OFFICIAL RULES
- A Festive Harvest of Wins Sweepstakes
- Shocktober Sweepstakes
- Powering the Pros Giveaway Sweepstakes
- VOC Customer Survey Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES – A Festive Harvest of Wins Sweepstakes
- GENERAL: These Official Rules govern the Granite City Electric Supply November 1st thru November 30th, 2026, Sweepstakes (A Festive Harvest of Wins Sweepstakes for the relevant Promotion Period herein (the “Promotion”).
- SPONSOR: Granite City Electric Supply Company (“GCE”), with an address at 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169.
- SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM EST on November 1st, 2026, and ends at 11:59 PM EST on November 30th, 2026 (the “Promotion Period”).
- ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open only to legal business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) that are organized and domiciled in the United States or the District of Columbia, are in good standing as of November 1, 2026, and do not have locations in Florida or Arizona. Only authorized representatives of eligible businesses may enter on behalf of their businesses. Each entrant must be a current employee, officer, or authorized agent of the business entity and at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their state, whichever greater) as of November 1, 2026. Each eligible entrant hereunder shall be considered an “Entrant”). Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
- HOW TO ENTER: Entrants will receive one (1) entry for every $1,000.00 spent on qualifying in-stock purchases (excluding direct ship products) on the Granite City Electric Supply website (www.granitecityelectric.com). Multiple entries are permitted. All purchases are subject to verification. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void.
- ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ENTRY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Entrants may also enter the Promotion without making a qualifying purchase by mailing a handwritten postcard or letter with reference to or “GCE A Festive Harvest of Wins Sweepstakes” and inclusion of the company name, authorized representative’s name and title, complete business address, business phone number, email address, and date of birth of the representative to GCE at this address 22 Station Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302 above during the Promotion Period. Limit one (1) entry per person/company per day during the Promotion Period. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 30th, 2026 and received by December 4th, 2026. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void. All qualifying entries, regardless of method, will be treated equally in the drawing.
- SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION: The potential prize winners will be selected by a random drawing after compiling all eligible entries. GCE, whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will contact each selected Entrant by email to the Entrant’s corresponding email address that is associated with the GCE account on record (including those that the qualifying purchases are made from) or provided with Entrant’s mail in entry (“Notice”) within five (5) business days following conclusion of the Promotion Period (each a “Potential Prize Winner”). Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Promotion Period. Failure to receive any eligible entries during the Promotion Period shall mean no Prize will be awarded for the Promotion Period. Failure of a Potential Prize Winner to respond to such notification within 72 hours will result in disqualification of such Potential Prize Winner and an alternate potential winner will be selected (“Alternate Potential Winner”). Each Alternate Potential Winner shall be contacted via Notice as soon as practicable and shall also have 72 hours to respond. AN ENTRANT, ON BEHALF OF ITS BUSINESS, IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S AND ANY APPLICABLE BUSINESS’ ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT AND COMPANY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”). Entrants, on behalf of its business, hereby irrevocably consent to GCE or its designees conducting any relevant background check or requiring any Potential Prize Winner or Alternate Potential Winner to return a release confirming the foregoing’s eligibility.
- General Conditions; License. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Promotion or agreeing to accept a Prize or accepting a Prize, each Entrant, on behalf of itself its corresponding business entity, and its designated recipient(s) of any Prize hereunder (hereby “Entrant” for all purposes hereafter) hereby irrevocably and exclusively grants to the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”), an irrevocable, royalty-free and fully paid up right and license (but not obligation) to use the Entrant’s content in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to, the entries and any content featuring or utilizing any Prize, as well as each’s name, social media handles, photograph, likeness, statements, voice, and biographical or other identifying information therein or thereto (collectively, the “Materials”), throughout the universe, in perpetuity in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised, for any and all purposes, including but not limited to commercial or advertising purposes, without review, credit, permission, or further compensation or consideration. Without limitation, each Entrant understands and agrees that the rights granted herein include reproduction and/or exploitation of the Materials or derivatives thereto, in whole or in part, in any media throughout the world, in perpetuity and throughout the universe as may be conferred upon the Licensed Parties under all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. Entrant hereby irrevocably waives all so-called “moral rights of authors” and “droit moral” rights (and any similar rights under the laws of any country of the world) in connection with the Materials and exploitation of any nature.
