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Social Media Giveaway Rules

The following information outlines Bobcat's official social media giveaway rules for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Facebook Giveaways

THESE OFFICIAL RULES SET OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS THAT BOBCAT COMPANY CONDUCTS. FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM FACEBOOK CONTESTS AND THESE OFFICIAL RULES DO NOT GOVERN ANY FACEBOOK CONTESTS. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility: Facebook Giveaways are open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada (except for residents of Quebec) who are who are at least 18 years old and the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Employees, contractors, directors and officers of Bobcat Company, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, advertising, and fulfillment agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of the Giveaway dealers, agents, suppliers and the immediate family members of the foregoing and/or those living in the same household of any such persons or entities are not eligible. For these Official Rules, “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent. VOID IN ALL OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

2. Agreement to Rules: Any person who enters a Facebook Giveaway (an “Entrant”) agree, by participating, to be fully unconditionally bound by these Official Rules, and the Entrant represents and warrants that they meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. If an Entrant fails to abide by these Official Rules and/or is determined to be ineligible, their entry into the Giveaway will be voided. In addition, each Entrant agrees to accept the decisions of Bobcat Company as final and binding as it relates to the conduct of the Giveaway. In the case where a Facebook post announcing a specific Giveaway includes information about that Giveaway that is inconsistent with these Official Rules, the included information on the Facebook post will supersede that portion of these Official Rules that is inconsistent with the included information.

3. Giveaway Period: Facebook posts announcing a Facebook Giveaway will announce the amount of time that Bobcat Company will accept entries for the Giveaway (the “Deadline for Entry”). In the event that such a Facebook post does not announce a Deadline for Entry, the Deadline for Entry shall be 24 hours from the time stamp of the Facebook post announcing the Giveaway.

4. How to Enter: A Facebook account is required to enter the Giveaway. A Facebook account is free of charge and can be obtained at https://www.facebook.com. The Entrant must complete their Entry into a Facebook Giveaway by commenting on a specific post on Bobcat Company’s Facebook page. The Entry must fulfill all Giveaway requirements, including providing all of the information requested in the post announcing the Giveaway and in the requirements in these Official Rules, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

Each Entrant may enter only once per Facebook Giveaway and must provide the information requested in the Facebook post announcing the Giveaway. Entrants may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. Any Entrant that uses fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, may have their Entry voided and may be banned from entering all future Bobcat sponsored Giveaways and Contests at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

The Giveaway will begin on June 25, 1:30 p.m. CDT, and will end on June 26, 1:30pm CDT.  Winners will be posted at in the comments of the post.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Facebook Giveaway (the “Winner(s)”) will receive a prize identified in the Facebook Post announcing the Giveaway. Estimated Value of actual merchandise varies from Giveaway to Giveaway. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Bobcat Company’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Bobcat Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the number of prizes to be awarded as identified in the Facebook Post announcing the Giveaway.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner(s) will be selected at random under the supervision of Bobcat Company. Winner(s) will be notified by direct message within twenty-four (24) hours following the selection. Bobcat Company shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to security settings on the Winner’s Facebook account.

If any Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 24 hours from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate may be Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER MAY RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY AT BOBCAT COMPANY’S SOLE DISCRETION, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by the Entrant: By entering this content, each Entrant understands and agrees that Bobcat Company, anyone acting on behalf of Bobcat Company, and Bobcat Company licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, the Entrant’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Additional Rules: Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway should any virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause beyond Bobcat Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Giveaway. In such case, Bobcat Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Bobcat Company. Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or website or violates these Rules.

Bobcat Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Giveaway, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Bobcat Company reserves the right to seek damages and/or prosecution to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, each Entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Bobcat Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such Entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: BOBCAT FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES.

As a condition of participating in this Giveaway, each Entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively in Fargo, North Dakota before a court located in Fargo, North Dakota, having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Each Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Bobcat Company’s website at https://www.bobcat.com/our_company/privacy.

13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Giveaway is Bobcat Company. The Sponsor Address is 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Giveaway should be directed to the Sponsor at the Sponsor Address, not Facebook. Entrants are providing information to the Sponsor and not Facebook. Further, Entrants, as a condition of entering this Giveaway, specifically agree to release Facebook from any and all liability associated with this Giveaway. Use of Facebook will be subject to that service provider's privacy policy and terms of use. The Facebook privacy policy is available at: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy.

