THE 2023 COX BASEBALL PRIZE PACK TICKETS SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES

Updated: April 12, 2023

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

The 2023 Cox Baseball Prize Pack Tickets Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) starts on April 10, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) and ends on April 28, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PST (the “Sweepstakes Period”).

The Sweepstakes is open to legal United States residents residing in California, who are 18 years of age or older. To find out if you reside in a Cox Communications service area, log onto www.cox.com and enter your zip code. The following persons are not eligible to win the Prize or otherwise participate in this Sweepstakes: employees and non-employee workers of Cox Communications California, LLC (“Sponsor”) , the “MLB Entities” (as defined below), and their respective affiliates, advertising and promotional agencies, the immediate family members of all such employees and all others with whom they are domiciled (the “Sweepstakes Entities”). The "MLB Entities" shall mean the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball ("BOC"), its Bureaus, Committees, Subcommittees and Councils, MLB Advanced Media, L.P. ("MLBAM"), Major League Baseball Properties, Inc., The MLB Network, LLC, the Major League Baseball Clubs ("Clubs"), which for clarity includes the San Diego Padres (“Padres”), each of their parent, subsidiary, affiliated and related entities, any entity which, now or in the future, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the Clubs or the BOC, and the owners, general and limited partners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents of the foregoing entities. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram or with the MLB Entities.

To enter the Sweepstakes, you'll first need to become a registered user of www.Instagram.com (“Instagram”) or log into your Instagram account.  If you do not have an account, go to www.Instagram.com to create one. Instagram accounts are free. By submitting your information and creating an Instagram account, you agree to the Instagram Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to such Terms of Use and Privacy Notice, you cannot create an  Instagram account, or participate in this Sweepstakes.  Additionally, to enter your account must be set to public.  You understand that you are providing your information to Sponsor and not to Instagram. The information you provide will only be used for ongoing communication with Sponsor.

During the Sweepstakes Period, visit the Cox Virtual Meet and Greet kiosk located at Petco Park and take a virtual photo or video with a Padres player or mascot. Post your photo or video on Instagram along with #sweepstakes #PadresBobble #BeTheBobble (the “Required Hashtags”) to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes.  All entries must be posted to a non-private social media account and MUST include the Required Hashtags to be eligible as an entry into the Sweepstakes.

Each entry must meet the following “Entry Requirements” (any entry that, in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, violates the following criteria will be disqualified):


• Entry must be posted to a non-private Instagram account;.
  
  
• Entrant must be the rightful owner of the social media account associated with the entry;


• Entry must NOT contain any material that infringes or violates any right of a third party including copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights;
  
  
• Entry must NOT contain subject matter which is, or could be considered, in the sole discretion of the Sweepstakes Entities, obscene, pornographic, violent (e.g., relating to murder, the sales of weapons, cruelty, abuse, etc.), defamatory, libelous, discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g., illegal gambling, underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, hateful, degrading, harassing, or otherwise unlawful, tortious or objectionable;
  
  
• Entry must NOT contain any content that promotes any particular political agenda or message;
  
  
• Entry must NOT contain any personal identification, such as personal names or e-mail addresses;
  
  
• Entry must NOT communicate messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or goodwill to which Sponsor wishes to associate;
  
  
• Entry must NOT violate any law;
  
  
• Entry must NOT contain any derogatory references to any of the Sweepstakes Entities.

Your submission of an entry certifies that you satisfy all eligibility requirements and have read and complied with all of the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agree to be bound by the Official Rules and decisions of the Sponsor.  Limit to one (1) entry per person and per Instagram account during the Sweepstakes Period.

Incomplete, forged, altered, automated, mechanically-reproduced, lost, late, misdirected, garbled or illegible entries will be disqualified.  Sponsor will not be responsible for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender, Sponsor or Instagram. In the event of a dispute, all entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the  Instagram account associated with the entry.
 
All entries become property of the Sponsor and none will be returned.  Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of a social media account shall be determined by Sponsor in their sole discretion, and Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entries by persons who submit false or misleading entry information or who Sponsor determines to be tampering with or abusing any aspect of the Sweepstakes. Except as contemplated in these Official Rules, personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with the privacy policy available at https://www.cox.com/aboutus/policies/online-privacy-policy.html , including, without limitation, our sharing of your information with the Sponsor listed herein for marketing purposes.

There is one (1) prize available. The prize consists of four (4) tickets to the San Diego Padres Home game currently scheduled to take place on May 15, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, CA for winner and three (3) guests (the “Game”) and the opportunity for the winner to throw the first pitch at the Game. The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the prize is $500 (the “Prize). 

Winner must be able to attend the Game on May 15, 2023. If winner is unavailable to attend the Game on the date selected by Sponsor, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected (time permitting) from among all remaining eligible entries. No substitutions or cash redemptions of Prize allowed and Prize is not transferable. Taxes and all unspecified expenses relating to Prize, including but not limited to transportation to and from the Game, concessions and souvenirs are the sole responsibility of the winner. Sponsor and the MLB Entities are not responsible for and assume no liability for cancellation, postponement or rescheduling of the Game, for any reason, and Sponsor will not award an alternate prize in the event that the winner cannot attend a rescheduled game. If the Game is cancelled for any reason and not rescheduled, Sponsor will provide an alternate prize of equal or greater value. Winner’s companions must be of legal age of majority in their jurisdictions of residence, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Major League Baseball game, event and exhibition dates and times are determined in the sole discretion of the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball and/or the Padres, as applicable, and may be subject to change. The winner and their guest(s) agree to comply with all applicable ballpark regulations in connection with the Prize.  Sponsor and the applicable MLB Entities reserve the right to remove or to deny entry to winner and/or their guest(s) who engage(s) in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person at the game, event or exhibition.

