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STIHL Fan Contest

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1.     CONTEST SPONSOR: STIHL Incorporated, 536 Viking Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452 (“Sponsor” or “STIHL”).

2.     ELIGIBILITY: This Contest is open to individuals who are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories and who have reached the age of majority in their state of residence (which is 19 in Alabama and Nebraska; 21 in Mississippi; 21 in Puerto Rico; and 18 in all other states) as of the first day of the Entry Period. No purchase or entry fee is required to enter the Contest. Further eligibility restrictions are listed in these Official Rules. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Non-eligibility or non-compliance with these Official Rules will result in disqualification.  Void where prohibited by law. Each eligible individual who submits an entry in accordance with these Official Rules is referred to as an “Entrant” (collectively, “Entrants”). For ease of reference, “You” and “Your” may also be used throughout these Official Rules to refer to an Entrant.

BY ENTERING THIS CONTEST AND SUBMITTING YOUR SUBMISSION, YOU GRANT SPONSOR AND THE CONTEST ENTITIES (AS DEFINED BELOW), AND ANYONE ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, A PERPETUAL, WORLDWIDE, NON-EXCLUSIVE, TRANSFERABLE, SUBLICENSABLE, ROYALTY-FREE LICENSE TO USE, REPRODUCE, DISPLAY, DISTRIBUTE, PUBLICLY PERFORM, CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS OF, ADAPT, EDIT, PUBLISH, AND OTHERWISE EXPLOIT YOUR SUBMISSION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OR OTHER MATERIALS SUBMITTED) IN ANY MEDIA NOW KNOWN OR HEREAFTER DEVELOPED, FOR ANY PURPOSE REASONABLY RELATED TO THE CONTEST AND/OR THE BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES OF SPONSOR AND THE CONTEST ENTITIES, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, APPROVAL, OR COMPENSATION, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Employees, officers, and directors of  STIHL, and/or STIHL’s founding companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, dealers, distributors, advertising, promotion, and production agencies, or members of their respective immediate families (parents, spouse, children, siblings) or individuals residing in their households (whether or not related) are not eligible to enter the Contest or to win the Prizes.

3.     AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: The Contest will be governed by these Official Rules. By entering in this Contest, You agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and its agents or designees, whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this Contest. Winning a Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. For the avoidance of doubt, any references in these Official Rules to an Entrant shall also mean and include the Entrant who is also deemed a Winner. ALL DATES SET FORTH IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE APPROXIMATE. SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY TRAVEL DATES FOR THE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE AND/OR EXTEND ANY DEADLINES.

4.     PRIZES AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”): This Contest offers a total of eight (8) prize packages: one (1) Grand Prize package, two (2) Runner-Up Prize packages, and five (5) Honorary STIHL Fan Prize packages (each prize package individually referred to as a “Prize,” and collectively as the “Prizes”; the individual items in each prize package may also be referred to individually as a "Prize"). Subject to the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, the following

Prizes are available to be won in this Contest:

Grand Prize - One (1) Winner (ARV: $5,250). One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive a Prize package including:

      a.   VIP experiences:

  • Watch the STIHL Timbersports® Championship event in a one-of-a-kind STIHL fan jersey and see STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® athletes go head-to-head in axe and saw disciplines;
  • Meet the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® athletes and get a behind the scenes tour of the competition;
  • Explore Germanfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and

       b. Select travel costs for the Winner and one (1) guest, including round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, and ground transportation (included in trip ARV above; see "Grand Prize Package Travel Costs" and "Grand Prize Package Travel Requirements" below for full details and additional terms and conditions).

Potential Advancement Opportunity. Once the Grand Prize Winner has been verified, has accepted the Grand Prize Package awarded in this Contest, and is in compliance with these Official Rules, the Grand Prize Winner may opt in to participate in a separately organized and administered international contest for a chance to win a trip to Germany (the “International Contest”). See further details below.

Runner-Up Prize - Two (2) Winners (ARV: $1,530 each). Two (2) Runner-Up Winners will each receive a Prize package including:

  • One (1) $1,500 product certificate towards the purchase of STIHL products (ARV: $1,500); and
  • One (1) Exclusive Entry to EQUIP Expo 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, October 2026 (ARV: $30.00). Prize consists of event entry only. No travel, transportation, lodging, meals, or any other expenses are included.