- PRIZES AND TAXES: Total Winners selected – Four (4). One (1) winner will receive 1 Amazon Gift Card. The total estimated retail value of this prize is $250.00. One (1) winner will receive a Dicks Sporting Goods gift card. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $250.00. One (1) winner will receive a Best Buy Gift Card. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $250.00. One (1) winner will receive a Visa Gift Card. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $250.00. The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $1,000.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per family or household. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
Subject to the Official Rules, Winner(s) may assign, transfer, or otherwise use the Prize(s) in its discretion, provided at all times, Winner(s) remain liable for the same, including but not limited to lawful use and enjoyment of the Prize(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions of any third parties associated. with the Prizes (e.g. Gillette stadium rules) (each a “Prize Entity”). Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of the relevant Prize’s ERV if GCE is unable to provide any Prize(s) for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per business. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
- RELEASE: This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of GCE and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules or that your publicity or similar rights were infringed upon. Entrants and Winners also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, any third party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to Instagram, Meta, YouTube, and X, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property; or of any acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse of any Prize. GCE may rescind any aspect of the Promotion found to contain such errors without liability at its sole discretion.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. THE PROMOTION ENTITIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
- JURY TRIAL WAIVER: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT, WINNER, AND ANY THIRD PARTY PRIZE RECIPIENT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE/SHE/THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO CONNECTION HEREWITH AND ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
- APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in a county near GCE’s location in Massachusetts designated by GCE. The arbitrator shall be an expert in the field of intellectual property law and marketing. All parties shall bear their own expenses, except that parties shall equally share the expenses of the arbitrator (except for the required non-refundable fees which shall be paid solely by the party asserting the related claim). Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
- PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: By entering this Promotion, you are giving your permission to receive Notices, emails, and other communications from GCE. By entering into this Promotion, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) you have opted-in to GCE’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, copies which are available here and here, respectively; and (ii) by opting-in, you have read and consent to the foregoing. Each Entrant further acknowledges that if he/she/they is chosen as a Winner, certain of his/her/their identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winners’ list.
- RULES/WINNERS LIST: For 30 days after the Promotion Period, you may also send an email to gce_webmaster@granitecityelectric.comfor the names of the Winners. In the subject of the email, type “A Festive Harvest of Wins Sweepstakes”- 2026 November Winners’ List.” No correspondence will be entered into except as noted herein.
- Prizes That Include Attending an Event: Tickets and seating are subject to availability. In the case the event is delayed or rescheduled for any reason, tickets for the delayed or rescheduled event may be provided at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the event is canceled for any reason, the remainder of the Prize, if any, will be awarded without the scheduled event. Sponsor may substitute an alternate Prize of equal or greater value (including in the form of cash) at its sole discretion. Winner’s guest(s) must be 18 or older, or the Winner must be their parent or legal guardian, unless as otherwise specified in the applicable Experience Rules.
- NO ASSOCIATION: This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with any social media platform or any Prize Entity.
- MISCELLANEOUS: GCE’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Official Rules, which will otherwise remain in full force and effect. GCE reserves the right to interpret these Official Rules and resolve any disputes, claims, or ambiguities concerning the Giveaway or these Official Rules, and GCE’s decisions concerning such disputes shall be final.
OFFICIAL RULES – Shocktober Sweepstakes
- GENERAL: These Official Rules govern the Granite City Electric Supply October 1st thru October 31st, 2026, Sweepstakes (Shocktober Sweepstakes for the relevant Promotion Period herein (the “Promotion”).
- SPONSOR: Granite City Electric Supply Company (“GCE”), with an address at 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169.
- SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM EST on October 1, 2026, and ends at 11:59 PM EST on October 31st, 2026 (the “Promotion Period”).
- ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open only to legal business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) that are organized and domiciled in the United States or the District of Columbia, are in good standing as of October 1, 2026, and do not have locations in Florida or Arizona. Only authorized representatives of eligible businesses may enter on behalf of their businesses. Each entrant must be a current employee, officer, or authorized agent of the business entity and at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their state, whichever greater) as of October 1, 2026. Each eligible entrant hereunder shall be considered an “Entrant”). Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
- HOW TO ENTER: Entrants will receive one (1) entry for every $1,000.00 spent on qualifying in-stock purchases (excluding direct ship products) on the Granite City Electric Supply website (www.granitecityelectric.com). Multiple entries are permitted. All purchases are subject to verification. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void.
- ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ENTRY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Entrants may also enter the Promotion without making a qualifying purchase by mailing a handwritten postcard or letter with reference to or “GCE Shocktober Sweepstakes” and inclusion of the company name, authorized representative’s name and title, complete business address, business phone number, email address, and date of birth of the representative to GCE at this address 22 Station Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302 above during the Promotion Period. Limit one (1) entry per person/company per day during the Promotion Period. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by October 31st, 2026 and received by November 4th, 2026. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void. All qualifying entries, regardless of method, will be treated equally in the drawing.
- SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION: The potential prize winners will be selected by a random drawing after compiling all eligible entries. GCE, whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will contact each selected Entrant by email to the Entrant’s corresponding email address that is associated with the GCE account on record (including those that the qualifying purchases are made from) or provided with Entrant’s mail in entry (“Notice”) within five (5) business days following conclusion of the Promotion Period (each a “Potential Prize Winner”). Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Promotion Period. Failure to receive any eligible entries during the Promotion Period shall mean no Prize will be awarded for the Promotion Period. Failure of a Potential Prize Winner to respond to such notification within 72 hours will result in disqualification of such Potential Prize Winner and an alternate potential winner will be selected (“Alternate Potential Winner”). Each Alternate Potential Winner shall be contacted via Notice as soon as practicable and shall also have 72 hours to respond. AN ENTRANT, ON BEHALF OF ITS BUSINESS, IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S AND ANY APPLICABLE BUSINESS’ ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT AND COMPANY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”). Entrants, on behalf of its business, hereby irrevocably consent to GCE or its designees conducting any relevant background check or requiring any Potential Prize Winner or Alternate Potential Winner to return a release confirming the foregoing’s eligibility.
- General Conditions; License. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Promotion or agreeing to accept a Prize or accepting a Prize, each Entrant, on behalf of itself its corresponding business entity, and its designated recipient(s) of any Prize hereunder (hereby “Entrant” for all purposes hereafter) hereby irrevocably and exclusively grants to the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”), an irrevocable, royalty-free and fully paid up right and license (but not obligation) to use the Entrant’s content in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to, the entries and any content featuring or utilizing any Prize, as well as each’s name, social media handles, photograph, likeness, statements, voice, and biographical or other identifying information therein or thereto (collectively, the “Materials”), throughout the universe, in perpetuity in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised, for any and all purposes, including but not limited to commercial or advertising purposes, without review, credit, permission, or further compensation or consideration. Without limitation, each Entrant understands and agrees that the rights granted herein include reproduction and/or exploitation of the Materials or derivatives thereto, in whole or in part, in any media throughout the world, in perpetuity and throughout the universe as may be conferred upon the Licensed Parties under all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. Entrant hereby irrevocably waives all so-called “moral rights of authors” and “droit moral” rights (and any similar rights under the laws of any country of the world) in connection with the Materials and exploitation of any nature.
