Sweepstakes Official Rules

CommonWealth Difference! Survey 

Official Rules

• Promotion Period: The CommonWealth Difference! Survey Sweepstakes August 11, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Entries received prior to or after the Promotion Period are not eligible for the Sweepstakes.
• Eligibility: Entries are open to the general public. No purchase necessary. To qualify for the Sweepstakes, entrants must be a resident of the 50 United States (D.C.), Guam and Puerto Rico and be 18 years or older.
• How to Enter: Any new CommonWealth completed The CommonWealth Difference! Survey will receive an entry into the Sweepstake during the promotional period. Note only entry per eligible person.
• Alternative Method of Entry: Individuals may also enter by U.S. Mail, please hand-print your full name, address, phone number, e-mail address, birth date, and the words “CommonWealth’s The CommonWealth Difference!  Sweepstakes” on a 3” x 5” card and mail it in an envelope with postage to CommonWealth Central Credit Union, P.O. Box 641690 San Jose, CA 95164 - 1690. Entrants using U.S. mail may enter one time per day (as evidenced by the postmark on the entry). Mail-in entries must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2026 and received by October 7, 2026. Proof of Mailing does not constitute proof of delivery. CommonWealth is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, misdirected, damaged, postage-due, or illegible entries or mail. Limit one (1) entry per stamped outer envelope. Mechanically reproduced or hand-stamped entries or mailing labels or entries generated by an automated means will not be accepted. Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different addresses, identities, registrations, or any other methods will void that participant’s entries and that participant may be disqualified.
• Description of Prizes: There will be one Grand Prize of $250.
• Selection, Notification, and Winners: One (1) name will be selected in a random drawing conducted on October 7, 2026 from all eligible entries received during the Promotional Period. Winner does not need to be present and will be notified by email, mail, or telephone within seven (7) business days of the selection. If the winner does not respond within seven (7) days of notification, another name will be selected. The winner will be required to present valid proof of identification when accepting the prize. The winner is responsible for all applicable federal and state taxes. Also, at that time, the sponsor will take a photo of the winner and has the right to use any of the photos taken. The winner agrees to permit CommonWealth to use their name, likeness, and city of residence for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation except where prohibited by law.
• Odds of Winning: The final number of the Sweepstakes entries received will determine the odds of winning.
• Applicable Law: The Sweepstake is open to individuals as described in the Eligibility section (item #1) of this document. This Sweepstake is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. Void where prohibited.
• Agreement: Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.
• Reservation of Rights: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or terminate the Sweepstakes in the event of any act, occurrence, or reason that it believes would corrupt the integrity, administration, or fairness of the Sweepstakes.
• Release of Liability: By participating in the Sweepstakes, participants agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless Sponsor, its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, employees, and any other individuals engaged in the development or execution of the Sweepstakes, from any liability, claims, losses, and damages arising out of or relating to their participation in the Sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, misuse or possession of any prize received.