Giveaway Rules


Santa Cruz Websites Giveaway Official Rules

By submitting an entry to the Santa Cruz Websites Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”), you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC (collectively, the “Sponsor”), and that you satisfy all eligibility requirements.

Eligibility The Sweepstakes is open to all legal residents of the United States who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees of Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC, their respective parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, distributors, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible to enter or win. The Sweepstakes is governed by United States law and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter To enter the Sweepstakes, participants must:

  1. Submit their email address via the provided entry form.
  2. Optionally, participants can share the post promoting the contest on their Facebook account and/or follow the Santa Cruz Websites Facebook and Instagram pages for additional chances to win.

All entries must be received by February 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST (the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”). No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

Prize Details One (1) free WordPress website valued up to $3,000, including:

  • Up to 8 pages
  • A contact form
  • Visual appeal and responsiveness
  • Hosting for one (1) year for websites with average small business traffic

Prize restrictions:

  • The website design must remain hosted with Santa Cruz Websites.
  • Additional functionality beyond the scope of the prize will require a separate quote, and the $3,000 prize value can be applied as credit to the quoted cost.
  • The website footer must retain branding for Santa Cruz Websites.
  • The prize is intended for small businesses seeking a new website or redesign. Political, religious, personal, or mature content sites are not eligible.

Work Parameters:

  • All work must be conducted between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.
  • The prize value and services are based on U.S. currency.

Winner Selection and Notification A winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period. The drawing will take place on or about February 15, 2025. The winner will be notified via the email address provided during entry. The winner must respond to the notification within seven (7) days to schedule a kickoff meeting, or an alternate winner may be selected.

Additional Terms Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC are not responsible for delays or issues arising from circumstances beyond their control, such as medical emergencies or natural disasters.

  • The winner is solely responsible for any taxes and incidental expenses related to the prize.
  • The prize is not redeemable for cash and may not be transferred or assigned.
  • Santa Cruz Websites reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value if the original prize is unavailable.

Non-Endorsement Disclaimer This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform used to promote the Sweepstakes. All questions, comments, or complaints regarding the Sweepstakes must be directed to the Sponsor.

Winner Verification All winners are subject to eligibility verification by the Sponsor, whose decisions are final and binding. The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or otherwise violates these Official Rules.

Force Majeure Clause The Sponsor is not responsible for any failure or delay in performance caused by acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, or any other cause beyond their control.

Disqualification Criteria The Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant suspected of fraud, tampering with the entry process, or violating these Official Rules.

Alternate Winner Selection If the winner fails to respond to the notification within the specified time frame or is deemed ineligible, the Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate winner from the remaining eligible entries.

Intellectual Property Rights All intellectual property rights in the awarded website design and content remain with Santa Cruz Websites until the expiration of the three-year hosting requirement. After this period, rights transfer to the winner unless additional agreements specify otherwise.

Changes to Work Parameters The Sponsor reserves the right to modify work hours or reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, with advance notice to the winner.

Limitation of Liability By entering, participants release and hold harmless Santa Cruz Websites, Lovestarr Digital LLC, and their affiliated companies, employees, officers, directors, and agents from any claims or liability arising from participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance and use of the prize. The Sponsor is not responsible for:

  • Lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries.
  • Errors, technical failures, or unauthorized access to or alteration of entries.
  • Any damage to a participant’s or another person’s computer resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes.

Arbitration This Sweepstakes shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in California.

Publicity By accepting the prize, the winner grants permission for Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC to use their name, business name, likeness, and prize details for promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.

Privacy Personal information collected during the Sweepstakes will be used solely for administration and to notify the winner. For more details, please review Santa Cruz Websites’ Privacy Policy.

Modification and Termination Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC reserve the right to modify these rules or cancel the Sweepstakes if technical corruption or other unforeseen events compromise the integrity of the Sweepstakes.

Winner List A winner’s list will not be provided unless required by law to protect contestant privacy.

Legal Warning Any attempt to damage or undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes may violate criminal and civil laws. Santa Cruz Websites and Lovestarr Digital LLC reserve the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

DISCLAIMER

These rules have been modified by the Creator of this giveaway "Win a Free Custom Website! 🚀". Sumo Group, Inc. (d.b.a. "KingSumo") accepts no legal liability or responsibility for errors, falsities, or unfulfilled winnings due to the Creator.

If you suspect concerns with this giveaway, please email support@kingsumo.com. Our Support team will review the giveaway and take action as necessary which may include removing the giveaway, banning the Creator, or other action as deemed necessary.

By entering this giveaway, you agree to: the KingSumo Terms of Service found at https://kingsumo.com/tos and the KingSumo Privacy Policy at https://kingsumo.com/privacy.