The winner may waive the right to receive the Prize. Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. No substitutions or cash equivalents allowed, except that Prize is subject to availability and Sponsor may substitute a Prize or Prize component of equal or greater value.  Winner is solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on the Prize.  Winner is solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes on Prize value and, as applicable, will be issued an IRS Form 1099 based on the Prize value determined by Sponsor. If Prize is not won and claimed by an eligible winner in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor. Prize is nontransferable and non-assignable.

One  (1) potential winner will be chosen at random at the end of the Sweepstakes Period by representatives of Sponsor from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner by social media  within forty-eight (48) hours of the drawing.  In order to claim Prize,  potential winner must respond to Sponsor’s notification within 24 hours of notice or attempted notice.  If potential winner is not reached within  forty-eight (48) hours of the drawing, or does not comply with these Official Rules, they may be disqualified and  Sponsor may select a substitute potential winner at random from among all remaining eligible entries.   Sponsor will conduct up to three (3) alternate drawings, after which the Prize will remain unawarded.

Except where prohibited, acceptance of any Prize constitutes a winner’s irrevocable consent to the publication or other use by Sponsors and their licensees of their name, biographical information and likeness in any media, including the Internet, for any commercial, publicity or promotional purpose, without limitation, review or approval, or additional compensation.

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

Potential winner must accept Prize within three (3) days of notification in order to be declared a winner.  Failure to accept and take delivery of  Prize within this time period will result in forfeiture of all rights and interest in the Prize. Awarding of the Prize may require a winner to sign an affidavit of eligibility, and liability/publicity release (“Release”), which must be executed and returned within ten (10) days of sender’s postmark and/or provide proof of residency.  Failure to timely execute and return this Release may result in disqualification of winner and the forfeiture of their interest in the Prize and the selection of a substitute potential winner.

For the name of the Official winner (available after May 8, 2023) and/or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Cox Communications California, LLC, c/o Social Media Promotions, 5887 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111.

By participating, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and any Sweepstakes administrators selected by Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes as solely determined by Sponsor.  In the event the Sweepstakes is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right in their sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes.  Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award Prize based on the entries received before the termination date.  Proof of sending or submission of an entry will not be deemed proof of receipt by Sponsor.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES TO FULLY RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, THE MLB ENTITIES,  AND INSTAGRAM  AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ADVERTISING/PROMOTION AGENCIES, AND PRIZE SUPPLIERS AND EACH SUCH COMPANY’S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIMS, COSTS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, INJURIES, AND DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT, OR ANY OTHER HARM WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF: (1) PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES; (2) THE QUALITY, RECEIPT, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE; OR (3) ANY TRAVEL OR ACTIVITY THAT IS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES OR ANY PRIZE.

By PARTICIPATING IN the Sweepstakes, PARTICIPANTs acknowledge and agree that EVERYTHING REGARDING THIS SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING THE prize, is provided “as is” and that the RELEASED PARTIES make no representations or warranties OF ANY KIND, express or implied, about the Prize and the sponsor hereby DISCLAIMs all such warranties, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  (BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH STATES, THE LIABILITY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES IS LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY SUCH STATE LAW.)

THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR: (1) ANY INCORRECT OR INACCURATE INFORMATION, WHETHER CAUSED BY PARTICIPANTS, TAMPERING, HACKING, PRINTING OR PRODUCTION ERRORS, OR BY ANY OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROGRAMMING ASSOCIATED WITH OR EMPLOYED IN THE SWEEPSTAKES; (2) TECHNICAL FAILURES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO MALFUNCTIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR DISCONNECTIONS IN PHONE LINES OR WEBSITE OR NETWORK HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE OR OTHER CONNECTIONS; (3) UNAUTHORIZED HUMAN INTERVENTION IN ANY PART OF THE ENTRY PROCESS OR THE SWEEPSTAKES; (4) TECHNICAL OR HUMAN ERROR WHICH MAY OCCUR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, THE PROCESSING OF ENTRIES, OR THE NOTIFICATION OF THE POTENTIAL WINNER, INCLUDING ANY LOST, LATE, INCOMPLETE, DAMAGED, INACCURATE, ILLEGIBLE, STOLEN, DELAYED, MISDIRECTED, UNDELIVERED, POSTAGE-DUE, OR GARBLED ENTRIES; OR (5) ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE CAUSED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FROM A PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES OR RECEIPT OR USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE.

Only the one (1) Prize stated in these Official Rules is available to be won in the Sweepstakes.  In the event that production, technical, seeding, programming, or any other reasons cause more than the one (1) Prize as set forth in these Official Rules to be available and/or claimed, Sponsor reserves the right to award the Prize by a random drawing among all legitimate eligible entries.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.

As a condition of entering, participant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, this Sweepstakes or any Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in California.

Sweepstakes is sponsored by Cox Communications California , LLC 5887 Copley Drive, San Diego CA 92111 (“Sponsor”). This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by or associated with Instagram.