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HODGE PRODUCTS, INC. GIVEAWAY RULES

Important:  Please read these rules before entering this giveaway (the "Giveaway"). By participating in this Giveaway, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements below. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS GIVEAWAY.

Eligibility

PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE ODDS OF WINNING.  THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE AT LEAST AGE 18 (OR THE AGE OF MAJORITY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW).  IF YOU DO NOT MEET ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE PRIZE, AND HODGE PRODUCTS, INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO AWARD PRIZES TO YOU.  If you have an APO or FPO mailing address, you must identify your state of permanent residence. To be eligible to win the prize, entries must be completed and received by Hodge Products, Inc. in the manner and format designated below.  Directors, officers and employees of Hodge Products, Inc. and any of their respective affiliate companies, subsidiaries, agents, professional advisors, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate families of each are not eligible to win any prizes.  All applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Offer void in Rhode Island (“RI”), Puerto Rico (“PR”), and where prohibited by law.

Disclaimer

Hodge Products, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Instagram, Inc., any participating sponsors, and any of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, professional advisors, employees and agencies (collectively, the "Released Parties") will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Giveaway disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Hodge Products, Inc. or by non-authorized human intervention; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Giveaway.

Giveaway Period

Giveaway starts on August 10th, 2020 at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and ends on August 21st, 2020 at 11:59 PM PDT (the "Giveaway Period").  All Submissions must be received during the Giveaway Period to be eligible to win the Prize. Hodge Products, Inc.’s computer system is the official time-keeping device for the Giveaway.

How to Enter

During the Give way period (1) Follow @thelockpeople on Instagram (2) Like the “Giveaway” Instagram post (3) Tag a friend and use the hashtag #tlplocks (one entry). (4) To increase your odds of winning, you are allowed ONE additional entry by posting this to your story using the hashtag #tlplocks (maximum two total entries per person) Mail-in option is available. To enter, must mail self-addressed and stamped handwritten envelope to Hodge Products Inc. 7365 Mission Gorge Rd Suite F, San Diego, CA 92120. One entry per mailing address.

Selection and Notification of Winner

There will only be one winner of the Prize.(1) At the end of the Giveaway Period, one (1) user will receive both a Master Lock® Model No. 4400ENT BlueTooth® padlock and a Master Lock® Model No. 2120D Computer Lock. The winner will be randomly selected and announced in a post and notified in Instagram direct messages by Monday August 24th 2020.

Identity of Entrants

If a dispute arises about the identity of the entrant, entries made online will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the Instagram handle submitted at time of entry. An authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to a username by Instagram. The potential winner may be required to provide Hodge Products, Inc. with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the Instagram handle associated with the winning entry.

Prizes

One (1) Winner will receive Master Lock® Model No. 4400ENT BlueTooth® padlock (retail value: $149.01) and a Master Lock® Model No. 2120D Computer Lock (retail value: $25.00) The total retail value for all prizes in the Giveaway is $174.01. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OR USE OF ANY PRIZES ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNER. The Prizes will be awarded. If the Prizes are returned as undeliverable or otherwise not claimed within ten (10) days after delivery of notification, the Prizes will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner, chosen at random. The Prizes are not transferable, are not eligible for a Hodge Products Inc. refund, and may not be used with any other promotional discount. No substitutions or exchanges (including for cash) of the Prizes will be permitted, except that Hodge Products, Inc. reserves the right to substitute Prizes of comparable or greater value for the Prizes. The Prizes are awarded "AS IS" and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied, (including, without limitation, any implied warranty). The Prizes will be fulfilled approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks after notification of the Prize winner.

Selection of Prizes

Actual model, color, accessories, and features of the Prizes shall be selected by Hodge Products, Inc., in its sole discretion, and may vary from photos used in print, Hodge Products, Inc. advertising, and in electronic and web banner advertising including the Hodge Products, Inc. web sites.

No Facebook & Instagram Endorsement

This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Inc. or Instagram Inc.  Any information you provide in connection with the Giveaway is to Hodge Products, Inc. and/or its administrators and not to Facebook or Instagram. You understand that by using and interacting with www.facebook.com and www.instagram.com you are subject to the terms, conditions, and policies that govern the use of www.facebook.com and www.instagram.com. You should therefore review the applicable terms and policies for www.facebook.com and www.instagram.com , including privacy and data gathering practices, before using or interacting with Facebook and Instagram.

