$1K GIVEAWAY

We Are: Downtown ($1k Contest Giveaway)

The “We Are: Downtown” Community Support Campaign comes fully equipped with a contest. No purchase is necessary to participate. We need you to Share + Show. Contest Rules / Requirements:

  1. Fill out the contest form to register.
  2. Share the We Are: Downtown promo video.
  3. Show us pics of you, on FB and/or IG, using hashtag #WeAreDowntown. Tell us how you’re supporting downtown Youngstown.

How the contest works:

  1. When you register and share the promo video, that counts as 1 (one) entry into our contest giveaway.
  2. When you show us, pics online via FB/IG, that counts as an entry in our giveaway.
  3. When you purchase from participating entities, you earn additional entries (optional). Must show proof of purchase.

 

See below for more info on the contest.

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. INTERNET ACCESS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. A PURCHASE IS NOT REQUIRED AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN IMPROVEMENT YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. STANDARD DATA RATES MAY APPLY IF ENTERING VIA A MOBILE DEVICE. MULTIPLE ENTRY DEADLINES APPLY. ONLY OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO, AT THE TIME OF ENTRY AND PRIZE AWARDING, ARE RESIDING IN ANY OF THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES AND ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER (19 YEARS OR OLDER IN AL AND NEBRASKA). VOID WHERE RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Contest Period
  1. CONTEST PERIOD: The 2023 We Are: Downtown (the “Contest”) begins at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on November 2, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2023 (“Contest Period”). See Section 4 for multiple entry deadline dates.

 

Eligibility

2. ELIGIBILITY: You must be a legal resident of the United States who, at the time of entry and prize awarding, is 18 years of age or older (19 or older in Alabama and Nebraska). Affiliates, Sponsors, Employees of the and the restaurants/retailers associated with this Contest, and all of their respective parent/affiliated companies, divisions, distributors, suppliers, and advertising/promotional/judging agencies associated with this Contest and each of their immediate family members (defined as parents, spouses, siblings and children; whether biological, adopted, step or in-law) and persons living within the same household as such employees (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate or win a prize.

How To Enter

3. HOW TO ENTER: During the Contest Period, eligible entrants can enter via the following methods:

  1. Register to participate. 2. Share the promo video. 3. Show us you’re downtown.

1(a) QR CODE ENTRY: Scan any applicable QR Code and you should be taken to the URL www.weareageneration.com/contest/ and advised to follow the on-screen instructions to submit an entry. Data rates may apply if participating via a Mobile Device. Check with your wireless service provider for details on any applicable charges. Participants are solely responsible for any such wireless charges. Not all wireless carriers may participate.

1(b) INTERNET: Visitwww.weareageneration.com/contest (the “Website”) and follow the on-screen instructions to properly complete and submit an online entry.

Limit one (1) entry per day per person/email address/phone number, regardless of entry method. If more than one entry is received from the same person/email address/phone number in one day, all but the first entry may be disqualified. A “day” is defined as a twenty-four (24) hour time period beginning at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) ET and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET, other than the first day of the Contest if the Contest begins at any time other than 12:00 a.m., in which case the first day begins at the start time stated time in Rule 1. The time clock of the Contest administrator is the official clock for this Contest.

2. Visit the We Are A Generation FB/IG and hit the share button on our 10/29/2023 post containing the We Are: Downtown promotional video. Include the #hashtag #WeAreDowntown in YOUR post as you share OUR post.

3. Visit the downtown of the City of Youngstown. Share, online, via YOUR own FB/IG, pics of you supporting the city, a business, concert, establishment or organization. Post your pics using the #WeAreDowntown hashtag so we can track your support.

In the event of a dispute over the identity of a potential winner, an online or text message entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of such email address or wireless phone number submitted at the time of entry, and potential winner may be required to provide identification sufficient to show that he/she is the authorized account holder of such email address or wireless phone number. Proof of emailing/texting does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt of entry or notice by Sponsor or Administrator. Entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned and may not be acknowledged. Each entry submission must be manually keystrokes and manually entered by the individual entrant; automated and/or repetitive electronic submission of entries (including but not limited to entries made using any script, macro, bot or sweepstakes service) will be disqualified and transmissions from these or related email/IP addresses or wireless phone number may be blocked. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected or incomplete entries.

