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CMB Dawoon Kang Reddit AMA

Did You Miss Dawoon Kang’s Reddit ‘AMA’? Here’s 7 of the Best Q+A

January 24, 2019/in CMB Says, From the founders, Product, Tips, Tips on CMB /by Paige Butterfield

Coffee Meets Bagel’s very own Co-Founder and -CEO Dawoon Kang braved Reddit’s r/IamA January 22 to answer the questions on everyone’s mind: from tips for online dating, to where the name “Coffee Meets Bagel” came from. (And seriously, who’s the coffee? Who’s the bagel?!)

There are a lot of juicy questions and answers to sift through, so we’ve organized them and picked out the best. Here’s what happened after Dawoon Kang said, “Ask me anything!”

Tips for Online Dating

1. How Can I Increase My Match Rates on CMB?

Low match-rates are a big online dating frustration for many. However, CMB’s Dawoon has some helpful advice when it comes to making your profile more effective.

“When you answer profile questions, speak from your heart and talk honestly about what’s important about you and what you’re looking for in a date,” she said.

That’s because, Dawoon sums up, longer profiles are better than short ones. For more tips for online dating, skim Dawoon’s Reddit answer below.

Reddit: increase match rates

2. Is Dating Sunday Really the Busiest Day for Online Dating?

Dating Sunday isn’t just folklore! In fact, the co-founder says Dating Sunday “was so big for us that it actually broke a record — it was the biggest chat day in CMB history!” The next most-popular day for chatty Cathys? The following Sunday, January 13.

But if you forgot to log in during peak dates, don’t worry. All of January is a popular time for Coffee Meets Bagel, so you still have time to connect.

Reddit: dating sunday busiest day for online dating

3. What Are Some of the Best Online Dating Icebreakers?

In person, singles are forced to think quickly when it comes to breaking the ices. But, online? While more time to perfect a great opening line sounds pleasant, it can also be overwhelming. Should you tell a joke? Use a pick up line? Ask a question about something on their profile?

Dawoon responded with enthusiasm. “Jokes are GREAT,” She said. “Awesome to make someone laugh!” Secondarily, commenting on someone’s profile is also a great way to hit it off. Just be sure not to be generic.

Once, Dawoon said, she used one of her favorite quotes from one of her favorite books, “The Alchemist,” on her profile. “I loved it when someone tried to guess where it was from,” Dawoon said. “It was a great convo starter.”Reddit: online dating icebreakers

4. What’s Dawoon’s Online Dating Philosophy?

Something Dawoon has said in the past is that, “It’s not about getting as many Likes as possible — it’s about getting one right like.” And, Dawoon suggested, that’s why Coffee Meets Bagel is razor-focused on curating limited quality matches instead of an endless pool of singles.

Another Redditor, “usctrojan415” gives further insight: “You don’t date online…at the end of the day you need to be able to transition offline effectively.”

Reddit: Dawoon's online dating philosophy

Coffee Meets Bagel: How It Works and More

5. How Does ‘Discover’ Work?

To new community members, how Coffee Meets Bagel works might seem confusing. However, the platform is simple (even if our algorithm is complex)! Coffee Meets Bagel’s main draw is the “Suggested” section, where CMB’ers receive limited curated matches daily. The section is 100 percent free to use and to Like people.

But when CMB’ers want to search for extra Bagels using their own Advanced Filters (such as age, location, and education), they can choose to use the “Discover” section, too. In this section, it’s free to browse, but community members must use Beans or have a special subscription to Like people.

As “happyaboutlife100” puts it below, “[Discover] was meant as just an adjunctive part of CMB – i.e. the cherry on top.”

Reddit: how does discover work on Coffee Meets Bagel

6. What’s CMB Doing About Online Dating Bots?

Scammers and bots are the reality for many dating apps, and Coffee Meets Bagel is no exception. When Redditor “superken00” asked what CMB’s strategy was for dealing with these fake profiles, Dawoon responded candidly. Take a look!

Reddit: online dating bots

7. What Does the Name ‘Coffee Meets Bagel’ Mean?

Thank you, “dl2ew” for asking a question everyone is ready to get to the bottom of! What does the name “Coffee Meets Bagel” mean, and where did it come from? Is the premise that you’re supposed to meet up for coffee? Dawoon gives a three-fold answer — see what she says in the screen-cap.

