WHISTLE BUOY BREWING – LIQUID COURAGE CONTEST RULES (the “Contest”)
THIS CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND IS GOVERNED BY CANADIAN LAW AND THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. SEE BELOW FOR FULL CONTEST DETAILS.
PARTICIPATION IN THIS CONTEST CONSTITUTES YOUR FULL AND UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF, AND AGREEMENT TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY, THESE CONTEST RULES (THE “CONTEST RULES”).
CONTEST PERIOD
1. The Contest begins on October 31, 2025, at 7 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT (the “Contest Period”).
ELIGIBILITY
2. The Contest is open to all residents of Victoria, British Columbia who have reached the legal drinking age in British Columbia at the time of entry, except employees (and those with whom such employees are domiciled) of Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. (the “Sponsor”), its affiliated companies or agents, advertising and promotion agencies, and the Contest judges.
Entrants must be prepared to provide proof of Victoria residency (e.g., driver’s licence, government ID, or utility bill).
HOW TO ENTER
3. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To participate in this Contest you must:
a. Have a valid Instagram account (an “Account”).
b. During the contest period, comment on the contest post with what you or a friend typically do when they get some liquid courage—the more interesting your story, the better.
c. (Optional but encouraged) Share a photo or video of your “liquid courage” moment on your Instagram Story and tag @whistlebuoybrewing.
d. Limit: one (1) entry per person/Account during the Contest Period. Entries must comply with Instagram’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
Note: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
PRIZES
4. There is (1) prizes available to be won (the “Prizes”):
One (1) pre-purchased class or experience designed to help you find courage without the liquid, approximate retail value $250–$400 CAD.
Travel, accommodations, and any additional expenses related to the experience are not included and are the responsibility of the winner(s).
Prizes must be accepted as awarded and are not transferable or convertible to cash. No substitutions except at Sponsor’s option. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with one of equal or greater value.
WINNER SELECTION
5. On or about November 22, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, one (1) eligible entrant will be selected by Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. from among all eligible entries received during the Contest Period.
6. The odds of winning depend on the creativity and storytelling quality of entries and the total number of eligible entries received.
WINNER NOTIFICATION
7. Selected entrants will be contacted by direct message on Instagram within five (5)
business days of the contest closing date. To be declared a winner, a selected entrant must:
a. Respond to the notification within seven (7) days;
b. Correctly answer a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question (as required by Canadian law);
c. Sign and return a declaration of compliance and release form;
d. Provide valid proof of Victoria residency;
e. Agree to allow Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. to film and photograph the prize delivery at the class in Victoria, and grant the Sponsor the right to use such video and/or photography for promotional purposes in any media, without further notice or compensation.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification, and an alternate entrant may be selected.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
7. By entering, each entrant agrees to abide by these Contest Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final.
8. All entries are subject to verification at any time. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility to participate. Failure to provide such proof in a timely manner may result in disqualification.
9. The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, withdraw or amend this Contest in any way, without prior notice, in the event of technical failure, fraud, or any other cause beyond its control.
10. By entering, entrants grant the Sponsor the right to use their entry, name, Instagram handle, likeness and city of residence in any form of advertising related to the Contest without further notice or compensation.
11. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws. Void where prohibited.
PRIVACY
12. By entering this Contest, each entrant consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or
representatives, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted with their entry only for the purpose of administering the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
SPONSOR
14. The Sponsor of this Contest is:
Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.
Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson St,
Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3C6