“Honorary STIHL Fan” Prizes - Five (5) Winners (ARV: $530 each)
. Five (5) Honorary STIHL Fan Winners will each receive a Prize package including:

  • One (1) $500 STIHL Outfitters certificate towards the purchase of STIHL apparel and accessories (ARV: $500); and
  • One (1) Exclusive Entry to EQUIP Expo 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky, October 2026* (ARV: $30.00).  Prize consists of event entry only. No travel, transportation, lodging, meals, or any other expenses are included.

TOTAL ARV OF ALL PRIZES: $10,960.00

Actual value of the Prizes may vary at the time of award. The ARVs stated in these Official Rules are good faith estimates only and are not intended to represent the actual cost to Sponsor. Sponsor is not obligated to spend the full ARV or provide any upgrades, substitutions, or cash equivalents to match the stated ARV. If the actual value of any Prize is less than the stated ARV, the applicable Winner will not receive the difference. Any unclaimed Prize or portion thereof will be forfeited. If a Winner does not accept or use the entire Prize awarded to them, the unaccepted or unused portion will also be forfeited.

Prizes cannot be re-sold, auctioned, transferred, or assigned except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes cannot be combined with any other offer, promotions or discounts, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed Prize items, including but not limited to tickets, travel vouchers, gift certificates, product certificates, cash, checks, prepaid debit cards, electronic payment instruments,  or any other Prize-related materials or instruments, will not be replaced, erased, reimbursed, re-performed or reissued once they are in a Winner’s or a Winner’s guest’s possession, regardless of the circumstance.

All Prize details not specified in these Official Rules will be determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prize details and availability are subject to change in Sponsor’s sole discretion. In the event Sponsor is unable to provide a Winner with a Prize, the Sponsor may elect to provide such Winner with the approximate value of such item in cash or award an alternate Prize of comparable or greater value, all in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prizes are awarded “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose).

Grand Prize Winner Potential Advancement Opportunity. Prior to entering the International Contest described above, the Grand Prize Winner must also comply with all verification procedures and eligibility requirements of this Contest. The Grand Prize Winner must re-confirm eligibility and compliance with all applicable requirements at the time of entry into the International Contest; any change in the Grand Prize Winner’s eligibility status between verification and entry into the International Contest may result in disqualification. Failure to comply with any requirement of this Contest shall disqualify the Grand Prize Winner from participation in the International Contest. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify the Grand Prize Winner from participation in the International Contest at any time prior to the Grand Prize Winner’s entry into the International Contest. The International Contest is not sponsored or operated by Sponsor. If the Grand Prize Winner wishes to participate, they will be required to complete a separate registration process and agree to a separate set of terms and conditions, which will be provided directly to the Grand Prize Winner. As a condition of participation in the International Contest, the Grand Prize Winner may be required to execute a separate release, waiver of liability, and/or other legal documents as required by the sponsor(s) or administrator(s) of the International Contest; failure or refusal to execute any such documents may result in disqualification from the International Contest. Any description of the International Contest or potential prizes (for example, additional prizes that may include travel) is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change by the sponsor of the International Contest. By opting in to participate in the International Contest, the Grand Prize Winner acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the International Contest is governed exclusively by its own rules and policies; (b) Sponsor makes no representations or warranties regarding: (i) the International Contest, including its eligibility requirements, rules, judging, prizes, administration, or fulfillment, and (ii) the likelihood of the Grand Prize Winner winning the International Contest; (c) Sponsor will have no responsibility or liability arising from or relating to the Grand Prize Winner’s participation in the International Contest; and (d) Sponsor has no obligation to provide any substitute or alternative opportunity if the International Contest is cancelled, modified, or unavailable for any reason. The Grand Prize Winner further acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor has no obligation to notify the Grand Prize Winner if the International Contest is cancelled, modified, postponed, or otherwise becomes unavailable, and that Sponsor shall have no liability for any failure to provide such notice. The Grand Prize Winner further acknowledges and agrees that any and all costs, expenses, taxes, or other obligations associated with the Grand Prize Winner's participation in the International Contest, including without limitation any travel, accommodations, taxes, or fees, are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner and not of Sponsor. The Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for the payment of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, including any income taxes, and for satisfying any and all tax filing and reporting requirements in the United States in connection with any prize received under this Contest or the International Contest, regardless of whether the prize is awarded or fulfilled by Sponsor or any third party. By entering this Contest, the Grand Prize Winner consents to Sponsor sharing the Grand Prize Winner’s name and contact information with the sponsor(s)/administrator(s) of the International Contest solely to facilitate contact, registration, and administration. For the avoidance of doubt, the Grand Prize Winner's decision not to opt in to the International Contest shall have no effect on the Grand Prize Winner's eligibility to receive any prize awarded under this Contest.

