Which contest promotion requests we cannot take

Which contest requests fall outside our work?

We decline a contest request when the rules prohibit outside promotion, the project is political or gambling-related, a minor lacks parental consent, or the requested approach relies on purchased or automated votes. These boundaries let us keep our work in line with platform rules and contest rules.

The format of a contest does not change these boundaries. A business award, creative competition or Web3 contest can be considered when its rules permit promotion and the requested work is appropriate. For an overview of the work we do take on, see contest marketing. If you are unsure where your project fits, send the rules and entry details for review rather than guessing.

How do we assess contest rules and sensitive project types?

We start with the contest's written rules and the purpose of the project. If the terms forbid outside promotion, we decline instead of suggesting a way around them; where the wording is unclear, we can identify the specific point to clarify with the organizer.

For political campaigns, we decline work connected to a candidate, party, election or ballot question. We also decline lottery and gambling projects. If you are uncertain whether a promotion is a contest or a chance-based offer, include the entry conditions and how winners are selected so we can assess the request in context.

A useful preparation checklist is:

• Share the official rules, not only a summary or screenshot of one clause.
• Include the entry page and the organizer's instructions for promotion.
• Explain what you want us to do, such as paid advertising or community outreach.
• Point out any restrictions that apply to a particular channel or period.

Our contest rules and risk consulting can help clarify contest conditions and promotion choices. The contest promotion methodology explains how we approach work that passes the initial review.

Even after a request passes our review, the organizer controls its interpretation of the rules and decisions about entry eligibility; advertising platforms separately review campaign materials under their own policies. We can commit to the agreed work and reporting, not to the organizer's vote count, ranking or final decision.

What changes when a contest involves minors or asks for purchased votes?

A contest involving a minor needs a parent or guardian's consent before we can consider promotion. We ask for confirmation that the guardian agrees to the entry and the proposed use of its materials, and that the plan follows the relevant platform's age and privacy rules.

For youth entries, prepare the following before asking us to assess the project:

• Written confirmation of a parent or guardian's consent.
• Details of which photos, video or other entry materials may be used.
• The contest rules covering how families may share or promote an entry.

Without the required consent, we decline the request. Our page on contests for youth entries covers the audience and consent considerations in more detail.

Web3Do does not sell or arrange purchased votes, followers or engagement, and we do not use bots, scripts, fake accounts or click farms. If the request depends on those methods, we decline it; we will not replace them with a disguised version of the same activity. Read our no-bots policy for the boundary in full. A suitable alternative may be a clear, rule-compliant request for support, provided the organizer permits promotion.

What happens after a request is declined?

A decline should leave you with a clear reason and a practical next step, not uncertainty about what was reviewed. We explain which condition affects the request and, where a genuine clarification could change the assessment, identify what to ask the contest organizer.

There may be a path forward when the issue is a rule that the organizer can clarify, or missing parental consent that can be obtained. If the rules prohibit outside promotion, however, we will not propose a channel or tactic that would conflict with them. If a project is outside our scope because it is political, lottery-related or gambling-related, we will say so plainly.

The contest marketing FAQ answers common questions about suitable projects and promotion. To begin, send the contest link, the full rules, your entry link and a short note about the work you have in mind. Request a free contest analysis; we will review those materials and tell you whether there is a suitable, white-hat way to proceed.