Official Rules for the 2025 Young Americans for Liberty Ron Paul BBQ VIP Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE, CONTRIBUTION, OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING.
Rules for Sweepstakes: By participating in this Sweepstakes, participants (“Participant(s)”) agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the final decision of the Sweepstakes. Decisions by Young Americans for Liberty, (“YAL” or “Sponsor”) are binding and final in every respect.
Eligibility: The 2025 Young Americans for Liberty Ron Paul BBQ VIP Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open to all Participants during the duration of this Sweepstakes. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Void where prohibited.
PERSONS WHO ARE MINORS (GENERALLY, UNDER THE AGE OF 18) SHOULD GET THE PERMISSION OF THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN PRIOR TO ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES. BY PARTICIPATING, YOU (IF A MINOR, YOUR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN) AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND ALL DECISIONS OF SPONSOR, WHICH ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL RESPECTS. IF MINOR IS THE WINNING PARTICIPANT IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR MUST EXECUTE A RELEASE ON BEHALF OF MINOR TO RECEIVE THE PRIZE.
In order to participate in this Sweepstakes, Participants are asked to sign the online Ron Paul birthday card or enter via e-mail to Matt Hoell at matt.hoell@yaliberty.org. The winners will be selected randomly from all eligible participants and will be notified by e-mail.
A Participant is limited to one prize from this Sweepstakes and any other simultaneous YAL Contest or Sweepstakes. Employees, contractors, subcontractors, agents, board members, and any other individuals otherwise compensated by YAL or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries and the immediate family members of those individuals, are not eligible to participate in this Sweepstakes. In no event will Sponsor be liable for more prizes than outlined in the Sweepstakes Details. Prizes are non-transferable and non-negotiable.
Sweepstakes Period: The Sweepstakes Period begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time on July 9, 2025 and ends at 7:00 pm Eastern Time on July 31, 2025.
Consumer Disclosure: There is one prize available. The prize consists of one “VIP” ticket to attend YAL’s Ron Paul 90th Birthday BBQ, being held on August 9, 2025, in Lake Jackson, Texas. The ticket has a listed purchase price of $999.00. The prize will also include up to $500.00 in travel expenses for the winning participant. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other prize.
Selection of Winners: The winner will be selected from among all eligible Participants. In order to be considered an eligible Participant, Participant must enter no later than July 31, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The winner will be determined by random selection giving equal weight to
each eligible entry, with the odds of winning depending on the number of entries received. The winning participant will be contacted by the email address provided upon entry, and have five (5) business days to claim their prize.
Publicity: Sponsor reserves the right to use for publicity purposes prior to, during, or after the Sweepstakes Period, in any media, the Participant’s name, likeness, and city name throughout the world, in perpetuity, without any compensation or prior review, unless specifically prohibited by law. By submitting a video under this Sweepstakes, Participant and/or their legal guardian agrees that they irrevocably consent to and authorize the use and reproduction by YAL and its affiliates, of any and all film, photographs, voice recording, or any other likeness (hereafter, “Likeness”) that may be received, taken, or recorded during the course of activities relating to this Sweepstakes of the minor, for the use of YAL and/or its affiliates, in original or modified form, without any limitation as to time, location, media, or method of reproduction, all without any compensation to me or the minor. This permission includes use of the minor’s Likeness in advertising, promotional materials, or any other project deemed appropriate by YAL or its affiliates, and waiver of the right to review, inspect, or otherwise approve of any such work. The photographs, video submissions, negatives, other images, voice recordings and/or other likeness submitted under this Sweepstakes and otherwise captured during the activities shall constitute YAL’s sole property. As an express condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, Participants and/or their legal guardians further release YAL and its affiliates, their directors, officers, agents, and employees, from all claims of every kind on account of the use of the minor’s likeness
Taxes: It is the sole responsibility of the winning Participant to pay all federal, state, and local taxes in connection with the prize. The winning participant may be required to fill out an IRS Form W-9 as a condition of accepting the prize.
Trademark: Young Americans for Liberty is a registered trademark of Young Americans for Liberty. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy: Participant information will be handled in compliance with YAL’s Privacy Policy, found at https://yaliberty.org/privacy-policy/
Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, and Venue: Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including court costs and legal fees, which result from Participant’s involvement and participation in the Sweepstakes or Participant’s receipt or use of the prize. In no event shall YAL be liable to Participant for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, loss of use of profits, regardless of whether such damages are caused or allegedly caused by breach of contract, tort or otherwise (including negligent or willful act or omission, warranty, indemnity, or strict liability). This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard for conflict of laws doctrine. Participants agree that any legal action arising in connection with the Sweepstakes, whether in tort, contract, or otherwise, shall be heard exclusively in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Waiver of Jury: As a condition of participating in this Sweepstakes, each Participant hereby irrevocably and perpetually waives any right that Participant may have to a trial by jury in respect
of any litigation directly or indirectly arising out of, under, or in connection with the Sweepstakes, any document or agreement entered into in connection with the Sweepstakes, any prize available through the Sweepstakes, and any of the transactions contemplated related to the Sweepstakes.
Termination: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes at any time.
Sponsor Contact Information & Principal Place of Business: Questions and comments can be directed to Young Americans for Liberty, ATTN: General Counsel, 500 N. Capital of Texas Hwy, Bldg. 5, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78746