TWIX® HALLOWMAS SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

  

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

 

  1. PROMOTION DESCRIPTION:  The TWIX® Hallowmas Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is a social media entry Sweepstakes that begins on 10/23/25 at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on 11/1/25 at 11:59:59 PM (ET) (the “Promotion Period”).

 

By participating in the Sweepstakes and completing an entry and/or bonus entry, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

 

  1. ELIGIBILITY:  Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC (“Sponsor”), adam&eveDDB, Promo Watch, LLC, their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, "Promotion Entities") and each of their immediate family members (e.g., spouse, parent, child, sibling, and their respective spouses and the “steps” of each, regardless of where they reside) and persons living in the same household of each, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win.  All federal, state, and local laws apply.  Void where prohibited or restricted by law. 

 

HOW TO ENTER: You may enter the Sweepstakes via Instagram by going to http://www.instagram.com and logging into your Instagram account; or you may enter the Sweepstakes via TikTok by going to http://www.tiktok.comand logging into your TikTok account (collectively, the “Social Media Platforms”).  Then, complete your entry as follows: follow the TWIX® Instagram account (@twix) or TWIX® TikTok account (@twix), and tag a friend with the Sweepstakes post by @twix made on 10/23/25; and include the Hashtag #TwixSweepstakes (“Hashtag”) to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes (“Entry”).  Entry must be completed from the entrant’s non-private Instagram or TikTok account; you must follow @twix on the Social Media Platform associated with your entry; you must tag a friend with the Sweepstakes post by @twix made on 10/23/25; and you must include the Hashtag in your tag for your Entry to be eligible in the Sweepstakes.  You must be a registered Instagram or TikTok member to enter with the social media method of entry.  Instagram and TikTok account registration and Sweepstakes entry is free.  Limit one (1) Entry per Social Media Platform per person and per Instagram and/or TikTok account during the Promotion Period.

BONUS ENTRY (“Bonus Entry”): You may receive one (1) Bonus Entry in the Sweepstakes via Instagram by going to http://www.instagram.comand logging into your Instagram account; or via TikTok by going to http://www.tiktok.com and logging into your TikTok account.  Then, complete your Bonus Entry as follows: follow the TWIX® Instagram account (@twix) or TWIX® TikTok account (@twix), post a digital picture or video demonstrating your (the entrant’s) “Hallowmas Spirit” in response to the Sweepstakes post by @twix made on 10/23/25; tag @twix in your post; and include the Hashtag #TwixSweepstakes.  Bonus Entry must be completed from the entrant’s non-private Social Media Platform account; you must follow @twix on the Social Media Platform associated with your entry; you must post a digital picture or video demonstrating your (the entrant’s) “Hallowmas Spirit” in response to the Sweepstakes post by @twix made on 10/23/25; you must you must tag @twix in your post; and you must include the Hashtag in your post for your Bonus Entry to be eligible in the Sweepstakes.  Limit one (1) Bonus Entry per Social Media Platform per person and per Instagram and/or TikTok account during the Promotion Period.

 

Direct any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the Sweepstakes to Sponsor, not Instagram or TikTok.  

 

Each Entry/Bonus Entry must meet the following “Entry Requirements” (any entry that, in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, violates the following criteria will be disqualified):

 

  • Entry/Bonus Entry must be posted to a non-private Instagram or TikTok account; Instagram accounts can be obtain for free at http://www.instagram.com; and TikTok accounts can be obtained for free at http://www.tiktok.com;

  • Entrant must be the rightful owner of the Social Media Platform account associated with their Entry/Bonus Entry and the picture/video associated with the Bonus Entry;

  • Entry/Bonus Entry must comply with the terms and conditions of the Social Media Platform associated with the entrant’s Entry/Bonus Entry as posted on its platform; 

  • Entry/Bonus Entry must NOT contain subject matter which is, or could be considered, in the sole discretion of the Promotion Entities, obscene, pornographic, violent (e.g., relating to murder, the sales of weapons, cruelty, abuse, etc.), defamatory, libelous, discriminatory (based on race, sex, religion, natural origin, physical disability, sexual orientation or age), illegal (e.g., illegal gambling, underage drinking, substance abuse, computer hacking, etc.), offensive, threatening, profane, hateful, degrading, harassing, or otherwise unlawful, tortious or objectionable; 

  • Entry/Bonus Entry must NOT contain any derogatory references to any of the Promotion Entities.

