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[title]1. Sponsor
The Taste of Portugal Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Time Out Portugal LDA, Avenida 24 de Julho 3, 1º Esq., 1200-480 Lisboa, Portugal ("Sponsor" or "Time Out"), in partnership with Turismo de Portugal, I.P. ("Visit Portugal"). The Sponsor is solely responsible for all costs associated with the prize, including round-trip airfare and hotel accommodation.
2. Eligibility
The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of the Sponsor, Visit Portugal, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, and any entity involved in the development, production, or distribution of this Sweepstakes, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and members of the same household (whether or not related), are not eligible to participate.
3. Sweepstakes Period
The Sweepstakes begins on June 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time ("ET") and ends on July 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (the "Sweepstakes Period"). The Sponsor's computer is the official timekeeping device for the Sweepstakes.
4. How to Enter
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. During the Sweepstakes Period, eligible participants may enter by:
a) Scanning the QR code displayed at participating Time Out Market locations (Union Square and Dumbo, New York City) and completing the online entry form; or
b) Visiting [URL TO BE INSERTED] and completing the online entry form.
Limit one (1) entry per person per email address for the entire Sweepstakes Period. Multiple entries from the same person or email address will be disqualified. Entries generated by script, macro, or other automated means are void. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. Completion of optional survey questions (Section 2 of the entry form) is not required to enter and does not affect the odds of winning.
5. Prize
One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded, consisting of:
Round-trip economy class airfare for two (2) from a USA airport to Lisbon or Porto, Portugal
Four(4) nights' hotel accommodation in Portugal (standard double room)
Approximate Retail Value ("ARV") of Grand Prize: $4,500. The prize is provided and paid for in full by the Sponsor (Time Out).
Prize must be redeemed by June 30, 2027. Travel is subject to availability and blackout dates, including but not limited to peak travel periods (July 1–August 31, 2026; December 15, 2026–January 5, 2027; March 28–April 13, 2027). Specific travel dates must be mutually agreed upon between the winner and the Sponsor.
The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable. Prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Any costs, fees, or expenses not specifically included in the prize description (including but not limited to travel insurance, meals, ground transportation, passport/visa fees, personal expenses, gratuities, and applicable taxes) are the sole responsibility of the winner.
6. Winner Selection and Notification
One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The drawing will take place on or about July 25, 2026. The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received.
Random drawing procedure:
All eligible entries will be compiled into a numbered list. A random number will be generated using a certified random number generator (random.org). The entry corresponding to the generated number will be the winner. The process will be documented with a screenshot for record-keeping purposes.
The winner will be notified by email by the Sponsor (Time Out) at the email address provided at the time of entry. The winner must respond within seven (7) days of notification or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected. The Sponsor may require the winner to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where legal) a Publicity Release within seven (7) days of notification.
The Sponsor (Time Out) will coordinate directly with the winner to arrange all travel and accommodation logistics, including booking flights and hotel.
7. Taxes
The winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes associated with the prize.
8. Privacy and Data Protection
a) Data Controller
Time Out Portugal LDA is the sole data controller for all personal data collected through this Sweepstakes. Personal data is not shared with, transferred to, or accessible by any third party, including Visit Portugal.
b) Data Collected
Required: First name, last name, email address. Optional: phone number, age range, travel interest preferences, travel companion preferences, visit history, travel timeline.
c) Purpose and Legal Basis
Sweepstakes administration: Processing is necessary for the performance of the Sweepstakes (legitimate interest).
Time Out marketing communications: Only where the entrant has provided explicit, freely given consent by checking the relevant opt-in box. Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; CAN-SPAM Act).
Time Out × Visit Portugal co-branded communications: Only where the entrant has provided explicit, freely given consent by checking the separate opt-in box for Portugal-related content. Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; CAN-SPAM Act). These communications are always sent by Time Out. Data is never shared with Visit Portugal.
Optional survey data (travel preferences): Used to personalise future communications and to generate aggregated, anonymised insights. Individual-level data is never shared externally.
d) Data Sharing
Personal data will not be sold to, shared with, or transferred to any third parties, including Visit Portugal. All communications, including those co-branded with Visit Portugal, are sent exclusively by Time Out. Aggregated, anonymised insights derived from optional survey responses may be shared with Visit Portugal for tourism research purposes, but no individual-level data will be disclosed. Data may only be disclosed as required by law or as necessary to administer the Sweepstakes (e.g., prize fulfilment).
e) Data Retention
Personal data collected for the Sweepstakes will be retained for a period of four (4) years from the end of the Sweepstakes Period, as required for compliance and record-keeping. Marketing consent data will be retained until the individual withdraws consent.
f) Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@timeout.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (in the EU: the Portuguese Data Protection Authority, CNPD; in the US: the Federal Trade Commission).
g) International Transfers
Personal data may be transferred to and processed in Portugal and other countries outside the United States. Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards (including Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
h) Unsubscribe
Every marketing email will include a clear and functional unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time.
9. General Conditions
By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, violates these Official Rules, or acts in a disruptive or unsportsmanlike manner.
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Sweepstakes if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond the Sponsor's reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes.
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to the use of their name, likeness, and city/state of residence for promotional purposes by the Sponsor, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
10. Limitation of Liability
The Sponsor and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives are not responsible for: (a) any incorrect or inaccurate entry information; (b) technical malfunctions, failures, or difficulties; (c) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Sweepstakes; (d) technical or human error in the administration of the Sweepstakes or the processing of entries; or (e) any injury or damage to persons or property.
11. Disputes
Except where prohibited by law, all disputes arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in New York County, New York.
12. Winner List
For the name of the winner (available after August 1, 2026), send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Taste of Portugal Sweepstakes Winner List, Time Out Portugal LDA, Avenida 24 de Julho 3, 1º Esq., 1200-480 Lisboa, Portugal. Requests must be received by September 1, 2026.
13. Sponsor
Time Out Portugal LDA
Avenida 24 de Julho 3, 1º Esq.
1200-480 Lisboa, Portugal