Woodstock Halloween Contest – 2024

Official Contest Rules: Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law.  How to Enter: No purchase necessary. To enter, post a photo of your Woodstock-inspired Halloween costume on Instagram and tag @Woodstock in the post. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on October 30, 2024. Limit one entry per person. Multiple entries or submissions from fake or duplicate accounts will be disqualified. Selection of Winner: One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. The winner will be announced on October 31, 2024, via an Instagram post and direct message. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Prize: The winner will receive a $50 digital gift card to store.woodstock.com, valid for use on products available on the website. The gift card is non-transferable, non-refundable, and has no cash value. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Gift card will be delivered to the email address provided by the winner within 1 week of notification. General Conditions: By participating, entrants agree to these official rules and the decisions of Woodstock, which are final and binding. The winner must claim the prize within 10 days of notification, or an alternate winner may be selected. Woodstock reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for any reason, including but not limited to, violation of these rules or tampering with the entry process. Publicity: By entering, participants agree to allow Woodstock to use their name, likeness, and entry (including photos) for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. Instagram Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. By entering, participants agree to release Instagram from any liability associated with this contest.Privacy: Any personal information collected during the course of the contest will be used solely for the purpose of administering this contest and in accordance with Woodstock’s privacy...

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