Adding terms and conditions to your contest protects both you and your customers. The terms appear as a collapsible section on the contest entry page and can be toggled on or off in theme blocks.
Adding Terms
- Open your contest and go to the Setup tab.
- Scroll to the Terms & Conditions section.
- Enter your contest rules in the text area.
- Click Save.
The field supports up to 50,000 characters.
How Terms Display
On the public contest page: Terms appear as a "Terms & Conditions" link below the entry form. When clicked, the full text expands in a collapsible section.
In theme blocks (popup and form): Terms display is controlled by the "Show terms link" toggle in the block settings. When enabled, the terms link appears below the form.
What to Include
While legal requirements vary by jurisdiction, most contest terms should cover:
- Eligibility — Who can enter (age, location, etc.)
- Entry period — Start and end dates
- How to enter — What's required (email, etc.)
- Prizes — Description and approximate value
- Winner selection — How and when winners are chosen
- Notification — How winners will be contacted
- Privacy — How personal information is used
- General conditions — Void where prohibited, right to modify, etc.
Best Practices
- Always include terms for public-facing contests — even simple ones.
- Be specific about dates — Include exact start and end times with timezone.
- Consult a lawyer for high-value contests or contests open to multiple jurisdictions.
- Keep language clear — Customers should be able to understand the rules without legal training.