The following travel provisions apply solely to the Grand Prize Winner and their one (1) guest:

  • Grand Prize Package Travel Costs: Select travel costs for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) guest to Milwaukee, Wisconsin may include, in Sponsor’s sole discretion:
    • Round-trip, economy-class airfare (or equivalent) from a major airport near the Grand Prize Winner’s residence (as determined by Sponsor) to a major airport near Milwaukee, Wisconsin (“Contest Airport”). If the Grand Prize Winner resides within a reasonable distance of Milwaukee or does not require airfare, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, provide alternative transportation (e.g., train, bus, or mileage reimbursement) in lieu of airfare.
    • Ground transportation (selected by Sponsor) between the Contest Airport and hotel, and between the hotel and the Prize-related VIP experiences;
    • Standard hotel accommodations for two (2); and
    • Per diem expenses, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
  • Grand Prize Package Travel Requirements: All travel arrangements and components are subject to availability and must comply with additional eligibility requirements, restrictions, and conditions set forth below:
    • The Grand Prize Winner must be available to travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from July 24, 2026 through July 26, 2026. The aforementioned dates are subject to change in Sponsor’s sole discretion and You must be flexible to accommodate any changes.

DO NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE TO TRAVEL ON THE SPECIFIED DATES OR CANNOT ACCOMMODATE POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THESE TRAVEL DATES. 

5.       ENTRY PERIOD: Entries into the Contest will be accepted online starting at 12:01 AM ET on May 5, 2026 through 11:59 PM ET June 8, 2026 (the “Entry Period”).

6.      HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Contest, an Entrant must post at least (1) photograph and/or one (1) video to their Instagram feed from a public Instagram account, include the hashtag #biggestSTIHLfan, and tag the @STIHLUSA Instagram account (each, a “Submission”). Your Submission must showcase Your personality, work, or a relevant aspect of Your life that relates to STIHL and why you are the ultimate STIHL fan. Your Submission must comply with all guidelines and restrictions specified in this Official Rules, including without limitation those specified under Section 10. All Instagram accounts/profiles from which Submissions are published must remain public for the duration of the Contest. Failure to include the hashtag #biggestSTIHLfan, tag the STIHLUSA Instagram account, or to maintain a public account/profile for the duration of the Contest will result in disqualification of the associated Submission at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.

ONLY ONE (1) SUBMISSION PER PERSON WILL BE ACCEPTED. LIMIT OF ONE (1) ENTRANT PER EACH SUBMISSION. Multiple entries by the same individual, including entries submitted under different names, email addresses, Instagram accounts or profiles, or identities, are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Any attempt to circumvent these Official Rules, including through fraudulent methods or false identities, will render all associated Submissions ineligible.

By submitting a Submission into the Contest via Instagram, You represent and warrant that: (i) You have a valid Instagram account in full compliance with Instagram's Terms of Use, including all applicable age requirements; (ii) Your Submission does not inaccurately tag or depict any person or product, and You have obtained the consent of any third party tagged or featured in Your Submission prior to submission; and (iii) Your Submission complies with all applicable Instagram Community Guidelines, Terms of Use, and Promotion Policies, as may be updated from time to time. Entrants are solely responsible for ensuring their Submission complies with all Instagram policies. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram (see Section 21). Your Submission must also comply with all guidelines and restrictions specified under Section 9.