- PRIZES AND TAXES: Total Winners selected – Five (5). One (1) winner will receive 1 Sonas Sound bar. The total estimated retail value of this prize is $260.00. One (1) winner will receive a Omaha Steaks gift card. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $300.00. One (1) winner will receive Sonos Speaker. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $180.00. One (1) winner will receive Nostalgia mini fridge. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $50.00. One (1) winner will receive Cuisinart Outdoors Vertical 36” Propane Speaker. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $250.00 The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $1,040.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per family or household. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
Subject to the Official Rules, Winner(s) may assign, transfer, or otherwise use the Prize(s) in its discretion, provided at all times, Winner(s) remain liable for the same, including but not limited to lawful use and enjoyment of the Prize(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions of any third parties associated. with the Prizes (e.g. Gillette stadium rules) (each a “Prize Entity”). Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of the relevant Prize’s ERV if GCE is unable to provide any Prize(s) for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per business. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
- RELEASE: This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of GCE and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules or that your publicity or similar rights were infringed upon. Entrants and Winners also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, any third party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to Instagram, Meta, YouTube, and X, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property; or of any acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse of any Prize. GCE may rescind any aspect of the Promotion found to contain such errors without liability at its sole discretion.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. THE PROMOTION ENTITIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
- JURY TRIAL WAIVER: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT, WINNER, AND ANY THIRD PARTY PRIZE RECIPIENT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE/SHE/THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO CONNECTION HEREWITH AND ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
- APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in a county near GCE’s location in Massachusetts designated by GCE. The arbitrator shall be an expert in the field of intellectual property law and marketing. All parties shall bear their own expenses, except that parties shall equally share the expenses of the arbitrator (except for the required non-refundable fees which shall be paid solely by the party asserting the related claim). Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
- PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: By entering this Promotion, you are giving your permission to receive Notices, emails, and other communications from GCE. By entering into this Promotion, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) you have opted-in to GCE’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, copies which are available here and here, respectively; and (ii) by opting-in, you have read and consent to the foregoing. Each Entrant further acknowledges that if he/she/they is chosen as a Winner, certain of his/her/their identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winners’ list.
- RULES/WINNERS LIST: For 30 days after the Promotion Period, you may also send an email to gce_webmaster@granitecityelectric.comfor the names of the Winners. In the subject of the email, type “Shocktober Sweepstakes”- 2026 September Winners’ List.” No correspondence will be entered into except as noted herein.
- Prizes That Include Attending an Event: Tickets and seating are subject to availability. In the case the event is delayed or rescheduled for any reason, tickets for the delayed or rescheduled event may be provided at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the event is canceled for any reason, the remainder of the Prize, if any, will be awarded without the scheduled event. Sponsor may substitute an alternate Prize of equal or greater value (including in the form of cash) at its sole discretion. Winner’s guest(s) must be 18 or older, or the Winner must be their parent or legal guardian, unless as otherwise specified in the applicable Experience Rules.
- NO ASSOCIATION: This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with any social media platform or any Prize Entity.
- MISCELLANEOUS: GCE’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Official Rules, which will otherwise remain in full force and effect. GCE reserves the right to interpret these Official Rules and resolve any disputes, claims, or ambiguities concerning the Giveaway or these Official Rules, and GCE’s decisions concerning such disputes shall be final.
OFFICIAL RULES –Powering the Pros Giveaway Sweepstakes
- GENERAL: These Official Rules govern the Granite City Electric Supply September 1st thru September 26th, 2026, Sweepstakes (Powering the Pros Giveaway for the relevant Promotion Period herein (the “Promotion”).
- SPONSOR: Granite City Electric Supply Company (“GCE”), with an address at 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169.
- SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Promotion begins at 12:00 AM EST on September 1, 2026, and ends at 11:59 PM EST on September 26th, 2026 (the “Promotion Period”).
- ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open only to legal business entities (including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) that are organized and domiciled in the United States or the District of Columbia, are in good standing as of September 1, 2026, and do not have locations in Florida or Arizona. Only authorized representatives of eligible businesses may enter on behalf of their businesses. Each entrant must be a current employee, officer, or authorized agent of the business entity and at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in their state, whichever greater) as of September 1, 2026. Each eligible entrant hereunder shall be considered an “Entrant”). Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
- HOW TO ENTER: Entrants will receive one (1) entry for every $1,000.00 spent on qualifying in-stock purchases (excluding direct ship products) on the Granite City Electric Supply website (www.granitecityelectric.com). Multiple entries are permitted. All purchases are subject to verification. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void.
- ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF ENTRY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Entrants may also enter the Promotion without making a qualifying purchase by mailing a handwritten postcard or letter with reference to or “GCE Powering the Pros Sweepstakes” and inclusion of the company name, authorized representative’s name and title, complete business address, business phone number, email address, and date of birth of the representative to GCE at this address 22 Station Avenue, Brockton, MA 02302 above during the Promotion Period. Limit one (1) entry per person/company per day during the Promotion Period. All mail-in entries must be postmarked by September 26th, 2026 and received by October 5th, 2026. Incomplete, false, or deceptive entries are void. All qualifying entries, regardless of method, will be treated equally in the drawing.
- SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION: The potential prize winners will be selected by a random drawing after compiling all eligible entries. GCE, whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will contact each selected Entrant by email to the Entrant’s corresponding email address that is associated with the GCE account on record (including those that the qualifying purchases are made from) or provided with Entrant’s mail in entry (“Notice”) within five (5) business days following conclusion of the Promotion Period (each a “Potential Prize Winner”). Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Promotion Period. Failure to receive any eligible entries during the Promotion Period shall mean no Prize will be awarded for the Promotion Period. Failure of a Potential Prize Winner to respond to such notification within 72 hours will result in disqualification of such Potential Prize Winner and an alternate potential winner will be selected (“Alternate Potential Winner”). Each Alternate Potential Winner shall be contacted via Notice as soon as practicable and shall also have 72 hours to respond. AN ENTRANT, ON BEHALF OF ITS BUSINESS, IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S AND ANY APPLICABLE BUSINESS’ ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT AND COMPANY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”). Entrants, on behalf of its business, hereby irrevocably consent to GCE or its designees conducting any relevant background check or requiring any Potential Prize Winner or Alternate Potential Winner to return a release confirming the foregoing’s eligibility.
- General Conditions; License. Except where prohibited by law, by entering the Promotion or agreeing to accept a Prize or accepting a Prize, each Entrant, on behalf of itself its corresponding business entity, and its designated recipient(s) of any Prize hereunder (hereby “Entrant” for all purposes hereafter) hereby irrevocably and exclusively grants to the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns (collectively, the “Licensed Parties”), an irrevocable, royalty-free and fully paid up right and license (but not obligation) to use the Entrant’s content in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to, the entries and any content featuring or utilizing any Prize, as well as each’s name, social media handles, photograph, likeness, statements, voice, and biographical or other identifying information therein or thereto (collectively, the “Materials”), throughout the universe, in perpetuity in any and all media, whether now or hereafter known or devised, for any and all purposes, including but not limited to commercial or advertising purposes, without review, credit, permission, or further compensation or consideration. Without limitation, each Entrant understands and agrees that the rights granted herein include reproduction and/or exploitation of the Materials or derivatives thereto, in whole or in part, in any media throughout the world, in perpetuity and throughout the universe as may be conferred upon the Licensed Parties under all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. Entrant hereby irrevocably waives all so-called “moral rights of authors” and “droit moral” rights (and any similar rights under the laws of any country of the world) in connection with the Materials and exploitation of any nature.
- PRIZES AND TAXES: Total Winners selected – Three (3). One (1) winner will receive two (2) tickets Boston Bruins game during the 2026 through 2027 season. The total estimated retail value of this prize is $599.00. One (1) winner will receive two (2) tickets to the New England Patriots’ game during the 2026 through 2027 season. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $599.00. One (1) winner will receive two (2) tickets to the New England Revolution Soccer game during the 2026. The total estimated retail value of the prize is $599.00. The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $1,800.00 USD cumulatively. Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of all prizes’ ERV if GCE is unable to provide any prizes for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per family or household. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
Subject to the Official Rules, Winner(s) may assign, transfer, or otherwise use the Prize(s) in its discretion, provided at all times, Winner(s) remain liable for the same, including but not limited to lawful use and enjoyment of the Prize(s) in accordance with the terms and conditions of any third parties associated. with the Prizes (e.g. Gillette stadium rules) (each a “Prize Entity”). Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. However, GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent of the relevant Prize’s ERV if GCE is unable to provide any Prize(s) for any reason. Limit 1 Prize per business. Additional restrictions may apply.
Any applicable federal, state and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion, including, without limitation, excise tax (including sales tax), and other expenses not specifically set forth herein are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon GCE’s request, all available information that GCE may reasonably require to fulfill its obligations under any national, state, provincial, or local tax statute, regulation, or rule. Each Winner acknowledges that GCE will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including the Internal Revenue Service form 1099.
