Legal review for promotions and giveaway compliance

Promotional campaigns often face scrutiny from regulators and participants, especially if terms are unclear or do not match the actual mechanics. Issues like missing permits, misleading advertising, or improper handling of participant data can lead to complaints or penalties. A comprehensive legal review helps you identify and address these risks before launch, ensuring your campaign aligns with relevant laws and state requirements. Permit needs and compliance steps can vary depending on the nature and location of your promotion.

This service is ideal for businesses, agencies, or brands planning to run public-facing competitions, prize draws, or giveaways in Australia. It is particularly relevant if your campaign involves chance-based entry, high-value prizes, or will be promoted across multiple states or online channels. If you want to minimise regulator attention and participant disputes, this end-to-end review is designed to address the key legal touchpoints for your campaign.

Not all promotions require permits-requirements depend on whether your campaign is skill-based or chance-based, the value of prizes, and where the promotion is run. Some states mandate permits for chance-based competitions, while others do not. We will flag if a permit is likely needed based on your campaign details, but the service does not include applying for permits. It's important to factor in regulator processing times and state-specific rules before finalising your launch date.

We assess your campaign materials, entry methods, advertising, and proposed terms for alignment with Australian consumer law and state-based requirements. You'll receive written feedback, suggested improvements, and, if needed, updated terms and conditions. The review does not include preparing or lodging permit applications, technical implementation, or marketing strategy. Permit requirements can vary depending on mechanics and location, and you may need to allow time for any necessary regulator approvals.

Once you engage our team, you'll provide campaign details and any draft materials. We then conduct a legal review, deliver written recommendations, and prepare or refine your terms as needed. All communication is managed online for clarity and efficiency. The fixed-fee covers one campaign review and the deliverables listed above. If you have multiple campaigns or need ongoing support, we can quote separately for additional work.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.