Pistol Raffle

The following provisions are the official rules and regulations (hereinafter referred to as the “Official Rules and Regulations”) which govern the conduct and operation of the Ruger Vaquero .45 Raffle (here­inafter referred to as the “Raffle”), a drawing of chance being operated by POLK SHERIFF’S CHARITIES, INC., which is an IRC§501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation having its principal place of business at 1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven, Florida 33880:

1. TICKETS FOR THE RAFFLE. A ticket for the Raffle (hereinafter referred to as a “Raffle Ticket”) must be purchased at the event. Raffle Tickets shall be pur­chased solely by methods selected and approved by Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. A Raffle Ticket may be pur­chased in one name only. Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. has not set any restrictions on the amount of Raffle Tickets that any person may purchase. Requested tick­et donation of $10.00 per ticket. A limit of 2000 tickets will be sold. No purchase or contribution is necessary to obtain a Raffle Ticket. Each Raffle Ticket is a separate and equal chance to win the prize enumerated below. Any prize and related tax liability will belong to the per­son named on the Raffle Ticket. If drawing date has not changed (see drawing section below) ticket requests will be accepted up to the date and time of the draw­ing. Any requests and payments received following the cut-off time for the Raffle will be returned to the send­er. All ticket sales are final. No refunds are available or will be made. Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected or non-de­livered mail, email or fax messages, or any other failure to receive an order or deliver tickets or receipts prior to the drawing deadline. No reproduction of a Raffle Tick­et is permitted. Any Raffle Ticket or entry form that is deemed in the absolute discretion of Polk Sheriff Char­ities, Inc. to be defective, illegible or counterfeited will not be honored. Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. will make a reasonable effort to notify any person who submits a Raffle Ticket or entry form that is not honored.

2. ELIGIBILITY. The purchaser of a Raffle Ticket, the person named on a Raffle Ticket, or anyone to whom an entry purchaser legally transfers a Raffle Ticket (herein­after collectively referred to as an “Entrant”), must be at least twenty one (21) years of age at the time of the purchase of the Raffle Ticket. Raffle Tickets may not be purchased in the name of a business, trust, corporation or other entity, or wherever prohibited by applicable law. An Entrant does not need to be present at the drawing of the winning Raffle Ticket in order to win. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. No purchase or contribution is necessary to enter the Raffle. Questions concerning ticket confirmation num­ber(s) should be directed to Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator”), at the address listed below.

3. DRAWING. The drawing of the winning Raffle Ticket will be held on 02/25/2024 at approximately 3:00 P.M at the Jeepin with Sheriff Judd Event being held at the Clear Springs Ranch located on Cox Road and Ledley Ware Road, Bartow Florida 33830. This date and all other dates stated in these Official Rules and Regu­lations may be extended in the absolute discretion of Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. does not reserve any discretion to cancel the Raffle at any time. The prize drawing will be open to the public.

4. PRIZE. One (1) prize will be awarded to the winner of the Raffle. Prize has been donated by M360 Solu­tions LLC. The winner of the Raffle may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility. If a potential winner does not comply with the Official Rules and Regula­tions, then the potential winner will be disqualified from the Raffle and the prize will revert to Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. The Internal Revenue Service position is that amounts paid for chances in raffles, lotteries or similar drawings for valuable prizes are not gifts, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions. The winner will be responsible for any Federal and State taxes. Winner must comply with all Federal and State of Florida law regarding firearm transfers including background checks. Winner is re­sponsible for all fees associated with the background check required to take possession of their prize and shipping fees if applicable.

5. NOTIFICATION OF WINNER. The winner of the Raffle will be notified via U.S. mail, email or telephone by the Administrator. The winner of the Raffle will need to provide proper identification to the satisfaction of Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. The winner of the Raffle must claim the prize by 30 days from the drawing. The win­ner of the Raffle will be instructed as to how to claim the prize at the time of notification by the Administra­tor. Any questions should be relayed to the Adminis­trator at the contact information below. Entrants may obtain the winner’s name by sending a written request, plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Admin­istrator at the contact information below.

6. PRIVACY. By entering the Raffle, Entrants agree that their names, likenesses and/or information pro­vided in connection with the Raffle entry may be used for communications conducted for the benefit of Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc., including, but not limited to, being disclosed to and used by the news media and otherwise being used by Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. for publicity purposes in area newspapers or other media, including print venues, television, radio or online (including the website of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Jeepin with Sheriff Judd). An Entrant may subsequently “opt-out” of the receipt of such commu­nications by following the directions in any e-mail or other means of communication, or by contacting the Administrator at the contact information below. Except as specifically provided in this provision, the informa­tion of an Entrant will not be shared with or sold to any other person or entity.

7. WAIVER / LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. By partic­ipating in the Raffle, Entrants release M360 Solutions LLC, Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. and its respective enti­ties, affiliates, agents, representatives, sponsors, ser­vice agencies and independent contractors, and each of their respective directors, officers, partners, employ­ees and agents, including advertising and promotion agencies, from any and all liability with respect to the participation in the Raffle, the possession, use and dis­tribution of the prize awarded, and all losses or injuries (including to earnings, profits or goodwill), damages, costs, expenses, rights, claims and actions or any kind arising in connection with the Raffle or the prize award­ed. An Entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach by Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. shall be limited to the return of the purchase price paid for his or her Raffle Ticket(s), and such Entrant shall not be entitled to any incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages under any circumstances.

8. GOVERNING RULES, REGULATIONS AND LAW. By participating in the Raffle, the purchaser of a Raffle Ticket specifically acknowledges that he or she is aware of and agrees to abide and be bound by the rules, lim­itations and restrictions contained in the Official Rules and Regulations, and further specifically agrees that the Official Rules and Regulations solely govern the conduct and operation of the Raffle. The Official Rules and Regulations, together with the decision of Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc., are binding on every Entrant. The Official Rules and Regulations may not be waived, modified or supplemented except by Polk Sheriff Char­ities, Inc. If any provision of the Official Rules and Reg­ulations or the application of any such provision to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforce­ability shall not affect any other provision hereof. No modification of the Official Rules and Regulations shall be enforceable unless made by Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. The interpretation and application of the Official Rules and Regulations by Polk Sheriff Charities, Inc. shall be final. The Official Rules and Regulations shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns of each Entrant. The Raffle is being conducted in accordance with and is governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The offer to participate in the Raffle is void where prohibited by law and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

ADMINISTRATOR:

Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc.,

1891 Jim Keene Blvd., Winter Haven, Florida 33880