Devezin Cosmetics Sweepstakes Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE

YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

The following promotion is intended for viewing in the 50 United States and D.C. only and is construed

and evaluated according to California law. Do not enter this Promotion if you are not a legal resident of,

and located in, the 50 United States or D.C. at the time of entry.

By participating in Devezin Cosmetics Sweepstakes (the “Promotion”), each entrant (or his

or her parent or legal guardian if the entrant is under the age of majority in his or her state of residence)

unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions

of  Devezin Cosmetics LLC (“Sponsor”), which are final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is

responsible for the collection and selection entries and the Promotion’s overall administration. Entrants

should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Promotion. The

Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, approved or administered by, or associated with,

Instagram.

1. ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open only to (i) legal residents of the 50 United States and the

District of Columbia; (ii) who are 18 years of age or older as of the start of the Promotion Period

(defined below); and (iii) who have a valid public Instagram account (individually “Entrant”,

collectively “Entrants”). Entrants under the legal age of majority in their state of residence must

have permission to enter the Promotion from their parent or legal guardian. Employees of Sponsor

and its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, related companies, and agencies and immediate

families (defined as parents, children, siblings and spouse and their respective spouses, regardless

of where they reside) and those living in the same household, whether or not related, are not

eligible to enter or win. Void outside of the United States and the District of Columbia, in all U.S.

territories and possessions and overseas military installations, and where prohibited or restricted by

law.

2. TIMING: The Promotion begins December 14, 2023 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends on

December 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM PT (the “Promotion Period”). Sponsor’s computer, or that of its

designee, shall serve as the official timekeeper for the Promotion.

3. HOW TO ENTER: A valid public Instagram account and internet access are required to enter this

Promotion. You must follow @devezincosmetics and @devezinbeauty on Instagram. During

the Promotion Period, @devezincosmetics and @devezinbeauty will each post a photo to

Instagram that announces this Promotion (each a “Promotion Post”). Like and comment on a

Promotion Post by telling Sponsor who your 'bff'  is (individually “Entry”, collectively “Entries”).

To be valid, Entries must be received no later than February 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM PT.

4. ENTRY CONDITIONS: Limit ten (10) Entries per Promotion Post, for a maximum total of twenty

(20) Entries per person. In case of dispute, Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account

holder of the e-mail address submitted with or associated with the Entry. “Authorized account

holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access

Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.)

that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e- 

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mail address. The use of multiple Instagram accounts by one (1) person to enter above the stated

limit is specifically prohibited and may cause disqualification. Each potential winner may be required

to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Sponsor will not verify receipt of Entries.

Entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

5. PRIZE: Two (2) winners will each receive the following: $250 worth of Devezin Cosmetics product,

to be selected by Devezin in its sole discretion. The aggregate retail value of all prizes to be awarded

as part of the Promotion is $500. Actual value of prizes may vary and Sponsor will not award the

difference between approximate and actual values. Prize fulfillment is based on availability and

prize may differ from promotion images. Please allow 12-14 weeks for prize delivery from the time a

winner provides delivery information to Sponsor. Taxes on prize, if any, are solely the responsibility

of the winner. Winners of a prize valued at $600 or more will receive a Federal Tax Form 1099. We

recommend that you consult with your tax advisor if you have further questions. Sponsor reserves

the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in its sole discretion, unless such substitution

is prohibited by law. Sponsor may disqualify a winner and select an alternate winner if any prize is

returned undeliverable. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Sponsor need not

substitute a prize based on the winner’s request.

6. ODDS OF WINNING: The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received.

7. WINNER SELECTION: Two (2) potential winning Entrants will be selected by random drawing on

or about February 23, 2018. Potential winning Entrants will be contacted via Instagram direct

messaging. If a potential winning Entrant is determined by Sponsor to be ineligible, unqualified to

participate in this Promotion, in violation of these Official Rules, or does not respond to Sponsor’s

correspondence within 24 hours, the potential winning Entrant may be disqualified and a new

potential winning Entrant will be selected by random drawing, if time permits.

8. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: The potential winning Entrant may be required to complete an

Affidavit of Eligibility and Release (“Affidavit”) in accordance with the instructions listed in the

notification correspondence. Any Entrant who fails or refuses to sign and return the required

documentation within the time period as specified by Sponsor may be disqualified. If a potential

winning Entrant is considered a minor in the legal jurisdiction in which the Entrant resides, then that

Entrant’s parent or legal guardian may be required to execute and return the Affidavit. Non- compliance with these Official Rules or failure to return all required documentation by the stated

deadline or Sponsor’s inability to contact an Entrant (using the contact information provided) within

a reasonable time period, as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion may result in disqualification

and the forfeiture of the prize.

9. PUBLICITY: Except where prohibited, participation in the Promotion constitutes Entrant’s consent

to Sponsor’s and its agents’ use of the Entrant’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions,

hometown, state and any other information submitted to Sponsor by Entrant for promotional

purposes, or on a winner’s list, if applicable, in any media, worldwide, without further payment or

compensation.

10. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Potential winning Entrants are subject to Sponsor’s verification.

Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all matters related to the Promotion. Potential winners

must comply with the Official Rules, and receipt of prizes is contingent upon fulfilling all

requirements. Sponsor is not responsible for technical, hardware or software failures, malfunctions, 

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lost or unavailable network connections or failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer

transmissions or unforeseen schedule changes that may limit an Entrant’s ability to participate in

the Promotion, even if caused by Sponsor’s negligence. Entries generated by script, macro or other

automated means or with the intent to impair the integrity of the Promotion will be void. Sponsor

has the sole discretion to modify, cancel or suspend this Promotion should viruses, bugs,

unauthorized human intervention or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control affect the

administration, security or proper play of the Promotion or Sponsor otherwise becomes incapable of

running the Promotion as planned. Sponsor is not responsible for changes to Entrant’s contact

information. Any individual who attempts or otherwise encourages, directly or indirectly, the

submission of false Entries, as determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified. Sponsor has the sole

discretion to disqualify any Entrant who tampers with the Entry process. Sponsor has the sole

discretion to disqualify Entrants who violate these Official Rules, tamper with the operation of the

Promotion or engage in any conduct that is deemed detrimental or unfair to Sponsor, the Promotion

or any other Entrant. Sponsor has no obligation to return any Entry, if applicable, submitted by a

disqualified Entrant.

11. RELEASE: As a condition of participating in the Promotion, Entrants release Instagram, Devezin
Cosmetics, the Sponsor and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporations, advertising

and promotional agencies, and all of their officers, directors, shareholders, members, employees,

and agents (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”) from liability, for loss, harm, damage, injury, cost

or expense whatsoever including property damage, personal injury and death that may occur in

connection with, preparation for, travel to, or participation in the Promotion, or possession,

acceptance or use of prizes or participation in any Promotion-related activities and claims based on

publicity rights, copyright or trademark infringement, defamation or invasion of privacy and

merchandise delivery.

12. FORCE MAJEURE: If, for any reason, the Promotion (or any part thereof) is not capable of running

as planned by reason of fire, flood, storm or other natural disasters, riot, strike, civil commotion,

governmental regulation or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which, in its sole

opinion, corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the

Promotion (or any part thereof), Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel,

terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Promotion Entities are not responsible for: any incorrect or

inaccurate Entry information; human errors; technical malfunctions; lost, stolen, deleted, mutilated,

mis-delivered, postage due, illegible, incomplete or untimely Entries that may limit Entrant’s ability

to participate in the Promotion, even if caused by Sponsor’s negligence; failures, omissions,

interruptions, deletions, or defects of any telephone network, computer online system, computer

equipment, servers, providers, or software, including any injury or damage to Entrant's or any other

person's computer relating to participation or inability to participate in the Promotion; inability to

access the site or upload information or data; theft, tampering, destruction, or unauthorized access

to, or alteration of, Entries; data that is processed late or incorrectly or is incomplete or lost due to

telephone, computer, or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on telephone lines or the

Internet or any website or for any other reason whatsoever; printing or other errors; or any

combination thereof. Proof of uploading information or data or entering information at the site is not

considered proof of delivery or receipt. Illegible, duplicate and incomplete Entries will be

disqualified. False, fraudulent, or deceptive Entries or acts, as determined by Sponsor, render

Entrants ineligible and all associated Entries will be void. 

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WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, AND EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW,

EVERYTHING REGARDING THIS PROMOTION, INCLUDING THE PRIZE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”

WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT

LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY, FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

14. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION: Information collected in connection with the Promotion will be

collected in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, available at

http://www.devezincosmetics.com/help/privacyPolicy. By participating in the Promotion, each Entrant

agrees to the terms of Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

15. DISPUTES & GOVERNING LAW: Each Entrant agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims, and

causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Promotion, or the 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 courts in Los Angeles, California; (2) any and all claims,

judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs

associated with entering this Promotion, and in no event will any Entrant be entitled to receive

attorneys' fees or any other legal costs; (3) that under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to

obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, 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; and (4) that exclusive

jurisdiction for any dispute, claim, or demand related in any way to the Promotion will be decided by

binding arbitration. All disputes between you and the Sponsor of whatsoever kind or nature arising

out of these Official Rules, shall be submitted to Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc.

(“JAMS”) for binding arbitration under its rules then in effect in the Los Angeles, California, area,

before one arbitrator to be mutually agreed upon by both parties. The parties agree to share equally

in the arbitration costs incurred. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity,

interpretation and enforce ability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Entrants or

Sponsor in connection with this Promotion, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with,

the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or

provisions (whether of the State of California or any other jurisdiction), that would cause the

application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California.

16. WINNER LIST: To obtain a winner list by mail, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to

“Devezin Cosmetics Sweepstakes”, Attn: E.A.D., 7320 Reseda Blvd #372143, Reseda, CA 91337. Sponsor will send requested winner lists

within 4-6 weeks after all prizes are awarded. Requests for the winner list must be received by

February 28, 2024.

17. SPONSOR: Devezin Cosmetics LLC, 7320  Reseda Blvd  #372143, Reseda, CA 91337. The

Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.