PEDIGREE® The One True Loyalty Program

Terms and Conditions

Offer valid only while supplies last. Must be 18 or older & a U.S. resident. Limit one (1) Reward per household. Reward is a refund of qualifying adoption costs ($200 maximum). Valid on qualifying dog adoptions. To qualify, Dollar General customers can adopt a dog between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, under the condition the adoption and a purchase of $25 (or more) of participating PEDIGREE® products are made within 120 days of each other. Customers of any other retailer outside of Dollar General must adopt a dog between April 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024, and make a purchase of $25 (or more) participating PEDIGREE® Products between the same time frame. Qualifying product purchases must be made either (a) at Dollar General between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024; or (b) from any other participating retailer between April 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024. Upload eligible receipts (including amount, date, time, location, and products), by completing the form on www.PedigreeLoyalty.com within 120 days of qualifying purchase and qualifying dog adoption. Dollar General receipt(s) must be submitted no later than January 31, 2025. Receipts from other retailers must be submitted no later than July 31, 2024. The Dollar General Program concludes on December 31, 2024.  The National Program at all other participating retailers concludes on June 30, 2024 or after $150,000 in rewards are allocated, whichever comes first. Void where participation is prohibited, taxed or restricted. View Participation Mechanism and Privacy Policy at www.PedigreeLoyalty.com. Sponsored by Mars Petcare US, Inc.

Official Terms and Conditions

1. AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

By submitting an entry into this Program (defined below), you are signifying your agreement that you have read and agree to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of these Official Terms and Conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).

2. ELIGIBILITY

Dollar General Program: The Pedigree One True Loyalty Adoption Program Promotion (the “Program”) begins at Dollar General only on Jan 01, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on Dec. 31, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Dollar General Program” and the “Dollar General Program Period,” respectively). Receipts of adoptions or product purchases made in that time frame must be uploaded by Jan. 31, 2025.

National Program: The Program begins at all other retailers other than Dollar General on April 1, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and ends on June 30, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “National Program” and the “National Program Period,” respectively). Receipts of adoptions or product purchases made at all other retailers during the National Program Period must be uploaded by July 31, 2024.

The Dollar General Program and the National Program are collectively referred to herein as the “Program.”

Participation in the Program is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., who are 18 years of age or older at the time of participation (each such resident, a “Participant,” or “you”). Employees of Mars Petcare US, Inc. (the “Sponsor”), Snipp Interactive Inc., and each of their affiliated and related companies including, without limitation, respective parent, sister and subsidiary companies, advertising and promotional agencies, or other party in any way involved in the development or administration of the Program (collectively, the “Program Parties”), suppliers of materials or services related to the Program, or a member of the immediate family or household of any such person, are excluded from participation in the Program. In these Terms and Conditions, “immediate family” means mother, father, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and/or legal or common-law spouse, regardless of where they reside. Groups, clubs, organizations, businesses and commercial and non-commercial entities cannot participate in the Program. The following limits apply: one (1) Reward per household.

If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to use multiple names, multiple identities, and/or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s), and/or any other means not in keeping with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Terms and Conditions, to enter or otherwise participate in or to disrupt this Program, then he/she may be disqualified from the Program in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. The Sponsor, other Program Parties, and each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed or incomplete Entries (all of which are void).

3. THE PROGRAM

Sponsor is offering eligible Participants who adopt a dog from any authorized adoption center in the United States (an “Adoption Center”) during the Adoption Period (defined below), the opportunity to receive an amount equivalent to the lesser of: (a) $200 USD; or (b) the Adoption Cost (defined below) (the “Reward”); if they purchase $25 or more of Participating Products (defined below) during the Purchase Period (defined below) from any (x) authorized retail store in the United States (each, a “Participating Retailer”) during the National Program Period, while supplies last, or (y) from Dollar General during the Dollar General Program Period. See Section 5 for how to submit a request to participate in this Program. The Reward will be delivered to eligible Participants in the form of a PayPal transfer, or a physical check, depending on the Participant’s choice on the registration form. Limit of one (1) Reward per household. The maximum value of each/any Reward is $200.

All current PEDIGREE® dry, wet, and treat products are participating products for the purposes of this Program (while supplies last, and subject to inventory) (the “Participating Products”). Purchases of Participating Products made through an online retail website will also be accepted and considered eligible for this Program.

The Dollar General Program concludes at the Dollar General Program Period end date of December 31, 2024.  The National Program at all other retailers concludes at the National Program Period end date of June 30, 2024, or after $150,000 in Rewards are allocated, whichever comes first. Sponsored by Mars Petcare US, Inc.

4. PROGRAM PERIOD AND KEY DATES

To be eligible to receive a Reward:

  • Dollar General Program: The adoption of a dog must be completed between January 1, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and December 31, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Dollar General Adoption Period”), if PEDIGREE® Participating Product purchases are made at Dollar General, in full compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
    • If Participating Products are purchased at Dollar General, they must be purchased between January 1, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and December 31, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Purchase Period”), while supplies last, and in full compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
    • To receive the Reward, Dollar General customer entries (as defined below)/submissions must be received on or before 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “Entry End Date”) on January 31, 2025, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Offer valid only while supplies last.

