Official Raffle Rules

The following rules apply to both the Canine Impact Monthly Draw and the Canine Impact Gala Jackpot unless otherwise noted.

Communication & Updates

• Raffle participants will receive email confirmations of their ticket purchases.

• We may send email updates about upcoming drawings, winners, the Gala, and ways to get involved.

• We also plan to offer an optional text-message update sign-up, so participants can receive reminders about drawing dates and prompts to join future Monthly Draw periods (subject to opt-in and compliance with text marketing regulations).

Eligibility

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase.

• Raffles are open only to individuals residing in jurisdictions where charitable online raffles are permitted.

• HH and AHA reserve the right to verify age and residency before awarding any prize.

• Raffles are void where prohibited by law.

Online-Only Ticket Sales

• All raffle ticket purchases must be completed online via the official raffle platform linked from our website or QR codes.

• No cash sales, in-person ticket sales, or handwritten tickets are permitted.

• Tickets are issued in electronic form only; no paper tickets will be provided.

Ticket Validity & Fraud Prevention

• Only tickets purchased through the official Herzog’s Heroes / Animal Humane Advocacy raffle system are valid.

• Tickets may be deemed void if:

  • Obtained through unauthorized channels

  • Altered, counterfeit, or generated by bots/automation

  • Purchased or attempted in violation of applicable laws or these rules

• HH and AHA are not responsible for:

  • Lost, interrupted, or unavailable internet connections

  • Technical errors or failures of any kind

  • Payment processing failures beyond our control

All Sales Final

• All raffle ticket sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.

• Once a transaction is processed, the purchase cannot be canceled or reassigned.

Drawing Procedures

• Monthly Drawings (Canine Impact Monthly Draw):

  • Conducted on scheduled dates from January through October 2026.

  • Drawings may be held live at featured restaurant locations and/or through a virtual event.

• Gala Jackpot Drawing (Canine Impact Gala Jackpot):

  • Conducted at the 2026 Canine Impact Awards Gala.

  • Winner does not need to be present to win.

• All drawings will be conducted using a randomized digital method.

• The results of each drawing and the identity of winners (as allowed by law) will be recorded and may be made publicly available.

HH/AHA’s decisions regarding the conduct of drawings and the determination of winners are final and binding.

Winner Notification & Prize Claim

• Winners will be notified using the email and/or phone number provided at the time of purchase.

• It is the participant’s responsibility to provide accurate contact information.

• Unless otherwise specified in the winner notification, prizes must be claimed within 30 days of notification.

• If a winner does not respond or cannot be reached within the specified time:

  • The prize may be forfeited, and

  • HH/AHA may, at their discretion and as permitted by law, select an alternate winner or retain the prize funds for charitable purposes.

Taxes & Reporting

• All taxes, fees, and reporting obligations associated with prizes are the sole responsibility of the winner.

• HH/AHA may be required to collect additional information and report certain prizes to tax authorities pursuant to federal, state, or local law.

Publicity

By participating, entrants agree that HH/AHA may use their name, general location, and prize amount in raffle-related communications and promotional materials, unless prohibited by law or unless the entrant submits a written request to opt out of publicity.

Ambassador Participation & Limitations

• Ambassadors are permitted to purchase tickets and enter the raffles.

• Ambassadors may not conduct or oversee the drawing process.

• Where required by law, board members or certain insiders may be restricted from winning and/or must abide by conflict-of-interest policies.

Disqualification

HH/AHA reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who:

• Tampers with or attempts to tamper with the entry process or raffle platform

• Attempts to interfere with the operation of the raffle in any manner

• Engages in fraud, deception, or abusive conduct

• Violates these rules or any applicable laws

Disqualified entries are void and will not be eligible for prizes.

Prize Substitution & Changes

• For non-cash prizes (primarily in the Monthly Draw), HH/AHA reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond our control.

• For the Gala Jackpot, the prize amount is determined strictly by the total of valid ticket sales and the 50/50 structure and may be adjusted if required by law or permit conditions.

Cancellation, Suspension, or Modification

HH/AHA reserve the right to cancel, suspend, modify, extend, or terminate any raffle at any time if:

• Required by law or regulatory authorities

• There are technical or security issues that compromise the integrity of the raffle

• There is evidence of fraud or tampering

• Natural disasters, public emergencies, or other events outside reasonable control impact operations

In the event of cancellation, HH/AHA will determine, in accordance with applicable law, whether and how refunds or prize adjustments will be handled, or whether funds will be treated as charitable contributions.

Limitation of Liability

By participating, entrants agree that Herzog’s Heroes, Animal Humane Advocacy, their boards, staff, volunteers, partner restaurants, and affiliated entities shall not be liable for:

• Technical, hardware, or software failures

• Network or system errors

• Payment processor issues beyond our control

• Loss of data, tickets, or communications

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

To the extent permitted by law, the maximum liability of HH/AHA for any claim related to the raffles shall not exceed the cost of the ticket purchased by the claimant.

Indemnification

Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless HH, AHA, their directors, officers, staff, volunteers, partners, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities arising out of their participation in the raffles or any violation of these rules.

Disputes & Governing Law

• Any disputes arising out of or related to these raffles will be governed by the laws of the state in which Herzog’s Heroes is registered, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

• HH/AHA’s interpretation of these rules and their decisions regarding the raffles are final.

Prohibition Against Resale

• Raffle tickets may not be resold, reissued, or transferred for profit.

• Any such resale or attempted resale may result in voided tickets without refund.

Privacy

• Personal information collected in connection with the raffles is used for:

  • Administering the raffles

  • Communicating with participants

  • Providing updates about the Canine Impact Initiative, the Gala, and related programs

• HH/AHA do not sell or rent participant information to unrelated third parties.

• Standard third-party services (such as payment processors and email platforms) may process data as required to operate the raffles.

Force Majeure

HH/AHA are not responsible for any failure or delay in performance of obligations related to the raffles due to causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, acts of government, public health emergencies, or system outages.

Severability

If any provision of these rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.