Rules

Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar Photo Contest – Official Rules

The Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar Photo Contest (the “Contest”) is organized by Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward (HSHPE) and presented by West City Honda

• The Contest is open to residents of Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
• Participants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
• Employees, board members, and immediate family members of HSHPE may enter but are not eligible to win prizes unless otherwise stated.
  
  

• The Contest begins at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and ends at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, August 31, 2026.
• Entries submitted after the Entry Period closes will not be accepted.
  
  

• Participants must submit a pet photo through the official GoGoPhotoContest platform associated with HSHPE.
• A minimum donation of $20 is required per photo submission.
• Photo submission also comes with 5 votes to cast
• Each donation counts as one entry. Multiple entries are permitted.
  
  

• Photos must feature pets only (cats, dogs, or other companion animals).
• Photos must be appropriate for all audiences.
• No images containing people, offensive content, watermarks, logos, or copyrighted materials not owned by the entrant will be accepted.
• HSHPE reserves the right to remove or disqualify any photo deemed inappropriate or not in keeping with the spirit of the Contest.
  
  

By submitting a photo, entrants confirm that:

• They own the rights to the photo or have permission from the photographer to submit it.
• They have obtained consent from any identifiable individuals shown in the photo (if applicable).

Entrants grant Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward a royalty-free, non-exclusive, perpetual license to use submitted photos for:

• Calendar production
• Fundraising and promotional materials
• Social media, website, email, and print use

Photos may be cropped or edited as needed. Credit will be provided where reasonably possible but is not guaranteed. No compensation will be provided for photo use.

• Public voting will take place during 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Monday, August 31, 2026 via the GoGoPhotoContest platform.
• Votes are earned through monetary donations.
• HSHPE reserves the right to audit voting activity and disqualify entries associated with fraudulent voting.
  
  

• Calendar winners will be determined based on highest number of votes at the close of voting.
• HSHPE may reserve additional calendar spots or special features at its discretion.
• All decisions made by HSHPE are final.
  
  

• Winning pets will be featured in the HSHPE Best Friends Fur-Ever Calendar.
• Specific placements (cover, featured month, etc.) will be assigned at HSHPE’s discretion unless otherwise stated.
• Prizes have no cash value and are non-transferable.
  
  

• Winners will be contacted using the email address provided during entry within 7 days following the end of the Contest.
• If a selected winner cannot be reached within 14 days, HSHPE reserves the right to select an alternate entry.
  
  

• All donations made through the Contest are non-refundable.
• Donations directly support the programs and animals at Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward.
• CRA donation receipts will be issued where applicable.
  
  

By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward, GoGoPhotoContest, and their partners from any claims related to participation in the Contest or use of submitted materials.

This Contest is hosted using GoGoPhotoContest but is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by GoGoPhotoContest, Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform.

Personal information collected during the Contest will be used solely for the administration of the Contest and in accordance with HSHPE’s privacy policy.

HSHPE reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest at any time for any reason, including technical issues or fraud.