- RELEASE: This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of GCE and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules or that your publicity or similar rights were infringed upon. Entrants and Winners also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, any third party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, including but not limited to Instagram, Meta, YouTube, and X, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any claims, damages, disability, attorneys’ fees, and costs of litigation and settlement, as well as any liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property; or of any acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse of any Prize. GCE may rescind any aspect of the Promotion found to contain such errors without liability at its sole discretion.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. THE PROMOTION ENTITIES DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
- JURY TRIAL WAIVER: EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT, WINNER, AND ANY THIRD PARTY PRIZE RECIPIENT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT HE/SHE/THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION, ANY DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO CONNECTION HEREWITH AND ANY OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.
- APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION.This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in a county near GCE’s location in Massachusetts designated by GCE. The arbitrator shall be an expert in the field of intellectual property law and marketing. All parties shall bear their own expenses, except that parties shall equally share the expenses of the arbitrator (except for the required non-refundable fees which shall be paid solely by the party asserting the related claim). Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
- PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: By entering this Promotion, you are giving your permission to receive Notices, emails, and other communications from GCE. By entering into this Promotion, you acknowledge and agree that: (i) you have opted-in to GCE’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, copies which are available hereand here, respectively; and (ii) by opting-in, you have read and consent to the foregoing. Each Entrant further acknowledges that if he/she/they is chosen as a Winner, certain of his/her/their identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including, without limitation, on a winners’ list.
- RULES/WINNERS LIST: For 30 days after the Promotion Period, you may also send an email to gce_webmaster@granitecityelectric.comfor the names of the Winners. In the subject of the email, type “Powering the Pros Giveaway Sweepstakes”- 2026 September Winners’ List.” No correspondence will be entered into except as noted herein.
- Prizes That Include Attending an Event: Tickets and seating are subject to availability. In the case the event is delayed or rescheduled for any reason, tickets for the delayed or rescheduled event may be provided at the sole discretion of Sponsor. If the event is canceled for any reason, the remainder of the Prize, if any, will be awarded without the scheduled event. Sponsor may substitute an alternate Prize of equal or greater value (including in the form of cash) at its sole discretion. Winner’s guest(s) must be 18 or older, or the Winner must be their parent or legal guardian, unless as otherwise specified in the applicable Experience Rules.
- NO ASSOCIATION: This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with any social media platform or any Prize Entity.
- MISCELLANEOUS: GCE’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. If any provision of these Official Rules is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the remainder of these Official Rules, which will otherwise remain in full force and effect. GCE reserves the right to interpret these Official Rules and resolve any disputes, claims, or ambiguities concerning the Giveaway or these Official Rules, and GCE’s decisions concerning such disputes shall be final.
VOC Customer Survey Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR SURVEY COMPLETION WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ONLINE ENTRY AND THE ALTERNATE METHOD OF ENTRY ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. GENERAL
These Official Rules govern the Granite City Electric Supply Monday, October 26th, 2026 through November 13th, 2026 Sweepstakes (Voice of the Customer Sweepstakes) for the relevant Promotion Period herein (the “Promotion”).
2. SPONSOR
Granite City Electric Supply Company (“GCE” or “Sponsor”), with an address at 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169.
The Sweepstakes is administered on Sponsor’s behalf by Adience (“Administrator”). The Administrator is responsible for survey administration, the random drawing, winner selection, and prize fulfillment.
3. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Promotion begins at 9am EDT on October 26th, 2026 and ends at 5pm EDT on November 13th,2026 (the “Promotion Period”).
4. HOW TO ENTER
The Sweepstakes entry is to complete the GCE Voice of the Customer survey during the Promotion Period.
During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible individuals who receive Sponsor’s customer survey invitation may enter the Sweepstakes by completing and submitting the survey in accordance with the instructions provided. The entry must fulfill all Sweepstakes requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win a Prize. Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
If you are not an existing customer of GCE, or did not receive a survey invitation from Sponsor, you may still enter the Sweepstakes for free by mailing a 3” × 5” card (or postcard) with your full name, mailing address, email address, and phone number to: GCE Sweepstakes Entry, 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169. Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than November 13th, 2026 and received no later than November 20th, 2026 to be eligible. Limit one (1) entry per person regardless of method of entry. Mail-in entries will receive the same chance of winning as entries submitted via survey completion. All entries, regardless of method, will be treated equally in the drawing.
