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Giveaway Rules
Version v1.0 · Effective July 20, 2026. These are the standard rules that apply to Shortlist giveaways. Each specific giveaway also posts campaign-specific official rules (prize, dates, sponsor, and approximate retail value) on its own giveaway page.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void where prohibited.
01Sponsor
Shortlist giveaways (each, a “Promotion”) are sponsored by The Shortlist (the “Sponsor”). The specific sponsor identity for a given Promotion, if a partner is involved, is disclosed on that giveaway’s page. A Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.
02No purchase necessary & free entry method
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. You may enter for free by creating a free Shortlist account (or signing in) and visiting the relevant giveaway page — this enters you automatically with one base entry per person. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning.
03Eligibility
Open to legal residents of the United States in the applicable campaign city who meet the minimum age at the time of entry (18+, or 21+ where the Promotion involves alcohol-related venues). Employees of the Sponsor and their immediate families are not eligible. Void where prohibited by law.
04Odds
Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received, and vary with the number of bonus entries earned. See the specific giveaway page for any bonus-entry methods.
05Prize
The prize for each Promotion is a gift card (or, where stated, a free Shortlist pass), described with its approximate retail value (ARV) on that giveaway’s page [ARV placeholder — filled per campaign]. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative is offered except at the Sponsor’s discretion.
06Winner selection & notification
One or more winners are selected at random from all eligible entries on or about the date stated on the giveaway page. Winners are notified by email and/or announced on the Sponsor’s Instagram. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not respond within 7 days, an alternate winner may be selected.
07Instagram / Meta disclaimer
Each Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta. By entering, you release Instagram and Meta from any and all liability arising from or related to the Promotion.
08General conditions
By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. The Sponsor may disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process or violates these rules. Each Promotion is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Colorado.
v1.0 — subject to counsel review.
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