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OFFICIAL RULES
MURCHIE'S TEA & COFFEE "SIP TEA, SOLVE A MYSTERY" CONTEST
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER THE CONTEST. Entrants are limited to one (1) entry. Multiple photos, posts, or entries will not increase the chances of winning. Entrants must have a public account visible to Murchie's Tea & Coffee (@murchiestea) to provide submissions through Instagram. The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
1. CONTEST ORGANIZER
The Sip Tea, Solve a Mystery contest (the "Contest" is provided by Murchie's Tea & Coffee (the "Organizer").
2. CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest begins on November 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) and ends on December 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT (the "Contest Period"). Entries submitted after the Contest Period will not be eligible.
3. ELIGIBILITY
The Contest is open to legal residents of Canada, excluding the Province of Quebec, that are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Entrants must have a legal mailing address in Canada (excluding Quebec).
Excluded from eligibility are employees, directors, and representatives of Murchie’s Tea and Coffee. Immediate family members of the Excluded Individuals are also not eligible to participate in the contest.
4. HOW TO ENTER
No purchase necessary. To enter, an individual must perform the following during the Contest Period:
- Take a photo of:
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- (a) A selfie with our Murdoch Mysteries displays at participating Murchie's stores; or
- (b) A picture of you & your favourite warm beverage watching Murdoch Mysteries!
- Post your valid image on Instagram before December 31st, 2025
- Tag @murchiestea and #murdochmysteries in the post description
Or, complete an online form available online at: https://murchies.com/murdoch-contest (top of this page) (internet access required)
Incomplete entries, extra entries, or entries received after the contest period has passed will be considered void and ineligible for the prize.
In the event of a dispute as to the identity of the winner based on their Instagram account, the winning entry will be deemed to be made by the authorized account holder at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned a social media account by social media platform or provider or other organization responsible for assigning social media accounts.
By submitting an entry or participating in the Contest, entrants agree to be bound by these official Contest Rules and any other applicable terms of use from the Organizer and/or third party social media platform.
5. PRIZE
Four (4) prizes will be awarded in total upon conclusion of the Contest. This includes one (1) grand prize, and three (3) second place prizes.
Prizes must be accepted as-is. No substitutions or transfers permitted except at the Organizer's sole discretion.
5a. GRAND PRIZE
The grand prize is a package containing:
• one (1) Murdoch Mysteries 8-Pack Tea Collection, internal leaflet signed by the cast of Murdoch Mysteries
• one (1) set of Murdoch Mysteries merchandise
• choice of two (2) 50-count box of tea bags OR 8 oz of loose tea from Murchie's Tea & Coffee (selection provided at time of redemption; subject to availability)
5b. SECOND PLACE PRIZE
The second place prize is a package containing:
• one (1) Murdoch Mysteries 8-Pack Tea Collection, internal leaflet signed by the cast of Murdoch Mysteries
• one (1) set of Murdoch Mysteries merchandise
6. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
One (1) grand prize winner will be selected from the entrants. Three (3) second place winners will also be selected after the grand prize winner is selected.
Selection will take place on January 5, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., and winners will be drawn at random from the pool of all eligible entries, received before the contest deadline. All eligible participants are allowed one entry.
In the event of ambiguity or a dispute as to the identity of the winner/winning Instagram account, the winning entrant will be relegated to the authorized account holder at time of entry.
Contest winner will be contacted by Instagram direct message (DM) or provided email address. Winner will not be contacted before the official end of the contest, and will only be contacted by the official @murchiestea account or by an email address registered at murchies.com.
7. PRIVACY AND USE OF ENTRY
By entering, entrants grant the Organizer and CBC the right to use their Instagram handle, name, likeness, and submitted photo in any publicity carried out in connection with the Contest.
By entering the Contest, entrants agree to provide personal information including, but not limited to: full name, age, province of residence, and full mailing address. Entrant grants permission to use this information to contact and administer the prize, should the entrant win.
Personal information provided will only be used for correspondence by Murchie’s Tea & Coffee to the entrant, for purposes purely relating to the Contest.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Contest is organized and run solely by the Organizer. This contest is not associated with, or endorsed by Instagram. The Organizer is not responsible for technical issues with Instagram that may lead to late, lost, or incomplete entries. The Organizer reserves the right, and sole discretion, to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest at any time. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entrant deemed to have tampered with the entry process or violated the rules.
By entering the Contest, entrants release and hold harmless the Organizer, CBC, Instagram, and each of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or damages of any kind arising from participation in the Contest or acceptance, use or misuse of the prize.
The Organizer makes no representation nor offer any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality or fitness of any Prize awarded in connection with the Contest. The Contest winner understands and acknowledges that they may not seek reimbursement or pursue any legal or equitable remedy should a Prize fail to be fit for its purpose or is in any way unsatisfactory to the Prize winner.
9. GOVERNANCE
The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations of Canada and is governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia.
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