General Competition Terms

Last Updated: June 21, 2025

At bdpumps.com, we love engaging our readers with fun competitions related to the world of footwear. These General Competition Terms (“Competition Terms”) apply to all contests we run, unless specific rules for a particular competition state otherwise. By entering any competition on our site, you agree to these terms and any additional rules provided with the contest.

1. Eligibility

  • Competitions are open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years or older at the time of entry, unless otherwise specified in the specific competition rules.
  • Important Note: Competitions are not open to residents of Vermont, Florida, New York (for prizes exceeding $5,000 requiring registration/bonding), or other jurisdictions where prohibited or restricted by law, unless explicitly permitted in specific competition rules.
  • Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of bdpumps.com or any competition sponsors are not eligible.
  • Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

2. How to Enter

  • Entry instructions (e.g., submitting via email, online form, or social media) will be detailed in each competition’s specific rules.
  • No Purchase Necessary (for Chance-Based Competitions): For any competition where winners are selected by chance (a “sweepstakes” or random drawing), no purchase is necessary to enter or win, and buying something (including via our affiliate links) does not improve your chances of winning. A free method of entry (AMOE), such as an online form or mail-in entry to our designated US address, will be provided in the specific rules for such competitions, with equal chances of winning as any other entry method.
  • Skill-Based Competitions: For contests based on skill (e.g., creativity, accuracy), entry fees may apply, and a free entry method is not required unless stated in the specific rules. Winners will be selected based on transparent criteria detailed in the specific rules.
  • Only one entry per person is allowed unless the specific rules say otherwise. Multiple entries may disqualify you.
  • Social Media Entries: For entries submitted via social media platforms, you must comply with the respective platform’s rules and terms (e.g., X, Instagram, Facebook). These platforms are not sponsors of our competitions, nor are we affiliated with them.

3. Competition Period

  • Each competition’s start and end dates will be clearly stated in its specific rules. Entries outside this period won’t be accepted.

4. Prizes

  • Prizes (e.g., footwear products, gift cards) will be described in the competition’s specific rules.
  • Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranties beyond what the sponsor provides. No cash alternatives are offered unless stated.
  • We’re not responsible for prize defects, delays, or losses in delivery once handed to the shipping provider or sponsor.
  • Customs and Duties: Winners are responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or other fees on prizes shipped from outside the United States, unless specifically stated otherwise in the individual competition rules.

5. Winner Selection and Notification

  • Winners are chosen as outlined in the specific rules (e.g., random draw, judged based on criteria).
  • Winners will be notified via email within 14 days of the competition’s end, using the contact info provided at entry.
  • If a winner doesn’t respond within 7 days of notification, we may select an alternate winner at our discretion.
  • Winner names (e.g., first name and state) may be announced on the Site or our social media, unless prohibited by law or the specific rules.

6. Data Use

  • By entering, you agree that any personal information you submit (e.g., name, email, address) may be collected and used as described in our Privacy Policy.
  • Sponsor Data Sharing: If a competition involves a sponsor and requires sharing your personal details (e.g., for prize fulfillment or marketing purposes), the specific rules will clearly state this. By entering such a competition, you provide your explicit consent for us to share your submitted data with the specified sponsor(s) solely for the purposes outlined in those specific rules. This data sharing will comply with applicable US privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA).

7. General Conditions

  • We reserve the right to cancel, modify, or suspend a competition due to fraud, technical issues, or other factors beyond our control, with notice to entrants where feasible, and always subject to US consumer protection laws.
  • Entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, or violate these terms may be disqualified.
  • Tax Obligations: Winners are solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and surcharges associated with accepting a prize. For US prizes valued at $600 or more, we will issue IRS Form 1099-MISC to the winner. We may also be required to withhold taxes as required by law. Prize values are based on fair market value. You may be required to provide a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for tax reporting purposes before a prize is awarded.
  • Intellectual Property (for Submission-Based Contests): For contests that involve submission of original content (e.g., photos, designs, written entries), by entering, you grant bdpumps.com a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display your entry for promotional and marketing purposes related to the competition or bdpumps.com. We will obtain necessary permissions for competitions involving third-party intellectual property (e.g., specific footwear brands).

8. Liability Limitation

  • To the fullest extent allowed by law, bdpumps.com and its sponsors are not liable for any damages (e.g., direct, indirect, incidental, consequential) arising from your participation or use of a prize.
  • We’re not responsible for lost, late, or misdirected entries due to technical glitches or other issues.

9. Governing Law

  • These Competition Terms, and any disputes arising from them, are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal actions must be filed in Texas courts.

10. Specific Rules

  • Each competition will have its own specific rules posted alongside it (e.g., on the Site or in a newsletter). Those rules supplement and, and if they conflict with these General Competition Terms, the specific rules will override these General Competition Terms for that particular contest only.

11. Contact Us

  • Questions about a competition? Email us via the contact page here. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Thank you for joining the fun at bdpumps.com—we can’t wait to see your entries!