7.     SELECTION OF POTENTIAL WINNERS; VERIFICATION; PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:

  • Judging Phase: From on or about June 18, 2026,  a panel consisting of six (6) judges,  including three (3) members of Sponsor’s marketing team and three (3) representatives from Sponsor’s agency (the “Judging Panel”),  will review and evaluate all eligible Submissions. Judging will be conducted at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Based on the judging criteria set forth below, the Judging Panel will select eight (8) finalists From among those finalists, and based on the same judging criteria, the Judging Panel will designate one (1) potential Grand Prize Winner, two (2) potential Runner-Up Winners, and five (5) potential Honorary STIHL Fan Winners (each a “potential Winner”), subject to Sponsor’s verification and approval.
  • Judging Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated based on a combination of the following criteria, along with any other factors deemed relevant by Sponsor in its sole discretion.
    • Relevance to Sponsor’s brand, mission, and audience
    • Creativity and originality of Submission
    • Quality of photography/videography
    • Brand passion/affinity as represented in Submission
  • Finalist and Winner Verification: Each potential Winner is subject to verification of eligibility, compliance with these Official Rules, and completion of any required documentation, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Selected finalists and/or potential Winners may be required to provide additional information or documentation upon request by Sponsor to verify eligibility, confirm compliance with these Official Rules, and/or facilitate Prize fulfillment. Failure to timely provide requested information or documentation in accordance with Sponsor’s instructions may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate finalist or potential Winner for the applicable prize tier. No individual will be deemed a Winner unless and until such verification is successfully completed.

            Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant suspected of violating these Official Rules or engaging in fraudulent or inappropriate conduct in connection with the Contest, as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion. In the event of a tie in the Judging Panel’s scoring, the tied Submissions will be reevaluated by the Judging Panel based on the judging  criteria set forth above, and the Submission with the highest combined score will be designated as all judging, scoring, tie breaking, verification, and potential Winner selection matters are final and binding.

  • Public Announcement: Once verification is complete, the Winners may be announced publicly on or about June 22, 2026, via Instagram and/or additional Social Platforms (as defined in Section 21) of Sponsor and/or the Contest Entities, at their sole discretion. Any such public announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute official notification of winning. Each potential Winner will be notified individually and directly in accordance with Section 8 below, which shall serve as the official notification of winning.

8.     WINNER NOTIFICATION AND PRIZE CLAIM:  Each of the potential Winners will be notified by Sponsor or its agency or designee by Instagram Direct Message to obtain both telephone and email address for further communications on or before June 18, 2026 (the “Notification”). Prize Notification is deemed to have occurred immediately upon Instagram Direct Message sent by Sponsor and/or Sponsor’s authorized agent or representative to a potential Winner. Such Notification, subject to successful verification and completion of required documents, shall constitute official notification of winning.  All potential Winners must be able to receive Instagram Direct Messages from Sponsor including Direct Messages sent by an account the potential Winner does not follow and must ensure that their Instagram account settings permit receipt of such messages. Sponsor is not responsible for Notifications that are not received due to privacy settings, message filtering, inactive accounts, or failure by a potential Winner to monitor Instagram Direct Messages.  

All potential Winners must also be able to receive text messages and telephone calls from an unlisted or blocked number and must respond to the Notification within five (5) business days with the information requested by Sponsor. Failure to timely respond or comply with these requirements may result in forfeiture of the Prize and selection of an alternate potential Winner, at Sponsor’s discretion.

All potential Winners may be required to submit proof of being the primary authorized Account Holder (as defined below) of the telephone number they have provided, proof of age, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, Publicity Release (where legal), and/or a W-9 form for tax reporting purposes (collectively, the “Prize Claim Documents”) and return the Prize Claim Documents, properly executed, within the time period specified in the Notification. After Sponsor receives the completed Prize Claim Documents (if required) and Sponsor has verified eligibility, the Sponsor will arrange to mail the Prize and any related documents to the Winner.  Prizes (with the exception of experiential Prizes and digital tickets to be provided upon availability) will be mailed to Winners at the mailing address provided by Winner within approximately thirty (30) business days from Sponsor’s verification of a potential prize winner’s eligibility.