Upon successful submission during the Sweepstakes Period, an eligible individual will receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the rules, your submission may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Participation in the underlying customer satisfaction survey is voluntary and is governed by separate survey disclosures. Entry into the Sweepstakes is not conditioned on any particular substantive response to the survey, and the chance to enter the Sweepstakes does not depend on the content of any Entrant’s survey responses.
5. ELIGIBILITY
The Promotion is open to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older, or the age of majority in their state of residence, whichever is greater, at the time of entry; and either:
(a) are associated with an existing customer of Granite City Electric Supply Company and receive an invitation from Sponsor to participate in the customer survey, or
(b) submit an entry via the Alternate Method of Entry described in Section 4 above.
Employees of GCE and any of its advertising and promotional agencies, including the Administrator (Adience) and its employees, any other entities participating in the design, marketing, administration, or fulfillment of this Promotion, as well as each of their parent corporations, subsidiaries, and affiliated companies (collectively with GCE, the “Promotion Entities”), and each of their immediate families and members of their households are ineligible to participate in this Promotion. Void where prohibited.
For purposes of these Official Rules, the entrant is the individual who completes and submits the survey, rather than the company, employer, or organization with which that individual is associated. Any Prize will be awarded to the individual Winner and not to his or her employer or organization.
6. SELECTING THE WINNERS AND NOTIFICATION
The potential Prize Winners will be selected by a random drawing conducted by the Administrator (Adience) within 15 days after the close of the Promotion Period from among all eligible Entrants.
The Sponsor (GCE), whose decision is final and binding in all respects, will notify each selected Entrant through email (“Notice”) within 3 business days following the drawing (each a “Potential Prize Winner”).
Odds of winning the Prizes depend on the number of eligible entries received from Entrants during the Promotion Period.
If a Potential Prize Winner fails to respond to such notification within 7 days, is disqualified, or forfeits the Prize, an alternate potential winner will be selected by random drawing from remaining eligible entries.
Each Potential Prize Winner may be required to execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability/Publicity Release within 7 days of notification. Failure to return the required documents will result in forfeiture of the Prize and selection of an alternate winner.
AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE (“Winner”).
7. PRIZES AND TAXES
Total Winners selected: Five.
Five Winner(s) will receive a $100 prepaid Visa® giftcard. Estimated retail value: $100.
The total estimated retail value of all Prizes (the “ERV”) is $500 USD cumulatively.
Winner(s) may not substitute, assign, transfer, or sell any Prize for cash or otherwise. GCE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a Prize, or portion thereof, with one of comparable or greater value, or the cash equivalent if GCE is unable to provide the Prize.
Any applicable federal, state, and local taxes and liabilities arising from this Promotion are the sole responsibility of each Winner. Each Winner shall provide, upon Sponsor’s request, all available information that Sponsor or Administrator may reasonably require to fulfill obligations under any applicable tax statute, regulation, or rule, including IRS Form W-9. Winner acknowledges that Sponsor will rely upon such information to prepare all relevant tax materials, if any, including IRS Form 1099 if applicable.
8. RELEASE
This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws of the United States. By participating, you agree to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, and waive any and all right to claim ambiguity in the Promotion or these Official Rules.
For purposes of these Official Rules, “Licensed Parties” means the Promotion Entities, and their licensees, affiliates, and assigns.
Entrants and Winners agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless the Licensed Parties, Sponsor, Administrator, third-party platforms utilized in connection with the Promotion, and their officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents from claims, damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, injuries, losses, or liabilities arising from participation or acceptance, possession, ownership, misuse, or use of any Prize.
ALL PRIZES ARE AWARDED “AS IS” WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, RELATIVE TO THE USE OF ANY PRIZE OR, IF APPLICABLE, ANY PRIZE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FURTHER, NO RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES, OMISSIONS, DELAYS OR ACTS OR GOVERNMENT OR AUTHORITY.
