Unconditional Love with Stella & Chewy’s®

Official Rules

  • VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  
  • ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED SOLELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION AND ENTRANTS WAIVE THE ABILITY TO BRING CLAIMS IN A CLASS ACTION FORMAT. 
  • THIS CONTEST IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM  

BY ENTERING (OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATING IN) THE CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A BINDING CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES INDEMNITIES TO THE CONTEST PARTIES FROM YOU AND A LIMITATION OF YOUR RIGHTS AND REMEDIES.

1.    ELIGIBILITY: The Unconditional Love with Stella & Chewy’s contest (“Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entry and who are the parent or owner of a rescue dog or cat (“pet”) before the start of the Contest. Employees, officers and directors of Stella & Chewy’s LLC (“Sponsor”), Realtime Media LLC (“Administrator”) and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, contest, fulfillment and marketing agencies (collectively, the “Contest Parties”), their immediate family members and those living in the same household as such individuals (whether legally related or not), are not eligible to participate in the Contest or win the prize. For purposes of this Contest, immediate family members are defined as spouse, partner, parents, legal guardians, in-laws, grandparents, siblings, children and grandchildren and their respective spouses, and those living in the same household shall mean people who share the same residence at least three (3) months a year, whether legally related or not. In the event that a household, based on address, enters the Contest using more than five (5) unique email addresses, all of the Contest entries associated with that household (determined by Sponsor or Administrator at their sole discretion) will be disqualified. Void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. By participating in the Contest, you unconditionally accept and agree to comply with and abide by these “Official Rules” and the decisions of Sponsor, including the interpretation of these Official Rules, administration of the Contest, selection of the winning entry, and Sponsor’s exercise of discretion, which will be final, non-appealable, and binding in all respects.  

2.    TIMING: The Contest begins at or about 12:00 p.m. Central Time (“CT”) on February 19, 2025 and ends at 11:59 p.m. CT on March 5, 2025 (the “Contest Period”). Winner will be announced on or around March 12, 2025.

The designated computer clock of the Sponsor is the official time-keeping device in the Contest.

3.    HOW TO PARTICIPATE: There is one (1) way to participate in the Contest: 

Instagram Post Method of Entry: To participate and enter this Contest via the Instagram mobile application, you will need a mobile device (e.g., mobile phone or tablet) that can access the Internet and uses either the Apple or Android platform. Additionally, you will need to either visit Instagram.com or download the Instagram application from the mobile device’s app store and sign up for an Instagram account (“Instagram Account”) if you do not already have one. Creating an Instagram Account is free. By submitting your information and creating an Instagram Account, you will be required to agree to the Instagram terms of service and privacy policy. If you do not agree to Instagram’s terms of service and privacy notice, you cannot create an Instagram Account or participate in this Contest. Once logged in to your Instagram Account, become a follower of @stellaandchewys account. To enter, during the Contest Period, make a 30-60 second Instagram video, or share a photo/s, with a caption about your rescue pet and their story that captures the special bond between you and your rescue pet. See additional guidelines and restrictions below. When you post the photograph/video from your Instagram Account, you must include the unique hashtag #StellasUnconditionalLoveContest and mention @stellaandchewys (“Instagram handle”) in the caption of your Instagram post as part of your post (your “entry”). The @mention and hashtag are required in the caption of your Instagram post. Sponsor may not see or receive entries that fail to strictly follow the posting instructions set forth in these Official Rules and Sponsor is not responsible for failure to see or receive an entry. NOTE: Sponsor may not receive entries from Instagram users with “protected” updates (i.e., user has set their Instagram Account so that only people the user has approved can view their updates) due to the way Instagram operates its service. Be sure your Account is set to public before you begin. Edited posts and/or account settings may result in your entry not being eligible or included. Per Instagram policy and the Content Restrictions below, any entry that contains or is suspected to contain copyrighted materials will not be eligible or included. Sponsor, at its sole discretion, may accept a technically incorrect unique hashtag term. Posts not seen or received by Sponsor will not be entered into the Contest. By including the required hashtags in your post and mentioning the Instagram handle, you are confirming your acceptance of and agreement to these Official Rules. If you take all of the steps above, you will receive one (1) entry into the Contest, subject to the limit below.  

The Contest Parties are not responsible for technical difficulties of any kind, or for false, incorrect, changed, incomplete or illegible contact information. 

