OFFICIAL RULES

Eligibility

Tillamook Vision Center reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to exclude anyone from participation in this event for violation of the rules, for gross violations of outdoor ethics, or for any other reason.

In order to avoid concerns of legitimacy of the winner, all current employees of Tillamook Vision Center are ineligible to participate in the contest. Participation is open to both residents of Tillamook County and non-residents.

RULES

  1. The winner is the first person to touch the Eye once the treasure hunt begins.

  2. If you are the first person to Find the Eye, you will automatically win $1,500. In order to qualify for the full $5,000 payout you must be registered AND Find the Eye wearing the official event t-shirt.
         Some examples of how this works:

    • If you borrow a t-shirt but are not registered, you find the Eye and touch it first, you will be eligible for the $1,500 prize but not the full $5,000 prize. (You have the shirt but are not registered.)

    • If you register but go exploring without your official Find the Eye t-shirt, locate the eye and touch it while not wearing your t-shirt, you will only be eligible for the $1,500 prize.  (You are registered but don’t have your shirt when you find and touch the Eye.)

  3. Registration will begin August 1st, and the initial order of shirts will be placed August 16th. After that, registration costs will go up. Early registration costs are $23 for adults, $16 for children (15 and under), and $60 for families (includes two adults and up to three dependent children 17, living at the same residence). The official t-shirt is included with registration. All registration fees are non-refundable.

  4. Any cheating is not tolerated – all winnings will be forfeit if cheating is discovered. There are live cameras on the eye to document the Eye and how it is found. Tampering with the cameras will result in immediate disqualification and banning from any future events.

  5. If you believe you have found the Eye, you must immediately submit photo evidence clearly showing you, wearing the t-shirt, holding the Eye and where you found it as proof to qualify.     *** Image quality is imperative: No exceptions will be made if there is uncertainty on your attire. **-

  6. Text your name and your photo to 503-842-5568 or 971-320-4263 immediately upon finding the Eye – do not leave, unless your cellular carrier does not have coverage at the site. Send your photo, then call the number and wait for instructions.

  7. There can only be one winner. Disputes over who found the Eye will eliminate all parties immediately.

  8. The Eye is the property of Tillamook Vision Center and must be returned in order to redeem the prize.

  9. If you break any law – i.e. trespassing, vandalism, littering, destruction of property (vehicles, homes, landscaping, fencing, etc.) while hunting you are responsible for all fines, as well as any charges that are made against you. You will be disqualified from all current and future events.

  10. Participants are expected to be courteous of others as they attempt to Find the Eye. BLM guidelines for outdoor ethics, as well as details of Leave-No-Trace and Tread Lightly, are referenced on this website. Gross violations of these principles will be grounds for disqualification.

  11. The Eye will not be hidden within 50ft of any commercial building or residence.

  12. The Eye will not be hidden anywhere requiring specialized equipment or training to reach. It will be located in a place where an average person can arrive, on foot, safely and without significant risk or danger. The Eye will also not be located in a place requiring crossing of a body of water (with the exception of maintained bridges). As a guideline, the Eye will be in a place that a 5-year-old could safely access, walking, from publicly available parking area.

  13. Drones and trail cams are prohibited while participating in “Find The Eye”. If you are found to be using one or have someone use one for you to avoid repercussions, you will be automatically disqualified and banned from this and any potential future events.

Liabilities/Disclaimers/Disclosures:

  • By Participating in the 2024 Find the Eye hunt each individual will assume any and all risk and/or liability that may occur during this event. Participants waive any and all claims against Tillamook Vision Center or any other Find the Eye sponsors for any injuries or damages incurred as a result of participation.

  • To Reiterate: Tillamook Vision Center and Find the Eye are not responsible for any injuries sustained or any legal issues that may arise when participating in the event. Tillamook Vision Center does not own or control any of the public lands or trails in Tillamook County, is not responsible for the conditions of any trails, parks, lands, weather, etc., and cannot guarantee the safety of anyone seeking to Find the Eye. Participants are fully responsible for their own safety and their own actions while visiting any site looking for the Eye.

  • If you are disabled or are physically handicapped, you may participate within your abilities as long as you assume any and all risk and account for your own safety as you search for the Eye. You accept any risks involved with participation and agree not to hold Tillamook Vision Center or Find the Eye liable for any injuries or damage you may sustain through participation.

  • As outlined in the Official Rules, if you break any law – i.e. trespassing, vandalism, littering, destruction of property (vehicles, homes, landscaping, fencing, etc.) while participating you are responsible for all fines, penalties, and charges related to your actions. You will be disqualified from all current and future events. Tillamook Vision Center does not condone illegal activities.

  • You must be at least 18 years old to register. If under 18 years old, you must have signed consent from your parent or legal guardian to join the hunt, and your parent/legal guardian must be with you when you Find the Eye or sign on the consent that you are permitted to hunt alone.

  • When the Eye is found, it will be subject to verification. Any counterfeit attempt will disqualify you from any current or future contest participations.

  • The winner is solely responsible for any applicable taxes from winnings paid out from Find the Eye.

  • Tillamook Vision Center and Find the Eye reserve the right to use, distribute images, voice and likeness of participants and winners.

  • In accordance with ORS 646A.803:

    1. Your odds of winning will depend on the number of participants, which is not fixed. There are a limited number of t-shirts available initially, but additional t-shirts may be ordered if there is sufficient demand to support them, and non-registered participants may still compete for a reduced prize. The exact number of expected participants is not known.

    2. The competition will end on Monday, September 23rd, 2024.  If the Eye has not been found by that time, the final clue will be the exact location of the Eye.

Non-Resident Participation

We love the area we live in, and appreciate that others would come to explore and appreciate the beautiful Oregon Coast. We appreciate the support visitors give to our local economy and love to extend a reason to come visit.

We anticipate that residents should have distinct advantages in the competition due to their proximity to the trails (ease of access) and familiarity with them, but we are not restricting participation to residents only. The clues will go out publicly and the first person to Find the Eye and touch it will win.