 

  • National Program: The adoption of a dog must be completed between April 1, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and June 30, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “National Adoption Period”), if PEDIGREE® Participating Product purchases are made at any participating retailer other than Dollar General, in full compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
    • If Participating Products are purchased at any participating retailer outside of Dollar General, they must be purchased between April 1, 2024, at 12:00:00 a.m. Eastern Time and June 30, 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time (the “National Program Purchase Period”), while supplies last, and in full compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
    • To receive the Reward, Customers of any other retailer outside of Dollar General must submit their receipts by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2024. Offer valid only while supplies last.

5. HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Participants may participate in the overall Program by completing all the steps laid out below:

  • Adopt a dog from an Adoption Center during the applicable Adoption Period for the Program. (Ensure the applicable Adoption Receipt identifies the Adoption Shelter, Shelter address, Shelter telephone, date of Adoption and Adoption Cost).
  • Purchase $25 or more of Participating Products from a Participating Retailer during the Participating Retailer’s corresponding Purchase Period. (Ensure the applicable sales receipt evidencing such purchase (the “Sales Receipt”) identifies the Participating Retailer, date of purchase, and purchase price).
  • Take a photograph (png, jpeg, pdf and tiff file types with a maximum file size of 10MB) of the applicable Adoption Receipt and Sales Receipt(s) in their entirety (such photographs collectively, the “Images,” and each, an “Image”).
  • Submit the Images (along with a request to participate in the Program), by the Entry End Date (defined above) using the submission method detailed below (such submission, an “Entry”).

Visit Program Site to Enter (www.PedigreeLoyalty.com). Participant will receive further instructions on uploading the Entry (including the Images) and registering for the Program on the Program Site. Complete the registration form by entering true and accurate information in the required fields (including Full Name, Complete Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number, and selecting the method in which the Reward will be delivered, i.e., via PayPal or physical check). Once the method in which the Reward will be paid is selected, this cannot be changed for the Program, so choose carefully. Follow instructions and submit Entry (including accepting any required terms and conditions) and register for the Program.

Dollar General Program: Adoption and Dollar General purchase receipts must be obtained within 120 days of each other and no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 31, 2024, to be eligible to receive a Reward. Receipts must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 31, 2025.

National Program: Adoption and Receipts from any other Participating Retailer must be obtained before June 30, 2024, and submitted by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2024, or the date that the supply of Rewards if exhausted, if sooner, to be eligible to receive a Reward.

6. PROCESSING OF ENTRIES:

Processing of an Entry will take 48 hours from the time the Entry is received by or on behalf of the Sponsor. Once a Participant’s Entry is processed, such Participant will be notified via email, whether such Entry has been successfully validated (proceed to Section 7 and Section 8) or a reason such Entry could not be processed at such time, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. It is the responsibility of the Participant to check the applicable email account for such notification including in the inbox, spam or junk folders. The Released Parties do not assume any responsibility and are not responsible for electronic communications which are undeliverable for any reason, including (but not limited to) because of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind or insufficient space in a participant’s mailbox or telephone to receive email messages, text messages or other communications. All Entries become the property of Released Parties and will not be returned. Program is void where taxed, prohibited or restricted by law. Receipts obtained through unauthorized means or illegitimate channels (i.e., other than via a purchase of Participating Products from Participating Retailers) will be void. Receipts that cannot be validated for any reason will be rejected, as determined by the Sponsor in its sole discretion. For example only, and not an all-inclusive list, a receipt will be rejected if it: (i) fails to pass anti-fraud detection measures; (ii) is unauthorized, fake or has been illegitimately obtained; (iii) contains any messages, code or other markings not recognized by the Program Parties; (iv) contains printing or other errors; (v) is illegible, unreadable or blank; (vi) has been previously used; (vii) reflects the use of more than an authorized number of coupons; or (viii) is incorrectly or incompletely entered or submitted.

7. VERIFICATION:

All Entries and entrants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor including, without limitation, government issued photo identification): (i) for the purposes of verifying an individual's eligibility to participate in this Program; (ii) for the purposes of verifying the eligibility and/or legitimacy of any Entry and/or other information for the purposes of this Program; and/or (iii) for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary, in its sole and absolute discretion, for the purposes of administering this Program in accordance with the Sponsor’s interpretation of the letter and spirit of these Terms and Conditions. Failure to provide such proof to the complete satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor. Proof of transmission (screenshots or captures etc.), or attempted transmission of a submission or of attempted submission of any communication, does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt by the Program computers or Sponsor. The sole determinant of the time for the purposes of this Program will be the official time-keeping device(s) used by the Sponsor.

