KENTUCKY DERBY & BOURBON EXPERIENCE SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. US Sweepstakes+2Snipp+2

The Kentucky Derby & Bourbon Experience Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored by Coretek Services, Inc. (“Coretek” or “Sponsor”), [Sponsor Address] (collectively with its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates, the “Sponsor Entities”).

NOTE: “Kentucky Derby” is a registered trademark of Churchill Downs Incorporated. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Churchill Downs Incorporated or any bourbon brand or distillery.

 

  1. ELIGIBILITY

The Sweepstakes is open only to:

  • Legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia;
  • Who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age at the time of entry; and
  • Who submit an eligible entry as described in Section 3.

The Sweepstakes is intended for business-to-business lead generation. Sponsor may, in its discretion, limit eligibility to individuals who (a) are employed in an information technology, digital transformation, or related role, and/or (b) have authority or influence over technology purchasing decisions for their organization.

Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor Entities, their immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children and their respective spouses) and persons living in the same household, and any companies involved in the administration, advertising, or promotion of the Sweepstakes are not eligible. Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

By entering, each entrant represents and warrants that they meet all eligibility requirements.

 

  1. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD

The Sweepstakes begins at [Start Date and Time, incl. time zone] and ends at [End Date and Time, incl. time zone] (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Sweepstakes.

 

  1. HOW TO ENTER

During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible individuals may enter by completing the online entry form available at [Landing Page URL] (the “Site”) and submitting all required information, which may include:

  • Full name
  • Business email address
  • Company name
  • Job title / role
  • Business phone number
  • State of residence
  • Confirmation that entrant is 21+
  • Agreement to these Official Rules

No Purchase or Payment Necessary: A purchase of any Coretek product or service is not required to enter or to win, and a purchase will not improve chances of winning. US Sweepstakes+2Snipp+2

Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE): To enter without submitting the online form, hand-print your name, business email, company name, job title, mailing address, phone number, date of birth, and a statement that you have read and agree to these Official Rules on a 3" x 5" card and mail it in a stamped envelope to:
[AMOE Address] – “Kentucky Derby & Bourbon Experience Sweepstakes”.
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by [Postmark Date] and received by [Receive Date]. Limit one (1) entry per envelope. Mechanically reproduced entries are void.

Limit [X] entries per person, regardless of method of entry (online or mail). Multiple entries in excess of the stated limit may result in disqualification. Automated, scripted, robotic, or bulk entries are prohibited and will be void.

 

  1. WINNER SELECTION AND ODDS

On or about [Drawing Date], Sponsor (or its designee) will conduct a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period to select six (6) potential winners (each, a “Winner,” and collectively, the “Winners”).

Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.

Sponsor’s decisions regarding the administration of the Sweepstakes and the selection of Winners are final and binding in all respects.

 

  1. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

Potential Winners will be notified via [email and/or phone] using the contact information provided at entry within approximately [X] business days following the drawing.

To be confirmed as a Winner, each potential Winner may be required to:

  • Complete, sign, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release;
  • Complete any necessary travel and medical/liability release forms;
  • Provide a completed IRS Form W-9 for tax reporting purposes if required; and
  • Provide any other documentation reasonably requested by Sponsor.

If a potential Winner:
(a) cannot be contacted within [X] days of the first attempted notification;
(b) fails to timely return required documents;
(c) is found ineligible; or
(d) declines the prize,

the potential Winner may be disqualified and an alternate Winner may be selected from among remaining eligible entries.

 

  1. PRIZE DESCRIPTION AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”)

Each of the six (6) Winners will receive a Kentucky Derby & Bourbon Experience trip package for Winner and one (1) adult guest (21+) (the “Guest”) to attend a Kentucky horse racing weekend and bourbon-themed experience during Spring 2026 (exact dates to be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion), which may include:

  • Round-trip economy air transportation for Winner and Guest from a major airport near Winner’s residence (as determined by Sponsor) to [Louisville, KY or nearby airport];
  • [X] nights standard hotel accommodations (one room, double occupancy) at a hotel selected by Sponsor;
  • Ground transportation between airport, hotel, and scheduled event activities;
  • Tickets or hosted access for Winner and Guest to a horse-racing event in the Louisville, Kentucky area;
  • A curated bourbon experience, which may include distillery tours, tastings, and/or related events;
  • Certain hosted meals and hospitality events, as determined by Sponsor; and
  • A Coretek-hosted technology & innovation briefing session.

Total ARV of each trip package: US$[ARV]. Total ARV of all prizes: US$[Total ARV for 6 Winners]. Actual value may vary based on point of departure, travel dates, and other factors. Any difference between stated ARV and actual value will not be awarded.