Reddit: What does coffee meets bagel mean


OK — so we didn’t learn who the coffee and who the bagel is on Coffee Meets Bagel. But, perhaps the magic is in the mystery. To see more of Dawoon Kang’s “Best Of” from her Reddit AMA, 
follow CMB on Instagram or view the full r/IamA.


Become your best Bagel by downloading dating app Coffee Meets Bagel.

 

 

Dating Sunday: The Best Day to Be a Bagel

January 4, 2019/in Stats /by Paige Butterfield

If your 2019 resolutions include “Meet new people,” “Fall in love,” or “Use cute bagel stickers more often,” you’re going to want to save a New Year’s party popper for this.

Dating Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, will be one of the best days to use Coffee Meets Bagel.

So, how do we know this?

Historically, the first Sunday after the new year has long been the most popular day for the best dating apps. But because we’re a little data-crazy, we took a peek into our past and found that this was especially true for Coffee Meets Bagel in 2018. (Oh hey, that’s us.)

Here’s a few insights into last year’s Dating Sunday. And, why we think this year’s January 6 will be the best time to be a Bagel.

1. It’s Prime Time for Meeting New People
meeting for coffee

Sure, cuffing season is a time when a lot singles couple-up for the chillier months. But on Dating Sunday in 2018, there was a 75 percent spike in new-user signups, compared to the previous 30 days. That’s a big deal.

For 2019, we think this means you’ll have a better chance of matching with more people, including those you can find nearby in Discover, on Dating Sunday. In fact, the most popular time to sign up is 11:30 p.m. EST.

Pro-tip: Afraid competition will be fierce? Don’t let your profile get stale. Review your profile and photos to ensure best dating apps practices, like having at least three pictures.

2. You’re More Likely to Make a Match
woman on phone

If you find yourself Liking more than getting Liked on dating apps, you’ll have a better chance on Dating Sunday. That’s because we predict you’ll be 17 percent more likely to match on the special day, compared to the prior 30 days.

Additionally, we predict a 26 percent chance of bagels and partly-cloudy skies. Just kidding, but we do predict an overall 26 percent increase in activity compared to the previous week.

3. Daters Are Happy to Get Chatty

talking over coffee

Coffee Meets Bagel community members will be 16 percent more likely to chat with their matches on Jan. 6, 2019, compared to the previous week in December. In fact, you may want to save some of your night-owl energy from the New Year. Daters will be most chatty on Coffee Meets Bagel between midnight and 1 a.m. local time right at the start of Dating Sunday.

And with CMB’s new feature that lets you send a message with your Like, you’re bound to see even better results than our data predicts from 2018.

Pro-tip: If you’re still editing your dating resolutions for 2019, practice saying “‘Yes” to more first dates, as suggested by Elite Daily. Even better: don’t be afraid while chatting to make the first move and ask your matches out on first dates!

4. On CMB, It’s More Like Dating January

couple having fun

Like most of the best dating apps, Coffee Meets Bagel does see big increases in activity and sign-ups during Dating Sunday. However, the entire first week of January is an ideal time to connect.

And if you live in a big city, like Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago, you may see even more of a spike in activity on the app during the whole month.

New Year, New You?

Many people around the new year like to say, “New year, new you.” But we think current you is pretty fantastic already. When creating or editing your 2019 resolutions, we suggest keeping emotional health in mind, and making subtasks that make your resolutions actionable.

Whether your resolutions include, “Fall in love,” “Make new friends,” or simply, “Meet new people,” logging on to CMB on Dating Sunday is the perfect subtask to start.


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couple on coffee date

5 Ways to Get What You Want From Dating Apps in 2019

January 3, 2019/in Stats, Tips /by Paige Butterfield

It’s 2019, and a recruiter stumbles upon your LinkedIn. You have a blurry picture of yourself holding up your cat like Simba in “The Lion King,” and your profile says something about being a 2015 Flip Cup Champion, #LetsGetThisBread.

This same approach on Instagram may have earned you thousands of followers. But, let’s just say…you’re not getting the job today.

Just like social media sites have best practices unique to their platform, so do the top dating apps.

Whether you’re looking for a quick hook-up on Tinder, or someone who sparks your heart on Coffee Meets Bagel, you can rock the 2019 dating space by making sure you’re sharing your best self in the new year. Here’s how to start.

