Official Rules, Terms and Conditions

The Heart Raffle is only open to legal United States residents, 18 years of age or older at the time of the drawing. The Heart Raffle is subject to federal, state and local laws and is void where prohibited. Mercedes-Benz and $10K winners will be required to fill out the appropriate IRS W-G2 and W9 forms and to pay the estimated tax liability of 24%** of the fair market value of the prize in addition to local sales taxes and fees. If a vehicle winner chooses a Mercedes-Benz valued at $55,001 or more, they are responsible for the difference in cost and any additional taxes. Vehicle winners are also responsible for all other costs and unspecified expenses. Vehicle winners must provide a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance at time of delivery. All winners will be contacted at the time of the drawing via the phone number provided on their entry. If no phone number was provided, they will then be contacted by the address and email address provided. If a vehicle winner does not claim their prize within 5 business days, the fourth to last and fifth to the last tickets drawn from the raffle bin on the day of the drawing will be proclaimed the winners. Twenty (20) tickets drawn will receive $500 with no taxes due. If at least 433 tickets are not distributed, the first car and no $500 prizes will be awarded. At least 867 tickets must be sold for a second car giveaway, $10K giveaway, and twenty (20) $500 prizes. No more than 2750 tickets will be sold or accepted. All ticket sales are final. American Heart Association employees are permitted from purchasing tickets. Winners need not be present to win. By purchasing a raffle ticket for entry into the Heart Raffle, participants agree to the Official Rules and decisions made by Mercedes-Benz of Columbus, which are final and binding in all respects. By participating in the Heart Raffle, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Mercedes-Benz of Columbus and all employees of Mercedes-Benz of Columbus, The Greater Columbus American Heart Association, WRBL, WTVM, PMB Broadcasting, and iHeart Media for all liabilities regarding the Heart Raffle. Mercedes-Benz of Columbus is not responsible for any incorrect, misused language, technical errors, or human errors in processing Heart Raffle entries.

*Please note that donor information collected by Mercedes-Benz of Columbus, is shared with the American Heart Association for donor and marketing purposes only. Mercedes-Benz of Columbus and the American Heart Association work together to protect consumer information and will not sell or distribute consumer information to any other organization for any reason other than described above. All information shared meets the updated FTC data sharing guidelines to protect consumer privacy. ** Tax liability subject to change.