Join the Great Bigfoot Hunt

Disclosures

The Great Bigfoot Hunt Contest of Chance OFFICIAL RULES

1. Membership in Seattle Credit Union is required to participate in this Contest. Membership requires a $5 deposit into a share savings account.

2. EACH CONTEST ENTRY WILL HAVE AN EQUAL CHANCE OF WINNING.

3. Consumer Disclosure: The odds of winning are based are based upon the number of eligible entries received. Based on Seattle Credit Union’s estimate of 500 entries, the odds of winning are: 1:500.

4. Prizes: The prize consists of a $1,000 cash deposit into the winner’s Seattle Credit Union account. No amounts will be withheld for taxes.

5. Sponsor: Seattle Credit Union is the sponsor of the Contest. Seattle Credit Union’s business address is 1910 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134.

6. Contest Period: Contest begins at 10:00 a.m. PT on Monday, August 17, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, August 28, 2026 (“Contest Period”).

7. Entry Deadline: To be eligible, entries must be submitted by: 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, August 28, 2026.

• Online entries: Each entry period begins at 10:00 a.m. PT and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT each weekday between Monday, August 17, 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026. A total of 1 entry per day per person may be submitted online, for a total 10 online entries per person over the duration of the Contest.
• Mail-in entries: Postmarked no later than August 28, and received by 5:00 p.m. PT on September 4, 2026. A total of one mail-in entry per person is eligible.

8. Eligibility: Seattle CU employees, board members, audit committee members, and members of their immediate families are not eligible to participate in the Contest. To qualify for the Contest, all entrants must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of WA State, and a member in good standing as of August 17, 2026, to be eligible for the Contest Prize. Member in good standing is defined as:

• No charged-off loans or accounts.
• No delinquent loans beyond 60 days.
• Accounts are not overdrawn or have unresolved negative balances.
• No suspected fraud, abuse, or account restrictions on the relationship.
• The member is in compliance with the credit union’s membership and account agreements.

By entering this Contest, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Seattle CU. Contest are void where prohibited by law.

9. How to Enter: There are two (2) methods of entry. Eligible entrants may participate using only one of the following entry methods: Online Entry or Mail-In Entry. Eligible entrants may use only one method of entry and may not participate using both methods. Online Entry: Visit SeattleCU.com and locate the Bigfoot graphic. Click on the graphic and complete the entry form. Eligible entrants may submit one (1) online entry per day during the Contest Period, for a maximum of ten (10) online entries. Mail-In Entry: Eligible entrants may also enter by legibly printing their name, mailing address (including ZIP code), telephone number (including area code), and email address (optional) on a 3″ x 5″ card and mailing it in a #10 stamped envelope to: Seattle Credit Union Marketing, Attn: Find the Legend Drawing, 1910 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Locating the Bigfoot graphic is not required for mail-in entry. Limit one (1) mail-in entry per person.

If a write-in entry form or card is drawn, but judges are unable to determine the winner because of illegible writing, that entry form or card will be disqualified. No copies, mechanical reproductions, or metered mail accepted. Proof of mailing does not constitute proof of delivery. Mass or mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. Seattle CU is not responsible for incomplete, lost, stolen, misdirected, postage-due or illegible entries or entries received after the deadline. Once submitted, entries become the sole property of Seattle CU and will not be acknowledged or returned. The Credit Union reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received as of such termination date. The Credit Union further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Credit Union may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Contest if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating hacking, deception or other unfair practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants.

10. Prize Drawing: The random Prize drawing will be held on Tuesday, September 8, at 12:00 p.m. PT. All online entries received on or before 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, August 28, 2026, qualify for the prize drawing. All mail-in entries received by 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, September 4, 2026, qualify for the prize drawing. The winner will be notified by email or phone by 3:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday, September 8. The winner must reply to Seattle CU to claim the prize. To claim the prize by phone, the winner should call 800-334-2489 or 206-398-5500. If the winner does not reply to Seattle CU to claim the prize within 48 hours, the prize with be forfeited and another winner will be chosen. Alternate winners will be selected through additional random drawings until the prize is claimed. The prize will be deposited in the winner’s account within 30 days of claiming the prize. For a list of winners, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Seattle Credit Union Marketing, Attn: Find the Legend Drawing, 1910 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. Winner requests will be honored if received by September 30, 2026. Prize winnings will be deposited in the winner’s account within 30 days.