1. Start With Self-Reflection

None of the top dating apps, even Coffee Meets Bagel, can help you find the “right” match if you’re unsure of what you’re looking for. In fact, “We end up wasting a ton of time on the wrong people because we don’t know what we want,” says CMB Co-Founder Dawoon Kang.

Put It on Paper

To succeed from the start, try the following exercise: Beginning with a blank sheet of paper, write down what you think an amazing relationship would look like. Be as descriptive as possible. For example, you could write, “My partner would do house chores equally, and we’d take turns making healthy dinners.” Or, “We’d try something new every quarter.”

From this list, you can then pick out qualities you think are most important for your partner to have. Then, Dawoon suggests, “Strive to become this person,” because we often attract those we are most like.

Make Your Intentions Clear

If you feel comfortable, the most effective way to find a partner who has these qualities is to be transparent by listing them on your profile. That’s because the key to finding the right person for you and your life stage isn’t getting as many Likes as possible; It’s about getting that one right Like.

2. Dating Profile Photos: Have 3 or More
girl posing

Did you know that you could increase your chances of being Liked on Coffee Meets Bagel by 31 percent by uploading at least three photos? But, don’t upload just any pictures to meet the magic number. One on-point photo is still better than three snapshots of last night’s dinner.

The first photo you upload is especially important, so make sure it’s a face-forward shot of you, preferably smiling. Shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays is cool and all, but keep the sunglasses off for pictures. Same goes for hats. Check out a few of our other dating profile secrets for putting your best face forward:

Profile Photo Do’s

  • Upload a picture of you loving your hobbies, whether they include rock-climbing or playing with puppies at animal shelters.
  • Speaking of puppies, selfies with your pets are a definite “Do.”
  • Include tasteful full-body shots, like posing in nature.
  • Don’t be a catfish: Use recent images. We promise, the current you is fantastic.

Profile Photo Don’ts

  • Don’t upload blurry photos, including mirror selfies (especially if your Windex game is weak).
  • Try not to get lost in a crowd! Group photos are great for tagging friends on Facebook, but they can confuse potential matches. Is she the cute girl on the left, or the aging grandfather in the background?
  • Leave your photos with exes in your memory box.
  • Additionally, wear a shirt. We love the body confidence, but our data shows that shirtless photos don’t fare well on CMB.

3. Dating Profiles: Get Your Wordsmith On
man on phone

Writing a profile on any of the top dating apps can be intimidating. How do you sum up your personality by answering just a few questions? The best advice: Be uniquely you. And, don’t be afraid to get specific.

While being short and to-the-point is awesome for Twitter, that isn’t the case for Coffee Meets Bagel. In fact, when we analyzed profiles of successful CMB couples (those who found someone via CMB) vs. CMB singles, the only difference we found was profile length! The top 10 percent of Liked profiles on CMB were 35 percent longer than others.

How Can I Add Length to My Dating Profile?

Profile descriptions like, “I’m adventurous,” or, “I like music,” don’t feel like they belong to a real person. Instead, be more specific, like, “I love trying out new foods at the local farmer’s market,” or, “I’m always down to go to local music shows! Lately, I’m really into indie-rock band Alexander & the Grapes.” You can see how, when you’re more specific, the length comes naturally.

An article on dating profiles in Marie Claire also advises to “keep your profile up to date” and to “Make the effort to renew your profile on a regular basis with relevant information about yourself.” Yes! We couldn’t agree more.

4. Chat With Confidence
smiling phone

In a recent article about our new look, we mentioned this:

The point of making connections on Coffee Meets Bagel isn’t to catch ‘em all like Pokemon cards. (Plus, you’re already the very best!) It’s to get to know your matches and then meet in real life for a real date.

If you’re using top dating apps to meet real people for real dates, the best way to succeed is a long-hidden CMB secret…ask them out! OK, easier said than done. Here’s a few chat tips to spark meaningful conversation in 2019:

  • Ask a question. In a CMB study, we found out that when someone’ first text was a question, the response rate increased by over 20 percent — making response rates for men messaging women 75 percent and women messaging men 80 percent!
  • Sprinkle in some emojis. In the same study, we also found increased response rates when people used emojis in their texts.
  • Use CMB’s new feature that lets you send a message with your Like to hit it off from the get-go. In beta testing, members who used this feature with their potential matches had a 25 percent higher chance of getting Liked back.

