OFFICIAL RULES
OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY/ RELEASE OF LIABILITY/ PRIZE ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE PROVIDING YOUR INFORMATION TO INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & TEA, LLC NOT TO INSTAGRAM.
BY ENTERING THE PROMOTION, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING.
Eligibility: The Tastemaker Menu Sweepstakes (the “Promotion”) is open only to legal residents of the United States and DC, 18 years of age or older and have internet access as of date of Submission (as defined herein). Employees, officers and directors of International Coffee & Tea, LLC (the “Sponsor”), Sponsor franchisees and their respective licensees, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and the immediate family members (spouses, siblings, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren and spouses of the foregoing, regardless of where they live) or employees or members of the same households (whether related or not) of such individuals are not eligible.
Promotion Period: The Promotion begins at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) on April 17, 2025, and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 25, 2025 (the “Promotion Period”). During the Promotion Period there will be weekly submission periods that begin on each Thursday (April 17 and 24, 2025; May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025) of the Promotion Period (“Weekly Promotion Thursday”) at 8:00 AM PT on the Weekly Promotion Thursday and ending at 11:59 PM PT the following Sunday (“Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period”). Specifics for each Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period are as follows:
Weekly Promotion Thursday #1: April 17, 2025. Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins April 17, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on April 20, 2025.
Weekly Promotion Thursday #2 April 24, 2025. Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins April 24, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on April 27, 2025.
Weekly Promotion Thursday #3 May 1, 2025. Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins May 1, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 4, 2025.
Weekly Promotion Thursday #4 May 8, 2025. Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins May 8, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 11, 2025).
Weekly Promotion Thursday #5 May 15, 2025. Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins May 15, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 18, 2025).
Weekly Promotion Thursday #6. May 22, 2025, Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period begins May 22, 2025, 8:00 AM PT and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 25, 2025).
Sponsor is the official timekeeper for the Promotion. Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device for this Promotion. All entries must be received before the Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period’s end time/date to be valid.
How to Enter: Each week during the Promotion Period and within each applicable Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period, access The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Instagram® at https://www.instagram.com/thecoffeebean/; (“Website”) and post a Submission on the Weekly Promotion Thursday Tastemaker Menu Sweepstakes post (“Post”) (following Submission requirements below) during the Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period as set forth in the Promotion Period section using your Instagram® account. By entering online you consent to marketing and accept the practices described in the Privacy Policy posted at https://www.coffeebean.com/policies/privacy-policy. Submissions (defined below) must be received by Sponsor by 11:59 PM PT during the applicable Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period to be entered in the Promotion and to be eligible for a Prize. Instagram Entries must comply with Instagram’s/Meta’s platform rules, terms and policies.
Limit 1 entry per person per Weekly Promotion Thursday. It is solely the responsibility of the entrant to notify Sponsor of any changes in the entrant’s information subsequent to the date of Entry.
A “Submission” is an electronic or written communication posted to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Weekly Promotion Thursday Tastemaker Menu Sweepstakes post on the Website (“Post”) that must (i) be from your valid Instagram® account and include a comment that indicates a guess on what the next week’s upcoming drink will be, (ii) be in English, (iii) cannot be previously published or submitted in connection with this or any other promotion, and (iv) cannot be offensive or inappropriate, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion, nor can it defame or invade publicity rights or privacy of any person, living or deceased, or otherwise infringe upon any person’s personal or property rights or any other third party rights. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Submission that it determines, in its sole discretion, is offensive or inappropriate, or that is otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder of the Instagram account associated with the Entry. The person uploading the Entry will be deemed the entrant (“Entrant”). In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the Entrant will be deemed the authorized account holder of the Instagram account submitted at the time of Entry will be deemed to be the Entrant. “Authorized account holder” of an Instagram account is defined as the person who is responsible for joining the Site and who manages the e-mail address associated with the Instagram account.
By making a Submission, each entrant understands that the Sponsor is not acquiring entrant’s copyright in and to his or her Submission, but Sponsor is being granted a perpetual, worldwide, fully paid-up and royalty free right and license to use and share the Submission, in whole or part, in any media, including all Sponsor affiliated digital and social media channels (including but not limited to the Website), now or hereafter known.
Each Submission during the Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period shall be deemed an Entry to that Weekly Promotion Thursday. Submissions do not carry over to subsequent Weekly Promotion Thursdays. A new submission must be entered on each applicable Weekly Promotion Thursday to be entered into that week’s sweepstakes.
Selection of Winners: There will be one (1) random drawing for each Weekly Promotion Thursday from the eligible Submissions. One (1) Winner will be selected during each applicable Weekly Promotion Thursday Time Period for a total of six (6) winners during the Promotion Period. Random drawings will be conducted as set forth below. Each drawing will be conducted by Sponsor in its sole discretion, and decisions of the Sponsor as to the selection of the winners will be final.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #1: April 17, 2025. Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than April 21, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #2: April 24, 2025. Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than April 28, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #3: May 1, 2025. Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than May 5, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #4: May 8, 2025. Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than May 12, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #5: May 15, 2025. Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than May 19, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #6: May 22, 2025, Drawing will take place in Sponsor’s discretion but by no later than May 26, 2025, 1:00 PM PT.
The following prizes will be awarded based on the schedule below:
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #1: One (1) $50 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® Gift Card. The approximate retail value is $50 USD.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #2: Retail Bundle (one (1) LA Brew 10oz (whole bean), one (1) French Deluxe™ Vanilla Powder 22oz, and one (1) Tropical Passion Black Tea Tin).
