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As part of our sweepstakes administration services, ESG conducts random drawings and contacts winners via the methods outlined in the Official Rules…
Winners must often sign affidavits of eligibility and liability/publicity releases. This ensures the winner is eligible to win a prize and agrees to…
Your official rules are the governing document for your sweepstakes and must clearly outline key details, including eligibility, entry period, how to…
First, most people think a minor in the U.S. is anyone under 18, but that is only true in 47 states. These are the states that don’t consider 18 the…
Many brands forget to include “no purchase necessary” language, fail to follow FTC guidelines to use a sweepstakes specific hashtag, or ignore…
A surety bond is like a financial guarantee to make sure sweepstakes are fair and legitimate and only applies if your sweepstakes is open to…
New York, Florida, and Rhode Island have consumer protection laws that mandate registration and bonding (NY & FL only) for higher-value prize…
Compliance begins with clear, legally sound Official Rules. Depending on prize value and eligibility, your sweepstakes may also need to be registered…
Sweepstakes administration involves managing the legal, logistical, and operational aspects of a promotional giveaway. It ensures your sweepstakes is…