Prizes/Drawings

4. PRIZES/DRAWINGS: Grand Prizes: Fifteen (15) Grand Prizes will be awarded, consisting of one (1) $500 Prize. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Grand Prize: $500. Additional Prizes: Forteen (14) other Contest Prizes will be awarded, each consisting of participating restaurant/bars/establishments Gift Card, tickets, general admission fees, merch/apparel. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of each other Contest Prize may vary. Except where required by law, Gift Card cannot be redeemed for cash, or cash equivalent. Gift Card cannot be returned, reproduced, modified, sold, traded, refunded, or replaced if lost or stolen. Gift Card is not valid for purchases of other Gift Cards or on previous purchases or returns. All Gift Card purchases are subject to the terms of use and any other terms and conditions applicable to Gift Cards, which may change at any time. Void where prohibited. Gift Cards are issued respective establishment. To check your Gift Card balance, please visit card info listed for help.
Potential winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received by each Entry Period End Date, as listed below. Odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible entries received each Entry Period. Drawing will be conducted by an independent judging organization, whose decisions shall be final and binding. All non-winning entries for each Entry Period will remain eligible for all subsequent drawings. Limit of one (1) Prize per person/household/email address throughout the Contest Period.

Prize Name Entry Period Drawing Dates Prizes Available
Grand Prize 11/2/23 through 12/31/23 11:59 p.m. ET 12/30/23 11:59 p.m. ET (1) Grand Prize ($500 Cash Prize)
11/2/23 through 12/30/23 11:59 p.m. ET (10) Ten Other Various Prizes (Approximate $50 Value) – See List of Prizes Below.
Prize 1 11/3/23 through 11/10/23 11:59 p.m. ET YCC – “Youngstown Invented Grit” T-Shirts (4 Qty; approx $100 retail value)
Prize 2 2023 Youngstown Flea – $100 Vendor Space (subject to approved businesses/products and Sun 12/3 date)
Prize 3 DeYor Performing Arts – Admission Tickets upto $100 value. Event of your choice (11/2/23 – 12/30/23)
Prize 4 Prima Cucina – $100 Dining Experience (Gift Card)
Prize 5 Bistro 1907 – $100 Dining Experience (Gift Card)

Total ARV of all prizes is $1,000.

Winner Notification

5. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Potential winners will be notified by email at the email address provided upon entry, within approximately three (3) days of the drawing (“Winner Notification”). Potential prize winners may be required to sign and return, where legal, an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release and IRS W-9 form (collectively “Prize Claim Forms”), within time frame specified in the Winner Notification or on the Prize Claim Forms, or prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner, in Contest Sponsor’s sole discretion. Contest Sponsor is not responsible for changes in a potential winner’s email address or suspensions in service that may result in a potential winner not receiving the Winner Notification or any other notices or prizes. In the event (i) the Winner Notification, or a prize is returned as undeliverable; (ii) the potential winner fails to respond to the Winner Notification as directed; or (iii) a potential winner is determined to be ineligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules, that potential winner may be disqualified and the prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner, in Contest Sponsor’s sole discretion. Allow approximately one (1) to two (2) weeks for digital delivery of the prize following the winner verification. Prizes will only be delivered to addresses within the United States.