 

Note: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any Entry/Bonus Entry in the Sweepstakes if Sponsor views the Entry/Bonus Entry as potentially infringing or otherwise a violation or potential violation of a third party’s rights or if it deems the Entry/Bonus Entry to be lacking in taste, quality, or to be otherwise objectionable.

 

Entrants understand that they are posting their Entry/Bonus Entry at their sole risk.  Sponsor is not responsible for any claims arising from the Entries/Bonus Entries, specifically including, but not limited to, claims for intellectual property infringement and privacy rights violations, as well as violations of the social media platform’s terms and conditions. 

Proof of entry is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt of such Entry.  Furthermore, Sponsor shall have no liability for any Entry that is lost, intercepted or not received by the Sponsor.  
 

  1. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: One (1) potential Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period on or about 11/3/25 by Sponsor or its designee, whose decisions are final.  Potential winner will be notified via direct message and/or comment on their Entry/Bonus Entry within seventy-two (72) hours of the random drawing with instructions on how to verify eligibility and claim the prize using contact information provided or collected at the time of entry.  Sponsor shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by the potential winner for any reason.  If, despite reasonable efforts, the potential winner does not respond within forty-eight hours (48) of the first notification attempt, or if the prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to such potential winner, such potential winner will forfeit his or her prize and an alternate winner may be selected.  Sponsor, in its sole discretion, will attempt to contact up to three (3) potential winners in accordance with the above procedure, after which the prize may go unawarded if it remains unclaimed.  If any potential winner is found to be ineligible, or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines a prize for any reason prior to award, such potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected. 

  

  1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES/INDEMNIFICATION:  Each entrant represents and warrants as follows: (i) the Entry/Bonus Entry is the entrant’s own original, previously unpublished, and previously unproduced work; (ii) the Entry/Bonus Entry is wholly original with the entrant; and (iii) the Entry/Bonus Entry does not and will not violate any applicable laws, and is not and will not be defamatory or libelous.  By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally warrants that their Entry/Bonus Entry complies with and abides by the entry requirements as provided in the Official Rules.  Each entrant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Promotion Entities harmless from and against any and all third party claims, actions or proceedings of any kind and from any and all damages, liabilities, costs and expenses relating to or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of any of the warranties, representations or agreements of entrant hereunder. 

 

  1. GRANT OF RIGHTS: Each entrant into the Sweepstakes hereby irrevocably grants to Sponsor, its designees, affiliates, successors and assigns, the non-exclusive, irrevocable, fully paid, universal license to use, copy, sublicense, transmit, distribute, publicly perform, publish, delete or display the Entry/Bonus Entry and/or in any media now known or hereafter devised including, but not limited to all forms of electronic media, print media and all forms of internet and wireless protocol in perpetuity and throughout the universe for advertising, marketing, publicity and promotional purposes in connection with the Sweepstakes and other promotions.  Sponsor shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to edit, composite, morph, scan, duplicate, or alter the Entry/Bonus Entry for any purpose which Sponsor deems necessary or desirable, and each entrant irrevocably waives any and all so-called moral rights they may have therein.

 

  1. PUBLICITY RELEASE:  By participating in the Sweepstakes, in addition to any other grants which may be granted in any other agreement entered into between Sponsor and any entrant or winner of the Sweepstakes, each entrant irrevocably grants the Promotion Entities and their respective successors, assigns and licensees, the right to use such entrant’s name, likeness, and biographical information in any and all media for any purpose, including without limitation, advertising and promotional purposes, without further compensation, notification, or permission in perpetuity and hereby releases the Promotion Entities from any liability with respect thereto. 