5. Be Selfishtelescope girl

Finding the perfect partnership takes both patience and luck. Expect that you won’t find your “forever” right away, if that’s what you’re looking for. Until then, focus on yourself and the right person for you on your journey.

The “right” person for you right now might be someone who gives you butterflies, but that you aren’t ready to commit to long-term. That person might be someone you bond with over your undying love for Game of Thrones, but find you’re better off friends. That person could even be someone you meet only once at a cafe for coffee, but the conversation inspires you to try something new!

There is no wrong way to date, and every encounter can be meaningful in your journey.

Focus on the Journey

There are so many reasons why a date or a relationship might not be forever, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a “success.” By reframing dating as path to personal growth, we can discover so many new things about ourselves and our world — without the pressure to accept less than what we deserve.

CMB’s Dawoon Kang recommends exploring your own interests through dates. That cocktail-making class you’ve been dying to try? Suggest it as a first date. Or, have your date suggest something you normally wouldn’t do to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Dawoon added the following:

Having someone to do something fun with on the weekend is important, too, but I believe ultimately that what makes love so powerful is its ability to help us grow, to make us better people. We can use dating as a catalyst for our self-growth in 2019. We may not end up with that ideal relationship by the end of the year. But, we will 100 percent end up with a more fulfilled life.


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how does coffee meets bagel work

Coffee Meets Bagel Has a Whole New Look, Inspired by You

December 20, 2018/in CMB Updates, News /by Paige Butterfield

In early 2018, Coffee Meets Bagel set a goal for the new year: Find out more about our community members. When we created one of the most meaningful apps to meet people, we already knew you were craving genuine connections. But what we found is that our community is even more awesome than we imagined.

You’re redefining what it means to connect in a meaningful way.

You’re moving beyond empty profiles and empty connections. You’re saying “I’m done,” with the status quo, with superficiality, and with forced conversations.

You want to meet people who spark your heart.

Some people spark your heart because they feel like home. Some people spark your heart because they’re a great listener, and an even greater friend. And others spark your heart just by inspiring you to try something new.

Coffee Meets Bagel is still dedicated to creating meaningful connections. But because of what we’ve found, what you’ve told us, our definition of “meaningful” is no longer limited to serious relationships. We feel moved to dig a little deeper and to connect you with people who inspire you.

These changes will take time. But, we can’t wait to show you the progress we’ve made this year toward perfecting a dating app that puts the focus on you and meaningful connections.

Take a look below at what you can expect with the new Coffee Meets Bagel as we begin to roll out our changes throughout the week.

1. Get to the Heart of What Matters Most With a Simplified Design

(Left: before, Right: after) Check out our minimalist approach to your favorite section: Suggested.

Coffee Meets Bagel took the focus off competing colors, loud buttons, and outdated features. Instead we’re focusing on highlighting real people and the conversations that move relationships forward. In fact, our streamlined look was designed to make you, your photos, and your profile center stage.

(Left: before, Right: after) Now you can find quality matches near you more quickly with vertical scrolling in the “Discover” section on both iOS and Android.

Differences in Suggested and Discover Sections

The “Suggested” section is now easier to navigate than ever, and “Discover” lovers can enjoy seamless scrolling on both iOS and Android. We think our clutter-free approach will make finding and getting to know your matches easier than ever!

2. Send a Message Before Connecting to Spark Conversation

message before connecting

To send a message before connecting, just press the chat bubble to the right of the heart. This feature will also send a Like with your message.

The point of making connections on Coffee Meets Bagel isn’t to catch ‘em all like Pokemon cards. (Plus, you’re already the very best!) It’s to get to know your matches and then meet in real life for a real date.

While not all matches lead to dates, the ones that do always begin with meaningful conversation. And those are the ones we care most about. To pique interest and spark conversation from the get-go, we’ve launched a feature that allows potential matches to send a message with a Like even before connecting.

Our Exciting Message-Feature Testing Results

In our beta testing, members who sent messages to potential matches had a 25% higher chance of getting Liked back! And, when the initial message sparked conversation, there was a 60% increase in total messages exchanged.

3. Fangirl Over Our New Logo With Us

CMB logo

Can you find the circular geometry in our new logo?

