Zotos Professional Giveaway

ZOTOS PROFESSIONAL DECEMBER SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED AND OUTSIDE THE U.S. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM.

PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES REQUIRES ACCEPTANCE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH INCLUDE A CLASS ACTION AND JURY TRIAL WAIVER (SEE SECTION 8). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, YOU MUST NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE SWEEPSTAKES.

Eligibility: Zotos Professional December Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open to legal residents who are currently residing and physically located in one of the 50 United States (incl. District of Columbia) and are 18 years old or the age of majority in his/her state of residence (19+ AL/NE; 21+ MS), whichever is older, at the time of entry. Employees of Henkel Corporation, acting through its Zotos Professional division (“Sponsor”) and its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, vendors, contractors and the immediate family members (defined as spouse, siblings, children and each of their respective spouses, regardless of residence and any person living in such a person’s household, whether related or not) of each of the foregoing, as well as the employees of any company affiliated with the Sweepstakes (collectively with the foregoing persons or entities, the “Sweepstakes Entities”) are not eligible to participate or win. Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of winners. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes begins on December 21, 2024, when Sponsor publishes a post on the @zotosprofessional Instagram account promoting the Sweepstakes (“Social Media Post”) and ends at 11:59pm PT on December 24, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). Sponsor’s computer will be the official time keeping device for this Sweepstakes.
How To Enter: To enter, during the Sweepstakes Period you must:

Follow (if not following already) @zotosprofessional on Instagram;
Like the Social Media Post; and
In a comment on the Social Media Post, tag the Instagram account of one (1) friend.

Upon completion of the above steps, you (“Entrant”) will automatically receive one (1) entry (“Entry”) into the Sweepstakes.

For each additional comment published to the Social Media Post that tags a different account/friend, Entrant will receive one (1) additional Entry. Each comment that includes a different tagged account/friend constitutes a separate and distinct Entry. However, Entrants may not tag the same account/friend more than once, or that will be considered a duplicate Entry. When there are duplicate Entries, only the first Entry will qualify. All duplicates will be disqualified. Entrants should not tag the Social Media Post. Tagging should occur only in the comment below the Social Media Post.

To receive one (1) bonus Entry (“Bonus Entry”), during the Sweepstakes Period, (a) add the Social Media Post to your Instagram story; and (b) include the hashtag #ZotosDecemberSweepstakes. Upon completion of the above steps, Entrant will automatically receive one (1) Bonus Entry into the Sweepstakes.

There is no limit to the number of Entries that may be submitted per Entrant.

By entering the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees that Sponsor may contact Entrant via Instagram Messenger, email, and/or name or tag Entrant on Sponsor’s Instagram page.

Normal internet access, phone, and usage charges imposed by online or phone service may apply. Automated or bulk entries or entries submitted by third parties will be disqualified. Entries must be submitted by the Entrant. Any attempt by any Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple and/or different identities or any other methods will void those Entries, and that Entrant may be disqualified at Sponsor’s discretion. Entrant must complete all required information to be eligible to enter. Incomplete, illegible, corrupted, or untimely Entries are void and will be disqualified. Multiple Entrants are not permitted to share the same email address or Instagram account. In the event of a dispute as to the identify of an Entrant, the authorized account holder of the email address registered to the Instagram account will be deemed to be the Entrant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winners may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder to Sponsor or forfeit the prize. Entries specifying an invalid, non-working, or inactive email address or Instagram handle will be disqualified.

Entries, comments and any content submitted or uploaded to any social media site or other public sites in connection with this Sweepstakes (collectively, “Content Submissions”) may not contain, depict or show any content that: (i) is sexually explicit or suggestive, offensive, lewd, profane, obscene; (ii) promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous, or any political agenda or message; (iii) defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about Sponsor or other companies; (iv) contains any personal identification, such as license plate numbers, last names (first names are permitted), e-mail addresses or street addresses for any person other than entrant, or otherwise infringes on the privacy of any person other than an entrant; (v) communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive image and good will of Sponsor’ brands; and/or (vii) violates any law. Any Content Submissions that contain such content will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and unfettered discretion to disqualify any Content Submission that it believes is inappropriate, that does not comply with these Official Rules, or that is not consistent with the spirit or theme of the Sweepstakes.