  

  1. PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (ARV)/ODDS:  One (1) Grand Prize is available.  Grand Prize consists of $20,000 (to be awarded in the form of a check to the winner) and a Sponsor-selected assortment of TWIX® products. ARV of Grand Prize is $20,300.  Unclaimed prize will not be awarded.  Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received. All applicable federal, state, and local taxes on prize are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.  Grand Prize winner will receive an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099 for the ARV of the prize for the tax year in which the prize was awarded.

 

  1. GENERAL: Potential Grand Prize winner will be required to sign and return a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and, where permitted by law, Publicity Release within seven (7) days after first notification attempt.  No correspondence will be acknowledged.  No substitutions or transfer of prize permitted except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should the offered prize become unavailable for any reason.  By entering Sweepstakes, entrants and winner (i.e. entrant that accepts a prize) agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless, Promotion Entities and the directors, officers, employees, assigns of the foregoing in addition to Meta, Inc. and TikTok (“Released Parties”) from and against any claim, liability, or cause of action arising out of participation or attempt to participate in the Sweepstakes or receipt, acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize  Released Parties will have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind (including property damage, personal injuries or death) resulting from acceptance, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize or participation in the Promotion or any prize-related activities.  Acceptance of a prize shall be construed as and signify the winner's agreement and consent that Sponsor and its affiliates and designees may use the winner's name, voice, likeness and/or prize information in any and all media now known or hereafter devised throughout the world, in perpetuity, without additional compensation or consideration, review, approval, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.  By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects.  Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer or in administration of the Sweepstakes.

     

  2. LIMITATIONS AND RELEASES: Any attempted form of entry into the Sweepstakes, other than the entry methods stated, is prohibited.  Promotion Entities, their respective affiliates, partners and promotion and advertising agencies are not responsible for lost, late, mutilated or illegible entries nor for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware, software, electronic, network, telephone or other communications malfunctions, errors or failures of any kind, errors in transmission, lost or unavailable network connections, telephone connections, wireless phone connections, website, Internet, or ISP availability, unauthorized human intervention, traffic congestion, incomplete or inaccurate capture or entry information (regardless of cause) or failed, incomplete, garbled, jumbled or delayed transmissions which may limit or restrict an participant’s ability to enter the Sweepstakes, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s phone, or other matter relating to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in the Sweepstakes.  If for any reason the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes; and select the potential Grand Prize winner from among all eligible non-suspect entries received up to the action taken by the Sponsor provided a sufficient number of eligible entries have been received. Caution: Any attempt by any person to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent of the law.

    

  1. PRIVACY: Except as may be otherwise contemplated in these Official Rules, any personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with the Sponsor’s privacy policy found at mars.com/privacy.

 

  1. DISPUTES: THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS GOVERNED BY, AND WILL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND THE FORUM AND VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN WARREN COUNTY, NJ. IF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM IS NOT OTHERWISE RESOLVED THROUGH DIRECT DISCUSSIONS OR MEDIATION, IT SHALL THEN BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS ARBITRATION RULES AND PROCEDURES OR SUBSEQUENT VERSIONS THEREOF (“JAMS RULES”).  THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF AN ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE EXPERIENCED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW JERSEY. ALL PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN HACKETTSTOWN, NJ. THE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR HAVE DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR OTHERWISE INCREASED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES OR OTHER SUCH RELATED COSTS OF BRINGING A CLAIM, OR TO RESCIND THIS AGREEMENT OR SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR ANY OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF.  POTENTIAL WINNER AGREES THAT THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ANY POTENTIAL WINNER AND/OR PROMOTION ENTITIES AND/OR ANY OTHER PARTY SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORTING TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION. ANY DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE END OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR THE CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE FOREVER BARRED.

 

  1. WINNERS’ LIST:  For name of Grand Prize winner, send a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope by 1/30/26 to: TWIX® Hallowmas Sweepstakes, Attn: Winners’ List, P.O. Box 835, Union Lake, MI 48387-0835.  Winners list to be available after 11/30/25.

 

  1. SPONSOR: Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC, 110 Edison Place, Newark, NJ 07102.

 

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This SWEEPSTAKES is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with INSTAGRAM OR tiktok. 

 

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