8. DELIVERY OF REWARDS

Participants who are eligible to receive a Reward (as determined by the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion and in accordance with these Terms and Conditions) will receive the Reward via Email (for Rewards sent through PayPal) or physical Mail (for Rewards sent through physical check or, for the Dollar General Program only, through a prepaid Visa® gift card if selected by Participant). Rewards will only be delivered to the applicable email address or mailing address the Participant provided when entering or registering for the Program, subject to verification or eligibility and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. No responsibility is assumed by the Released Parties for any emails or deliveries that are returned as undeliverable, or for any Reward after it has been sent to the Participant. Allow at least 48 hours from successful validation of Entry for delivery of Rewards via Email. Allow at least six weeks from successful validation of Entry for delivery of Rewards via Mail. Rewards must be redeemed in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.

To use the Reward, follow the Reward Instructions provided in the communication used to send the Reward subject in all cases to the terms and conditions imposed by the issuer/provider of the Reward including the terms and conditions set out below for Rewards sent through PayPal (the “Reward Provider Terms”):

Neither PayPal, Inc. nor Visa is a sponsor or affiliated with the sponsor of this program. Payments automatically deposited into existing PayPal account in good standing. Recipient has 30 days to create PayPal account to receive payment.

The Program Parties are not responsible for (as applicable) late, lost, stolen, damaged, misdirected, irregular, garbled, corrupted, blocked, inaccessible, delayed, or undelivered Rewards or transmissions (whether sent by or to the Participant), regardless of cause. The Program Parties are not responsible for (a) any incomplete, incorrect or inaccurate information whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Program or by any technical or human error; (b) any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of any website (or mobile website), Rewards (including Codes, if applicable) or transmissions (whether sent by or to a Participant); and (c) any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, programming or failure of email or text on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website (or mobile website) or any combination thereof. Without limiting the foregoing, Program Parties expressly disclaim any and all liability for Rewards, or other transmissions which are not timely received in an uncorrupted form (or received at all) by participant due to filtering/privacy settings for email and/or text transmissions or for any other reason. Program Parties further disclaim any and all liability for physical Rewards which are returned as undeliverable mail or otherwise not received by Participant for any reason.

All aspects of each Reward will be determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion subject to availability. Each Reward must be accepted as awarded and is not transferable, assignable or convertible to cash (except as may be specifically permitted by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion). No substitutions except at Sponsor’s option. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to substitute any Reward or a component thereof with a Reward of equal or greater retail value. Rewards will only be awarded to the person whose verifiable full name and valid email and/or mailing address appears on the registration form associated with the Entry in question. The Participant is responsible for any damage/loss due to the use of a Reward. By participating in the Program, you fully, unconditionally, and irrevocably agree to forever release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any liability or damages which may arise out of participation in the Program or out of the acceptance, use, misuse or possession of any Reward. There are the following limits: one (1) Reward per Participant during the Program. The maximum value of each Reward is $200 USD.

9. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

All Entries become the property of the Sponsor. This Program is subject to all applicable federal, state and municipal laws. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Program are final and binding on all entrants without the right of appeal.

ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE SPONSOR’S INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND/OR SPIRIT OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME.

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify any individual that it deems to be in violation of these Terms and Conditions. The Sponsor reserves the right to refuse participation by any person whose eligibility is in question or who has been disqualified or is otherwise ineligible to enter. In its sole and absolute determination, the Sponsor may disqualify any person who acts in any manner to threaten or abuse or harass any person and to void all such person’s Entries.

The Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure during the Program; (ii) any technical malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, those relating to the telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; (iii) the failure of any Entry and/or other information to be received, captured, recorded or otherwise function properly for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website; (iv) any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer or other device related to or resulting from participating in the Program; (v) anyone being incorrectly and/or mistakenly identified as eligible to receive a Reward; and/or (vi) any combination of the above. 

In the event of a dispute regarding who submitted an Entry, the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to deem the Entry to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the email address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the person who is assigned an email address by an internet provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institute, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address. An entrant may be required to provide proof (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor – including, without limitation, government issued photo identification) that he/she is the authorized account holder of the email address associated with the Entry in question.

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, time frames and/or other Program mechanics stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any Participant, Entry and/or other information with these Terms and Conditions, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Program as contemplated in these Terms and Conditions, or for any other reason.

By entering this Program, each Participant expressly consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, storing, sharing and using any personal information submitted for the purpose of administering the Program and/or in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy (available at:  https://www.mars.com/privacy). This section does not limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, use and/or disclosure of their personal information.

The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, time frames and/or other Program mechanics stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, to the extent deemed necessary by the Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any Participant, Entry and/or other information with these Terms and Conditions, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, affect the proper administration of the Program as contemplated in these Terms and Conditions, or for any other reason.

In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and disclosures or other statements contained in any Program-related materials, including, but not limited to, any point of sale, television, print or online advertising, and/or any instructions or interpretations of these Terms and Conditions given by any representative of the Sponsor, the terms and conditions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. If any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Terms and Conditions shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Terms and Conditions or the rights and obligations of participants, Sponsor or any of the other Released Parties in connection with the Program will be governed by and construed in accordance with the domestic laws of Tennessee, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other jurisdiction’s laws. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in Tennessee in any action to enforce (or otherwise relating to) these Terms and Conditions relating to this Program.

10. SPONSOR

Mars Petcare US, Inc.

2013 Ovation Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067

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