Official Contest Rules

Thriving Oregon’s “Snap & Share the Love” Contest

  1. Eligibility
    • Open to residents of the United States.
    • Participants under the age of 18 must obtain permission from a parent or guardian. Prizes for minors will be awarded to their parent or guardian.
    • Employees, sponsors, or affiliates of Thriving Oregon and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
  2. Contest Period
    • The contest runs monthly, with entries closing on the last day of each month at 11:59 PM PST. Winners are selected by a random drawing from that month’s entries.
  3. How to Enter
    • Snap a Photo: Take a photo showcasing a local business in Oregon (e.g., food trucks, boutiques, cafes).
    • Submit Your Entry: Use the official contest entry form on our site to upload your photo, including your name, email, and a brief description of the business or experience.
    • Earn Bonus Entries:
      • Share your photo on Instagram, Facebook, or X (Twitter) with a shoutout to the business.
      • Invite friends and family to participate using your unique referral link.
  4. No Purchase Necessary
    • Participation in the contest is free, and no purchase is required. Entries must meet eligibility criteria without additional consideration or payment to qualify.
  5. Prizes and Winner Selection
    • A $500 Visa gift card will be awarded each month.
    • Winners will be chosen through a random drawing. Participants can increase their chances by submitting new photos each month and sharing their referral links.
    • Winners will be contacted via the email provided and must respond within 10 business days to claim the prize. If unclaimed, a new winner may be drawn.
  6. Image Use and Removal
    • By entering, participants grant Thriving Oregon the right to feature their photo on the website and related promotional materials.
    • Participants can request the removal of their images by contacting us directly. We will honor removal requests within 5 business days.
  7. Referral Bonus and Leaderboard
    • Each participant receives a unique referral link. For every successful referral, participants earn additional chances to win.
    • The leaderboard displays the top referrers each month for potential additional prizes.
  8. Privacy Policy
    • Personal information, including email addresses, will only be used for contest purposes and will not be shared with third parties.
    • Winners’ names may be publicly announced unless they request otherwise.
  9. Compliance with Local and Federal Laws
    • This contest complies with Oregon sweepstakes laws and U.S. federal regulations. Oregon prohibits misleading participants by implying they are finalists if more than 25% of entrants share the same odds of winning.
    • Prizes valued over $600 require the issuance of a 1099 form to the winner for tax purposes.
  10. Disqualification
    • Entries containing inappropriate content, false information, or not featuring a local Oregon business will be disqualified.
    • Thriving Oregon reserves the right to disqualify any participant for violating the contest rules or using fraudulent methods to earn entries.