Each Entrant and Winner understands and agrees that all rights under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code and any similar law of any state or territory of the United States are hereby expressly waived. Said section reads as follows: A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Released Parties are not responsible for: (i) lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable or incomplete entries due to system errors or failure, or faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions and/or entries; (ii) technical failures of any kinds; (iii) failures of any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Promotion; (iv) unauthorized human and/or mechanical intervention in any part of the entry process or the Promotion; (v) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion or the processing of entries; or (vi) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, from Entrant’s participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any Prize. If for any reason an Entrant’s entry is confirmed to have been erroneously deleted, lost or otherwise destroyed or corrupted, Entrant’s sole remedy is another entry in the Promotion. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including, but not limited to, infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of GCE which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, then GCE reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Promotion and to select Potential Prize Winners from among all eligible entries received by GCE up until the time of such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension, as applicable.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages. In no event shall damages exceed the total estimated retail value of all Prizes ($500 USD) in the aggregate.
10. JURY TRIAL WAIVER
EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROMOTION, ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT TO LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROMOTION.
11. APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION
This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules for this Promotion shall be governed by the laws of the State of Massachusetts, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Massachusetts and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Massachusetts. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by binding arbitration by a single arbitrator in accordance with the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, in Norfolk County, Massachusetts; provided, however, that either party may elect to pursue any individual claim in small claims court (or equivalent limited-jurisdiction court) in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, so long as the claim remains in such court and is not removed or transferred to a court of general jurisdiction. All parties shall bear their own attorneys’ fees and costs, except that GCE shall bear the arbitrator’s fees and expenses for any arbitration initiated by an Entrant or Winner; provided further that if the arbitrator determines the claim was frivolous or brought for an improper purpose, the arbitrator may reallocate fees as permitted by applicable law. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section shall preclude either party from seeking injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending the outcome of arbitration.
12. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE
By entering this Promotion, Entrant acknowledges that (a) personal information submitted in connection with the Promotion will be collected and processed by the Administrator (Adience) on behalf of the Sponsor (GCE); (b) survey responses will be anonymized and aggregated before being shared with GCE, and individual customer feedback will be shared with GCE only if the Entrant separately consents; (c) personal information collected in connection with the Sweepstakes will be shared between Sponsor and Administrator solely for purposes of administering the Sweepstakes and fulfilling the prizes; and (d) such information will be handled in accordance with the Administrator’s Privacy Policy, available at https://www.adience.com/privacy-policy/, and GCE’s Terms of Use, available at https://www.granitecityelectric.com/terms-of-use.
By participating, Entrant agrees that participation is subject to these Official Rules and, to the extent applicable, GCE’s Terms of Use. In the event of any conflict between these Official Rules and GCE’s Terms of Use, these Official Rules shall govern with respect to the Promotion.
If selected as a Winner, certain identifying information may be disclosed to third parties as required by law, including on a publicly available Winners List.
ANY VIOLATION OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES BY ANY WINNER (AT SPONSOR’S SOLE DISCRETION) WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION AND TERMINATION OF ALL PRIVILEGES AS WINNER.
13. WINNERS LIST / RULES REQUEST
For the names of the Prize Winners or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: GCE Sweepstakes, 19 Quincy Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169. Requests for the Winners List must be received within 30 days after the end of the Promotion Period. You may also send an email to [INSERT GCE CONTACT EMAIL] with the subject line “GCE Voice of the Customer Sweepstakes — Winners List.”
14. NO ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER
Visa® is a registered trademark of Visa Inc. Visa Inc. is not a sponsor of, nor is it responsible for conducting, or otherwise associated with the Sweepstakes. Adience is the third-party administrator of this Sweepstakes as described herein and is not a co-sponsor.
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Official Rules is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the validity, effect, or enforcement of any other provision of these Official Rules.
16. FORCE MAJEURE
If the Sweepstakes or any portion thereof is unable to be conducted as planned for any reason, including but not limited to pandemic, act of God, fire, flood, severe weather, labor dispute, governmental act, public health emergency, act of terrorism, or any other event beyond Sponsor’s reasonable control (each a “Force Majeure Event”), Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify, suspend, or terminate the Sweepstakes without liability. In such event, Sponsor may, but shall not be obligated to, select Winners from among all eligible entries received prior to the Force Majeure Event.
17. PUBLICITY GRANT
Except where prohibited by law, by accepting a Prize, each Winner grants to the Sponsor and Administrator the right to include the Winner’s name and state of residence on the publicly available Winners List, without further compensation, notice, or consent.