The approximate retail value is $50 USD.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #3: One (1) $50 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® Gift Card. The approximate retail value is $50 USD.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #4: Merchandise Bundle (one (1) 40oz Straw Quencher Tumbler, one (1) Single Origin Mug, and one (1) $10 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® Gift Card). The approximate retail value is $57 USD.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #5: One (1) $50 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf® Gift Card. The approximate retail value is $50 USD.
- Weekly Promotion Thursday #6: Retail and Merchandise bundle (one (1) LA Brew 10oz (whole bean), one (1) French Deluxe™ Vanilla Powder 8oz, and one (1) 40oz Straw Quencher Tumbler). The approximate retail value is $53 USD.
Each is referred to as a Prize or collectively as Prizes.
Approximate Total ARV for all Prizes: $310 USD.
A Prize cannot be redeemed for cash, except if required by law. Each Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied by Sponsor. Value of each Prize is inclusive of any applicable taxes. All taxes as applicable on or connected with any Prize are the sole and exclusive responsibility of a Winner. The Prize is non-transferable. The Prize may be substituted for any reason at the discretion of the Sponsor.
The odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible Entries received. Potential winners will be notified via Instagram® direct messenger and will be posted on The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Instagram® page. In addition, a potential winner may be required to agree to an affidavit of eligibility/release of liability/Prize acceptance agreement (collectively, the “Affidavit”) and return the Affidavit to receive his or her Prize. If any potential Prize winner is found to be ineligible, fails or refuses to sign and return such Affidavit within the time period required by Sponsor or if the Prize or Prize notification is returned as rejected, faulty, unclaimed or returned as undeliverable to such potential Prize winner, such potential Prize winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
GENERAL: This By participating, Entrants agree: [a] to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and decisions of Sponsor which shall be final in all respects relating to the Promotion, including without limitation the interpretation of these rules; [b] to indemnify, release, discharge, and hold harmless Instagram®, Sponsor and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising agencies, promotional agencies and suppliers, and any other individual or company involved in the development or execution of the Promotion (the “Released Parties”) from any and all injuries, liability, losses, damages, rights, claims, and actions of any kind resulting from their participation in the Promotion or their acceptance, use, or misuse of Prize; and, if winner, [c] to the use of his/her name, voice, image, and/or likenesses for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes without further compensation (unless prohibited by law) and to execute specific consent to such use if asked to do so. Each Entrant gives consent for Sponsor to obtain and deliver his or her name and other information to third parties for the purpose of administering this Promotion and to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and rules. Entries which contain false information, are incomplete, inaccurate, or are otherwise forged, defective, or made outside authorized channels, shall be void. Released Parties are not responsible and shall not be liable for: any error (human or otherwise) which may occur in the processing of Entries; or [b] any condition caused by events that may cause the Promotion to be disrupted. If, for any reason whatsoever, this Promotion, in Sponsor’s sole opinion, is not capable of running as planned, or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend this Promotion and limit Entries to those legitimately submitted prior to the action taken, and/or to award the Prize in such a manner as may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor in its sole discretion. No more than the stated Prize will be awarded. All Prize details not specified in these Official Rules will be determined in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Promotion or any website associated therewith; to be acting in violation of these Official Rules; or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE; SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. All Entries become property of Sponsor. No Prize transfer or cash redemption. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. This Sweepstakes is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram®.
For a copy of these Official Rules or the Winner’s List request, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to be received within thirty (30) days from the end of the Promotion to: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Tastemaker Menu Sweepstakes, 550 South Hope Street, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90071 ATTN: Marketing (either Rules or Winner).
GOVERNING LAW/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: All issues and questions concerning the conduct of the Promotion; the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules; or the rights and obligations of Entrants or Sponsor in connection with the Promotion will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of laws principles, and any actions, arbitrations, claims, or suits shall be held in the State of California. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration described below, Sponsor and Entrant each waive any right to a jury trial.
BY ENTERING THE PROMOTION, ENTRANT AGREES THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (1) ANY AND 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; (2) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL THIRD-PARTY, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; (3) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00), AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED; AND (4) ENTRANTS’ REMEDIES ARE LIMITED TO A CLAIM FOR MONEY DAMAGES (IF ANY) AND ENTRANT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR EQUITABLE RELIEF. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The parties agree that any dispute or claim or legal action arising out of or relating in any way to the conduct of the Promotion or these Official Rules will be resolved by binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that entrants may assert claims in small claims court if the claims qualify.
To begin an arbitration proceeding, you must send a letter requesting arbitration and describing your claim to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Tastemaker Menu Sweepstakes, 3900 East Mexico Suite 1100, Denver, CO 80210, ATTN: Legal Department. The arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its rules, including the AAA’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes. The AAA’s rules are available at www.adr.org or by calling 1-800-778-7879. Payment of all filing, administration and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA’s rules.
MISCELLANEOUS: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules or the Affidavit will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision of the Official Rules or the Affidavit is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision. When terms such as “may” are used in these Official Rules, Sponsor has sole and absolute discretion. Entrants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules. Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Promotion-related materials, privacy policy, or terms of use on the Website and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion.
Sponsor: This Promotion is sponsored by International Coffee & Tea, LLC with its principal place of business located at 550 South Hope Street, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90071 ATTN: Marketing. You understand that you are providing your information in your Entry to Sponsor.
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