LIMIT: One (1) entry per person during the Contest Period. Attempts made by the same individual to earn more than the stated number of entries by using multiple or false contact information, accounts or otherwise may result in disqualification. Entries generated by a script, computer programs, macro, programmed, robotic or other automated means are void and may be disqualified. Entries that are in excess of the stated limit, incomplete, illegible, corrupted, damaged, destroyed, forged, false, lost, late or misdirected, deceptive or otherwise not in compliance with the Official Rules may be disqualified from the Contest at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Those who do not follow all instructions, provide the required information in their caption, or abide by these Official Rules or other instructions of Sponsor may be disqualified. Entries submitted by those who do not meet the eligibility requirements (including all requirements with respect to age and residence) are void. All materials submitted become the physical property of Sponsor and will not be returned. In the event of a dispute over the identity of an entrant, entry will be deemed submitted by the registered account holder of the social media account associated with the entry, provided that person is eligible. Any potential winner may be required to show proof of being the registered account holder. Registered account holder is defined as the person assigned to a social media account. In the event that a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible. 

4.    REQUIREMENTS OF ENTRIES:  Entries must comply with the following: 

  • Must be in the English language.
  • The entrant must be the only person, if any, who appears in the entry (and must have permission from any person who recorded the entry, if that person is not the entrant, and be able to provide express written consent for such person to Sponsor and/or Administrator, if requested).
  • Only one (1) pet must appear in the photo/video.
  • The video or photo must include an up to 1,500 character/250 word  caption for entrants to include something about their rescue pet.
  • Any video uploaded as part of an entry must be in one of the following file formats: MPG, MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, with a max file size of 500MB.
  • Must not contain material that violates or infringes another's rights, including, but not limited to, privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, including copyright infringement, or legal or moral rights of any third party, living or deceased;
  • Must not disparage Sponsor, Administrator or any other person or party affiliated with the promotion and administration of this Contest;
  • Must not include any personally-identifiable information;
  • Must be the original work of the entrant and must not contain images or artwork, music, quotes, parodies or other materials not created by entrant;
  • Must not feature brand names, logos or trademarks other than Sponsor’s trademarks in any other element of the entry or image, which Sponsor has granted, with respect to the Sponsor’s trademarks, entrant a limited license to use for purposes of this Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to ask the entrant to create a new video or photo, edit it, or blur out logos/trademarks in the video or photo;
  • Must not have been submitted previously in a promotion or contest of any kind and has not been exhibited or distributed currently or previously in any media; 
  • Must not contain, facilitate, reference, or use material that is fraudulent, inappropriate, indecent, lewd, pornographic, obscene, hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous;
  • Cannot be sexually explicit or suggestive, unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group, profane or pornographic, or contain nudity or any materially dangerous activity;
  • Must not contain, facilitate, reference or use material that contains prohibited content which shall include, but is not limited to content that promotes, suggests, or encourages:
    • gambling, including without limitation, any content related to online casinos, sports books, bingo or poker;
    • the use of firearms/weapons/ammunition, any illegal drugs, prostitution, pornography, nudity, profanity or other adult content, violence, or the use of alcohol or tobacco products;
    • taking up of arms against any person, government or entity or otherwise challenge or seek to overthrow any government;
  • Must not contain any viruses, spyware, malware, or other malicious components that are designed to harm the functionality of a computer in any way;
  • Must not contain, facilitate, reference, or use material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political orientation, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, or age; and
  • Must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations in any jurisdiction where the entry was created.

By submitting an entry, you represent and warrant that your entry is original to you, that the entry has not been previously published, has not won previous awards and that neither it nor its contents infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party, including any copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property. By submitting an entry, you warrant and represent that you consent to the submission and use of the entry in the Contest, to its publication, and to its use as otherwise set forth herein.

By submitting an entry, you acknowledge and agree that Sponsor may receive other entries under this Contest that may be similar or identical to the entry submitted by you, and you waive any and all claims you may have had, may have, and/or may have in the future, that any other entry reviewed and/or used by Sponsor may be similar to your entry and you understand that you will not be entitled to any compensation because of Sponsor’s use of such other similar or identical material.

Sponsor reserves the right to ask the entrant to create a new video or photo, edit it, or blur out logos/trademarks in the video or photo.

