OFFICIAL RULES

The total ARV of all First Prizes to be awarded in the Sweepstakes is $1,225.08. Odds of winning a First Prize will depend on the number of eligible entries received during an Entry Period.

Grand Prize. On or around January 9, 2025, one (1) Grand Prize Winner will be randomly selected from among all eligible First Prize Winners. The Grand Prize Winner will be awarded the following prize package (the “Grand Prize”): (i) roundtrip coach airfare for the Grand Prize Winner and one (1) Guest (“Guest”) from the international airport in the contiguous United States that is closest to the Grand Prize Winner’s residence (as determined by Sponsor) to Munich, Germany, and (ii) two (2) consecutive nights hotel stay in Munich, Germany at a hotel selected by Sponsor. Accommodations will include one standard room with double occupancy and a morning breakfast. Prize must be used during the month of December 2025 when the Christkindlmarkts are open in Munich, Germany. Sponsor will attempt to accommodate the Grand Prize Winner’s schedule, but Sponsor cannot guarantee any specific date or time of travel. The ARV of the Grand Prize is $3,500.00. Odds of winning the Grand Prize is 1:32. Any and all other costs and expenses not specifically mentioned herein as applicable to the Prize awarded, including all taxes, local transportation, passports, additional hotel stay, changes to reservations, fuel, insurance, meals, beverages, gratuities, room service, other services, upgrades, souvenirs, purchases, and personal expenses, are the sole responsibility of the Winner to pay. No alcohol is being awarded as part of any Prize. The ARV of all Prizes to be awarded is $4,725.08.

A First Prize and the Grand Prize may also be referred to herein as a “Prize.” A First Prize Winner and the Grand Prize Winner may also be referred to herein as a “Winner.” All Prizes will be awarded unless there is insufficient participation or if Sponsor cannot obtain from each Winner satisfactory proof of age and residency in a timely manner, in which case all Prizes may not be awarded.

All Winners are subject to confirmation of eligibility. Winners will be notified by email. First Prizes will be shipped to First Prize Winners directly at no cost to them.

PRIZE CONDITIONS

There is a limit of one First Prize per person or per email address. Prizes are non-transferable, cannot be sold or auctioned, and have no cash surrender value. The hotel room will be reserved under the Grand Prize Winner’s name. The Grand Prize Winner will use one of the two airline tickets. The Grand Prize Winner may select one (1) guest (“Guest”) to use the remaining airline ticket. Grand Prize Winner and Guest must use the Prize on the same days/nights. All components of the Grand Prize must be used in one trip and no refund or compensation will be paid if the Grand Prize Winner does not use the entire Grand Prize as awarded. Grand Prize Winner and Guest will each be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release as a condition to being awarded the Grand Prize. Guest has no independent rights to the Grand Prize and must be 21 years of age or older.

