Kansas Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
Yes, a free-to-enter giveaway is fine in Kansas. K.S.A. 21-6403 says mere registration without a purchase isn't consideration.
- A lottery is an opportunity to win a prize by chance where consideration is involved.
- Consideration means anything that's a commercial or financial advantage to the promoter or a disadvantage to the entrant.
- Mere registration without buying goods or services isn't consideration, so collecting an email address on a free entry form is fine.
Beyond these points, the general US rules on free entry and clear official rules likely apply.
Gleam generates Terms & Conditions for every Competition. Tick A Purchase or Donation is Required to Complete This Action on any paid Action and Gleam adds a free entry alternative. On the Pro Plan and above, Restrict Entries by Location can limit entry to the US, but it works by country, not state. To leave out a state, add the State field on the Pre-Entry tab and name the excluded states in your terms.
This isn't legal advice. Check your promotion with a lawyer licensed in Kansas before you launch.
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Maine Contest and Sweepstakes Laws
Maine defines a lottery in 17-A MRSA section 952 as a scheme where players pay for chances. A giveaway with no payment doesn't match that definition.