“Origin x Bushwhack” Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS
SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF MONEY WILL NOT IMPROVE THE CHANCES OF
WINNING.
The “Origin x Bushwhack” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is intended for legal residents of
the United States of America (“USA”) and shall only be construed and evaluated according to
applicable USA law and applicable state law. Do not enter this Sweepstakes if you are not a USA
resident or are otherwise ineligible to enter in accordance with these Official Rules at the time
of entry. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Origin, 125 High Street, Farmington, ME 04938 (the
“Sponsor”).
ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the USA who are at least eighteen
(18) years of age or have reached the age of majority in their respective state of residence at
the time of entry (the “Entrants”). The Sponsor, Bushwhack Alaska, ViralSweep LLC (the
“Administrator”), their respective parent companies, employees, officers, directors,
subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, sales representatives and advertising and promotional
agencies, and the officers, directors, agents, and employees of each of the foregoing
(collectively, the ”Released Parties”), and members of their immediate families (defined as
including spouse, biological, adoptive and step-parents, grandparents, siblings, children and
grandchildren, and each of their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or
households (whether related or not) of any of the above are NOT eligible to participate in this
Sweepstakes. Non-eligibility or non-compliance with any of these Official Rules will result in
disqualification. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. (For the avoidance of doubt, any
references in these Rules to Entrants shall also include the Entrants who are deemed the
Winners (as defined below)).
AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES: By participating, Entrants agree to abide by and be bound by
these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters
relating to the Sweepstakes. Winning a Prize (as defined below) is contingent upon fulfilling all
requirements set forth herein.
HOW TO ENTER: The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 a.m. EST on May 17, 2024 and ends at
11:59:59 p.m. EST on June 23, 2024 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sponsor’s database computer
is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes. Two (2) methods of entry are as follows:
1. Online Purchase – During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrants who can enter the
Sweepstakes by making a purchase through the Sponsor’s online shop at
www.originusa.com (the “Website”). Qualifying purchases and corresponding
Sweepstakes entries are as follows:
- All purchases made at the Website will generate one (1) entry
- All purchases of any hunt item will generate three (3) entries
- All purchases of Bushwhack tees will generate four (4) entries
In addition to the above, Entrants can obtain two (2) entries by scanning at any TAC
event.
Throughout the Sweepstakes Period, the Sponsor may announce Bonus Entries at the
Website, and/or on its social media pages, opportunities to earn additional entries
(“Bonus Entry Periods”). During the Bonus Entry Period, Entrants who obtain entries will
automatically receive between two (2) and ten (10) times as many entries as defined
above (based on entry action).
NOTE: ANY FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS
STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IT IS FRAUDULENT TO PURCHASE ITEMS TO OBTAIN ENTRIES
WITH THE INTENT TO RETURN THESE ITEMS AFTER THE SWEEPSTAKES ENDS. IF THE
SPONSOR IDENTIFIES OR SUSPECTS THAT YOU ARE ENGAGED IN THIS OR ANY OTHER
FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND BANNED FROM ANY FURTHER
SWEEPSTAKES OFFERED BY THE SPONSOR. To be valid, each entry must provide all
requested information. Proof of entry information at the Website is not considered
proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of an entry. Entries made by any other
individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other website or email address,
including, but not limited to, commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or
entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The
use of automated entry devices is prohibited, and no mechanically reproduced entries
are allowed; all such entries are void.
2. Via Mail - During the Sweepstakes Period, Entrants can obtain Sweepstakes entries by
legible hand-printing, on a 3”x 5” card or paper, their full name, complete mailing
address, phone number, date of birth, email address, and a brief description (at least 25
words) on what winning the Grand Prize would mean to you, mailing the card in a #10
business-sized envelope, with proper postage affixed to: Origin #2 Sweepstakes, PO Box
136, Macedon, NY 14502-0136 (the “Mail-In Entry”). All entries must be postmarked by
June 22, 2024 and received by June 27, 2024. Each mail-in entry received with be worth
four (4) Sweepstakes entries. If a mail-in entry is postmarked during a Bonus Entry
Period, it will be worth between eight (8) and forty (40) Sweepstakes entries depending
on the level of Bonus Period defined by the Sponsor at the Website. In order for bonus
entries to be valid, the Entrant must write EITHER 2x or 5X or 10x on the backside of the
envelope to signify what Bonus Entry Period they are entering during. If an Entrant lists
a Bonus Period that is inaccurate with the postmark date, the entry will be disqualified.
**NOTE: Mail-in entry card and envelope must be hand-printed by the Entrant only. In
addition, Entrants are not permitted to use any 3rd party organization to assist with the
entry process in any way (as determined by the Administrator). Each Envelope must be
mailed individually. Bulk shipments of entries will not be accepted.