Winner Selection and Notification: Between December 31, 2024, and January 2, 2025, two (2) potential winners (each, a “Potential Winner”) will be chosen in a random drawing, conducted by Sponsor or Sponsor’s designee, from among all eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The Potential Winners will be contacted via the Instagram account used to enter the Sweepstakes (“Notification”). Except where legally prohibited, the Potential Winner may be required to sign a declaration of eligibility and a liability and publicity release (“Declaration”) and return this document within five (5) business days of the Notification being sent in order to claim his/her prize. In the event a Potential Winner chooses not to accept his/her prize, is not in compliance with these Official Rules, is unable to be notified, if any correspondence from Sponsor or a prize is returned as undeliverable, if a Potential Winner fails to sign and return the Declaration within the required time period (if applicable), or if a Potential Winner is disqualified for any reason, prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected from all of the remaining qualified Entries. Only one (1) alternate drawing will be held, after which any prizes may remain unawarded. LIMIT ONE (1) PRIZE PER PERSON. All Entrants acknowledge that Sponsor has neither made nor is in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, related to any prize, including, but not limited to, its quality or fitness for a particular purpose.

potential WINNERS ARE subject to verification by Sponsor, whose decisions are final AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE SWEEPSTAKES. An entrant is not a winner of any prize unless and until entrant’s eligibility HAS been verified and entrant has been notified that verification is complete.

upon Potential Winner’s verification, he/she will be deemed a “Sweepstakes Winner”.

Prizes/Values/Odds: Two (2) prizes (each, a “Prize”) will be awarded during the Sweepstakes, which will consist of a package of Zotos Professional products, including:

AGEbeautiful CRM Topcoat Toner Pearl Blonde 2oz

AGEbeautiful Ultra Bond 5-Minute Toner – Icy Shine Gloss (Clear) 2oz

AGEbeautiful Ultra Bond UB 5-Minute Toner Developer 4oz

AB CRM 5NRG MED RED GLDN BRN 2oz

AB CRM 6NRG LT RED GLDN BRN 2oz

AB CRM 7NRG DK RED GLDN BLD 2oz

AB CRM 8NRG MED RED GLDN BLD 2oz

AB CRM 9NRG LT RED GLDN BLD 2oz

AGEbeautiful Developer 20 Volume 4oz

BIOT INTNS PRIMER HYDRATOR 8oz 237ml

BIOT INTNS SCALP SCRUB SHP 6oz 177ml

BIOT INTNS COOL HYDRATE BALM 6oz 177ml

Nutri-Ox Starter Kit NTH Normal

All About Curls Treatment Bond Building Anti-Break Spray 8oz 236ml

All About Curls Treatment Bond Building Strengthening Treatment 8oz 236ml

Bain de Terre TRT SRM Recovery Complex AF 3.4oz

Biotera Ultra Moist Shampoo 15.2oz

Biotera Ultra Moist Conditioner 15.2oz

Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of Prize is $250.14, and total ARV for all Prizes: $500.28.

LIMIT ONE PRIZE PER PERSON / PER HOUSEHOLD.

Prizes will be delivered by U.S. Mail or other delivery service, at Sponsor’s or its designee’s sole discretion, to the mailing address provided to Sponsor by Entrant. If a Prize is returned as undeliverable or is unable to be awarded for any reason, the applicable Prize will be forfeited. Sponsor will not replace any lost, stolen, or mutilated Prizes or components thereof. Odds of winning a Prize depend on the number of eligible Entries received. Prizes are nontransferable. No substitutions or cash redemptions will be made, other than as provided herein. Sponsor reserves the right, as determined in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize, in whole or in part, of equal or greater monetary value if a Prize cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, as described for any reason.

Sweepstakes Winner is solely responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes on his/her Prize including sales or use taxes, as well as any expenses related to participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance/use of a Prize. The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires a Form 1099-MISC to be issued and filed for each Sweepstakes Winner who receives a Prize if the amount of the prize is $600 or more. If required, Sponsor will send each Sweepstakes Winner a W9 form, which must be completed and returned to Sponsor for the Sweepstakes Winner to receive the Prize. A copy of the Form 1099-MISC filed by Sponsor, if applicable, will be sent to Sweepstakes Winner. The Form 1099-MISC will be issued for the fair market value of the Prize. Any Sweepstakes Winner who fails to provide information sufficient to complete a Form 1099-MISC (including, without limitation, Sweepstakes Winner’s social security number or tax identification number) shall forfeit any and all rights to the applicable Prize.