General

6. GENERAL: This Contest is governed by the laws of the United States and of the State of Ohio, without respect to conflict of law doctrines. Except as determined by Contest Sponsor in its sole discretion, no substitution of prize is offered, no transfer of prize to a third party is permitted, and non-cash prizes may not be redeemed for cash value. Any gift card prizes are subject to the terms stated on the gift card or as otherwise set by the card issuer. Prize winner will be solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes on prize. Winner may receive an IRS Form 1099 for the retail value of the prize. Contest Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event a prize or any portion of a prize becomes unavailable. Any difference between stated approximate value of prize and actual value of prize will not be awarded. Any portion of a prize not accepted by winner will be forfeited. Upon forfeiture for any reason as stated in these Official Rules, no compensation will be given. All federal, state and local laws & regulations apply. Any personal information provided in connection with participation in the Contest will only be used by Contest Sponsor to notify a potential winner and/or fulfillment of a prize and shall be subject to the We Are A generation Company’s Privacy Policy available at http://weareageneration.com/privacy

Conduct

7. CONDUCT: By participating in this Contest, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Contest Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification. Contest Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the play process or the operation of the contest; or to be acting in any manner deemed by Contest Sponsor to be in violation of the Official Rules; or to be acting in any manner deemed by Contest Sponsor to be unsportsmanlike or disruptive, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A USER OR PARTICIPANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONTEST OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, CONTEST SPONSOR AND ITS AGENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Limitations of Liability

8. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Sponsor and Promotion Parties, the We Are A Generation Entities (as defined below), and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, and all of their employees, officers, directors, agents, contractors, prize suppliers, promotion/advertising/fulfillment agencies associated with this Contest (collectively the “Released Parties”) assume no responsibility or liability for (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (b) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries at any point in the operation of this Contest; (c) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, satellites, servers, camera, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Contest; (d) inaccessibility or unavailability of any network or wireless service, the Internet or website or any combination thereof; (e) suspended or discontinued Internet, wireless or landline phone service; or (f) any injury or damage to participants or to any other person’s computer or mobile device which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Sweepstakes or download of any materials in the Contest. If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned for reasons which may include without limitation, infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, then Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest in whole or in part. In such event, Sponsor shall immediately suspend all drawings and prize awards, and Sponsor reserves the right to award any remaining prizes (up to the total set forth in these Official Rules) in a manner deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor, such as by way of example and not by way of limitation, in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment, and Sponsor shall not have any further liability to any participant in connection with the Contest. Sponsor may modify and amend these Official Rules as they may appear online from time to time during the Promotion for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Contest. Sponsor makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the appearance, performance or safety of any prize awarded.

Winner Releases

9. WINNER RELEASES: All entrants, as a condition of entry into the Contest, agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and Affiliate Parties, and all other Released Parties from and against any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons or property which may be sustained in connection with submitting an entry or otherwise participating in any aspect of the Contest, the receipt, ownership or use of any prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in or traveling to or from any prize-related activity or any typographical or other error in these Official Rules or the announcement of offering of any prize. The winner shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their prize after it has been delivered. Except for residents of Tennessee and where prohibited by law, winners grant to Sponsor the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide in any media now known or hereinafter known (including without limitation use online at the Website) the winner’s name, address, voice, statement, picture or other likeness, without additional compensation, for public relations, advertising and promotional purposes as may be determined by Sponsor.

Winner's List

10. WINNERS’ LIST: For a list of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, postmarked by December 31, 2023, to 3221 Quentin Drive, Youngstown, Oh 44511

Sponsor

11. SPONSOR: We Are A Generation

Administrator

12. ADMINISTRATOR: 3221 Quentin Drive, Youngstown, Oh 44511.
We Are A Generation, Inc.

Disclaimer

13. DISCLAIMER: We Are A Generation, its employees/members and each of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, shareholders, officers, directors, agents, representatives, and employees (collectively, the “We Are A Generation Entities”) will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the Contest or any prize awarded. This Contest is in no way sponsored, administered, or produced by any entities other than We Are A Generation. All trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are proprietary to the We Are A Generation. All rights reserved.

Fanatics Entities (defined as Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC, Fanatics Apparel, LLC, Fanatics Retail Group Concessions, LLC, Fanatics, LLC, and each of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, shareholders, officers, directors, agency, representatives and employees) will not have any liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in this Sweepstakes or any prize awarded. The Fanatics Entities have not offered, sponsored and/or co-sponsored this Sweepstakes in any way.