Our new logo isn’t awesome just because it’s as sleek as our new design. It was crafted with elements unique to Coffee Meets Bagel. The “C” and “B” in our logo meet in the middle with a heart, reinforcing our focus on creating connections that spark your heart.

In fact, they don’t just “meet;” they’re intertwined as if a love story is unfolding right there between them.

We’ve also included a wink to our past logos you know and love. Inspired by bagels and coffee cups, we incorporated the geometry of a circle in our updated look. This visual language of a circle will eventually become a thread that connects elements throughout our visual identity, from app icons to illustrations.

So that, even if something doesn’t have the Coffee Meets Bagel logo on it, you can say, “Hey – that is so Coffee Meets Bagel.”

4. Engage in Empowering Social Content
CMB Instagram posts

You may have noticed recently that our social feeds, especially Instagram, also got a makeover. But our changes are more than just sesame seeds sprinkled on a bagel. Lately we’ve been focusing on creating social content that’s not only inspiring and uplifting, but that also opens up a dialogue. We’re asking questions like…

“What does it mean to connect meaningfully?”

And…

“Is there such thing as ‘The One’?”

We’re taking a stance against online dating conventions, like ghosting and treating people like profiles. We’re expanding the conversation to the self: self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-love. And we’re letting you know how you can make the most out of your CMB experience – like what to put on your profile and the best ways to break the ice.

Be a Part of the Conversation

Like a good partner, we’re also just as interested in seeing what you have to say as we are in sharing our own outlook. We’re honing our listening skills and we’re tuning in to your needs. To be a part of the party dialogue, follow us on Instagram: @coffeemeetsbagel

5. Stay Tuned – This Is Just the Start

We know that dating can be tiring. In fact, sometimes it’s downright exhausting. But despite this, you continue to put yourself out there, authentically. Enthusiastically. And as long as there are people like you willing to bravely share their heart, we promise to continue refining Coffee Meets Bagel.

We can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2019 as Coffee Meets Bagel, our company and our community, continues to grow. Thank you for inspiring us to be the best version of ourselves.

Thanks for being you.


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Getaway x CMB

April 28, 2018/in Blog /by Jackie Anzaroot

Coffee Meets Bagel  

“Getaway x CMB” Sweepstakes

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

OFFICIAL RULES

Please read these rules before entering the Coffee Meets Bagel “CMB x Getaway” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”).  

 

By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements in Section 1 below.


  1. ELIGIBILITY. The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the contiguous forty-eight (48) states of the United States (except for Rhode Island), and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry (“Entrants”). The Sweepstakes is void in Rhode Island, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., 391 Grove Street, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 94102 (“Sponsor”). Employees of Sponsor, Instagram, Inc. (“Instagram”), or any advertising and promotion agencies or other entities participating in the design, promotion, marketing, advertising, administration or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes, which may include but not be limited to Getaway House, Inc. (“Getaway”) and their immediate families are ineligible to participate in this Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is void where restricted or prohibited by law. Entrants’ rights and responsibilities may vary by jurisdiction. In order to be eligible, entrants must have had a wedding or honeymoon cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Of the 10 winners, 5 couples who met on Coffee Meets Bagel and 5 couples who met through other means will be randomly selected. 

  2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD.  The Sweepstakes begins at 8:01 a.m. Eastern time on April 28th, 2020 and ends at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time on May 5th, 2020 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).

  3. HOW TO ENTER.  (1) Visit the application form here: https://coffeemeetsbagel.typeform.com/to/AKPqGE. (2) Fill out the required fields in application form. More than one entry per person or per couple is not allowed. All entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period according to Sponsor’s server clock. Incomplete, misdirected, garbled, corrupted or otherwise illegible entries are void and will not be accepted. Persons discovered entering under several names or in any way attempting to tamper with the fair play of the Sweepstakes will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify false entries or entries suspected of being false. Entries generated by a script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Sweepstakes Entrant, the Entrant will be deemed to be the person in whose name the mobile phone account was opened. In the event a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible.