Prizes pictured in advertising, marketing, or promotional materials are for illustrative purposes only. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between statements contained in any promotional materials and the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitutions, or any act or omission whatsoever with respect to the Prizes. Only the number of prizes stated in these Official Rules is available to be won in the Sweepstakes. If, by reason of a print or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these Official Rules, an alternate winner will be selected in accordance with the winner selection method described below from among all eligible claimants making purportedly valid claims to award the advertised number of prizes available.

PRIVACY POLICY / DATA COLLECTION: Entrant information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes may be used to execute and administer the Sweepstakes or by Sponsor to send future promotional communications and is subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy located at: https://www.henkel-northamerica.com/privacy-statement-na and https://www.henkel-northamerica.com/ca-privacy-rights.

General: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes Entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, stolen, misdirected, or illegible entries; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, server, or other connections, garbled transmissions or miscommunications, telephone transmission problems; computer or software malfunctions or damage to a user’s computer equipment (software or hardware); technical failures; or other errors or malfunctions of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, or otherwise. Proof of sending or submission of Entry, or proof of completion of activity such as visiting Sponsor’ Instagram page, will not be deemed proof of receipt of Entry by Sponsor. Sponsor’ failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW, AND, SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROSECUTE AND SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. The Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for any typographical or other error in the offer or administration of this Sweepstakes, or in the announcement of Sweepstakes Winners and Prizes. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be attempting to tamper with or undermine the entry process, any website, and/or the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes; to violate the Official Rules; or to act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, void any suspect Entries and (a) cancel or terminate the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof); (b) modify the Sweepstakes or suspend the Sweepstakes to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; and/or (c) award the Prize at random from among the eligible, non-suspect Entries received up to the time of the impairment.

BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES, INSTAGRAM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENT COMPANIES, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, REPRESENTATIVES, CONSULTANTS, CONTRACTORS, LEGAL COUNSEL, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PROMOTIONAL, FULFILLMENT AND MARKETING, WEBSITE PROVIDERS, WEB MASTERS, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS (THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR, AND SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY ENTRANTS AGAINST, ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INJURIES, LOSSES OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND TO PERSONS, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE, OR USE OF THE PRIZE, ENTRY, OR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES RELATED ACTIVITY, OR ANY CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION OR INVASION OF PRIVACY, OR MERCHANDISE DELIVERY. BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, ENTRANT AGREES THAT THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES TO PERSONS, OR TO PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF ACCESS TO AND USE OF ANY WEBSITE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES. THE RELEASED PARTIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANY PRIZE CANNOT BE AWARDED DUE TO CANCELLATIONS, DELAYS, OR INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS, WEATHER, ACTUAL OR THREATENED PUBLIC HEALTH CRISES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN EPIDEMIC OR PANDEMIC) OR TERRORISM.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, EVERYTHING REGARDING THIS SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING ANY WEBSITE AND ALL PRIZES, ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS.

Disputes. All disputes, claims and causes of action at law or in equity (individually, a “Claim”) arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes, the meaning or interpretation of these Official Rules or any Prize awarded shall be resolved by applying the laws of California, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions therein, and shall be solely and exclusively brought in the state or federal courts within that state. All Claims shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and all Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event, include attorneys’ fees, and under no circumstances will any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and, by entering, Entrant waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, special, consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses and waives all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. BY ENTERING, ENTRANTS SPECIFICALLY AND KNOWINGLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND A TRIAL BY JURY IS HEREBY WAIVED BY BOTH SPONSOR AND ENTRANTS.

Sponsor: Henkel Corporation, acting through its Zotos Professional division, 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 700, Culver City, CA 90230

Official Rules; Winner’s List: For a copy of the Official Rules, visit: https://zotosprofessional.com/pages/social-giveaway. For the names of the winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope within 60 days of the end of the Sweepstakes Period, to Sponsor at Henkel Corporation, acting through its Zotos Professional division, 5800 Bristol Parkway, Suite 700, Culver City, CA 90230. Vermont residents may exclude return postage.