Instagram Giveaway Rules (2026)

the fwd. network x Stockton Street GOAT Hoodie & Happy Viking Protein Powder Giveaway 2026

To celebrate the success of the Stockton Street Podcast with Venus and Serena Williams, the fwd. Network (“Sponsor”) is giving three (3) lucky followers the chance to win one (1) GOAT Hoodie & one (1) bottle of Happy Viking Protein Powder. 

1. Prize Details

  • Each winner - three (3) winners total will receive the following: 

    • 1 GOAT Hoodie (your choice of full zip or pullover, sizes range: S-XXL (ARV: $65.00 USD)

    • 1 Happy Viking Protein Powder Sampler packet; Berry Parfait, Strawberry, Chocolate, and Vanilla. (12) single serving packets total (ARV: $60.00 USD)

  • Delivery: Once winners are selected, they will be contacted via direct Instagram message to their participating account from Sponsor to share their mailing/address information for the prize to be sent directly to them. Items will be shipped out approximately no later than 15 business days after Sponsor receives address information. In the event a winner does not respond, Sponsor will attempt to reach such winner a second time via direct Instagram message. If such winner does not respond within 15 days of receiving the second direct message, a new winner will be randomly selected.

  • Prizes are non-transferable, and no cash alternative or prize substitution will be allowed, except in Sponsor’s discretion. A substitute of comparable or greater value may be awarded if the prize listed becomes unavailable for any reason.  Each winner is responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and for any other fees or costs, associated with acceptance or use of any prize.

2. Eligibility

  • Must be age 18 years or older.

  • Open to residents of the United States.

  • Stockton Street podcast, the fwd. network, AdLarge, Happy Viking Protein, and Nine Two Six Productions and any of their affiliates, employees and family members are ineligible. 

3. How to Enter 

  1. You must follow all of these accounts: @stocktonstreetpodcast, @fwdnetwork, @serenawilliams, @venuswilliams

  2. Like this post.

  3. Tag at least one friend in a comment on this post (e.g., "Tag a friend who needs this!")

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. 

4. Giveaway Period

  • Starts: Thursday, January 29th at 9:00am ET.

  • Ends: Thursday, February 5th 10:30am ET. 

5. Winner Selection & Announcement

  • Winner selected randomly via App-sorteos.com.

  • With winners’ permission, winners will be announced on 2/12/26, via Instagram post and story on fwdnetwork Instagram page. 

Prize Conditions:  Sponsor may conduct a background check to confirm eligibility and compliance with these rules.  By entering, you consent to and agree to cooperate reasonably with any such background check.  You also hereby consent to the use of your name, image, user name and submission for any purpose to administer the Giveaway and promote Sponsor and the Stockton Street podcast.  Failure to cooperate may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.  If a potential winner has engaged in or does engage in any conduct that could damage the reputation or business of Sponsor, AdLarge, Happy Viking Protein, Nine Two Six Productions, Serena Williams, Venus Williams and any of their affiliates, employees and family members are ineligible(collectively, the “Protected Parties”), as determined by Sponsor in its discretion, the potential winner may be disqualified and the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner, time permitting.

6. Disclaimer and Release.

This Giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. You confirm you are a real person, not a bot, and meet eligibility requirements.  No purchase necessary to enter or win. This Giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. Void where prohibited by law. 

By participating, you release the Protected Parties, Instagram and their employees, directors, officers, affiliates and agents ("Released Parties"), from any and against any claims, causes, suits, costs, expenses or other liability from all injury, loss or damage caused or claimed to be caused by your participation in the Giveaway and/or the acceptance, awarding, delivery, receipt, use and/or misuse of the prize, and claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy, and you agree that Released Parties are not responsible for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, relating to the Giveaway and/or the awarding of any prize, except as expressly set forth in these rules.  You acknowledge and agree that your participation in the Giveaway and, if applicable, your redemption and use of the Prize, is undertaken voluntarily and entirely at your own risk and you agree to assume all such risk, including risk of property damage, bodily injury or death, and all other damage or potential damage, whether known or unknown to you.   You agree to forever waive any and all claims against the Released Parties and acknowledge and agree that the foregoing waiver and release will be binding on your heirs, estate, successors and assigns.  

For California residents, in giving the above release, which includes claims which may be unknown to you at present, you acknowledge that you have read and understand Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads as follows: "A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”    

 No responsibility or liability is assumed for any damage to your mobile device or computer system which is occasioned by participating in the Giveaway, or for any computer system, mobile device, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures or delays.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no responsibility is assumed for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, forged, tampered with, altered, late, lost, damaged, or stolen submissions, prize notifications or other Giveaway materials, all of which are void; or for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet service providers, websites, or other connections; or for miscommunications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, difficulties or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information.  

7. Arbitration/Choice of Law: By entering, you agree to these rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects.  Except where prohibited, entrants agree that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway will be resolved exclusively by arbitration pursuant to the Rules of the American Arbitration Association then effective, and any and all claims, judgments and awards will be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred by entrant with regard to this Giveaway, but in no event attorneys’ fees, punitive, incidental, consequential or other damages. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and sponsors in connection with the Giveaway will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions (whether of New York or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than New York. The courts of New York in New York County will be the exclusive forum for any dispute relating to these Official Rules and/or this Giveaway. All participants and winners agree, by their participation in the Giveaway, to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of New York in New York County. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules will not affect the invalidity or unenforceability of any other provision so long as the general intent of these Official Rules remains in effect. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these Official Rules will be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.  For New Jersey residents, the limitations set forth above are inapplicable where attorneys’ fees, court costs, or other damages are mandated by statute.

8. Miscellaneous. Any person or entity who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Giveaway, to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or attempting to deliberately damage any website and/or social media accounts, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person or entity, may be disqualified, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law.

If Sponsor does not enforce these rules, this failure to enforce will not mean that Sponsor waives its right to do so or that the rules or portions of them do not apply.  

Sponsor reserves the right to modify, extend, suspend, or terminate the Giveaway, in whole or in part, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Giveaway is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions or other unintended circumstances have impaired the integrity, administration, security, proper play and/or feasibility of the Giveaway as contemplated herein.  If the Giveaway is terminated before the designated end date, Sponsor will (if possible) select winner(s) from all eligible, non-suspect entries unaffected by the problem.