5.    JUDGING: After the end of the Contest Period, a panel of qualified judges determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion, will score each eligible entry up to the maximum number of points allowed. Judging will be based on the following criteria:

  • 50% The Rescue Story:
    • Detail & Depth: A strong entry provides specific details about the pet's rescue, including their background (e.g., how they were found, the condition they were in, or the journey they went through).
    • Unique & Meaningful: The story should have a personal touch, showcasing a unique aspect of the pet’s background or the bond between pet and owner. For example, maybe the pet was a part of a rescue mission or had an incredible recovery from a tough situation.
    • Clear Journey: You should outline not just the adoption but also the challenges and growth. Include key milestones in the pet’s life post-rescue and how they have become a cherished member of the family.
  • 30% Emotional Delivery and Appeal:
    • Authentic Emotion: An excellent entry will tug at the heartstrings of the judges. It should express how deeply the pet has impacted your life and why they hold such a special place in your heart.
    • Relatable & Impactful: The story should convey raw emotion but also show the rewarding growth of the bond between pet and owner. It should be something readers can feel and relate to, not just read.
    • Strong Visual or Emotional Connection: The photo/s or video, should complement the emotional story. For example, showing the pet’s transformation, capturing a tender moment, or including a fun memory can enhance the appeal.
  • 20% Creativity:
    • Originality: An excellent entry brings a fresh perspective to the table. It can creatively tie in details about the rescue pet's personality or quirks or even share an unusual but heartwarming moment in their journey.
    • Unique Presentation: Creativity can also come in the form of how the entry is written. For photos and videos, it could include creative shots or angles that showcase the pet’s transformation or bond.
    • Personal Touches: Adding little details that show who the pet truly is—a favorite toy, quirky behavior, or a favorite game—helps make the entry stand out.

In the event there are any ties, the tied entries will be compared and the entry with the highest score for The Rescue Story will be the winner of the tie. If a tie remains, the entry with the highest score for Emotional Delivery and Appeal will be the winner of the tie. If any entry (or the entrant who submitted it) is found to be ineligible, if the applicable entrant does not want to or could not accept a prize, if offered, or if the entry or entrant does not comply with these Official Rules, the entry will be disqualified and the entry with the next highest score will be named the potential winner. Administrator’s, Judges’, and Sponsor’s decisions shall be final and binding in all matters pertaining to the judging and selection of the winner. In no event will there be more than one (1) winner. 

The entry with the highest score as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, will be the potential winner of the Contest as determined by the Sponsor. 

Sponsor reserves the right not to award the prize if, in its sole discretion, it does not receive a sufficient number or quality of eligible and qualified entries.

No more than the stated prize will be awarded. If, for any reason, more bona fide winners come forward seeking to claim prizes in excess of the prize set forth in these Official Rules, the winner of the advertised prize available may be selected by using the judging process outlined above among any entrant making purportedly valid claims for such prize.  Inclusion in such process shall be each entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances.  

6.    WINNER NOTIFICATION/PRIZE CLAIMING: The potential winner will be notified via direct message on Instagram in a commercially reasonable time after winner selection. The potential winner must be a follower of the handle until sixty (60) days after the Contest Period for notification purposes. The Contest Parties are not responsible for and shall not be liable for false, incorrect, changed, incomplete or illegible contact information or for electronic communications that are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in any of entrant’s accounts to receive messages or late, lost, damaged, intercepted, misdirected, or unsuccessful efforts to notify the potential winner. Notification is deemed to have occurred immediately upon sending the direct message via Instagram. If a potential winner cannot be contacted within a reasonable time period, if potential winner is ineligible, if any notification is returned undeliverable, or if a potential winner otherwise fails to respond and fully comply with these Official Rules, potential winner will forfeit the prize and an alternate winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries, using the judging process above. As part of the winner notification process, the potential winner will be required to complete and submit a prize redemption form (“Redemption Form”), and a declaration of eligibility/release of liability/prize acceptance agreement (“Declaration”), within four (4) days of date of notification, as a condition of receiving the prize. If any potential prize winner fails or refuses to sign and return the Redemption Form and/or the Declaration within the required time period or if the Redemption Form and/or Declaration is returned as rejected, faulty, unclaimed or returned as undeliverable to potential winner, and/or the potential winner is otherwise noncompliant, the potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate will be selected, up to three (3) alternates, after which the applicable prize will remain un-awarded. Potential winner becomes the “winner” only after verification of eligibility by Sponsor.

7.    PRIZE/PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: The prize to be awarded in this Contest is:  

ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: The “Grand Prize” is one (1) year of Stella & Chewy’s pet food. Pet food will vary based on pet’s weight, protein/diet preferences, and other details. Grand Prize will be shipped monthly for twelve (12) months. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize: $8,400.

