Official Rules
Denison University Alumni Engagement Social Media Giveaway (the “Giveaway”)
NO ENTRY FEE, OTHER PURCHASE, OR DONATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A DONATION WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING
Eligibility. The Giveaway is open to Denison alumni who are legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years old at time of entry. The Giveaway is void outside the 50 United States/District of Columbia and where prohibited by law. Sponsor and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, successors, assigns, agents, representatives, officers, directors, shareholders, and employees, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration, judging or fulfillment of the Giveaway, including without limitation, the immediate family members of such individuals, are not eligible to participate. All applicable federal, state, and local laws and taxes apply. Winners are responsible for any taxes or fees associated with receipt or use of a prize. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person that violates these rules or tampers with or abuses any aspect of this Giveaway as solely determined by Sponsor. All decisions made by Sponsor in connection with the Giveaway, including without limitation, decisions related to eligibility requirements, are final and binding.
Sponsor. The Giveaway sponsor is Denison University’s Institutional Advancement Office (“Sponsor”), located at 100 West College Street, Granville, OH 43023.
Entry Period. This Giveaway begins on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at 12:01 PM ET and ends at the earlier of (i) the @denisonalums Instagram account reaches 1000 followers or (ii) 11:59 PM ET on Nov. 14, 2025 (“Entry Period”). If 1,000 followers are not reached by Nov. 14, 2025, the drawing will still occur from all eligible entries received.
How to Enter. During the Entry Period, alumni may enter on Instagram.
Enter on Instagram:
Follow Denison on Instagram: Visit www.instagram.com/denisonalums and follow the Denison Alums Instagram account. If the entrant has already followed this page, then this step has been fulfilled.
Like the Denison Alums Instagram giveaway post.
Tag three friends in the comments of the Denison Alums Instagram giveaway post: Comment on the Denison Alums Instagram giveaway post during the Entry Period and tag at least three friends who you would like to see the content.
To enter without using Instagram, send an email during the Entry Period to alumni@denison.edu with the subject line, “Alumni Giveaway Entry.” Include your full name, mailing address, class year, confirmation that you are 18 or older, and the statement: “I agree to the Official Rules.” Entries received by this method have the same odds of winning as entries received through Instagram.
Limitations on Entries. Limit one entry per person, regardless of method of entry. Any person who attempts or otherwise encourages the entry of multiple or false contact information under multiple identities or uses any device or artifice to enter or encourage multiple or false entries, as determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified. Use of robotic entry devices is strictly prohibited.
Prize. Five (5) Grand Prizes will be awarded, which consist of: 1) Denison-branded hat 2) Denison-branded blanket 3) Denison luggage tag 4) Denison flag 5) Three Denison-branded stickers 6) Red and white M&Ms 7) Denison car coaster, and 8) Denison tote bag. The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $125. Winner agrees to accept the Grand Prize “as is.” An unclaimed and/or unused Prize will remain the property of Denison or its designee.
Drawing. Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries, from all methods of submission, collected during the Entry Period. The drawing will take place after the entry period ends, at Sponsor’s principal place of business. The drawing will be conducted by Sponsor, whose decisions and interpretations on all matters relating to the drawing and these rules are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or winner and may refuse to award a prize to a person who is not eligible, has violated a rule, or obtained entry or advantage using fraudulent means. If a winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these rules, winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner may be awarded the prize in a random drawing at Sponsor’s discretion. Winners will be notified by direct message on Instagram, or for emailed entries, by email. Winners contacted through Instagram must share a preferred email address to continue interaction to claim the Grand Prize. If Sponsor does not receive a response from winner by Instagram or email within seventy-two (72) hours after notification, this may result in disqualification of winner and forfeiture of the prize, and an alternate winner may be selected in a random drawing at Sponsor’s discretion. Arrangements will be made to establish the dates for winners to receive the Prize within fourteen (14) days after winner has been notified and has accepted the prize. If the prize is returned as undeliverable, then the prize will be forfeited and another winner may be selected in a random drawing at Sponsor’s discretion.
Odds. The odds of winning the Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received.
General Terms. By entering this Giveaway, you promise to abide by these Official Rules and decisions of Sponsor, which will be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse, disqualify or withdraw any entry at any time. Sponsor will not be responsible for any injury, damage or loss of any kind arising out of your participation in the Giveaway or prize use. YOU AGREE TO RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS AND ASSIGNS FROM AND AGAINST ANY OR ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES, OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION THE GIVEAWAY OR DELIVERY, OR MISDELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRIZE (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses of property, 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 and/or fraud), warranty or other theory. You waive the right to claim any attorney’s fees and any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages. Except where prohibited by law, by accepting prize, winner agrees that Sponsor may use winner’s name, photograph, and/or likeness without further authorization, compensation, or remuneration of any kind for publicity purposes related to the Giveaway and/or Sponsor’s data update effort.
PLATFORM DISCLAIMER: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. By participating, you release Instagram from any responsibility related to the Giveaway. Do not inaccurately tag content; only tag individuals you genuinely want to notify.
GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND VENUE: These Official Rules shall be governed by the laws and regulations of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any and all disputes arising out of or in connection with the Giveaway shall be resolved in the appropriate courts in and for Granville, Ohio. Each Giveaway participant waives its right to a jury trial.
Winner’s Name. The name of the winners are available only within 30 days after the close of the drawing. To receive the names of the winners, where permitted by law, or a printed copy of the Official Rules, please contact Sponsor by email at alumni@denison.edu.
QUESTIONS: Questions and inquiries about the Giveaway and these Official Rules can be emailed to alumni@denison.edu, subject “Alumni Social Media Giveaway.”