Welcome to BLK Chicago! As a valued In the Loop member and BLK in the City VIP Pass member, you gain access to exclusive giveaways as part of your membership benefits. These giveaways are offered as perks and may be available to all members or limited to certain tiers, as specified in each promotion-specific addendum.
Unless otherwise noted in a promotion-specific addendum, these Official Rules govern all BLK Chicago giveaways.
1. Eligibility
- Open only to active BLK Chicago members in good standing (free In the Loop or paid BLK in the City VIP Pass).
- Must be a legal resident of the United States (or Illinois, if specified in an addendum).
- Age requirement: 18+ unless otherwise noted (some events may require 21+).
- Employees, contractors, and immediate household members of BLK Chicago, prize providers, and partners are not eligible.
2. Membership Requirement
- Giveaways are a benefit of BLK Chicago membership.
- Some giveaways may be open to all membership tiers with entries weighted by tier (e.g., In the Loop: 1 entry, VIP Monthly: 2 entries, VIP Annual: 5 entries).
- Other giveaways may be restricted to BLK in the City VIP Pass members only, as specified in the addendum.
- Membership must be active at both the time of entry and prize fulfillment.
3. How to Enter
- Members may enter giveaways by following the instructions provided in BLK Chicago newsletters, blkchicago.com, or other official channels.
- Entry limits and multipliers by tier will be defined in the promotion-specific addendum.
- Duplicate or fraudulent entries may be voided at BLK Chicago’s discretion.
4. Prizes
- Prize details, event dates, and Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) are listed in each promotion-specific addendum.
- Prizes have no cash value, are non-transferable, and may not be resold.
- Travel, lodging, parking, meals, and incidental expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner unless expressly stated.
- If an event is canceled or postponed, BLK Chicago is not obligated to provide substitution, but may in its sole discretion offer a replacement prize of equal or greater value.
5. Winner Selection & Notification
- Winners are chosen by random drawing from eligible entries.
- Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
- Winners will be notified by email using the address associated with their membership.
- Winners must respond within the timeframe stated in the addendum (typically 24–48 hours) or an alternate winner may be selected.
6. General Conditions
By entering, members agree to:
- Abide by these Rules and all decisions of BLK Chicago, which are final.
- Release BLK Chicago, prize providers, partners, and affiliates from any liability related to participation or prize use.
- Allow BLK Chicago to use winner names, city/state, likeness, and entry details for promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
- BLK Chicago reserves the right to disqualify entries or cancel, suspend, or modify any giveaway if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the promotion.
7. Limitations of Liability
BLK Chicago and prize providers are not responsible for:
- Late, lost, incomplete, or misdirected entries.
- Technical failures of any kind.
- Event cancellations, postponements, or inability to use tickets for reasons beyond our control.
8. Taxes
Winners are solely responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes or fees associated with prizes.
9. Governing Law
These giveaways are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Cook County, Illinois.
10. Winner List & Contact
For the winner’s name of a specific giveaway, or for questions regarding these Rules, email info@blkchicago.com or send a written request to:
BLK Chicago
1440 W. Taylor St #338
Chicago, IL 60607