Prize is non-transferable, with no cash redemptions, equivalents, or substitutions except at Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. All prize details not specified in these Official Rules will be determined in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Prize details and availability are subject to change and are subject to applicable rules and restrictions. In the event that Sponsor is unable to provide a prize or prize component, the Sponsor may elect to provide winner with the approximate value of such item in cash or award an alternate prize of comparable or greater value.  Prize is awarded “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). Winner will be solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and for any other fees or costs associated with the prize received, regardless of whether they, in whole or in part, are used. The ARV of the prize is based on available information provided to Sponsor as of the time these Official Rules are printed and may fluctuate. The value of any prize or combination of prizes valued at $600 or more awarded to the winner will be reported for tax purposes as required by law. The winner of such prize will be required to provide Sponsor with a valid social security number before the prize will be awarded for tax reporting purposes. An IRS Form 1099 will be issued in the name of winner for the actual value of the prize received. Any unclaimed prize will be forfeited. Prize, if legitimately claimed, will be awarded. The Contest Parties are not responsible for and will not replace any lost, mutilated or stolen prize or any prize that is undeliverable or does not reach the winner because of an incorrect or changed address. If winner does not accept or use the entire prize, the unaccepted or unused part of the prize will be forfeited and the Contest Parties will have no further obligation with respect to that prize or portion of the prize. In no event will more than one (1) prize be awarded. The Contest Parties are not responsible for, and winner will not receive the difference, if any, between the actual value of the prize at the time of award and the stated ARV in these Official Rules or in any Contest-related correspondence or material. Sponsor will attempt to fulfill the first month of prize within approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks after winner verification.

8.    GENERAL: Subject to applicable law, each entrant hereby expressly grants to the Contest Parties and their respective successors, assigns, sublicensees and designees, the irrevocable right to use and publish his/her name, entry, social handles, likeness (photographic or simulated), voice, biography and place of residence for all purposes, including, without limitation, advertising, marketing, promotional and publicity purposes in connection with this Contest (“Advertising”), in any and all media now or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, without any form of notice, permission or any amount or kind of compensation, except for the awarding of the prize. All copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights in such Advertising shall be owned by Sponsor and/or its licensors, and each entrant hereby disclaims and waives any claim of right to such Advertising. Such Advertising shall be solely under the control of Sponsor and/or its licensors, and winner hereby waives any claim of control over the Advertising content as well as any possible claims of misuse of winner’s name, likeness or voice under contract, tort or any other theory of law. The Contest Parties do not assume any responsibility for any disruption in the Contest, including, but not limited to, the failure or interruption of any social media platform or any internet service provider. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures and other statements contained in any Contest materials and the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail, govern, and control. In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Contest by any event beyond its control, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, epidemic, pandemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, communications or equipment failure, utility or service interruptions, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared), interference with the Contest by any party, or any federal, state, or local government law, order, or regulation, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each, a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend or terminate the Contest or prize. Sponsor additionally reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion to modify, suspend or terminate the Contest should causes beyond Sponsor’s control corrupt or interfere with the administration, integrity, operation, security or proper play of the Contest. 

9.    CONDUCT: The Contest Parties are not responsible for the actions of entrants in connection with the Contest, including entrants’ attempts to circumvent the Official Rules or otherwise interfere with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contest. The Contest Parties reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to disqualify (or terminate the prize of) any individual  if the individual is found to be, or suspected of, acting in any manner deemed by the Contest Parties to be in violation of the Official Rules, or to be unsportsmanlike or disruptive, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, or to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest, and void all associated entries, and/or registrations. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A USER, YOU OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE CONTEST PARTIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. 

10.    WAIVERS AND DISCLAIMERS: The Contest Parties assume no responsibility or liability for: (a) lost, late, stolen, undelivered, inaccurate, incomplete, delayed, misdirected, damaged or garbled registrations, entries, URLs, or emails; (b) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information, or for any faulty or failed electronic data transmissions; (c) any unauthorized access to, or theft, destruction or alteration of entries or registrations at any point in the operation of this Contest; (d) any technical malfunction, failure, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or communications line failure, regardless of cause, with regard to any equipment, systems, networks, lines, cable, satellites, servers, computers or providers utilized in any aspect of the operation of the Contest; (e) inaccessibility or unavailability of the Internet or the website or any combination thereof or for computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, computer, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Contest, the judging or processing of entries, social networking posts, or registrations, the announcement of the prize(s), or in any other Contest-related materials; or (f) any injury or damage to entrants or to any other person's computer which may be related to or resulting from any attempt to participate in the Contest. If, for any reason, the Contest (or any part thereof) is not capable of running as planned for reasons which may include, without limitation, infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which may corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, then the Contest Parties reserve the right at their sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest in whole or in part. If terminated, the Contest Parties will award the prizes in a manner consistent with the judging process above from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received for the Contest up to the time of such action.

