Captain's Log, Stardate 09.09.2009
Well, I have discovered that I need to comply with California law in order to do my book giveaways. Who knew there were so many rules?
It doesn’t really affect you guys much, except that I can no longer mail the books internationally. Sorry, guys, but I really don’t relish spending any time in prison.
Here’s the new rules, effective for any give away on this blog, in my newsletter, or on my website after September 9th, 2009:
Disclaimer:
1. No purchase necessary to enter any give aways given on this blog (http://camys-loft.blogspot.com/), in my newsletter (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Camys_Loft), or on my website (http://www.camytang.com/). The give away will end on the date stated in the posting. The opportunity to play may be affected by local ability to access the Internet at any particular time. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.
2. Open to all readers, 18 years or older who are legally allowed to participate in such a give away as allowed by their local laws. The give aways are limited to United States mailing addresses only.
3. Players must submit the required information for each give away which will allow the entrant a chance to win. Entrants will be informed if they are a winner on or after the give away end date. Limit one entry per person. Camy Tang is not responsible for: incomplete, lost, late, damaged, scrambled or misdirected entries or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical or electronic, which may limit a user’s ability to participate in the giveaway.
4. Camy Tang and members of her family are not allowed to enter the giveaway. Void where prohibited by law. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
5. Prize(s) will be assigned to those who have been identified as winners.
6. Entrants will be informed at the close of the give away if they are a winner, and if a player is identified as a winner, what prize has been won. Winners will receive their prizes via mail after the give away has completed and winners have been verified. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Camy Tang assumes no responsibility or liability for any damages, losses, or injury resulting from the acceptance or use of any prize. All prizes are mailed out within 6-8 weeks of announcement of winner.
7. Entering the give away is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
Well, I have discovered that I need to comply with California law in order to do my book giveaways. Who knew there were so many rules?
It doesn’t really affect you guys much, except that I can no longer mail the books internationally. Sorry, guys, but I really don’t relish spending any time in prison.
Here’s the new rules, effective for any give away on this blog, in my newsletter, or on my website after September 9th, 2009:
Disclaimer:
1. No purchase necessary to enter any give aways given on this blog (http://camys-loft.blogspot.com/), in my newsletter (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Camys_Loft), or on my website (http://www.camytang.com/). The give away will end on the date stated in the posting. The opportunity to play may be affected by local ability to access the Internet at any particular time. The odds of winning depend upon the number of participants.
2. Open to all readers, 18 years or older who are legally allowed to participate in such a give away as allowed by their local laws. The give aways are limited to United States mailing addresses only.
3. Players must submit the required information for each give away which will allow the entrant a chance to win. Entrants will be informed if they are a winner on or after the give away end date. Limit one entry per person. Camy Tang is not responsible for: incomplete, lost, late, damaged, scrambled or misdirected entries or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical or electronic, which may limit a user’s ability to participate in the giveaway.
4. Camy Tang and members of her family are not allowed to enter the giveaway. Void where prohibited by law. All Federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.
5. Prize(s) will be assigned to those who have been identified as winners.
6. Entrants will be informed at the close of the give away if they are a winner, and if a player is identified as a winner, what prize has been won. Winners will receive their prizes via mail after the give away has completed and winners have been verified. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Camy Tang assumes no responsibility or liability for any damages, losses, or injury resulting from the acceptance or use of any prize. All prizes are mailed out within 6-8 weeks of announcement of winner.
7. Entering the give away is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
Comments
~Sasafras
*dizzy*
Seriously, though, what does the State of California care where you're mailing prizes? It's not like you're charging the postage to them (or are you???).
Ruth--thanks for the review! You rock!
Sheila, are you serious??? OMG that's just pathetic.
Amy--Um....don't get a paper cut, okay??? :)
Camy
Camy
The other day I put the info, very truncated, on my blog, but I think I'll grab some of yours just to cover my toosh!
Thanks Camy.
~Mimi B
Oh never mind, I wouldn't want to get arrested for that.
Cheryl
Tina--I emailed you!
Mimi--go ahead!
Annette--that's what I was thinking...
Cheryl--You only need these kinds of rules if you give the books away, apparently, plus it varies by state, and mine has some pretty strict raffle/giveaway/sweepstakes rules.
Camy