Prize Conditions:

  • Travel must occur on dates specified by Sponsor or prize may be forfeited.
  • Winner and Guest must travel together on the same itinerary.
  • Guest must be 21 years of age or older and may be required to execute a liability/publicity release and provide proof of age.
  • All travel arrangements will be made by Sponsor or its designee. Certain blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
  • Winner and Guest are solely responsible for any required travel documentation (e.g., valid government-issued ID, TSA compliance, etc.).
  • Prize is not transferable, not assignable, and not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any portion of the prize with an item or experience of equal or greater value if any advertised portion becomes unavailable.

All expenses not expressly stated as included in the prize description are the sole responsibility of Winner and Guest, including but not limited to: meals and beverages outside of hosted events, additional ground transportation, incidental hotel charges, travel insurance, baggage fees, gratuities, souvenirs, and personal expenses.

 

  1. TAXES

All federal, state, and local taxes and other costs and expenses associated with acceptance and use of the prize not specified herein as being provided are the sole responsibility of each Winner.

The fair market value of the prize may be considered taxable income to the Winner. If required by law, Sponsor will issue an IRS Form 1099 (or equivalent tax form) to each Winner for the calendar year in which the prize is awarded, reporting the value of the prize, generally when the value is $600 or more in a calendar year. IRS+3IRS+3IRS+3

Winners are encouraged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of winning any prize.

 

  1. ALCOHOL-RELATED TERMS

Alcoholic beverages may be part of the experience (e.g., bourbon tastings). By accepting the prize and participating in any prize-related activities involving alcohol, Winner and Guest acknowledge and agree that:

  • They must be 21 years of age or older and able to present valid government-issued identification upon request.
  • They will consume alcohol responsibly and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, venue policies, and instructions from staff.
  • Sponsor Entities do not encourage or condone excessive or irresponsible consumption of alcohol.
  • Sponsor Entities reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to limit or deny the service of alcoholic beverages to any individual who appears intoxicated or whose behavior poses a risk to themselves or others, without replacement or compensation.

 

  1. PUBLICITY RELEASE

Except where prohibited by law, by accepting a prize, each Winner (and Guest, where applicable) grants Sponsor and its designees the perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to use their name, likeness, image, voice, biographical information, and statements about the Sweepstakes for advertising, trade, and promotional purposes in any media now known or hereafter developed, without additional compensation or notice.

 

  1. PRIVACY

Information collected from entrants in connection with the Sweepstakes will be used by Sponsor:

  • To administer the Sweepstakes;
  • To contact potential Winners; and
  • If the entrant consents, to send marketing, promotional, or educational communications related to Sponsor’s products and services.

Submission of an entry is also subject to Coretek’s Privacy Policy, available at [Privacy Policy URL]. Where required by law, agreement to receive marketing communications will not be a condition of entry and entrants may opt out at any time via the mechanisms provided in such communications.

 

  1. RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By participating, entrants (and Winners/Guests) agree to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sponsor Entities and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, liability, loss, damages, injuries, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Participation in the Sweepstakes;
  • Any breach of these Official Rules;
  • Acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize or participation in any prize-related activity, including travel, attendance at events, and consumption of food or beverages (including alcoholic beverages);
  • Any typographical or other error in the printing, offering, or administration of the Sweepstakes, or in the announcement of the prize or Winners; or
  • Any technical malfunctions of the Site, including but not limited to, failures of computers, servers, networks, or software, or human or technical errors that may occur in the administration of the Sweepstakes.

Entrants agree that in any cause of action, the Sponsor Entities’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating, if any, and in no event will Sponsor Entities be liable for attorneys’ fees. Entrants waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

 

  1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:

  • Disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the Site, or the operation of the Sweepstakes, or acting in violation of these Official Rules or in a disruptive, unsportsmanlike, or harmful manner;
  • Cancel, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) if fraud, technical failures, viruses, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes, as determined by Sponsor; and/or
  • Substitute the prize (or any component) with a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable.

If the Sweepstakes is terminated before the end of the Sweepstakes Period, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, select Winners in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the termination date.

 

  1. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTES

All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [GOVERNING STATE], without giving effect to any choice-of-law or conflict-of-law rules.

Except where prohibited, entrants agree that:

  • Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes or any prize shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and
  • Such disputes shall be filed exclusively in the state or federal courts located in [County, State], and entrants hereby consent and submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for purposes of litigating any such dispute.

 

  1. WINNERS LIST

For the names of the Winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
[Coretek – “Kentucky Derby & Bourbon Experience Sweepstakes Winners List”] at [Address], to be received within six (6) months after the end of the Sweepstakes Period. Where permitted by law, Sponsor may also publish the Winners’ names on the Site or in other promotional materials.

 

  1. SPONSOR

Coretek Services, Inc.
34900 Grand River Ave

Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335
www.coretek.com