OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE “WRITE HAPPIER” TEACHER GIVEAWAY

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1. PROMOTION OVERVIEW

Promotion Title: Write Happier G2 | SmileyWorld Collection Teacher Giveaway

Organizers: Pilot Corporation of America (“Sponsor“)

Platform: Instagram/Facebook

Go Live Date: February 3, 2026

Entry Deadline: February 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

Number of Winners: 5

Prize: 5 × G2 | SmileyWorld Collection Giftboxes that include a Pilot G2 SmileyWorld Collection pen 4-pack (Office Depot Item # 7023732 ARV $10.99), Smiley plushie keychain (ARV $11.62), SmileyWorld notebook (ARV $9.00) + a Fifty Dollar ($50.00) Office Depot OfficeMax Merchandise Card and other Office Depot® Brand swag (ARV $15.35) . Approximate retail value: $$96.96 per box ($484.80 total ARV).

 

2. ELIGIBILITY

  • Eligibility Requirement: Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who:
    • Are at least 18 years old (age of majority in their state) at the time of entry;
    • Are a currently employed or retired K–12 teacher (U.S.);
    • Have a public Instagram or Facebook account at the time of entry;
    • Comply with all Official Rules.
  • Geographic/Residency Restriction: This promotion is void outside the 50 United States and D.C., including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and all U.S. territories. Entries from ineligible jurisdictions will be disqualified.
  • Excluded Parties: Employees, officers, directors, and immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, spouse) or household members of:
    • Pilot Corporation of America
    • Office Depot, LLC
    • Their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, and affiliates
    • Advertising and promotion agencies involved in this promotion
    • Sweepstakes administrators
    • Prize suppliers and manufacturers

 

3. HOW TO ENTER

Entrants must complete ALL of the following steps:

  1. Follow Both Accounts: Follow @pilotpenusa on Instagram AND @officedepot on Instagram (or equivalent Facebook pages);
  2. Tag one teacher who you would love to write happier with

Entry Limit: Limit 1 entry per participant.

 

4. WINNER SELECTION & NOTIFICATION

  • Random Draw: On February 11th, 2026, Sponsors will randomly select 5 winners from all eligible entries.
  • Odds of Winning: Depend on the number of valid entries received.
  • Notification: Winners will be notified via Instagram/Facebook direct message (DM) within 48 hours of selection.
  • Response Requirement: Winners must respond to the DM notification within 48 hours. Failure to respond will result in forfeiture, and an alternate winner will be selected.
  • Proof of Eligibility: Winners may be required to provide proof of current/retired teacher status (e.g., school ID, retirement documentation, or verification form).

 

5. PRIZES

  • Prize Description: 5 × Pilot G2 | SmileyWorld Collection Giftboxes that include a Pilot G2 SmileyWorld Collection pen 4-pack (Office Depot Item # 7023732 ARV $10.99), Smiley plushie keychain (ARV $11.62), SmileyWorld notebook (ARV $9.00) bundled with a Fifty dollar ($50.00) Office Depot OfficeMax Merchandise Card and other Office Depot® Brand swag (ARV $15.35. Specific swag items determined by Office Depot in its sole discretion).
  • Approximate Retail Value: $96.96 per box ($484.8 total ARV).
  • No Cash Alternatives: Prizes are not transferable, not redeemable for cash, and must be accepted as awarded. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize (or portion thereof) with an item of equal or greater value at their sole discretion.
  • Taxes: Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes) arising from prize receipt. Winners agree to sign required tax reporting forms (Form 1099, if applicable for prizes ≥ $600 aggregate).
  • Delivery: Prizes will be mailed to the address provided by the winner via email, approximately 6–8 weeks after the close of entry.
  • Warranty Disclaimer: Sponsor makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee regarding any prize. Winners agree to look solely to the respective manufacturers (Pilot Corporation and Office Depot vendors) for any warranty or guarantee.

 

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS & DISCLAIMERS

Platform Disclaimer –

THIS PROMOTION IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, SNAPCHAT, REDDIT, OR ANY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. By entering, you acknowledge that you are providing your information to Pilot Corporation of America and Office Depot, LLC (not to Meta, Facebook, Instagram, or any social media platform). Any questions or disputes regarding this promotion should be directed to Sponsor, not to the social media platforms.

