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Whatnot added a new sweepstakes promotion called the Whatnot National 2026 Sweepstakes, effective July 21, 2026. The document introduces official rules governing entry into multiple separate prize drawings conducted during a single livestream event on August 1, 2026, with eligibility restricted to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and DC who are 18 years or older. The sweepstakes offers prizes including a 1987 Porsche 911 (or $80,000 cash alternative) and establishes entry procedures, eligibility restrictions, prize acceptance terms, and liability disclaimers.
The updated terms introduce a limited-time sweepstakes promotion available to eligible US residents who can enter free during a specific livestream event on August 1, 2026. Participation requires using the Whatnot App during the livestream period; multiple separate drawings are conducted within the same event, each with independent entry windows. Entrants agree to accept Sponsor decisions as final and binding, and winners must accept prizes under specific conditions, including acceptance of used vehicles without warranty and responsibility for associated costs.
The updated terms establish a time-limited promotional sweepstakes with specific entry procedures, eligibility restrictions, and prize conditions. Users who wish to participate must use the Whatnot App during the August 1, 2026 livestream and comply with the official rules, including agreement to accept Sponsor decisions as final.
→ Access Whatnot App on August 1, 2026 to participate in sweepstakes drawings during livestream
→ Review official rules for specific drawing entry windows and prize selection procedures
→ If selected as winner, review prize conditions and make prize election within 15 days of notification
→ Participants who do not enter during the specified livestream period will not be eligible for any prize drawing
→ Winners who fail to select prize option within 15 days will be deemed to have selected the $80,000 cash prize
Sweepstakes limited to legal residents of 48 contiguous US states and DC, aged 18+; void in Alaska, Hawaii, territories, and outside the US.
Winner may elect 1987 Porsche 911 or $80,000 cash; if vehicle selected, winner responsible for title, registration, insurance, taxes, transportation, and accepts vehicle as-is without warranty.
Free entry via in-app giveaway feature during August 1, 2026 livestream; one entry per person per drawing; fraudulent entry attempts result in disqualification from all drawings.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This change adds a time-limited promotional sweepstakes governed by official rules. The sweepstakes is structured as multiple separate drawings during a single August 1, 2026 livestream event. Eligibility is restricted to US residents (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, territories) aged 18+, and entry is free and voluntary. The sweepstakes structure and prize terms establish clear procedural and eligibility requirements. No novel regulatory exposure appears to result from this promotional addition, though standard sweepstakes compliance frameworks (state-by-state promotional law, FTC Endorsement Guides for any influencer involvement) may apply depending on execution.
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