If a First Prize Winner fails to respond within three (3) days of receiving Sponsor’s initial notification of being selected as a First Prize Winner or fails to complete or return any requested documents by the date specified by the Sponsor, that First Prize Winner will be disqualified without notice and Sponsor will conduct a random drawing from all other eligible entries received during that Entry Period to award the First Prize for that Entry Period. If Sponsor does not receive personal confirmation from the Grand Prize Winner of being selected as the Grand Prize Winner within three (3) days from Sponsor’s notification, or if the Grand Prize Winner (i) fails to complete or return any requested documents by the date specified by the Sponsor (including a copy of the Grand Prize Winner’s and Guest’s passport), (ii) is found to be ineligible, (iii) cannot use the Grand Prize on the dates indicated, or (iv) fails to comply with these Official Rules, the Grand Prize Winner will be disqualified and a replacement Grand Prize Winner will be selected if time permits. Grand Prize Winner and Guest must obtain valid U.S. passports allowing travel to Germany. Once travel arrangements have been made, they cannot be changed. If the Grand Prize Winner declines the Grand Prize for any reason (even after acceptance), the Grand Prize Winner will be disqualified and Sponsor will use reasonable efforts to continue to select a replacement Grand Prize Winner as long as time permits and the resulting delays do not affect the cost of the Grand Prize. The acceptance or use of the Grand Prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use the Grand Prize Winner’s name and address (city and state) and likeness for promotional purposes on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without notice or further compensation. In the event Sponsor cannot award the Prize as described, Sponsor will substitute the Prize with one of equal or greater value or with a company check in the amount of the ARV of that Prize. In the event there is a difference between the actual value of a Prize and the stated ARV of that Prize, there will be no refund or reimbursement provided. The Grand Prize Winner must provide his/her social security number and will be issued an IRS Form 1099 for the stated ARV of the Grand Prize. The Grand Prize Winner is liable for the payment of all applicable federal and state taxes on the Grand Prize. Grand Prize Winner and Guest must have all identification and other documents necessary for travel including but not limited to, any required vaccination and/or proof of negative COVID testing. All travel is subject to any and all restrictions instituted by the Department of Defense and/or Department of Homeland Security, as required. Participants who are unwilling to fly to Germany because of health, safety, or other concerns should not enter this Sweepstakes as no cash alternative to the stated Grand Prize will be available.

LIMIT OF LIABILITY

All Prizes must be accepted as awarded. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, delayed, inaccurate, incomplete, or misdirected entries, or for electronic, network or computer failures or malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or for other hardware, software or technical errors of any kind including any injury or damage to any person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes, or for other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise, relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, or with respect to any Sweepstakes-related materials. Winners agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Sponsor and its parent companies, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents, from any claims due to any injuries, damages, or losses to any person (including death) or property, resulting in whole or in part from acceptance or use of a Prize or participation in the Sweepstakes. Grand Prize Winner is responsible for proper behavior of the Grand Prize Winner and Guest at all times and no refund or compensation will be provided if the Grand Prize Winner and/or Guest is asked to leave the hotel or any other location as a result of unruly behavior. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor whose decisions are final. Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity with regard to the mechanics of the Sweepstakes or the interpretation of the Official Rules. Headings are provided for convenience only. Anyone attempting to defraud or tamper with this Sweepstakes will be declared ineligible and may be prosecuted. Sponsor is not responsible or liable for any loss, damage, inconvenience, or loss of time arising out of any acts, omissions, or negligence, of any person, including, without limitation, transportation carriers, and any person providing any service or accommodation in conjunction with the Prize, or for delays or cancellations including, but not limited to, those resulting from mechanical breakdown, closings, strikes, government action, inclement weather, or Acts of God. Use of the Grand Prize is subject to the rules of the hotel and the Grand Prize Winner and Guest may be required to execute additional releases as a condition of use of the Grand Prize. Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect information caused by printing, technical or human errors, which may occur during the Sweepstakes. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, interruptions, deletions, defects, delays, or the theft, loss, or destruction of entries. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of being conducted as planned because of tampering, intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other reason (each an “Intervening Cause”), which affects the security, fairness, or proper execution of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel the Sweepstakes or, in its discretion, award the Prizes through a drawing from all eligible entries received which, in Sponsor’s opinion, were not affected by the Intervening Cause. Any disputes regarding this Sweepstakes shall be governed by New York law and resolved in courts located in Westchester County, New York. Any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred but in no event attorney fees. Entrant waives any claim for punitive, incidental, or consequential damages. With regard to the Prizes being awarded, Sponsor makes no express or implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

WINNERS LIST

For a Winners List, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope postmarked by 01/17/2025 to: The Holidays Hosted by Paulaner Sweepstakes Winners List, 2 Westchester Park Dr., Suite 201, White Plains, NY 10604. Void where prohibited.

SPONSOR

Paulaner USA, Westchester NY is the sole Sponsor of the Sweepstakes. All names, logos, brands, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.