Sponsor is not responsible for any changes to a potential Winner’s telephone number, email address, mailing address, or any other contact information that may interfere with the potential Winner’s Notification and/or the potential Winner’s receipt of a Prize including but not limited to: (a) suspended or discontinued internet, email, or wireless phone service; (b) potential Winner opting-out of receiving Sponsor’s text messages or emails before: (i) the end of the Entry Period, (ii) the Notification, or (iii) receipt of a Prize; (c) the email address or mailing address is incomplete, incorrect, or the potential Winner has changed email addresses or mailing addresses; or (d) any other reason which may result in a potential Winner not receiving the Notification or the prize. Sponsor shall have no liability for any Notification or potential Winner’s text message or email response that is delayed, garbled, illegible, incomplete, misdirected, undelivered, intercepted, filtered as spam, or otherwise not received by a potential prize winner for any reason.

In the event that: (a) a potential Winner declines the Prize; (b) Notification is returned as rejected, faulty, misdirected, intercepted, delayed, illegible, incomplete, unclaimed, garbled, or undeliverable to a potential Winner including, without limitation, due to a potential Winner’s Instagram account settings, message request filters, blocking of Sponsor, inability to receive Instagram Direct Messages, account deactivation, suspension, deletion, or change of username or account; (c) a potential Winner cannot be reached, does not reply, or does not comply with the Notification instructions within the time period specified in the Notification; (d) a potential Winner is not in compliance with these Official Rules; (e) a potential Winner is found to be ineligible for any reason; (f) a potential Winner refuses to sign or fails to return the fully completed and signed Prize Claim Documents to Sponsor within the time period specified in the Notification; (g) a potential Winner submits falsified or fraudulent Prize Claim Documents; (h) the Prize is returned or the address is insufficient or incomplete for shipping purposes; (i) Sponsor is otherwise unable to notify a potential Winner that they have been selected for any reason including, without limitation, Instagram service outages or technical issues, or actions taken by Instagram that limit or prevent delivery of Direct Messages; or (j) the Prize is undeliverable for any reason, then such person shall be disqualified, the applicable Prize package will be forfeited, and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, an alternate potential Winner(s) will be selected by Sponsor at random from among all remaining non-winning eligible entries received for the Contest.

9.     ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF WINNING:

(a)            Travel for the Grand Prize Winner: (i) must be booked through the Sponsor or its designated travel agent and is subject to availability, (ii) travel must be completed on dates and at locations specified by the Sponsor, with no alternative dates or destinations permitted unless otherwise agreed to by the Sponsor in its sole discretion, (iii) the Winner is responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents, including a valid government-issued Real ID, passport, or visa (if applicable), (iv) the Winner must comply with all travel-related health and safety requirements (if any), which may include vaccination, testing, or quarantine mandates, (v) if the Winner is unable or unwilling to travel on the specified dates and times, the entire Grand Prize package or any portion thereof may be forfeited, (vi) any costs and expenses not expressly included in the Prize description set forth in these Official Rules, including but not limited to upgrades, cancellation fees, change fees, checked baggage fees, seat selection fees, meals, tips, travel insurance, incidentals, additional transportation, or personal expenses, are the sole responsibility of the Winner, (vii) if the Winner cancels or attempts to reschedule any portion of the travel after it has been booked, the entire Grand Prize package may be forfeited at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, and the Grand Prize Winner will be responsible for any non-refundable fees, including but not limited to change or cancellation fees incurred by the Sponsor as a result of such cancellation or rescheduling, and the Grand Prize Winner will be required to reimburse the Sponsor for those costs, (viii) Winner’s travel guest must also be the age of majority in their state of residence, and (ix) the Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any element of the travel costs, logistics, or accommodations associated with the Grand Prize package with one of equal or greater value.

 (b)       Tax Requirements and Additional Documentation: Each verified Prize Winner shall be solely responsible for all unspecified costs and expenses related to the Prizes, including without limitation any federal, state, and local taxes, and any related reporting consequences and/or requirements thereof. An IRS form 1099 (or equivalent) will be issued in the name of the Winner(s), as required by law, for the retail value of any Prize with a value of more than $600. All other costs and expenses associated with claiming the Prizes, Prize acceptance, Prize participation, and Prize usage not specifically mentioned herein are also the sole responsibility of the Winner.