11.    RELEASES: All entrants, as a condition of participation in this Contest, release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Contest Parties, Instagram, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all liability, claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees), losses, damages, fines, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, death, damages, or losses to persons or property which may be sustained, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in connection with: (i) participation in any aspect of the Contest (including travel to/from any Contest activity), (ii) the receipt, ownership, use or misuse of any prize awarded, including any travel associated with any prize, (iii) the Released Parties’ violation of rights of publicity or privacy, claims of defamation or portrayal in a false light or based on any claim of infringement of intellectual property; (iv) entrant’s registration material on any related website, or (iv) any typographical, human or other error in the printing, offering, selection, operation or announcement of any Contest activity and/or prize. 

12.    GOVERNING LAW AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules or the rights and obligations of entrants, Sponsor or the Released Parties in connection with the Contest will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Wisconsin without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other laws.

BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, ENTRANT AGREES THAT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW: (A) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THE CONTEST, OR ANY PRIZE AWARDED, WILL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (B) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS WILL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL THIRD-PARTY, OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED (IF ANY) NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), BUT IN NO EVENT WILL ATTORNEYS’ FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; (C) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ANY ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN ANY AWARD FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SEEK, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS AND/OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN ACTUAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), AND/OR ANY RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED; AND (D) ENTRANTS’ REMEDIES ARE LIMITED TO A CLAIM FOR MONEY DAMAGES (IF ANY) AND ENTRANT IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR EQUITABLE RELIEF.  SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

13.    DISPUTE RESOLUTION: The parties each agree to finally settle all disputes only through arbitration; provided, however, the Sponsor shall be entitled to seek injunctive or equitable relief in the state and federal courts in the State of Wisconsin and any other court with jurisdiction over the parties.  In arbitration, there is no judge or jury and review is limited.  The arbitrator’s decision and award is final and binding, with limited exceptions, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court with jurisdiction.  The parties agree that, except as set forth above, any claim, suit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Contest shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration before a sole arbitrator under the streamlined Arbitration Rules Procedures of JAMS Inc. (“JAMS”) or any successor to JAMS.  In the event JAMS is unwilling or unable to set a hearing date within fourteen (14) days of the filing of a “Demand for Arbitration”, then either party can elect to have the arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or any other mutually agreeable arbitration administration service.  If an in-person hearing is required, then it will take place in the State of Wisconsin. The federal or state law that applies to these Official Rules will also apply during the arbitration. Disputes will be arbitrated only on an individual basis and will not be consolidated with any other proceedings that involve any claims or controversy of another party, including any class actions; provided, however, if for any reason any court or arbitrator holds that this restriction is unconscionable or unenforceable, then the agreement to arbitrate doesn’t apply and the dispute must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Wisconsin. Sponsor agrees to pay the administrative and arbitrator’s fees in order to conduct the arbitration (but specifically excluding any travel or other costs of entrant to attend the arbitration hearing).  Either party may, notwithstanding this provision, bring qualifying claims in small claims court.

14.    ENTRY INFORMATION AND CONTEST COMMUNICATIONS: As a condition of entering the Contest, each entrant gives consent for Sponsor to obtain and deliver his or her name, address, entry, and other information to third parties for the purpose of administering this Contest and to comply with applicable laws, regulations and rules. Any information entrant provides to Sponsor may be used to communicate with entrant in relation to this Contest or on a Contest winner’s list. By participating in the Contest, entrant agrees to all of the terms and conditions of the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which is available at https://www.stellaandchewys.com/policies/privacy-policy?srsltid=AfmBOopU82HMIAZn3AOZ9kxDLFqsZ-SEjPJCwXTq4RpYM_k_Os4PeHxz. In the event of any discrepancy between the Sponsor’s Privacy Policy and these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall control and govern.

15.    MISCELLANEOUS: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules or the Declaration will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.  In the event that any provision of the Official Rules or the Declaration is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions will remain in effect and will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that provision.  Entrants agree to waive any rights to claim ambiguity of these Official Rules.  Headings are solely for convenience of reference and will not be deemed to affect in any manner the meaning or intent of the documents or any provision hereof.  In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Contest-related materials, privacy policy or terms of use on any website, social media platform or application and/or the terms and conditions of the Official Rules, the Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control and the discrepancy will be resolved in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. 

16.    WINNER LIST: To receive a listing of the name of the winner, send a #10 self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt by May 12, 2025 to:  Unconditional Love with Stella & Chewy’s - Winner List Request, c/o Realtime Media, 1001 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 2–100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

17.    SPONSOR: Stella & Chewy’s LLC, 111 W Oakview Pkwy, Oak Creek, WI 53154. Reference to third parties in connection with prizes and/or third-party websites or services are for reference and identification purposes only and not intended to suggest endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Sponsor or the Contest. 

18.    ADMINISTRATOR: Realtime Media LLC, 1001 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 2–100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.