Southern Tide 2026 Caroline’s Cakes Giveaway Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Administrator and Sponsors’ decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Southern Tide x Caroline’s Cakes Giveaway (“Giveaway”). Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
1. ADMINISTRATOR AND SPONSORS: The Administrator of this Giveaway is Southern Tide, 711 W Washington St, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29601. The Sponsors of this Giveaway are Southern Tide and Caroline’s Cakes. The Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
2. ELIGIBILITY: This Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older as of March 12, 2026 and follow @southerntide and @carolinescakes on Instagram. Employees, officers and directors of Sponsors and any of their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, suppliers and advertising or promotional agencies and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household as such employees, officers and directors are not eligible to participate or win.
3. GIVEAWAY PERIOD: The Giveaway begins on March 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time and ends at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on March 22, 2026.
4. HOW TO ENTER: To enter (1) follow @southerntide and @carolinescakes on Instagram; (2) like the giveaway postposted by Southern Tide’s Instagram; and (4) tag someone in the comment section with the hashtag #STxCarolinesCakes. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM ET ON March 22, 2026. Entrants can enter one (1) time during the Giveaway Period. Each entrant will receive only one (1) entry during the Giveaway Period. Use of multiple usernames or accounts to enter by the same individual is prohibited and may result in disqualification. All submissions become the property of the Sponsors upon receipt and will not be acknowledged or returned. Administrator’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Giveaway. The Giveaway is governed by these Official Rules and is subject to all applicable U.S. federal, state and local laws. Void where prohibited.
5. GRANT OF RIGHTS / REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: Each entrant into each Giveaway hereby irrevocably grants to Sponsors, and each of its affiliates, licensees, successors and assigns, a non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free perpetual license to use and display any photo with entry for any and all purposes in any and all media channels without limitation, worldwide and without additional compensation, notice or approval from entrant. Each entrant hereby represents and warrants that he/she has read, understands and will follow these Official Rules. Entrants further represent and warrant that any photos with entries and all elements therein (except Sponsor content) submitted as part of each Giveaway are: (i) the original work of the entrant, and (ii) will not infringe or violate any right (including without limitation intellectual property, proprietary rights, or personal rights) of any third party or person. Each entrant further represents and warrants that he/she has the permission and right to agree to and fully perform in a manner consistent with these Official Rules.
6. PRIZES: One (1) prize winner total will be selected to receive the following prize package:
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Prize Package |
Total ARV: $230.00 |
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$150 Southern Tide Gift Card and Caroline’s Cake cake |
ARV: $230 |
One (1) prize package will be awarded to a total of one (1) prize winner only. No prize transfers permitted. Prizes are subject to these terms and conditions and may not be returned, redeemed for cash or used as payment on or credit to any credit card accounts. Gift card does not expire. Terms and conditions may apply, as noted on gift card. Prizes will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Winners are solely responsible for all applicable taxes in connection with prizes. Winners of a prize equal to or greater than $600 will receive an IRS Form 1099 MISC reporting the actual value of the prize received. Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a comparable prize of like or greater value, including cash, for any prize, for any reason.
7. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: One (1) prize winner will be selected on or about March 23, 2026 byrandom drawing from among all eligible entries during the Giveaway Period. The decision of Administrator will be final and binding on all matters related to the Giveaway. Winner will be notified by Instagram direct message and asked to email a representative of Administrator. If a winner cannot be reached by within 48 hours of first notification attempt, or fails to provide required information within that timeframe, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected. Odds of winning will be determined by the total number of eligible entries throughout the Giveaway Period.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RELEASE: VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS APPLY. WINNER AGREES TO HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNIFY AND DEFEND INSTAGRAM , ADMINISTRATOR, SPONSORS, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS, PARTNERS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, SUPPLIERS AND ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCIES AND ALL OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, THE “RELEASED PARTIES AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, DAMAGES OR CAUSES OF ACTION (HOWEVER NAMED OR DESCRIBED), WITH RESPECT TO OR ARISING OUT OF ENTRANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE GIVEAWAY OR THE RECEIPT, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE (INCLUDING INJURY OR HARM RELATED THERETO). Acceptance of prize constitutes permission to use winner’s name, Instagram handle, likeness, entry and photograph for promotional purposes without further compensation except where prohibited by law. Potential winners may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Eligibility and Publicity Release and Liability Release by the date specified by Administrator and failure to do so may result in an alternate winner being selected. Return of prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and alternate selection. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by the decisions of the judges and these Official Rules. Sponsors are not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network server or other connection; miscommunications; failed phone or computer or telephone transmissions; technical failure; jumbled, scrambled or misdirected transmissions; late, lost, incomplete, delayed, or misdirected entries; or other error of any kind whether human, mechanical, or electronic. CAUTION: Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site, or undermine the legitimate operations of the Giveaway, is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Sponsors reserve the right to seek damages from any such entrant to the fullest extent permitted by law and to disqualify such entrant from the Giveaway. In the event the Giveaway is compromised by virus, bug, unauthorized human intervention, or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor that corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of the Giveaway, Sponsorsreserve the right in its sole discretion to suspend or terminate the Giveaway and award prize from all eligible entries received prior to cancellation. Administrator may disqualify entries if the entry and related tag includes inappropriate, offensive, or other derogatory language or information. Limit one (1) entry per person during the Giveaway Period.
9. ENTRANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION: Information collected from entrants is subject to Administrator’s Privacy Policy, available at https://southerntide.com/pages/privacy.
10. WINNER(S): For a list of the winner, send a separate, self-addressed, stamped envelope no later than one year following the end of the entry period, to: Southern Tide, 711 W Washington St, Suite 101 Greenville, SC 29601 Attention: 2026 Southern Tide x Caroline’s Cakes Giveaway.
11. RESPONSIBILITY OF PRIZE WINNER: Prize winner may receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year, a copy of which form will also be filed with the Internal Revenue Service. THE PRIZE WINNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING AND PAYING ANY AND ALL INCOME, SALES OR EXCISE TAXES THAT MAY APPLY TO ACCEPTING PRIZES; ADMINISTRATOR AND SPONSORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND WILL NOT PAY ANY SUCH TAXES.
12. DISPUTES: EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED, ENTRANT AGREES THAT: (1) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS GIVEAWAY SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION, AND EXCLUSIVELY BY THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA (2) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS INCURRED, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENTERING THIS GIVEAWAY, BUT IN NO EVENT ATTORNEYS’ FEES; AND (3) UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ENTRANT BE PERMITTED TO OBTAIN AWARDS FOR, AND ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER DAMAGES, OTHER THAN FOR ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES, AND ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED. ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES, OR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ENTRANT AND SPONSORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE GIVEAWAY, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW RULES (WHETHER OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION), WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.