14. Winner List & Copies of Official Rules: To obtain the names of the Facebook Giveaway Winners, send a self-addressed, stamped (except where exempted by applicable law) envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to:  “Facebook Giveaway”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. The request for names of the Winner(s) should identify the date that the Giveaway was announced on Facebook. Any requests that do not identify the date of the Giveaway will not be responded to. This Giveaway is subject to these complete Official Rules. For a copy of these rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Bobcat Company Official Rules for Facebook Giveaways”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. Limit one request per outer envelope. Requests must be received between the beginning date of the Giveaway and six months after the date that the winners of the Giveaway are announced.

15. Notice of Trademarks:  Bobcat® is a registered trademark of Clark Equipment Company. Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective holders.

Twitter Giveaways

THESE OFFICIAL RULES SET OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL TWITTER GIVEAWAYS THAT BOBCAT COMPANY CONDUCTS. TWITTER GIVEAWAYS ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM TWITTER CONTESTS AND THESE OFFICIAL RULES DO NOT GOVERN ANY TWITTER CONTESTS. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility: Twitter Giveaways are open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada (except for residents of Quebec) who are who are at least 18 years old and the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Employees, contractors, directors and officers of Bobcat Company, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, advertising, and fulfillment agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of the Giveaway dealers, agents, suppliers and the immediate family members of the foregoing and/or those living in the same household of any such persons or entities are not eligible. For these Official Rules, “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent. VOID IN ALL OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

2. Agreement to Rules: Any person who enters a Twitter Giveaway (an “Entrant”) agree, by participating, to be fully unconditionally bound by these Official Rules, and the Entrant represents and warrants that they meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. If an Entrant fails to abide by these Official Rules and/or is determined to be ineligible, their entry into the Giveaway will be voided. In addition, each Entrant agrees to accept the decisions of Bobcat Company as final and binding as it relates to the conduct of the Giveaway. In the case where a Twitter post or “tweet” announcing a specific Giveaway includes information about that Giveaway that is inconsistent with these Official Rules, the included information on the Twitter post will supersede that portion of these Official Rules that is inconsistent with the included information.

3. Giveaway Period: Twitter posts announcing a Twitter Giveaway will announce the amount of time that Bobcat Company will accept entries for the Giveaway (the “Deadline for Entry”). In the event that such a Twitter post does not announce a Deadline for Entry, the Deadline for Entry shall be 24 hours from the time stamp of the Twitter post announcing the Giveaway.

4. How to Enter: A Twitter account is required to enter the Giveaway. A Twitter account is free of charge and can be obtained at https://www.twitter.com. The Entrant must complete their Entry into a Twitter Giveaway by commenting on a specific post on Bobcat Company’s Twitter page. The Entry must fulfill all Giveaway requirements, including providing all of the information requested in the post announcing the Giveaway and in the requirements in these Official Rules, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

Each Entrant may enter only once per Twitter Giveaway and must provide the information requested in the Twitter post announcing the Giveaway. Entrants may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. Any Entrant that uses fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, may have their Entry voided and may be banned from entering all future Bobcat sponsored Giveaways and Contests at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Twitter Giveaway (the “Winner(s)”) will receive a prize identified in the Twitter Post announcing the Giveaway. Estimated Value of actual merchandise varies from Giveaway to Giveaway. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Bobcat Company’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Bobcat Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the number of prizes to be awarded as identified in the Twitter post announcing the Giveaway.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner(s) will be selected at random under the supervision of Bobcat Company. Bobcat Company will post a tweet with each Winner’s handle within twenty-four (24) hours following the selection requesting that each Winner contact Bobcat Company so that Bobcat Company can get contact information from the Winner. Bobcat Company shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to security settings on the Winner’s Twitter account.

If any Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 24 hours from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate may be Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER MAY RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY AT BOBCAT COMPANY’S SOLE DISCRETION, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by the Entrant: By entering this content, each Entrant understands and agrees that Bobcat Company, anyone acting on behalf of Bobcat Company, and Bobcat Company licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, the Entrant’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Additional Rules: Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway should any virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause beyond Bobcat Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Giveaway. In such case, Bobcat Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Bobcat Company. Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or website or violates these Rules.

Bobcat Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Giveaway, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Bobcat Company reserves the right to seek damages and/or prosecution to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, each Entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Bobcat Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such Entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: BOBCAT TWITTER GIVEAWAYS ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES.

