LegalGiveawayCompliance
One wrong move turns your giveaway into an illegal lottery. We handle the legal complexity so you don't face fines, lawsuits, or worse.
Your Giveaway Could Be Illegal
That Instagram giveaway you're planning? It might be an illegal lottery—and you wouldn't even know it. The difference between a legal sweepstakes and a criminal violation comes down to three words: prize, chance, and consideration. Get it wrong, and you're looking at regulatory fines, class action lawsuits, and potential criminal charges.
The Stakes Are Real
A pharmaceutical company paid $52,000 in penalties for merely implying that purchase was required. Coinbase faced a class action lawsuit over their Dogecoin sweepstakes. One sweepstakes operator received a $9.5 million judgment and a permanent ban from marketing. The FTC, state attorneys general, FCC, and even the USPS actively enforce these laws.
Merch + Legal. All In-House.
We're the only merch company that handles both your promotional products and legal compliance under one roof. No juggling vendors. No gaps in communication. From the branded merchandise to the official rules, state registrations, winner administration, and tax filings—we manage your entire promotion so you can run it with confidence.
How We Protect You
Official Rules Drafting
Legally required for every giveaway. We draft comprehensive rules covering eligibility, entry methods, prize details, odds disclosure, and "NO PURCHASE NECESSARY" language that keeps regulators satisfied.
State Registration & Bonding
Prizes over $5,000? New York, Florida, and Rhode Island require registration and surety bonds. Skip this step and your promotion could be shut down—or worse. We handle it all.
Illegal Lottery Prevention
One misstep turns your sweepstakes into an illegal lottery with criminal and civil penalties. We structure your promotion to eliminate "consideration" and keep you on the right side of the law.
Winner Administration
Random drawing administration, eligibility verification, affidavit processing, and certified winners list filing. Mishandle this and you're exposed to fraud claims and legal challenges.
Tax Compliance (1099s)
The IRS requires 1099-MISC forms for prizes valued at $600+. Fail to report properly and you face penalties from tax authorities. We collect winner information and file on your behalf.
Promotional Merch Integration
We're the only company that produces your giveaway merchandise AND handles the legal compliance. One partner, one process, zero gaps.
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Our Process
Risk Assessment
We review your promotion concept, prize structure, and entry methods to identify every compliance requirement—and every potential legal landmine.
Rules & Documentation
Our legal team drafts bulletproof official rules covering all FTC requirements, state-specific disclosures, and platform guidelines. No loopholes. No exposure.
Registration & Bonding
We file required state registrations and arrange surety bonds where needed. You stay compliant; we handle the paperwork.
Merch Production & Launch
We produce your promotional merchandise and launch your giveaway with proper disclosures, abbreviated rules, and compliant entry mechanisms in place.
Winner Administration & Tax Filing
We conduct verified random drawings, process winner affidavits, issue 1099s, and file required documentation. Clean, documented, legally defensible.
Don't Risk It
One compliance mistake can cost you thousands—or land you in court. Let us handle the legal complexity while you focus on the promotion.
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