  4. SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED ENTRANTS. On or about May 5th, 2020, Sponsor will randomly draw 10 Entrants as the winners from among all eligible entries received. Only one winner will be chosen per available Getaway Outpost (see section 5, below). Only one winner per couple will be chosen. The winners (“Selected Entrants”) will be notified via email (“Notification”). The Selected Entrant will be required to respond (as directed) within seventy-two (72) hours of attempted Notification. Selected Entrant’s failure to respond timely to the Notification may result in forfeiture of the Prize, and in such case, Sponsor may randomly select an alternate Selected Entrant from among the remaining eligible entries, up to three (3) times. The Selected Entrant will be required to provide proof of cancellation or rescheduling of their honeymoon or wedding, which may include receipts, dated emails, and other document subject to to the Sponsor’s discretion.The Selected Entrant will also be required to execute a declaration of eligibility / liability / publicity release (“Declaration”), and may be required to execute a consent to a background check. Except where prohibited by law, the Declaration will state that Selected Entrant agrees to allow Sponsor to use (without additional compensation) Selected Entrant’s name, address, photograph, testimonial, likeness and/or biographical information for purposes of advertising and promotion (including, without limitation, posting on Sponsor’s website(s) and affiliated website(s)). Selected Entrant may also be required to provide name, ID card (for tax purpose), birth date, current address, and phone number. Except to the extent restricted by law, the Selected Entrant will be required to complete and return the Declaration within the time period specified therein. The Prize may be forfeited, and in such case, an alternate Selected Entrant may be randomly selected from among the remaining eligible entries if the Selected Entrant (up to three (3) times): (i) cannot be reached; (ii) does not respond to the Notification in a timely manner as required pursuant to these Official Rules; (iii) fails to obtain all signatures on the Release and to return the documents in a timely manner as required pursuant to these Official Rules; or (iv) cannot accept or receive the Prize for any reason. Non-compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate Selected Entrant. Sponsor is not required to make multiple attempts to contact a Selected Entrant. 

  5. PRIZE.  10 Selected Entrants will receive the following (the “Prize”):  
  • 1 (One) 2-night stay at a Getaway house

The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is $330.  Elements of the Prize that are provided by Getaway will be subject to the terms and conditions applicable to those elements as set forth on the respective entity’s website and otherwise made available by such entity.  For example, note that the Getaway house is only available in certain states as specified at https://getaway.house/about” under “Open Outposts.” Those locations are: Atlanta, Austin & San Antonio, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh + Cleveland, Portland, Washington, DC. In the event that the Selected Entrant is located in a state in which the Getaway element is not available, Sponsor may provide a substitute element in its discretion. The Prize only consists of the 2-night stay at the Getaway house. Air and ground transportation will not be provided. The prize does not need to be utilized immediately. It can be used when the Selected Winner feels comfortable and safe traveling. More information can be found here about how Getaway is addressing Covid-19. 


  1. PRIZE CONSIDERATIONS. The specifics of the elements of the Prize shall be solely determined by Sponsor. All costs, taxes, fees, and expenses associated with any element of the Prize not specifically addressed above are the sole responsibility of the Selected Entrant. The Prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or a component thereof) for one of equal or greater value for any reason. If Selected Entrant is unable to fulfill the requirements to receive the Prize, Selected Entrant forfeits the Prize in its entirety and an alternate winner may be selected. 

  2. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income taxes) arising from this Sweepstakes will be the sole responsibility of Selected Entrant. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or violating these Official Rules, and reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner(s) in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action taken. Sponsor shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost, delayed, void, corrupted, misdirected, incomplete unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible entries, communications or declarations, regardless of the method of transmission; (ii) telephone system, telephone or computer hardware, software or other technical malfunctions, bugs, lost connections, disconnections, delays or transmission errors Entrants may encounter when submitting their entry; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of a prize, or from participation in the Sweepstakes; or (v) any printing, typographical, administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes.

 

  1. RELEASE. By entering the Sweepstakes, Entrant releases Sponsor, Instagram, Getaway, and any of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. 

  2. DISPUTES. Disputes regarding these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California. By entering, Entrant consents to jurisdiction in the federal and state courts of San Francisco County, California for the disposition of any and all disputes.

  3. GENERAL CONDITIONS.  By participating, Entrant agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or these Official Rules. Any portion of the Sweepstakes may be canceled, suspended and/or modified, in whole or in part, if in Sponsor’s opinion any fraud, technical failure or other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual acting in a disruptive manner or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action taken. Entering with multiple identities or use any automated system, bot or other device or artifice to enter or obtain more than the maximum number of qualified entries is prohibited. Unclaimed Prizes will not be awarded. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other third party platform. Please contact Sponsor with any questions about this Sweepstakes.  This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.  Please do not direct any communications about this Sweepstakes to Instagram or any other third party platform.  

