Rules for Hodge Mill Social Media Giveaway

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, OR TO CLAIM A PRIZE.

THESE OFFICIAL RULES (THESE “RULES”) CONTAIN AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, WHICH WILL, WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION, REQUIRE YOU TO SUBMIT CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST HODGE MILL TO BINDING AND FINAL ARBITRATION. UNDER THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, (1) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST HODGE MILL ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING, AND (2) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SEEK RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

These Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) govern various product giveaways that may be offered through social media, online, e-mail and other channels (collectively, the “Sweepstakes”) by Hodge Mill, LLC (“Hodge Mill”). The method of entry, Sweepstakes period (including the drawing date), prize(s) offered will be provided in the applicable Sweepstakes entry page provided by Hodge Mill and will be subject to these Rules (the “Specific Sweepstakes Terms”).

1. Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the United States or the District of Columbia, with the exception of the states of New York and Florida or other areas where prohibited, who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry. Employees, independent contractors, officers and directors of Hodge Mill, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Sweepstakes is void where restricted or prohibited by law.

2. Participation: By participating in the Sweepstakes, you acknowledge that you have read these Rules and agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Rules, and you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements set forth in these Rules. In addition, you agree to accept the decisions of Hodge Mill, as final and binding as it relates to the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with any social media platform through which you may register for the Sweepstakes. Any violation of these rules by any entrant will result in disqualification, and all privileges (including those as winner, if applicable) will be immediately terminated.

3. How to Enter: Entry instructions will be provided in the Sweepstakes posts on various social media platforms, by email, SMS, or through any other method as determined by Hodge Mill in the Sweepstakes Specific Terms. Entry instructions may include, but are not limited to: commenting on, liking or sharing posts by Hodge Mill or its partners; following Hodge Mill or its partners; tagging friends; and responding to emails, SMS, or other types of communications. To enter, participants must complete all of the steps set forth by Hodge Mill in the Sweepstakes Specific Terms. If entry is via social media interaction, you may unfollow Hodge Mill at any time but, in order to be eligible, you must be following Hodge Mill on the social media platform where your entry was submitted at the end of the applicable Sweepstakes period. Participation in the Sweepstakes is voluntary and does not require you to purchase anything from Hodge Mill or provide an entry fee. All entries must be received by the last day of the Sweepstakes period (as stated in the Sweepstakes Specific Terms).

4. Prizes: A description of each price and the number of winners (which may be a single winner) will be provided on the Sweepstakes Specific Terms. Total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of all prizes will be included in the Sweepstakes Specific Terms. In each case, actual/appraised value may differ from the ARV at time of prize award. The Winners will not receive the difference between the actual value of the prize and the ARV of such prize. Hodge Mill reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. No other substitution, cash equivalent or transfer of prizes is permitted. In order to receive a prize, winners may be required to provide proof of identification, including date of birth or age. Any prize related taxes and expenses shall be the sole responsibility of the winner. The value of the prize is taxable as income and the winner will receive an IRS form 1099 (or its equivalent) for the total value of the prize selected as stated herein. Winners will later receive an IRS form 1099 (or its equivalent) for the total value of the prize selected as stated herein. Winners agree to the use of winner’s name, likeness, and/or prize and entry information by Hodge Mill in any medium without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

5. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the applicable Sweepstakes period.

6. Winner selection and notification: The winner of the Sweepstakes will be selected in a random drawing under the supervision of Hodge Mill on or about the date listed in the applicable Sweepstakes Specific Terms. The winner will be notified via direct message to the social media username associated with the comment posted as part of the Sweepstakes entry process, or via any other method of communication associated with entry to the Sweepstakes, within 7 days following the selection of the winner. If the winner does not respond within 7 days after such notification, Hodge Mill may select an alternate winner. Hodge Mill is not responsible for and shall not be liable for late, lost, misdirected or unsuccessful efforts to notify any potential winner, including failure due to the winner’s social media, email, or SMS security settings. A list of prize winners may be requested from Hodge Mill by sending a request via e-mail to HodgeMillShop@gmail.com

