Official Sweepstakes Rules

Last Updated: May 9, 2025

NO PURCHASE OR SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR SOCIAL MEDIA ACTION DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
Sponsor

This Sweepstakes is sponsored by Collars Inc., [812 Center Ave Roselle, IL 60172], [the “Sponsor”].

Eligibility

Open only to legal residents of Illinois who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees of Collars Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, and immediate family members or persons living in the same household are not eligible to enter.

Sweepstakes Period

The Sweepstakes begins on May 12, 2025, and ends at the time of the Collars application launch (the “Sweepstakes Period”). All entries must be received by the close of the Sweepstakes Period to be eligible.

How to Enter

To Enter - you may enter the Sweepstakes in one of two ways:

Primary Method of Entry: Join the waitlist via [insert link] during the Sweepstakes Period; Follow @collarsinc on Instagram or TikTok Follow the promotional partner’s account ((1 entry)

Bonus Entry Opportunities (optional):
Like the official Sweepstakes post on Instagram or TikTok (+1 entry)
Tag a friend in the comments of the official post (+1 entry)
Share the post publicly to your story or feed (+1 entry)

Limit 5 total entries per person through social media-based methods.

Alternate Method of Entry (AMOE): To enter without social media or joining the waitlist, email your full name, valid mailing address, and email address to legal@collars.io with the subject line "Sweepstakes Entry – [Collars Pre-Launch Giveaway]" by the launch of the Collars application. Limit one email entry per person.

Prizes

One (1) winner will receive a prize valued between $200 and $750, including items such as Lucyd smart glasses or a Dave & Buster’s gift basket. Specific prize will be disclosed in promotional materials. The total ARV of all prizes is $750. No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent is permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. One prize limit per winner.

Winner Selection and Notification

The winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The drawing will occur on or about June 1, 2025. The potential winner will be notified via direct message, email, or phone within sixty (60) days. If the winner does not respond within seven (7) days or fails to meet eligibility or verification requirements, an alternate winner may be selected.

Taxes

All federal, state, and local taxes associated with prize acceptance and use are the sole responsibility of the winner. If the prize value exceeds $600, winner must complete IRS Form W-9 and may receive a Form 1099-MISC.

Publicity Release

Except where prohibited by law, acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Collars Inc. and its agents to use the winner’s name, likeness, photo, and/or entry for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation.

Limitations of Liability

Collars Inc., is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, incomplete, or corrupted entries. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Sweepstakes if any fraud, technical failure, or other factor impairs the integrity of the promotion.

General Conditions

By participating, entrants agree to these Official Rules and to the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, promotional partners, Instagram, TikTok, and any third-party platforms used for entry from any claims or damages arising out of participation or receipt/use of any prize.

Governing law

This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law principles.