As a condition of participating in this Giveaway, each Entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively in Fargo, North Dakota before a court located in Fargo, North Dakota, having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Each Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Bobcat Company’s website at https://www.bobcat.com/our_company/privacy.

13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Giveaway is Bobcat Company. The Sponsor Address is 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Twitter. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Giveaway should be directed to the Sponsor at the Sponsor Address, not Twitter. Entrants are providing information to the Sponsor and not Twitter. Further, Entrants, as a condition of entering this Giveaway, specifically agree to release Twitter from any and all liability associated with this Giveaway. Use of Twitter will be subject to that service provider's privacy policy and terms of use. The Twitter privacy policy is available at: https://twitter.com/en/privacy.

14. Winner List & Copies of Official Rules: To obtain the names of the Twitter Giveaway Winners, send a self-addressed, stamped (except where exempted by applicable law) envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Twitter Giveaway”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. The request for names of the Winner(s) should identify the date that the Giveaway was announced on Twitter. Any requests that do not identify the date of the Giveaway will not be responded to. This Giveaway is subject to these complete Official Rules. For a copy of these rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Bobcat Company Official Rules for Twitter Giveaways”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. Limit one request per outer envelope. Requests must be received between the beginning date of the Giveaway and six months after the date that the winners of the Giveaway are announced.

15. Notice of Trademarks:  Bobcat® is a registered trademark of Clark Equipment Company. Twitter® is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective holders.

Instagram Giveaways

THESE OFFICIAL RULES SET OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAYS THAT BOBCAT COMPANY CONDUCTS. INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAYS ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM INSTAGRAM CONTESTS AND THESE OFFICIAL RULES DO NOT GOVERN ANY INSTAGRAM CONTESTS. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility: Instagram Giveaways are open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada (except for residents of Quebec) who are who are at least 18 years old and the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Employees, contractors, directors and officers of Bobcat Company, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, advertising, and fulfillment agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of the Giveaway dealers, agents, suppliers and the immediate family members of the foregoing and/or those living in the same household of any such persons or entities are not eligible. For these Official Rules, “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent. VOID IN ALL OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

2. Agreement to Rules: Any person who enters an Instagram Giveaway (an “Entrant”) agree, by participating, to be fully unconditionally bound by these Official Rules, and the Entrant represents and warrants that they meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. If an Entrant fails to abide by these Official Rules and/or is determined to be ineligible, their entry into the Giveaway will be voided. In addition, each Entrant agrees to accept the decisions of Bobcat Company as final and binding as it relates to the conduct of the Giveaway. In the case where an Instagram post announcing a specific Giveaway includes information about that Giveaway that is inconsistent with these Official Rules, the included information on the Instagram post will supersede that portion of these Official Rules that is inconsistent with the included information.

3. Giveaway Period: Instagram posts announcing an Instagram Giveaway will announce the amount of time that Bobcat Company will accept entries for the Giveaway (the “Deadline for Entry”). In the event that such an Instagram post does not announce a Deadline for Entry, the Deadline for Entry shall be 24 hours from the time stamp of the Instagram post announcing the Giveaway.

4. How to Enter: An Instagram account is required to enter the Giveaway. An Instagram account is free of charge and can be obtained at https://www.instagram.com. The Entrant must complete their Entry into an Instagram Giveaway by commenting on a specific post on Bobcat Company’s Instagram page. The Entry must fulfill all Giveaway requirements, including providing all of the information requested in the post announcing the Giveaway and in the requirements in these Official Rules, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

Each Entrant may enter only once per Instagram Giveaway and must provide the information requested in the Instagram post announcing the Giveaway. Entrants may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. Any Entrant that uses fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, may have their Entry voided and may be banned from entering all future Bobcat sponsored Giveaways and Contests at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the Instagram Giveaway (the “Winner(s)”) will receive a prize identified in the Instagram Post announcing the Giveaway. Estimated Value of actual merchandise varies from Giveaway to Giveaway. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Bobcat Company’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Bobcat Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the number of prizes to be awarded as identified in the Instagram Post announcing the Giveaway.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner(s) will be selected at random under the supervision of Bobcat Company. Winner(s) will be notified by direct message within twenty-four (24) hours following the selection. Bobcat Company shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to security settings on the Winner’s Instagram account.

