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At Prosper Law, our trade promotions and competition services provide exceptional legal guidance for businesses. We offer thorough legal advice to ensure your competitions are run in a legally compliant manner.
Running a successful trade promotion or competition can boost engagement, attract new customers, and enhance your business reputation. However, it is crucial to ensure your promotion complies with legal requirements. Conducting trade promotions in Australia necessitates adherence to various laws and regulations, which can differ between each State and Territory.
Businesses aim to promote their products and/or services while driving customer engagement. Seeking legal advice is an essential step to ensure that your business can implement the competition and achieve the desired results legally.
We advise clients on the process to obtain a gaming permit. Our trade promotions lawyers provide the guidance you need to make informed decisions about your competition, including the right contract terms and conditions and winner selection process.
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Our fixed-fee legal services mean that you know exactly how much you are paying from the start. With Prosper Law, there are no surprises with your trade promotions and competitions legal services.
We offer a free, 15-minute consultation. During this call, we will take the time to understand your trade promotions or competition needs. We will then provide you with a scope of work and a fixed-fee quote.
We can meet your deadlines. We understand that we need to prepare terms and conditions and submit permits quickly so you can launch your marketing. Tell us if you have any specific timing needs, and we will prioritise urgent issues.
As a business, it's crucial to seek expert advice on your competitions. This step ensures the terms and conditions are legally sound, fair, and enforceable. Our review can uncover potential issues, such as unlawful conditions, helping you avoid future disputes and liabilities.
Our team can review your draft terms and conditions. We will confirm if any legislation applies to your competition and check whether your terms and conditions comply with the relevant State or Territory laws.
Businesses can utilise our fixed-fee legal services for drafting competition terms and conditions. At Prosper Law, we create custom terms and conditions tailored to your specific competition and marketing plan.
We also provide template terms and conditions that you can use repeatedly for different types of competitions you wish to run. Whether it’s a game of chance, skills contest, or giveaway, we ensure that your terms meet various legal standards. Our lawyers will protect your business while ensuring transparency and fairness for participants.
Our team is here to assist with any questions or issues that arise throughout the competition process. With our deep knowledge of competition requirements, we understand the necessities and key points to address in our advice.
Our legal team provides comprehensive legal advice on all aspects of running competitions. We can help you with eligibility requirements, prize distribution, marketing restrictions, and privacy obligations. With our legal guidance, you can confidently run promotions that comply with Australian laws across all States and Territories.
Many trade promotions require permits, particularly if they involve chance-based or random draw elements. We assist with the permit application process, ensuring all necessary forms are submitted on time.
Whether you’re operating in one State or across multiple jurisdictions, our legal team has the knowledge to secure the required permits. This allows you to focus on running your promotion.
Our team of lawyers and paralegals have diverse industry backgrounds and possess sound experience in trade promotions and competitions.
All fees set out below are exclusive of GST and third-party fees.
| Service | Game of Skill | Game of Chance | Gift with Purchase |
| Template Terms & Conditions | $1,100 | $1,650 (excluding permit application fees) | $1,100 |
| Bespoke Terms & Conditions | $950 | $1,450 (excluding permit application fees) | $950 |
| Minimal Terms for Advertising | $350 per set | $350 per set | $350 per set |
| Advertising Review | $350 per advert | $350 per advert | $350 per advert |
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At Prosper Law, we pride ourselves on offering affordable fixed-fee services. Our pricing is upfront and transparent, contributing to our excellent customer ratings. Our trade promotions or competition services can start from as little as $850 plus GST, depending on the type of competition and what you need from us.
Running a competition involves navigating various legal requirements, including consumer protection laws, privacy laws, and lottery regulations. Legal advice ensures your promotion complies with these laws, reducing the risk of disputes, fines, or reputational damage to your business.
Terms and conditions outline the rules of your competition or promotion, including eligibility and entry requirements, prize details, and how winners are selected. They protect your business by clearly defining expectations and obligations, helping prevent disputes. Terms and conditions are also required if you need to apply for game of chance permits.
There are two main types of trade promotions common for businesses:
Yes, we are skilled at drafting clear and legally compliant terms and conditions tailored to your specific competition or trade promotion, ensuring they align with applicable laws and your business objectives.
No. Not all promotions require permits, but many competitions involving chance may need permits depending on the jurisdiction and the prize pool value. We can advise on whether your promotion requires a permit and assist with the application process.
Non-compliance can lead to fines, penalties, or legal action from regulatory bodies. You could also face consumer complaints, which may damage your brand’s reputation.
The timeframe for obtaining a permit can vary depending on the type of promotion and the state or territory in which you’re operating the competition. We work efficiently to ensure permits are obtained in a timely manner, minimising delays to your promotion.
Absolutely! We offer a detailed review of your existing terms and conditions to identify any legal gaps or potential risks. Our lawyers will ensure they are up-to-date and compliant with the latest laws and regulations.
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