If You are selected as a finalist and/or a potential Winner in the Contest, You may be required to provide additional information and/or to execute and return releases and other documentation supplied by Sponsor in accordance with Sponsor’s instructions or such finalist and/or potential Winner will be disqualified. For purposes of verifying eligibility, compliance with these Official Rules, and/or before advancing in the Contest or claiming a Prize, a finalist and/or potential Winner may be required to: (a) present valid identification, such as a non-expired driver’s license or U.S. passport; (b) complete and sign a W-9 tax form (or equivalent); and/or (c) sign a Statement of Eligibility, Liability Release and/or a Publicity Release, to the extent permitted by law. The Grand Prize Winner’s travel guest will also be required to sign a Liability Release and/or a Publicity Release, to the extent permitted by law.

If a finalist, potential Winner, or a Winner fails to timely provide any required information or to complete (in full) and return any required documentation within the timeframe specified by Sponsor,  the applicable Prize package may be forfeited, in whole or in part, and an alternate finalist and/or potential Winner may be selected, subject to verification, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.

(c)             FTC Guidelines: If You are selected as a finalist, potential Winner, or a Prize Winner in this Contest, and you choose to post content that includes STIHL products or any benefit You received as part of this Contest, whether in the form of an image, video, review, or any language that could be interpreted as an endorsement or encouragement to purchase STIHL products, You must clearly disclose that You received the product or benefit as part of a contest and follow all requirements related thereto under the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Endorsement Guidelines. You are solely responsible for compliance with any and all applicable FTC guidelines and requirements and You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Sponsor harmless for Your failure to comply with FTC guidelines and requirement.

10.  SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  Entrants are responsible for ensuring their Submission meets all Contest requirements. Incomplete submissions are not eligible to win and will be automatically disqualified from the Contest. The Submission must not include: (a) content or photographs that violate any third-party rights, including, but not limited to, copyrights, trademark rights, or privacy rights; (b) defamatory or threatening language, depictions, or actions, or language that may constitute hate speech; (c) content or photographs that are sexually explicit, obscene, or indecent; (d) content or photographs that involve unsafe or unapproved use of STIHL products; (e) content or photographs that violate the STIHL trademark use guidelines; or (f) any other content or photographs that the Sponsor and/or its agent or designees determines is not reasonably related to the Contest, in bad taste, offensive, illegal, or in violation of the policies of Sponsor’s customary standards and practices in its sole discretion. Inclusion of such material shall result in disqualification. Submissions that are not Your original work and/or illegible will not be accepted. The Sponsor shall have the right to disqualify any Submissions that it deems to be unsafe, illegal, inappropriate use of STIHL products or trademarks, obscene, vulgar, lewd, derogatory, or otherwise not in good taste, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion.

11.   OWNERSHIP AND USE OF SUBMISSIONS:  Each Submissions remains the property of the Entrant who submitted it. By entering the Contest, each Entrant grants Sponsor and the Contest Entities a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, sublicensable, transferable right and license to use, reproduce, display, perform, distribute, edits, adapt, modify, publish, and otherwise exploit the Submission, in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter developed, for advertising, promotional, marketing, and any other lawful purposes related to the Contest and Sponsor’s brand, without further notice, approval, or compensation, except where prohibited by law. Entrants represent and warrant that their Submissions are original works created by the Entrant, do not infringe the rights of any third party, and comply with these Official Rules and applicable law.

12.  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: By submitting a Submission, You represent and warrant that: (a) your Submission is an original work of authorship,  and created solely by You; (b) You own all rights to any photographs and videos you include in your Submission and/or any content you submit with your Submission. You have the proper consent of anyone featured in the photographs and videos to include them in the Submission; (c) the Submission complies with all requirements of these Official Rules, all Instagram terms and conditions, all applicable laws and regulations, and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party;  and  (d)  You  understand  that  another  Entrant  may  submit  Submissions  that  are identical or substantially similar to Your Submission and that You shall not have any claim against any other Entrant or the Sponsor arising out any such similarity or be entitled to any compensation because of any such similarity. If Your Submission infringes upon the intellectual property right of any third party, You will be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the content of your Submission (including any photographs or videos) is claimed to constitute infringement of any proprietary or intellectual proprietary rights of any third party, You shall, at your sole expense, defend or settle against such claims. You shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor and the Contest Entities from and against any suit, proceeding, claims, liability, loss, damage, costs or expense, of any nature and character whatsoever which Sponsor and Contest Entities may incur, suffer, or be required to pay arising out of such infringement or suspected infringement of any third party’s right.