The Released Parties are not responsible for late, incomplete, delayed, undelivered, or
misdirected entries. All entries become the exclusive property of the Sponsor and will not be
acknowledged or returned except as provided herein. By participating, you consent to the
Sponsor and their agents’ use of your personal information for the administration of this
Sweepstakes. All information submitted by Entrants will be treated according to Sponsor’s
Privacy Policy, available at https://originusa.com/policies/privacy-policy. By entering the
Sweepstakes and providing their email address and other contact information, Entrants hereby
agree to the Sponsor’s collection and usage of their personal information and acknowledge that
they have read and accepted Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: If for any reason the operation or administration of this Sweepstakes is
impaired or incapable of running as planned for any reason, including but not limited to (i)
infection by computer virus, bugs, (ii) tampering, unauthorized intervention, (iii) fraud, (iv)
technical failures, or (v) any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or
affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes,
the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers
with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole
or in part, at any time, without notice and award the Prizes (defined below) using all non-
suspect eligible entries received as of, or after (if applicable) this cancellation, termination,
modification or suspension date, or in any manner that is fair and equitable and best conforms
to the spirit of these Official Rules. The Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to
disqualify any individual deemed to be tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry
process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or Sponsor’s Website; or acting in violation of
these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE
LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS
AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE; THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK
DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a
waiver of that provision. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Winner based on an
email address, the winning entry will be declared by the authorized account holder of the email
address associated with the registration in question. "Authorized account holder" is defined as
the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online
service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational, institution, etc.) that is
responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email
address.
RELEASE AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrants agree
to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claim or cause of action
arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any Prize (defined below)
including, but not limited to: (i) any technical errors that may prevent an Entrant from
submitting an entry; (ii) unauthorized human intervention in the Sweepstakes; (iii) printing
errors; (iv) errors in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (v)
injury, death, or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in
whole or in part, from Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt of the Prizes
(defined below). Released Parties assume no responsibility for any error, omission,
interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure,
theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Released Parties
are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or
telephone lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment,
software, failure of any email or entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical
problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website, or any
combination thereof, including any injury or damage to Entrant's or any other person's
computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any
materials in this Sweepstakes. Entrants further agree that in any cause of action, the Released
Parties’ liability shall be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Sweepstakes,
and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney fees. Entrants waive the right to
claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or
indirect damages. For New Jersey Residents: nothing herein bars recovery of damages or
attorneys’ fees where mandated by statute.
Except as expressly provided above, IN NO EVENT WILL RELEASED PARTIES BE RESPONSIBLE OR
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF
PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF,
OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF A PRIZE.
By participating, Entrants release and agree to hold harmless the Released Parties from any and
all liability for any injuries, death or losses or damages to persons or property AS WELL AS
CLAIMS/ACTIONS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY
that may arise from participating in this Sweepstakes or its related activities or the acceptance,
possession, use or misuse of, or any harm resulting from the acceptance, possession, use or
misuse of a Prize. Released Parties are not liable in the event that any portion of the
Sweepstakes is cancelled due to weather, fire, strike, acts of war or terrorism, pandemic, or any
other condition beyond their control.
EACH ENTRANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT ALL RIGHTS UNDER SECTION 1542 OF THE
CIVIL CODE OF CALIFORNIA AND ANY SIMILAR LAW OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY OF THE USA,
ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY HIM/HER. SECTION 1542 READS AS FOLLOWS:
“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY
DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE
RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR
HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.”
DRAWING AND NOTIFICATION: The potential Winners will be selected in a random drawing
conducted by the Administrator. The Prize drawing will be conducted on or about June 28,
2024. Odds of winning a Prize will depend on the total number of eligible entries received
throughout the Sweepstakes Period. The potential Prize Winners will each be contacted by the
Sponsor(s) or Administrator via email and/or phone.
PRIZES: There will be one (1) Grand Prize, one (1) First Prize, and three (3) Second Prizes
available.
The Grand Prize Winner (“Winner”), upon the Administrator’s verification of eligibility, will
receive a 7-day/6-night trip for two (2) people to Lake Iliamna, Alaska (the “Location”) to take
place in a black bear/fishing/wolf adventure https://bushwhackalaska.com/ (“Grand Prize” or
“Prize”). The Grand Prize package includes:
-Two (2) roundtrip standard economy airfare tickets from a major commercial airport in
the USA, near the Winner’s primary residence and the Location, as determined by
Sponsor. (Sponsor reserves the right to substitute ground transportation for air
transportation if Winner resides within 300 miles of the Location).
-Lodging for six (6) nights (double occupancy room and tax only).
The Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the total Grand Prize package is $20,000 USD, which
will vary depending upon points of departure and destination and seasonal fluctuation of hotel
rates and airfares. All other expenses not specifically mentioned herein, including but not
limited to, airport taxes and fees, baggage fees, ground transportation not specifically
delineated, food, beverages, additional hotel amenities or fees and gratuities, are the
responsibility of the Winner and/or traveling companion. The Sponsor is not responsible for any
cancellations, delays, diversions or substitutions or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air
transportation carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons
providing any of these services and accommodations necessitated by same. The Sponsor shall
not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage and/or personal property. Travel, hotel, and
other accommodations are subject to availability. The Grand Prize Winner and their traveling
companion must travel on the same itinerary. The trip must be fully executed between August
31, 2024, or the Prize will be forfeited. All travel dates are subject to change in the Sponsor’s
sole discretion. Certain blackout dates and material restrictions may apply.
The First Prize Winner (also “Winner”), upon the Administrator’s verification of eligibility, will
receive an Origin Hunt Kit inclusive of the following:
- Stow Jacket
- Nanowool Crew
- Nanowool Hoodie
- Tetraloc Lyte
- Stealth Wool Jacket
- Field Pant
- Legging
- Parka
- Insulated Pant
(“Prize” or “First Prize”) First Prize ARV - $1,480.
Each Second Prize Winner (also “Winner”), upon the Administrator’s verification of eligibility,
will receive one (1) of the following three (3) items (Sponsor’s discretion):
- Zulu6 Binoculars (ARV - $899)
- Kilo8k Rangefinder (ARV - $1,799)
- Whiskey6 3-18x44 (ARV - $799)
(“Prize” or “Second Prize”)
Total Prize Pool - $24,977. All other expenses associated with Prize acceptance or usage not
specifically mentioned herein are the responsibility of the Winners. The value of the Prize set
forth above represents Sponsor’s good faith determinations of the ARV thereof and such
determinations are final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of a Prize is
lower than the stated ARV when a Prize is procured and fulfilled, then the difference will not be
awarded. No substitution or transfer of a Prize will be permitted, except by the Sponsor, who
reserves the right at their sole discretion to substitute a Prize (or Prize component) with
another prize of equal or greater value.
ADDITIONAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: By accepting a Prize, the Winners agree to release and hold
harmless the Released Parties from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of
participation in the Sweepstakes or receipt or use of a Prize. Each potential Winner must sign
and return to the Administrator, within seven (7) days of first notice or attempted notice is
sent, an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release in order to claim the Prize. Note: The
Affidavit sent to a potential Winner will require that the Winner provide their Social Security
Number to the Administrator, which will be used solely for tax reporting purposes. The
Winners will be responsible for all local, state, and federal taxes associated with the receipt of
their Prize. The Winners must note that the value of their Prize is taxable as income and an IRS
Form 1099 will be filed in the name of the Winner for the value of their Prize. The Winners are
solely responsible for all matters relating to their Prize after it is awarded. If a Prize or Prize
notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to the potential Winner, if a potential
Winner cannot be reached or does not comply with notification instructions within seven (7)
days from the first notification attempt, if a potential Winner fails to return requisite
document(s) within the specified time period, or if a potential Winner is not in compliance with
these Official Rules, then such person shall be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s discretion, an
alternate Winner may be selected for the Prize at issue.
By accepting a Prize, where permitted by law, the Winners grant to the Released Parties and
those acting pursuant to the authority of Sponsor and the Released Parties (which grant will be
confirmed in writing upon Sponsor’s request), the right to print, publish, broadcast and use
worldwide IN ALL MEDIA without limitation at any time their full name, portrait, picture, voice,
likeness and/or biographical information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes
without further payment or additional consideration, and without review, approval or
notification. The Winners also acknowledge that Released Parties have neither made nor are in
any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or
implied, in fact or in law, relative to their Prize.
DISPUTES: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and
enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of Entrants, Administrator,
and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Maine, without giving effect to any choice of law or
conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state’s or
jurisdiction’s laws. By participating in the Sweepstakes, Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all
disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes,
shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any judicial
proceeding shall take place in a federal or state court within the State of Maine; (iii) any and all
claims, judgments , and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including
costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event will attorney fees be awarded
or recoverable; (iv) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and
Entrant hereby waives all rights to seek, punitive, incidental, exemplary, consequential, special
damages, lost profits, other damages, and/or any rights to have damages multiplied or
otherwise increased; and (v) Entrant’s remedies are limited to a claim for money damages (if
any) and he/she waives any right to seek injunctive or equitable relief.
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 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.
MISCELLANEOUS: These Official Rules contain the full and complete understanding with
respect to the Sweepstakes and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements,
representations, and understandings, whether oral or written. 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 and Administrator.
The waiver by Sponsor or Administrator 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 Entrants, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of the 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, the
permitted successors and assigns of Sponsor, Administrator, and Entrant.
WINNERS LIST REQUEST: To request confirmation of the first name, last initial, city, and state of
residence of each Winner, please send a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, by
August 15, 2024 to: ASC/VS/Origin Bushwhack Sweepstakes Winners List Request, 300 State St.
Suite 402, Rochester, NY 14614.