What Are the Official Rules for YouTube Giveaways?
YouTube’s contest policies require that your giveaway includes:
- A full set of rules (eligibility, entry process, deadlines)
- Disclosures for sponsorship or endorsements
- No misleading entry tactics (e.g. “every comment wins”)
- A statement that “YouTube is not affiliated with this contest”
- Violating these terms may lead to content takedown or channel penalties.
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1620498
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Can I Ask People to Subscribe to Enter My Giveaway?
No. You cannot require subscriptions as tracked entries due to YouTube’s Fake Engagement Policy. Click to see what alternatives you can use instead.