13.  PUBLICITY RELEASE: By entering  in  this  Contest and submitting Your Submission, You understand and agree that Sponsor, the Contest Entities, and anyone acting on behalf of Sponsor and the Contest Entities, and each of their founding companies, parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies, licensees, designees, successors, and assigns, shall each have the right, except where prohibit by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the world, without limitation, Your entire Submission, Your name, identity, any social media handle/ID (including, without limitation your Instagram handle), state of residence, photograph, voice, statements, biographical information, and likeness (collectively, “Likeness”) for any and all purposes (whether commercial, non-commercial, or otherwise), including without limitation on the public winner’s list for the Contest and in any publicity, advertisements, promotional materials, commercials, social media channels, press releases, marketing materials, and for any other lawful purpose, without further compensation, notice, review, or consent, except as prohibited by law. You are responsible for obtaining this consent of anyone else included in Your Submission, including without limitation anyone else in the photograph(s), video(s), and/or named in the content, and agree to include in Your Submission only those individuals who consent to have their Likeness used by Sponsor and the Contest Entities.

The foregoing license includes the right of the Sponsor and the Contest Entities to reproduce, display, distribute, publicly perform, create derivative works of, alter, amend, broadcast, edit, publish, use, merchandise, license, sublicense, transfer, and adapt the Winner’s Likeness, provided that Sponsor will not modify or edit a Winner’s Likeness in a manner that is reasonably likely to be disparaging of the Winner. Accordingly, You hereby waive any objection to such use including without limitation, distribution, reproduction, creation of derivative works of, public performance, or display of Your Submission, and any claim for compensation whatsoever in connection therewith. Such waiver shall also include any claim for infringement of any so-called “Moral Right” or similar right or interest. For the purposes of these Official Rules, the “Contest Parties” means and includes STIHLand its founding companies, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and each of there respective shareholders, directors, owners, members, officers, managers, employees, contractors, consultants, agencies, agents, designees, successors, assigns, and representatives (individually, each a “Contest Entity” and collectively, the “Contest Entities”).

14.    PRIVACY: By entering the Contest and providing Your contact information, including Your mobile number and email address, you consent to receiving communications from STIHL related to the Contest and/or any STIHL products, accessories, and services. These communications may include SMS text message alerts and email messages, including recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing messages. You may opt out of receiving future text messages by replying “STOP” to any STIHL SMS alert, and You may unsubscribe from emails by following the instructions provided in the email message. Your personal information will be collected, stored, and used in accordance with STIHL’s then-current Privacy Policy (available at: https://www.stihlusa.com/en/privacy-policy).

15.  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By participating in this Contest, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, You release and hold harmless Sponsor and each of the Contest Entities from and against any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of action, suits, proceedings, allegations, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), costs, fines, penalties, or losses of any kind arising out of or in any way related to Your participation in the Contest, or the acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any Prize by any party, including without limitation, personal injury, death, property damage, defamation, infringement of intellectual property rights, and claims based on the rights of publicity and privacy.

If You are selected as the Grand Prize Winner, You further agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor and each of the Contest Entities on behalf of Your guest, as well as on behalf of each of Your and Your guest’s respective heirs, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, representatives, and assigns.

YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE CONTEST ENTITIES PARTIES HAVE NOT MADE, NOR ARE THE CONTEST ENTITIES RESPONSIBLE IN ANY MANNER FOR ANY WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR LAW, RELATING TO ANY OF THE PRIZES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEIR QUALITY, MECHANICAL CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ANY STANDARD MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY THAT MAY APPLY TO THE PRIZE. ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS.”

