Instagram Giveaway: FC Schalke 04 vs. FC Bayern Munich
- The organizer of this giveaway is MERKUR.COM AG, Merkur-Allee 1-15, 32339 Espelkamp, Germany, hereinafter referred to as the "Organizer".
- Employees of the MERKUR GROUP are excluded from participation.
- Participation is open exclusively to persons who are at least 18 years of age.
- The prize consists of 2 x 2 public tickets for the Bundesliga top match between FC Schalke 04 and FC Bayern Munich on September 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM (CEST) at the VELTINS-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
- Cash payment, exchange, or substitution of the prize is excluded.
- Any additional costs, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, catering, or other incidental expenses, are not included in the prize and must be borne by the winners themselves.
- The giveaway begins upon publication of the giveaway post and ends on September 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CEST).
- The winners will be contacted via direct message on Instagram exclusively through our official account after the closing date. If a winner does not respond within the specified period, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner may be selected. Winners must ensure that they can be contacted via Instagram and must provide all information required for prize processing completely and truthfully.
- Winners are not permitted to transfer, assign, sell, or otherwise pass on the prize to third parties.
- If the contact details provided are incorrect or incomplete, the Organizer is under no obligation to determine the correct contact information. Any disadvantages arising from incorrect information are the sole responsibility of the participant.
- If the advertised prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond the Organizer's control, the Organizer reserves the right to provide an equivalent substitute prize.
- The Organizer reserves the right to suspend, modify, or terminate the giveaway in whole or in part if unforeseen circumstances arise that affect the proper conduct or integrity of the giveaway.
- If such suspension, modification, or termination is caused by the conduct of a participant, the Organizer reserves the right to claim compensation for any damages incurred.
- The Organizer reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time, including without prior notice.
- Personal data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of conducting the giveaway and arranging prize delivery. Data will only be shared with third parties where necessary for prize fulfillment or where legally required.
- Should any provision of these terms and conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the intent and purpose of the original provision.
- This giveaway is organized and conducted solely by the Organizer. It is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. Instagram and Meta are not responsible for this giveaway. The sole contact and responsible party for this giveaway is the Organizer.
- Legal recourse is excluded.
Instagram Giveaway: Schalke 04 Matchball from their Promotion Match
- The organizer of the sweepstakes is MERKUR.COM AG, Merkur-Allee 1-15, 32339 Espelkamp; hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer.”
- Employees of the MERKUR GROUP are excluded from the sweepstakes.
- Participation is limited to adults only. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.
- The prize to be awarded is the match ball mentioned in the contest from the promotion match between Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf.
- Cash payment or exchange of the prize is not permitted.
- Any additional costs are not included in the prize.
- The contest begins on August 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and ends on August 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
- The winner will be notified via private message on Instagram exclusively through our official account, merkur_com. If there is no response within the specified time frame, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be drawn. The winner must ensure that we can contact them via message on Instagram.
- If the contact information provided is incorrect (e.g., mailing address or email address), the organizer is not obligated to track down the correct addresses. Any disadvantages resulting from the provision of incorrect contact information (e.g., incorrect mailing address or email address) shall be borne by the participants.
- The winner accepts any necessary changes to the prize that are caused by factors beyond the control of the companies involved in the contest.
- The organizer reserves the right to suspend the contest entirely or temporarily if difficulties arise that jeopardize the integrity of the contest. This applies in particular to reasons that would disrupt or prevent the contest or the prize drawing from proceeding as scheduled. If such a termination is caused by a participant’s conduct, the organizer is entitled to demand compensation from that person for the resulting damages.
- Furthermore, the organizer reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of participation at any time. The organizer also reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions without prior notice.
- The winner’s personal data (e.g., name or email address) will not be disclosed to or processed by third parties.
- Should any provision of these Terms and Conditions be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Such provision shall be replaced by an appropriate provision that most closely reflects the intent of the invalid provision.
- The contest is organized and funded exclusively by the organizer and is in no way affiliated with Meta/Instagram.
- Legal recourse is excluded.
