Sweepstakes / Giveaway Rules

Effective Date: May 5, 2026

These Sweepstakes / Giveaway Rules govern promotional giveaways, contests, sweepstakes, community events, and prize-based promotions operated by Bone & Briar Holdings and Chaos Cross Stitch Magazine.

Participation in any giveaway, contest, or promotional event associated with Chaos Cross Stitch Magazine constitutes acceptance of these rules in addition to any event-specific terms announced for a particular promotion.

 

Scope of These Rules

These rules apply to promotional activities including, but not limited to:

• Social media giveaways
• Community contests
• Subscriber promotions
• Artist collaborations
• Sponsored giveaways
• Seasonal events
• Digital prize promotions
• Physical product giveaways
• Discord community events
• Pattern contests
• Creative challenges
• Random prize drawings

Additional event-specific rules may apply to individual promotions.

 

Eligibility

Unless otherwise stated for a specific promotion, participants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian
• Comply with all applicable local laws and regulations
• Provide accurate participation information
• Follow all posted entry instructions

Certain promotions may be limited based on:

• Geographic location
• Shipping restrictions
• Platform requirements
• Age requirements
• Sponsor limitations

Void where prohibited by law.

 

No Purchase Necessary

Unless explicitly stated otherwise where legally permitted, no purchase is necessary to enter or win promotional giveaways operated by Chaos Cross Stitch Magazine.

Making a purchase does not guarantee improved odds of winning.

 

Entry Methods

Entry methods may vary depending on the promotion and may include:

• Social media interactions
• Newsletter signups
• Community participation
• Submission forms
• Creative entries
• Comment participation
• Artist challenges
• Random drawings
• Subscriber participation

Entries must comply with all stated instructions and deadlines.

 

Entry Restrictions

Participants may not:

• Use fraudulent accounts
• Use automated entry systems
• Submit spam entries
• Impersonate other individuals
• Manipulate voting systems
• Harass participants or moderators
• Violate community guidelines
• Circumvent platform restrictions

Bone & Briar Holdings reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate these rules or appear abusive, fraudulent, deceptive, or unfair.

 

Winner Selection

Winner selection methods may vary depending on the promotion and may include:

• Random drawings
• Editorial selection
• Community voting
• Artistic judging
• Sponsor selection
• Skill-based review

Unless otherwise stated, all decisions made by Bone & Briar Holdings regarding eligibility, judging, winner selection, and prize distribution are final.

 

Prize Terms

Prizes may include:

• Digital magazine issues
• Cross stitch patterns
• Physical merchandise
• Collector editions
• Sponsor products
• Gift cards
• Promotional items
• Community rewards
• Artist features

Prize values may vary.

Prizes are:

• Non-transferable
• Non-refundable
• Not redeemable for cash unless explicitly stated
• Subject to availability

Bone & Briar Holdings reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value where necessary.

 

Physical Prize Shipping

Physical giveaway prizes are currently limited to eligible participants located within the United States unless otherwise stated for a specific event.

International shipping may not be available.

Winners are responsible for providing accurate shipping information.

Bone & Briar Holdings is not responsible for:

• Lost shipments
• Carrier delays
• Customs issues
• Incorrect addresses
• Delivery failures outside our control

 

Sponsored Giveaways

Some giveaways may involve:

• Sponsors
• Affiliate partners
• Contributors
• Independent artists
• Third-party businesses

Sponsor-provided prizes remain subject to sponsor availability and policies.

Unless explicitly stated, promotions are not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Discord, TikTok, Etsy, or other third-party services.

 

Social Media Platform Disclaimers

By participating in social media giveaways associated with Chaos Cross Stitch Magazine, participants acknowledge that:

• Social media platforms are not responsible for the promotion
• Participants release applicable platforms from liability related to the giveaway
• Promotions must comply with platform-specific rules and policies

 

Community Conduct During Promotions

All participants remain subject to the Community Standards & Conduct Policy during promotional events.

Harassment, manipulation, spam behavior, or hostility toward participants, contributors, moderators, or winners may result in disqualification or removal from community spaces.

 

Taxes and Legal Responsibility

Winners are solely responsible for any taxes, reporting obligations, duties, or legal requirements associated with receiving prizes where applicable.

Bone & Briar Holdings does not provide tax or legal advice.

 

Publicity Permission

Unless prohibited by law, winners may grant Bone & Briar Holdings permission to:

• Announce usernames or artist names
• Display winning entries
• Share promotional graphics
• Promote community events
• Feature winning content within magazine or social channels

Participants may contact us regarding privacy concerns associated with publicity use.

 

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Bone & Briar Holdings shall not be liable for:

• Technical failures
• Entry interruptions
• Platform outages
• Lost submissions
• Delayed notifications
• Shipping issues
• Third-party sponsor failures
• Human or technical errors
• Unauthorized interference

Participation occurs at the participant’s own risk.

 

Modification or Cancellation

Bone & Briar Holdings reserves the right to:

• Modify giveaway rules
• Change deadlines
• Substitute prizes
• Cancel promotions
• Suspend events
• Disqualify participants
• Correct errors

This may occur due to:

• Technical problems
• Fraud concerns
• Platform restrictions
• Operational issues
• Low participation
• Legal requirements
• Circumstances beyond our control

 

Governing Law

Promotions operated by Bone & Briar Holdings shall be governed by the applicable laws of the United States and the state in which the company operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

 

Policy Updates

Bone & Briar Holdings reserves the right to update or modify these Sweepstakes / Giveaway Rules at any time.

Updated versions become effective upon posting unless otherwise stated.

Continued participation in promotional activities after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised rules.