Post by robiulroky on Jan 23, 2024 19:52:38 GMT -8
There are a few rules to keep in mind if you’re in the USA (although I’m sure there are tons of rules outside of the USA too, we’re just not familiar with them). Here are a few tips we follow to help keep our giveaways on track based on current rules and regulations:
You cannot require your visitors to purchase anything to enter – that would make your giveaway a lottery which is illegal.
Keep your prize under $600 to avoid your winner Country Email List having to claim it on their taxes. Any time a payment or prize of $600 or more is awarded a 1099-Misc form must be submitted to the IRS.
Make sure to write up proper terms and conditions for your giveaway. If you’re using Rafflecopter you’re in luck – they have an easy to use pre-fill template that makes a good start. It even begins with the all-encompassing “Void Where Prohibited By Law” which is there to basically cover you legally by implying entrants need to independently make sure they are allowed to enter your giveaway before entering.
In the USA there are special rules regarding children’s’ use of the internet including entering online giveaways. Absolutely make sure in your terms & conditions you add a stipulation that entrants must be 13 years of age or older, and have parental consent if under 18.
You cannot change your giveaway end date. Even if you don’t get the response you had hoped you have to end your giveaway when you said you would to keep things fair and square.
Lastly you must deliver the prize. Even if your giveaway sponsor disappears you have to make sure the winner receives their prize (or an equivalent prize if the original has been discontinued).
You cannot require your visitors to purchase anything to enter – that would make your giveaway a lottery which is illegal.
Keep your prize under $600 to avoid your winner Country Email List having to claim it on their taxes. Any time a payment or prize of $600 or more is awarded a 1099-Misc form must be submitted to the IRS.
Make sure to write up proper terms and conditions for your giveaway. If you’re using Rafflecopter you’re in luck – they have an easy to use pre-fill template that makes a good start. It even begins with the all-encompassing “Void Where Prohibited By Law” which is there to basically cover you legally by implying entrants need to independently make sure they are allowed to enter your giveaway before entering.
In the USA there are special rules regarding children’s’ use of the internet including entering online giveaways. Absolutely make sure in your terms & conditions you add a stipulation that entrants must be 13 years of age or older, and have parental consent if under 18.
You cannot change your giveaway end date. Even if you don’t get the response you had hoped you have to end your giveaway when you said you would to keep things fair and square.
Lastly you must deliver the prize. Even if your giveaway sponsor disappears you have to make sure the winner receives their prize (or an equivalent prize if the original has been discontinued).