7. Terms: Hodge Mill reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. Any individual who attempts the submission of false entries will be disqualified. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated means or with the intent to impair the integrity of the Sweepstakes will be void. Hodge Mill reserves the right to disqualify any entrant or winner in the event that the Hodge Mill determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that such disqualification is appropriate. Hodge Mill may collect personal data about entrants, in accordance with Hodge Mill’s Privacy Policy, these Rules, and the Specific Sweepstakes Terms. Please review Hodge Mill’s Privacy Policy, these Rules, and the Specific Sweepstakes Terms. Entrants hereby agree to Hodge Mill’s collection and use of their personal information and acknowledge that they have read and accepted these Rules and Hodge Mill’s Privacy Policy.

8. Release: By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree that Hodge Mill, and its partners, representatives, agents, predecessors, successors, assigns, shareholders, employees, officers and directors, legal advisors, and any social media platform through which you submit an entry, including but not limited to those owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. (the “Released Entities”) are not responsible for, shall not be liable for, and hereby disclaim all liability arising from or relating to (i) such entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes and/or his/her acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof, (ii) technical or human failures, malfunctions or difficulties of any kind; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions or internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Sweepstakes; (v) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; and (vi) any condition caused by events beyond the control of Hodge Mill. By participating in the Sweepstakes, participants agree to release, discharge and hold harmless the Released Entities, and all others associated with the development and execution of the Sweepstakes, from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind arising out of or relating to the Sweepstakes, participation in the Sweepstakes, the prize, and/or acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize. IN NO EVENT WILL HODGE MILL, OR ANY OF THE RELEASED ENTITIES, BE LIABLE TO ENTRANT FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, DATA, BUSINESS OR PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, AND WHETHER OR NOT HODGE MILL HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.

9. Disputes: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of entrants or Hodge Mill in connection with the Sweepstakes are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Georgia or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of any other state’s laws.

10. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

a. Agreement to Arbitrate: This Section is referred to in these Rules as the “Arbitration Agreement.” You agree that any disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and Hodge Mill, whether arising out of or relating to these Rules, the Sweepstakes, your participation in the Sweepstakes, the prize, acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the prize (including any alleged breach thereof), any advertising, or any aspect of the relationship between us, shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, in accordance with the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, except that you may assert individual claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. Further, this Arbitration Agreement does not preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state or local agencies, and such agencies can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf. A neutral arbitrator will determine your rights, not a judge or jury. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement. YOU AGREE THAT, BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.

b. Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief: YOU AND HODGE MILL AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND HODGE MILL AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S OR PARTY’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS PROCEEDING. ALSO, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ONLY IN FAVOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTY SEEKING RELIEF AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RELIEF NECESSITATED BY THAT PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S).

c. Arbitration Procedures: Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) rules and procedures, including the AAA’s Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (collectively, the “AAA Rules”), as modified by this Arbitration Agreement. If there is any inconsistency between any term of the AAA Rules and any term of this Arbitration Agreement, the applicable terms of this Arbitration Agreement will control unless the arbitrator determines that the application of the inconsistent Arbitration Agreement terms would not result in a fundamentally fair arbitration. The arbitrator must also follow the provisions of these Rules as a court would. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including, but not limited to, issues relating to the scope, enforceability, and arbitrability of this Arbitration Agreement. Decisions by the arbitrator are enforceable in court and may be overturned by a court only for very limited reasons. Unless Hodge Mill and you agree otherwise, any arbitration hearings will take place via video conference.

d. Costs of Arbitration: Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA Rules, unless otherwise provided in this Arbitration Agreement. The AAA Rules will govern any payment of attorneys’ fees.

e. Severability: If a court or the arbitrator decides that any term or provision of this Arbitration Agreement other than clause (b) above is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to replace such term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Arbitration Agreement shall be enforceable as so modified. If a court or arbitrator decides that any of the provisions of clause (b) is invalid or unenforceable, then the entirety of this Arbitration Agreement shall be null and void. The remainder of these Rules will continue to apply.

11. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Hodge Mill, Carrollton, GA, USA.