Privacy & Data Use

Participant information will be used solely to administer this promotion. For how Sponsor uses and protects your personal information, please refer to:

By entering, participants consent to Sponsor’s collection, use, and disclosure of personal information in accordance with these privacy policies.

Publicity Release (unless prohibited by law)

By accepting a prize, winners agree that Sponsor (and their agents) may use the winner’s name, likeness, photograph, opinions, city/state of residence, and/or voice for advertising, promotional, and trade purposes (online and offline) without additional compensation.

Teacher Verification & Eligibility Affidavit

Winners must sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Proof of Teacher Status, Liability Release, and Publicity Release within 14 days of prize notification. Failure to return the signed affidavit will result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner.

 

7. LIABILITY RELEASE

By entering and/or accepting a prize, entrants agree to release and hold harmless:

  • Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Reddit, and any other social media platform(s) used
  • Pilot Corporation of America and Office Depot, LLC
  • Their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, distributors, advertising/promotion agencies, and sweepstakes administrators
  • All officers, directors, employees, and agents of the above

 

FROM ANY AND ALL:

  • Personal injury, death, or property damage claims
  • Liability, loss, or damage arising from participation in the promotion, receipt of any prize, or use/misuse of any prize
  • Claims for punitive, incidental, or consequential damages

 

All claims arising from this promotion shall be:

  • Resolved individually (no class actions)
  • Limited to actual out-of-pocket costs (excluding attorneys’ fees and court costs)

 

8. REQUIRED HASHTAG & COMPLIANCE

  • Hashtag Requirement: To comply with FTC guidelines, all entries must include #sweepstakes in the Stories post or main comment.
  • FTC Endorsement: Participants acknowledge this is a sweepstakes (random drawing) and not a contest (skill-based).

 

9. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED

This promotion is VOID and entries are ineligible in any jurisdiction where federal, state, local, or international law prohibits or restricts sweepstakes, contests, or giveaways. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Certain U.S. states that require promotional registration/bonding for prizes ≥ $600
  • Any jurisdiction where the entrant’s participation would violate applicable law

 

High-Value Prize Note: If any prize or aggregate value reaches $600+, Sponsors will comply with all applicable state registration and bonding requirements.

 

10. SPONSOR DISCRETION & CANCELLATION RIGHTS

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:

  • Disqualify: Any entries deemed inappropriate, offensive, lewd, or pornographic; or any that violate applicable law or these rules
  • Cancel/Modify: The promotion if fraud, technical failures, computer viruses, tampering, or unauthorized intervention compromise the promotion’s integrity
  • Void Entries: All entries submitted through robotic, automatic, mechanical, programmed, or automated entry methods
  • Disqualify Participants: Anyone attempting to tamper with the entry process, manipulate vote counts, or violate these rules

 

Sponsor Failure to Enforce: Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules does not waive that provision.

 

11. ENTRY RIGHTS & CONTENT LICENSE

By submitting an entry (photo, comment, tag, or other content), participants grant Sponsor a perpetual, royalty-free, irrevocable, exclusive worldwide license to:

  • Reproduce, modify, and create derivative works
  • Distribute, display, exhibit, transmit, broadcast, digitize, and edit the entry
  • Incorporate the entry into other materials
  • Use the entry for advertising, promotion, and any purpose now or in the future
  • All without further consent or payment to the entrant

 

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & GOVERNING LAW

  • Governing Law: These Official Rules and all issues arising from this promotion are governed by the laws of Florida, without regard to conflicts of law.
  • Jurisdiction: Any disputes shall be heard exclusively in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County), Florida, or (if federal jurisdiction applies) the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division. Entrants consent to jurisdiction in advance and waive any objection based on lack of personal jurisdiction or venue.

 

13. OFFICIAL WINNER LIST

To request the official winner(s) list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (received within one month of the promotion end date) to:

“Write Happier G2 | SmileyWorld Collection Giveaway” – February 3rd
c/o Pilot Corporation of America / Office Depot, LLC Promotion Team
Pilot Corporation of America: 3855 Regent Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32224

 

14. FINAL TERMS

  • Participation constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules
  • Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all promotion matters
  • Winning is contingent on fulfilling all stated requirements
  • Undeliverable or unclaimed prizes will not be awarded
  • Entrants waive any claim to awards other than the stated prize
  • All entries become the sole property of Sponsor