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RareDisease.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions

Official rules of RareDisease.net giveaway

These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on RareDisease.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article instructions and these Official Rules, the Official Rules will control.

Your entry requires your consent to collect Personal Information. Before entering, read our Privacy Policy at RareDisease.net and learn how we use and share data. Please complete our Data Subject Access Request form to exercise your privacy rights.

By entering, you agree to the Official Rules and the chosen winning selection. All decisions are final.

Eligibility

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. This Promotion is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years of age. Health Union officers, employees, and independent contractors are ineligible. Any attempt to undermine the Promotion results in disqualification.

Prize

Each giveaway article lists details of the Prize(s), including approximate retail value. We may substitute a Prize of equal or greater value. Prize(s) cannot be substituted for cash value.

How to enter

To enter, please follow and complete all requirements per the listed instructions. The Promotion's official time-keeping device is the Health Union computer clock.

Winner selection and notification

We use a random number generator to choose the Winner(s). The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Winner(s) are notified by the provided contact information. Winner(s) must claim the Prize within 48 hours of the sent notification or forfeit the Prize, and We select a new Winner.

Tax information

All federal, state, local, and other taxes or any costs associated with prize acceptance not specified as provided are the Winner’s sole responsibility.

Prize fulfillment

We attempt to fulfill all Prizes within four (4) to six (6) weeks after the Promotion ends. This may require you to provide additional Personal Information, such as your shipping address, which will be used for the sole purpose of Prize fulfillment. For more details on how We share your data with third parties, review our Privacy Policy. Health Union is not responsible for and will not replace any late, lost, stolen, damaged, delayed, or undelivered Prize.

Promotion termination

We reserve the right to change, cancel, stop, or suspend any Promotion that can't proceed as planned. If this happens, We select a Winner from the received, non-suspect, eligible Entries. If We can't confirm a winner or fulfill a prize, We'll stop and end the Promotion.

Representations and warranties

You represent and warrant that your participation, entry, or submitted content doesn't violate applicable law, third-party right, copyright, or intellectual property right, right of publicity, privacy, Terms of Use, Community Rules, or expose Health Union to any liability.

License to use

You grant and assign Health Union and its successors a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable (through multiple tiers) and transferable license to use, copy, transmit or otherwise distribute, perform, modify, create derivative works based upon, incorporate into other works, publicly perform and display the entry or any portion thereof, in or through any medium, whether now known or hereafter created in any manner without further compensation during or after the Promotion. Nothing herein constitutes an employment, joint venture, or partnership relationship between you and Health Union.

Warranties and disclaimers

THE PRIZE IS AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO GUARANTEE. HEALTH UNION MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PROMOTION, PRIZE, SERVICES, INCLUDING ANY PART THEREOF, OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ACCURACY, ADEQUACY, VALIDITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION OR PRIZE.

Medical disclaimer

Before using Promotional Prize, please consult with your physician to confirm that there are no potential contraindications. If you notice any undesired side effects, discontinue the product immediately and seek proper medical attention if needed. Health Union has not evaluated prizes, related products, or content. Information provided regarding any Prize, product label, or packaging is for informational purposes only and not intended as a substitute for advice from your healthcare professional. Site content and Prize are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem. If you have or suspect you might have a health problem, contact your healthcare professional. Always consult a healthcare professional before taking any new supplements, treatment, or starting any exercise or health program.

Limitations of liability

You release, hold harmless, and indemnify Health Union, LLC from and against any and all liability, claims, damages, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons or property which may be sustained, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in connection with (i) participation in any aspect of the Promotion, (ii) the receipt, ownership, or use of the prize awarded, including any travel associated with any prize, (iii) participant’s registration material on any related website, (iv) any typographical or other error in these Official Rules, or (v) 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. Health Union is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, garbled, or incompletely received entries. In the event of a dispute, entries will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address at the time of entry. Health Union is not responsible for errors in the administration or fulfillment of this Contest, including, without limitation, mechanical, human, printing, distribution, production, fulfillment, or shipping errors. It may modify this Giveaway based upon such error at its sole discretion without liability and where circumstances make this unavoidable.

Not endorsed by or associated with any social media platform

This Promotion is in no way related, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, TikTok, Twitter, or any other social media platform.

Publicity

Acceptance of a Prize constitutes permission for Health Union to use Winner’s name, photos, and likeness for any business, advertising, or promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law.

Privacy

By participating in the Promotion and providing your Personal Information, you agree to the terms and conditions listed in our Privacy Policy. For discrepancies between our Privacy Policy and the Official Rules, our Privacy Policy controls and governs.

Choice of law and jurisdiction

Subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Except where prohibited, all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Promotion or any Prize awarded will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and by the appropriate court located in the State of New York. Judgments or awards are limited to out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) and will not include any indirect, punitive, or consequential damages.

Winner list

To receive the list of the Prize Winner(s), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope within 30 days after the expiration of the Promotion Period to RareDisease.net Giveaway Winner List Request, ℅ RareDisease.net Community Manager, Health Union, LLC., 1218 Chestnut St. 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Please note: You must indicate the title of the Giveaway or Promotion to receive a response.

Sponsor/Administrator

Health Union, LLC, 1218 Chestnut St., 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Updated by Legal: September 26, 2022

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