11. Liability/General Rules: Seattle CU is not responsible for any loss which may occur in connection with the Contest. Entrant agrees to hold the Credit Union harmless from any liability arising from participation in the Contest or the acceptance, receipt, possession, or misuse of the prize. Seattle CU and each of its officers, directors, employees, members, and representatives and agents are not responsible for any negligence, claims, liability, injury, property loss, or other damages of entrants and/or winners arising from, or in connection with, acceptance, receipt, possession, or use/misuse of prizes awarded or participation in this Contest. Seattle CU is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by tampering, hacking, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with the Contest. Prizes cannot be substituted, assigned, or transferred by winners. Seattle CU reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value should the featured prize become unavailable for any reason. The Credit Union reserves the right to disqualify entrants who fail to follow these Official Rules and regulations or who make any misrepresentations relative to the Contest and redemption of a prize. The Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, or Instagram.

12. Tax Reporting: Seattle CU will comply with all applicable tax reporting requirements, including issuance of IRS Form 1099-MISC when required. Winners are responsible for any taxes associated with the prize.

13. Publicity Authorization: A winner’s acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Seattle CU to utilize his/her first name and last initial in promotional and other Credit Union materials, without additional compensation or permission, except where prohibited by law.

14. ARBITRATION: NOTICE OF BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT: In this section, “you” refers to Entrant. You and Seattle CU agree to attempt to informally settle any disputes arising out of or connected with this Contest or any prizes awarded. If that cannot be done, you and Seattle CU agree that upon the election of either you or Seattle CU any claim or dispute arising out of or connected with this Contest will be resolved by BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures and Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes (“Rules”). As a result, you will GIVE UP YOUR RIGHT TO GO TO COURT to assert or defend your rights under these Official Rules (EXCEPT FOR CLAIMS BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY WITHIN SMALL CLAIMS COURT JURISDICTION, SO LONG AS THE CLAIM REMAINS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT). You acknowledge that by agreeing to BINDING ARBITRATION you understand and agree to the following terms:
(a) Your rights will be determined by a NEUTRAL ARBITRATOR and NOT a judge or jury. You understand and agree that YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.
(b) Arbitration proceedings provide you a FAIR HEARING, BUT the arbitration procedures are SIMPLER AND MORE LIMITED THAN RULES APPLICABLE IN COURT.
(c) Any claims and defenses that can be asserted in court can be asserted through arbitration. The arbitrator shall be entitled to award the same remedies that a court can award, including PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF to the extent available under the WASHINGTON UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICE ACT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION REMEDIES ACT. Discovery shall be available for non-privileged information to the fullest extent permitted under the Rules. The arbitrator’s award can be entered as a judgment in court.
(d) Arbitration decisions are as enforceable as any court order and are subject to VERY LIMITED REVIEW BY A COURT.
(e) ARBITRATORS can award the same REMEDIES including DAMAGES that a COURT can award.
(f) Any ARBITRATION under these Official Rules WILL BE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. You understand and agree that YOU ARE WAIVING THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A CLASS REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS MEMBER IN A CLASS ACTION.
(g) The PLACE OF ARBITRATION shall be in the federal district WHERE YOU RESIDE.
(h) This NOTICE OF BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act set forth in Title 9 of the U.S. Code to the fullest extent possible, notwithstanding any state law to the contrary, regardless of the origin or nature of the claims at issue.
(i) If YOU PREVAIL on the merits of your claim in arbitration, SEATTLE CU WILL PAY YOUR ATTORNEYS’ FEES. You will NOT be required to pay SEATTLE CU’S ATTORNEYS’ FEES IF SEATTLE CU PREVAILS.
FOR MORE DETAILS, check the American Arbitration Association’s website, www.adr.org, OR call the American Arbitration Association’s Customer Service telephone number at (800) 778-7879. Seattle CU membership is required.

15. CHOICE OF LAW: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Seattle Credit Union in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of Washington, USA, without regard to choice of law rules.

16. Personal information collected by Seattle CU for the Contest will only be used to contact the winner. Information will not be retained. See our Privacy Policy for details.