If any Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 24 hours from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate may be Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER MAY RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY AT BOBCAT COMPANY’S SOLE DISCRETION, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by the Entrant: By entering this content, each Entrant understands and agrees that Bobcat Company, anyone acting on behalf of Bobcat Company, and Bobcat Company licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, the Entrant’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Additional Rules: Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway should any virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause beyond Bobcat Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Giveaway. In such case, Bobcat Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Bobcat Company. Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or website or violates these Rules.

Bobcat Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Giveaway, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Bobcat Company reserves the right to seek damages and/or prosecution to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, each Entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Bobcat Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such Entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: BOBCAT INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAYS ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. 

As a condition of participating in this Giveaway, each Entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively in Fargo, North Dakota before a court located in Fargo, North Dakota, having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Each Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Bobcat Company’s website at https://www.bobcat.com/our_company/privacy.

13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Giveaway is Bobcat Company. The Sponsor Address is 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Giveaway should be directed to the Sponsor at the Sponsor Address, not Instagram. Entrants are providing information to the Sponsor and not Instagram. Further, Entrants, as a condition of entering this Giveaway, specifically agree to release Instagram from any and all liability associated with this Giveaway. Use of Instagram will be subject to that service provider's privacy policy and terms of use. The Instagram privacy policy is available at: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875.

14. Winner List & Copies of Official Rules: To obtain the names of the Instagram Giveaway Winners, send a self-addressed, stamped (except where exempted by applicable law) envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Instagram Giveaway”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. The request for names of the Winner(s) should identify the date that the Giveaway was announced on Instagram. Any requests that do not identify the date of the Giveaway will not be responded to. This Giveaway is subject to these complete Official Rules. For a copy of these rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Bobcat Company Official Rules for Instagram Giveaways”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. Limit one request per outer envelope. Requests must be received between the beginning date of the Giveaway and six months after the date that the winners of the Giveaway are announced.

15. Notice of Trademarks:  Bobcat® is a registered trademark of Clark Equipment Company. Instagram® is a registered trademark of Instagram, LLC. All trademarks are property of their respective holders. 

LinkedInĀ® Giveaways

THESE OFFICIAL RULES SET OUT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL LINKEDIN GIVEAWAYS THAT BOBCAT COMPANY CONDUCTS. LINKEDIN GIVEAWAYS ARE SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM LINKEDIN CONTESTS AND THESE OFFICIAL RULES DO NOT GOVERN ANY LINKEDIN CONTESTS. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

1. Eligibility: LinkedIn Giveaways are open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada (except for residents of Quebec) who are who are at least 18 years old and the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. Employees, contractors, directors and officers of Bobcat Company, its parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities, advertising, and fulfillment agencies involved in the administration, development, fulfillment and execution of the Giveaway dealers, agents, suppliers and the immediate family members of the foregoing and/or those living in the same household of any such persons or entities are not eligible. For these Official Rules, “immediate family” means a spouse, child, sibling, or parent or the spouse of a child, sibling, or parent. VOID IN ALL OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR RESTRICTED IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES.

2. Agreement to Rules: Any person who enters a LinkedIn Giveaway (an “Entrant”) agree, by participating, to be fully unconditionally bound by these Official Rules, and the Entrant represents and warrants that they meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein. If an Entrant fails to abide by these Official Rules and/or is determined to be ineligible, their entry into the Giveaway will be voided. In addition, each Entrant agrees to accept the decisions of Bobcat Company as final and binding as it relates to the conduct of the Giveaway. In the case where a LinkedIn post announcing a specific Giveaway includes information about that Giveaway that is inconsistent with these Official Rules, the included information on the LinkedIn post will supersede that portion of these Official Rules that is inconsistent with the included information.

3. Giveaway Period: LinkedIn posts announcing a LinkedIn Giveaway will announce the amount of time that Bobcat Company will accept entries for the Giveaway (the “Deadline for Entry”). In the event that such a LinkedIn post does not announce a Deadline for Entry, the Deadline for Entry shall be 24 hours from the time stamp of the LinkedIn post announcing the Giveaway.