  4. PRIVACY.  Entrants will be contacted by social media direct message or email only. Email addresses may be stored and Entrants may receive email correspondence from, or on behalf of Sponsor subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy located at http://coffeemeetsbagel.com/privacy (“Privacy Policy”). Entrants may subsequently opt-out of receiving further emails by following the opt-out instructions contained in the email. Any questions regarding privacy matters should be directed to the address set out below. Please refer to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy for important information regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Sponsor.

  5. PUBLICITY. Except where prohibited by law the Selected Entrant’s acceptance of the Prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use the Selected Entrant’s full name, social media handles, photographs, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and city and state address for promotional or advertising purposes in connection with the Sweepstakes on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity, without review, permission or further compensation, including without limitation on Sponsor and its affiliates’ program(s), website(s) and social media page(s).

  6. WINNER’S LIST AND SWEEPSTAKES RULES. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules or a winner’s list within ninety (90) days of the end of the Sweepstakes Period, email [email protected].


© 2018-2020 Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc.  All rights reserved.

 

End of 2020 Giveaway

December 23, 2017/in Blog /by Jackie Anzaroot

Coffee Meets Bagel 

“End of 2020” Sweepstakes

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

OFFICIAL RULES

 Please read these rules before entering the Coffee Meets Bagel “End of 2020” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”). 

 By participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and represent that you satisfy all of the eligibility requirements in Section 1 below.


  1. ELIGIBILITY. The Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the contiguous forty-eight (48) states of the United States (except for Rhode Island), and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry (“Entrants”). The Sweepstakes is void in Rhode Island, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc., 391 Grove Street, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 94102 (“Sponsor”). Employees of Sponsor, Instagram, Inc. (“Instagram”), or any advertising and promotion agencies or other entities participating in the design, promotion, marketing, advertising, administration or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is void where restricted or prohibited by law. Entrants’ rights and responsibilities may vary by jurisdiction.
  2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD.  The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 p.m. Eastern time on December 30th, 2020 and ends at 8:59 a.m. Eastern time on January 1st, 2021 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
  3. HOW TO ENTER.  (1) Follow the following companies on Instagram: @coffeemeetsbagel and (2) “like,” and tag a friend on the Instagram “End of 2020” post on @coffeemeetsbagel’s Instagram feed referencing the Sweepstakes. More than one entry per person is allowed. Tagging more than one friend will result in multiple entries. All entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period according to Sponsor’s server clock. Incomplete, misdirected, garbled, corrupted or otherwise illegible entries are void and will not be accepted. Persons discovered entering under several names or in any way attempting to tamper with the fair play of the Sweepstakes will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify false entries or entries suspected of being false. Entries generated by a script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a Sweepstakes Entrant, the Entrant will be deemed to be the person in whose name the mobile phone account was opened. In the event a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible.
  4. SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED ENTRANTS. On or about January 4th, 2021, Sponsor will randomly draw 10 Entrants as the winner from among all eligible entries received. The winner (“Selected Entrant”) will be notified via an Instagram direct message (“Notification”). The Selected Entrant will be required to respond (as directed) within seventy-two (72) hours of attempted Notification. Selected Entrant’s failure to respond timely to the Notification may result in forfeiture of the Prize, and in such case, Sponsor may randomly select an alternate Selected Entrant from among the remaining eligible entries, up to three (3) times. The Selected Entrant will be required to execute a declaration of eligibility / liability / publicity release (“Declaration”), and may be required to execute a consent to a background check. Except where prohibited by law, the Declaration will state that Selected Entrant agrees to allow Sponsor to use (without additional compensation) Selected Entrant’s name, address, photograph, testimonial, likeness and/or biographical information for purposes of advertising and promotion (including, without limitation, posting on Sponsor’s website(s) and affiliated website(s)). Selected Entrant may also be required to provide name, ID card (for tax purpose), birth date, current address, and phone number. Except to the extent restricted by law, the Selected Entrant will be required to complete and return the Declaration within the time period specified therein. The Prize may be forfeited, and in such case, an alternate Selected Entrant may be randomly selected from among the remaining eligible entries if the Selected Entrant (up to three (3) times): (i) cannot be reached; (ii) does not respond to the Notification in a timely manner as required pursuant to these Official Rules; (iii) fails to obtain all signatures on the Release and to return the documents in a timely manner as required pursuant to these Official Rules; or (iv) cannot accept or receive the Prize for any reason. Non-compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate Selected Entrant. Sponsor is not required to make multiple attempts to contact a Selected Entrant.
  5. PRIZE.  10 Selected Entrants will receive the following (the “Prize”):