16.  INDEMNIFICATION: By entering the Contest, You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor and each of the Contest Entities from and against any and all injuries, claims, causes of action, suits, proceedings, allegations, liabilities, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), costs, fines, penalties, or losses of any kind arising out of or in any way related to: (i) any false or misleading statement or representation made by You in connection with the Contest; (ii) any non-compliance by You with these Official Rules; (iii) claims brought by persons or entities arising from or related to Your participation in, travel to or any other involvement with the Contest; (iv) any use or misuse of a Prize; (v) or any error in the collection, processing, or retention of any information in your Submission and participation in the Contest.

If You are selected as the Grand Prize Winner, you further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor and each of the Contest Entities on behalf of Your guest, as well as on behalf of each of Your and Your guest’s respective heirs, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, representatives, and assigns. Sponsor reserves the right to take exclusive control and defend any such claim otherwise subject to indemnification by You, in which event you will cooperate fully with Sponsor in asserting any available defenses.

17.  GENERAL CONDITIONS: This Contest is void where prohibited by law, and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The interpretation of these Official Rules will be decided solely by the Sponsor in its discretion and all decisions will be final. The Sponsor reserves the right to modify or interpret promotion/contest guidelines, these Official Rules, regulations, and Prizes with or without notice for good reason.  Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Contest if it cannot be operated, conducted or completed as planned, for any reason. 

Sponsor and each of the Contest Entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: (i) any act, failure to act, delay, or error relating to the transmitting or processing of Submissions; (ii) telecommunications network, phone system, computer system, internet, hardware, or software malfunctions, failure, disconnection, data loss, or other difficulties of any kind; (iii) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment, hardware, software or programming associated or used with the incentive program; (iv) any conditions caused by events beyond the control of the Contest Entities that may cause the Contest to be disrupted or corrupted; (v) any losses or damages of any kind resulting directly or indirectly from acceptance, use, or misuse of any Prize awarded or from participation in the Contest; or (vi) any printing or typographical errors in any materials relating to the Contest including but not limited to these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, terminate, or suspend this Contest without notice if causes beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt the administration, security, or operation of the Contest.

18.  SEVERABILITY: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. If any provision of the Official Rules is determined to be invalid, prohibited by law, or otherwise unenforceable, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained herein.

19.  DISPUTES: Except where prohibited by law, You agree that: (1) any and all disputes, claims, proceedings, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest or any Prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and any judicial proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court in Virginia Beach, Virginia or Norfolk, Virginia; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event legal fees; and (3) under no circumstances may You obtain awards for, and You hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of each Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the Commonwealth of Virginia or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the Commonwealth of Virginia

20.  MISCELLANEOUS: These Official Rules contain the full and complete understanding with respect to the Contest and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written between You, Sponsor, and the Contest Entities regarding this Contest. The headings herein are for convenience only, do not constitute a part of these Official Rules, and shall not be deemed to limit or affect any of the provisions hereof. No amendment to, or waiver of, any provision of these Official Rules shall be effective unless in writing and signed by Sponsor. The waiver by Sponsor of any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision herein. The rights and obligations hereunder may not be assigned by You, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Sponsor, and any attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void. These Official Rules shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of Your heirs, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, unless prohibited by law. When terms such as “may” are used in these Official Rules, Sponsor has the sole and absolute determination and discretion. By participating in the Contest, You hereby agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right with or without notice to Entrants to change, alter, or amend these Official Rules in its sole determination, for any reason at all including but not limited to ensure the fair administration of the Contest or to comply with applicable law. Sponsor reserves the right to change the duration of the Entry Period in its sole discretion and with or without notice.  Any and all decisions of the Sponsor regarding the Contest are final.

21.  SOCIAL PLATFORM DISCLAIMER: This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest (collectively, "Social Platforms"). Each Social Platform has no responsibility or liability for this Contest or its administration, and has no obligation whatsoever to any Entrant or Winner in connection with this Contest. Any questions, comments, or complaints regarding this Contest must be directed to Sponsor, not to any Social Platform. By participating in this Contest, You agree to release each Social Platform from any and all claims arising out of or related to Your participation in this Contest.

22.  WINNER’S LIST: To request a copy of any legally required winner’s list, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, to: SocialMedia@stihl.us..