Chowder the Bulldog's Running Mate Contest Overview and Rules
- Eligibility:
- Participants must be18 years or older at the time of entry. Minors may participate only with written parental consent.
- The contest is void where prohibited by law.
- Pets are not limited to dogs and cats. Any type of animal that is a pet can be featured.
- How to Enter:
- Participants must express their interest by emailing Chowder@Chowderthebulldog.com.
- Contest organizers will send participants more detailed information, a liability waiver and contest links.
- After receiving the entry confirmation, participants should create a video of their pet "explaining" why they would make the perfect Vice Paw-sident. The video must be no longer than 45 seconds and in 9:16 aspect ratio.
- The video must be submitted to Chowder@Chowderthebulldog.com for approval by the contest deadline.
- Once approved, the video will be shared as a collaborative Reel on Instagram and Facebook, and on TikTok video. Chowder’s team and the participant will determine the best posting date for the collaborative Reel and schedule accordingly.
- The Videos will also be featured on a Vice President Contest Page on the Chowderthebulldog.com website, where all videos will be available for viewing throughout the Chowder for President Campaign.
- The videos may be provided to press as part of a press release.
- Only one entry per pet is allowed.
- Content Guidelines:
- Videos should be original, creative, and showcase the pet’s personality.
- No offensive, inappropriate, or political content is allowed. Videos must not contain any human political or paw-tisan messages.
- By submitting a video, participants agree to allow the contest organizers to share and use the video content for promotional purposes across various social media platforms and with media.
- Fundraising:
- Each participant will receive a personalized fundraising link for the donation platform, Tiltify, which they can use to gather donations for Best Friends Animal Society.
- The pet that raises the most funds by 9 pm PDT on September 27, 2024, will be declared the winner.
- No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win.
- Prizes:
- Grand Prize: The winning pet will receive a personalized gift basket with pet treats, toys, clothes and a $200 Amazon gift card for the pet’s owner.
- Participation Prize: All participants will receive a “Chowder for President” campaign pack, including personalized campaign swag and a personalized T-shirt featuring the pet’s name as a VP candidate.
- Winner Selection:
- The winner will be determined based on the total amount of funds raised through their personalized Tiltify link by 9 pm PDT, September 27, 2024.
- The winner will be announced on September 28, 2024, via Chowder’s social media accounts and online.
- Important Dates:
- Entry Deadline: September 5, 2024
- Video Submission Deadline: September 5, 2024
- Fundraising Deadline: September 27, 2024
- Winner Announcement: September 28, 2024
- General Conditions:
- By participating, entrants agree to abide by these official rules and decisions, which are final and binding in all respects.
- The contest organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these rules or violates the terms of service of Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
- This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.
- Privacy:
- Personal information collected during the contest will be used only for the purposes of administering the contest and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
- Contact:
- For any questions or additional information, please contact Chowder’s team at Chowder@Chowderthebulldog.com or Jami @ 949-579-0709