 

  • A $100 Visa Gift Card to use towards self-care purchases

 

The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is $100.

  1. PRIZE CONSIDERATIONS. The specifics of the elements of the Prize shall be solely determined by Sponsor. All costs, taxes, fees, and expenses associated with any element of the Prize not specifically addressed above are the sole responsibility of the Selected Entrant. The Prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except as provided herein at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or a component thereof) for one of equal or greater value for any reason. If Selected Entrant is unable to fulfill the requirements to receive the Prize, Selected Entrant forfeits the Prize in its entirety and an alternate winner may be selected.
  2. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income taxes) arising from this Sweepstakes will be the sole responsibility of Selected Entrant. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or violating these Official Rules, and reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner(s) in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action taken. Sponsor shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost, delayed, void, corrupted, misdirected, incomplete unreadable, inaccurate, garbled or unintelligible entries, communications or declarations, regardless of the method of transmission; (ii) telephone system, telephone or computer hardware, software or other technical malfunctions, bugs, lost connections, disconnections, delays or transmission errors Entrants may encounter when submitting their entry; (iii) data corruption, theft, destruction, unauthorized access to or alteration of entry or other materials; (iv) any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by the prize or resulting from acceptance, possession or use of a prize, or from participation in the Sweepstakes; or (v) any printing, typographical, administrative or technological errors in any materials associated with the Sweepstakes.
  3. RELEASE. By entering the Sweepstakes, Entrant releases Sponsor, Instagram and any of their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agencies (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes or delivery, misdelivery, acceptance, possession, use of or inability to use any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory.
  4. DISPUTES. Disputes regarding these Official Rules and/or this Sweepstakes will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California. By entering, Entrant consents to jurisdiction in the federal and state courts of San Francisco County, California for the disposition of any and all disputes.
  5. GENERAL CONDITIONS.  By participating, Entrant agrees to be fully and unconditionally bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or these Official Rules. Any portion of the Sweepstakes may be canceled, suspended and/or modified, in whole or in part, if in Sponsor’s opinion any fraud, technical failure or other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual acting in a disruptive manner or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate the Sweepstakes and, if terminated, at its discretion, select the potential winner in a random drawing from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to action taken. Entering with multiple identities or use any automated system, bot or other device or artifice to enter or obtain more than the maximum number of qualified entries is prohibited. Unclaimed Prizes will not be awarded. The Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other third party platform. Please contact Sponsor with any questions about this Sweepstakes. This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.  Please do not direct any communications about this Sweepstakes to Instagram or any other third party platform.
  6. PRIVACY.  Entrants will be contacted by social media direct message or email only. Email addresses may be stored and Entrants may receive email correspondence from, or on behalf of Sponsor subject to Sponsor’s privacy policy located at http://coffeemeetsbagel.com/privacy (“Privacy Policy”). Entrants may subsequently opt-out of receiving further emails by following the opt-out instructions contained in the email. Any questions regarding privacy matters should be directed to the address set out below. Please refer to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy for important information regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Sponsor.
  7. PUBLICITY. Except where prohibited by law, the Selected Entrant’s acceptance of the Prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use said Selected Entrant’s full name, social media handles, photographs, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and city and state address for promotional or advertising purposes in connection with the Sweepstakes on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity, without review, permission or further compensation, including without limitation on Sponsor and its affiliates’ program(s), website(s) and social media page(s).
  8. WINNER’S LIST AND SWEEPSTAKES RULES. To obtain a copy of these Official Rules or a winner’s list within ninety (90) days of the end of the Sweepstakes Period, email [email protected].

© 2018-2020 Coffee Meets Bagel, Inc.  All rights reserved.

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