Terms of Service

Agreement to be Bound

By purchasing a ticket and entering into the Wildlife Conservation Raffle, you agree to be bound by these Official Raffle Rules, which are a binding contract, so read them carefully before entering. Without limitation, the Official Rules include certain releases from you and a limitation of your rights and remedies, including a waiver of your right to a trial by jury. This Raffle is void where prohibited by law or regulations.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any legal suit, action or proceeding arising out of or related to the Raffle, any Prize awarded or used in connection with this Raffle, or these Official Rules, shall be brought in and each participant in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, irrevocably submits himself or herself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of the State of Tennessee sitting in Williamson County, Tennessee. By participating, you irrevocably agree that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding shall be heard and determined only in and by either of the state or federal courts sitting within Williamson County, Tennessee. Furthermore, by participating in this Raffle, each such individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert by way of motion, as a defense or otherwise in any such action or proceeding, any claim that such party is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the state or federal court sitting in Williamson County, Tennessee, that such action or proceeding is brought in an inconvenient forum, that the venue of such action or proceeding is improper or that these Official Rules may not be enforced in or by such state or federal court sitting in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Waiver of Jury Trial

Each individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, hereby waives any right he or she may have to a jury trial arising from any disputes related in any way to these Official Rules, this Raffle, or any Prize.

Limitation of Liability

TWRF SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES arising out of or related to this Raffle or any Prize. TWRF’s aggregate liability arising out of or related to this Raffle shall not exceed the funds received from ticket sales in connection with this Raffle. Each Prize provided in connection with this Raffle is provided “AS IS WHERE IS.” TWRF makes no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any warranty as to MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, whether arising by law, course of dealing, course of performance, usage of trade, or otherwise, each of which are expressly disclaimed.

Indemnification and Waiver

By participating in this Raffle, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, hereby releases, discharges, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless TWRF, TWRA, each Prize provider, and each of their respective officers, directors, members, managers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any and all actions, claims, losses, damages, expenses, injuries, and loss of life to any persons or property that are caused by, arise from, or are related to, directly or indirectly, the operation of or participation in this Raffle or the receipt, acceptance, possession, misuse, or use of any Prize.

By participating in this Raffle, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, on behalf of himself or herself, and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, hereby agrees that any and all Claims, judgments, and awards arising out of or in any way relating to this Raffle, these Official Rules, or the use or misuse of any Prize shall be limited to only the actual out-of-pocket costs incurred with entering this Raffle, and in no event may any attorneys’ fees be claimed, included, or awarded.

Class-Action Waiver

By participating in this Raffle, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, agrees that any and all claims, actions, demands, and causes of action (collectively “Claims”) arising out of or in any way relating to this Raffle, these Official Rules, or any Prize shall be made individually, and not as a member of a class or otherwise in any form of class action.

Publicity Waiver

By entering this Raffle, each Eligible Individual, including each Potential Winner, agrees that their names, resident city, and/or their likenesses may be disclosed to and used by the news media, in lists of Prize winners (name and city only) to be published on the TWRF or TWRA website, and may otherwise be used by TWRF or TWRA for publicity purposes, without further compensation, unless prohibited by applicable law.

Consent to Receive SMS Messages

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation regarding messages, promotions, updates, alerts, and marketing. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to 615-488-2100. For help, text HELP to 615-488-2100 or contact our customer service at wildlife@twrf.net. By subscribing, you confirm that you are the owner of the mobile phone or have the owner’s permission to subscribe and that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent.

Compliance with Rules

Each Entry submitted in violation of these Official Rules will be void. TWRF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with this Raffle process or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in a disruptive manner. TWRF’s interpretation and application of these Official Rules shall be final.

Entire Agreement

These Official Rules and the Paperwork constitute the entire agreement, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, oral and written, between each individual participating in this Raffle, including each Potential Winner, and TWRF with respect to this Raffle.

Severability

If any provision or part of these Official Rules is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be totally or partially invalid, illegal or unenforceable, then the provision will: (i) be deemed to be modified or restricted to the extent and in the manner necessary to make it valid, legal or enforceable, or; (ii) if unable to be so modified or restricted, it will be excised from these Official Rules without affecting any other provision of these Official Rules, which will be enforced to the maximum extent provided by law as if the modified or restricted provision was originally included or as if the excised provision was originally excluded.