reasonable control.

Any expenses associated with accepting or using a prize that are not expressly identified as included are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Winners are responsible for complying with any applicable restrictions, expiration dates, redemption requirements, or other conditions associated with their prizes.

Sponsor makes no additional warranties or guarantees regarding prizes beyond those expressly provided by the applicable prize provider.

9. TAXES

All federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and other expenses associated with accepting or using a prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.

Winners may be required to provide a completed IRS Form W-9 or other applicable tax documentation.

If required by law, Sponsor will report prize winnings to the appropriate tax authorities.

Acceptance of a prize constitutes the winner's acknowledgment and agreement to fulfill all applicable tax obligations.

10. PUBLICITY AND USE OF WINNER INFORMATION

Except where prohibited by law, acceptance of a prize constitutes the winner's consent for Sponsor to use the winner's name, city, state, likeness, photogra