4. How to Enter: A LinkedIn account is required to enter the Giveaway. A LinkedIn account is free of charge and can be obtained at https://www.LinkedIn.com. The Entrant must complete their Entry into a LinkedIn Giveaway by commenting on a specific post on Bobcat Company’s LinkedIn page. The Entry must fulfill all Giveaway requirements, including providing all of the information requested in the post announcing the Giveaway and in the requirements in these Official Rules, to be eligible to win a prize. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

Each Entrant may enter only once per LinkedIn Giveaway and must provide the information requested in the LinkedIn post announcing the Giveaway. Entrants may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. Any Entrant that uses fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, may have their Entry voided and may be banned from entering all future Bobcat sponsored Giveaways and Contests at the sole discretion of Bobcat Company.

5. Prizes: The Winner(s) of the LinkedIn Giveaway (the “Winner(s)”) will receive a prize identified in the LinkedIn Post announcing the Giveaway. Estimated Value of actual merchandise varies from Giveaway to Giveaway. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Bobcat Company’s discretion. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Bobcat Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

6. Odds: The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the number of prizes to be awarded as identified in the LinkedIn Post announcing the Giveaway.

7. Winner Selection and Notification: Winner(s) will be selected at random under the supervision of Bobcat Company. Winner(s) will be notified by direct message within twenty-four (24) hours following the selection. Bobcat Company shall have no liability for Winner’s failure to receive notices due to security settings on the Winner’s LinkedIn account.

If any Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, fails to claim the prize within 24 hours from the time award notification was sent, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate may be Winner selected. Receipt by Winner of the prize offered in this Giveaway is conditioned upon compliance with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER MAY RESULT IN WINNER’S DISQUALIFICATION AS WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY AT BOBCAT COMPANY’S SOLE DISCRETION, AND ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED.

8. Rights Granted by the Entrant: By entering this content, each Entrant understands and agrees that Bobcat Company, anyone acting on behalf of Bobcat Company, and Bobcat Company licensees, successors, and assigns, shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use in any media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity and throughout the World, without limitation, the Entrant’s entry, name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, statements about the Giveaway, and biographical information for news, publicity, information, trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation, notice, review, or consent.

9. Additional Rules: Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway should any virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or any other cause beyond Bobcat Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Giveaway. In such case, Bobcat Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Bobcat Company. Bobcat Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway or website or violates these Rules.

Bobcat Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Giveaway, to void entries for any reason, including, but not limited to: the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Bobcat Company reserves the right to seek damages and/or prosecution to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10. Limitation of Liability: By entering, each Entrant agrees to release and hold harmless Bobcat Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, partners, representatives, agents, successors, assigns, employees, officers, and directors from any liability, illness, injury, death, loss, litigation, claim, or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not, from: (i) such Entrant’s participation in the Giveaway and/or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or any portion thereof; (ii) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to the malfunction of any computer, cable, network, hardware, or software, or other mechanical equipment; (iii) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any transmissions, telephone, or Internet service; (iv) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway; (v) electronic or human error in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries.

11. Disputes: BOBCAT LINKEDIN GIVEAWAYS ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES.

As a condition of participating in this Giveaway, each Entrant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively in Fargo, North Dakota before a court located in Fargo, North Dakota, having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall any Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. Each Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted with an entry is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on the Bobcat Company’s website at https://www.bobcat.com/our_company/privacy.

13. Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Giveaway is Bobcat Company. The Sponsor Address is 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with LinkedIn. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Giveaway should be directed to the Sponsor at the Sponsor Address, not LinkedIn. Entrants are providing information to the Sponsor and not LinkedIn. Further, Entrants, as a condition of entering this Giveaway, specifically agree to release LinkedIn from any and all liability associated with this Giveaway. Use of LinkedIn will be subject to that service provider's privacy policy and terms of use. The LinkedIn privacy policy is available at: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy.

14. Winner List & Copies of Official Rules: To obtain the names of the LinkedIn Giveaway Winners, send a self-addressed, stamped (except where exempted by applicable law) envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “LinkedIn Giveaway”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. The request for names of the Winner(s) should identify the date that the Giveaway was announced on LinkedIn. Any requests that do not identify the date of the Giveaway will not be responded to. This Giveaway is subject to these complete Official Rules. For a copy of these rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (Canadian residents, please submit an international response coupon in lieu of a stamped envelope) to: “Bobcat Company Official Rules for LinkedIn Giveaways”, 250 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078. Limit one request per outer envelope. Requests must be received between the beginning date of the Giveaway and six months after the date that the winners of the Giveaway are announced.

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