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Promotion terms and conditions template (US)
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Official Rules: Promotion Name
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. Sponsor
Sponsor Legal Name, Sponsor Address ("Sponsor").
2. Eligibility
Open to legal residents of Eligible States, such as the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least Minimum Age years old (or the age of majority in their state, if older) at the time of entry. Employees of Sponsor and their immediate families are not eligible.
3. Promotion Period
The promotion begins at Start Date and Time with Time Zone and ends at End Date and Time with Time Zone. Sponsor's computer is the official clock.
4. How to Enter
Entry Method, such as complete the form at a website or post with a hashtag. Free alternative method of entry: Free Entry Method, such as mail a postcard to a given address. Limit: Entry Limit per person. Entries generated by automated means are void.
5. Prizes
| Prize | Number Available | Approximate Retail Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Prize | First Prize Quantity | $First Prize Value |
| Second Prize | Second Prize Quantity | $Second Prize Value |
Total approximate retail value of all prizes: $Total Prize Value. No cash or other substitution except by Sponsor, which may substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Winners are responsible for all taxes. Sponsor will issue IRS Form 1099 where required.
6. Winner Selection and Odds
Winners will be selected by Random Drawing or Judging Criteria on or about Selection Date. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Judging Criteria and Weights, if a Skill Contest
7. Notification
Winners will be notified by Notification Method by Notification Date and may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and a liability and publicity release, where the law allows, within Response Days days. A prize not claimed in time may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected.
8. Publicity
Except where prohibited, accepting a prize is consent to use of the winner's name and likeness for promotional purposes without further payment.
9. Release and Limits of Liability
Entrants release Sponsor and the platforms used from liability for injury or loss arising from the promotion or a prize, to the extent the law allows. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Social Media Platform Name or Not Applicable.
10. Privacy
Personal information collected is used as described in Sponsor's privacy policy at Privacy Policy Link.
11. Disputes
These rules are governed by the laws of the State of Governing State. Some states require registration or bonding of promotions above certain prize values; Sponsor will comply where required.
12. Winners List
For the names of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Winners List Address by Winners List Request Deadline.