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Official Rules

1. Eligibility. Open to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older who reside in the New York City area. Void where prohibited.
2. Entry period. Begins July 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and ends August 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET. All entries must be received within this window.
3. How to enter & win. Post reviews on Cheqmate during the entry period. The users whose reviews earn the most likes during the window win, ranked by total likes. Ties are broken by whoever reached the total first. This is a skill/merit-based contest — most likes wins.
4. Prizes. 10 winners — 1 × $2,000, 3 × $500, and 6 × $250 in Lillie's Victorian gift cards ($5,000 total). No cash alternative and no substitutions. Gift cards are subject to venue policies and applicable law; winners under 21 may not redeem the prize toward alcohol.
5. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
6. Winner selection & notification. Winners are notified in-app and/or by direct message within 5 days after the entry period ends. A winner who does not respond within 5 days forfeits the prize, and an alternate may be selected.
7. Taxes. Prizes may be taxable. Winners receiving $600 or more may be required to complete a W-9, and a 1099 may be issued. Taxes are the winner's responsibility.
8. Publicity. By entering, you permit Cheqmate to use your name and/or handle to announce and promote winners, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
9. Disqualification. Cheqmate may disqualify fake or purchased engagement, bots, duplicate accounts, or fraudulent entries at its sole discretion.
10. Sponsor. This competition is sponsored by Cheqmate (founder: Onye Ohiaeri).
11. Platform. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, TikTok, or Meta.
12. Agreement. By entering, entrants agree to these Official Rules and to the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters.

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