General Release

By entering the Giveaway, you release Hodge Products, Inc. and all Released Parties from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Giveaway or delivery, mis-delivery, acceptance, possession, or use of or inability to use any Prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.

Use of Winner’s Name, Likeness, etc.

Except where prohibited by law, entry into the Giveaway constitutes permission to use winner's name, Instagram username and Facebook name, likeness, persona, hometown, and/or Prize information in all media now known or later devised throughout the universe in perpetuity for all purposes Hodge Products, Inc. deems appropriate - including, without limitation, for promotional and publicity purposes - without further permission or compensation.  As a condition of being awarded any Prize, except where prohibited by law, winner may (in Hodge Products, Inc’s sole discretion) be required to execute a written consent, confirming Hodge Products, Inc.’s right to use such winner’s name, Facebook name, likeness, persona, hometown, and/or Prize information without further permission or compensation.

Affidavit and Release

As a condition of being awarded any Prize, winner may (in Hodge Products, Inc.’s sole discretion) be required to execute and deliver to Hodge Product Inc. a signed affidavit of eligibility, acceptance of these Official Rules, release of liability, and any other legal, regulatory, or tax-related documents required by Hodge Products Inc. in its sole discretion.

Winner List; Rules Request

For the Winner List, send an email with subject line: “The Lock People Giveaway Winner List” to support@hpionline.com after August 24th, 2020 when we announce the winner. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules, send an email with subject line: “The Lock People Giveaway Official Rules Request” to support@hpionline.com.

Intellectual Property Notice

The Giveaway and all accompanying materials are copyright 2020 by Hodge Products, Inc. All rights are reserved.

Entrant’s Personal Information

Information collected from entrant is subject to Hodge Products, Inc.’s Privacy Policy (https://www.hpionline.com/privacy.aspx)

Miscellaneous

The Giveaway and these Official Rules will be governed, construed, and interpreted under the laws of the state of California, U.S.A. and all applicable Federal laws. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the decisions of Hodge Products, Inc., which are final and binding in all respects. Hodge Products, Inc. reserves the right to change these Official Rules at any time, in its sole discretion, and to suspend or cancel the Giveaway or any entrant's participation in the Giveaway should viruses, bugs, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond Hodge Products, Inc.’s control affect the administration, security or proper play of the Giveaway, or Hodge Products, Inc. otherwise becomes (as determined in its sole discretion) incapable of running the Giveaway as planned, in which event all Prizes will be awarded via the judging process outlined in these Official Rules, from among all eligible entries received prior to cancellation.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Hodge Products, Inc. reserves the right to amend, modify, or cancel the Giveaway at any time without notice. Entrants who violate these Official Rules; violate any law, rule, or regulation in connection with participation in the Giveaway; tamper with the operation of the Giveaway or engage in any conduct that is detrimental or unfair to Hodge Products, Inc., the Giveaway, or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Hodge Products, Inc.’s sole discretion) are subject to disqualification from entry into the Giveaway. Hodge Products Inc. reserves the right to lock out persons whose eligibility is in question or who have been disqualified or are otherwise ineligible to enter the Giveaway. Any provision of these Official Rules deemed unenforceable will be enforced to the extent permissible, and the remainder of these Official Rules will remain in effect. Do not trespass when capturing photos. If you have any questions about these Official Rules or the Giveaway, please email them to support@hpionline.com or send written questions to Hodge Products Photo Giveaway, PO Box 92022, El Cajon, 92022.

Trademarks

LOCKPEOPLE and THE LOCK PEOPLE are trademarks of Hodge Products, Inc.; AMERICAN LOCK, MASTER LOCK, PYTHON, SAFESPACE, and SPEED DIAL are trademarks of the Master Lock Company, LLC.; AMAZON is a trademark of Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Giveaway Sponsor

Hodge Products, Inc., PO Box 1326, El Cajon, CA 92022.  Hodge Products, Inc. is a Manufacturer and Distributor.