Drafting Sweepstakes and Skill Contest Rules

Summary

This practice note describes how to draft the official rules for a sweepstakes or a skill contest. The official rules is a critical document, and you, as a practitioner, should always remember that the rules are not merely guidelines, but instead are a contract between the sponsor—the company who is holding the sweepstakes or skill contest—and the participants. The rules must be drafted with care, and with the understanding that they will bind both sponsor and participants.