Official Sweepstakes Rules
YourGreenBook Founder Member Sweepstakes
Read these official rules carefully before entering.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
1. ELIGIBILITY
The YourGreenBook Founder Member Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is open only to legal residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry.
Who Cannot Enter:
- Employees of YourGreenBook LLC and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, and their respective spouses)
- Individuals residing in the same household (whether related or not) as YourGreenBook employees
- Residents of any jurisdiction where this Sweepstakes is prohibited or restricted by law
This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Verification Fee Disclosure
This sweepstakes offers a FREE entry method. The optional $1.50 identity verification fee is NOT required to enter or win. Verification provides a "verified" badge on your YourGreenBook profile and business listings, which is separate from and unrelated to the sweepstakes. All entries have equal odds of winning, regardless of whether identity verification was purchased.
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes begins at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) on January 1, 2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2025 (the "Sweepstakes Period").
Start Date: January 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM ET
End Date: March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
Drawing Date: On or about April 15, 2025
YourGreenBook's computer is the official time-keeping device for this Sweepstakes.
3. HOW TO ENTER
Method 1: Free Account Signup (Recommended)
- Visit www.yourgreenbook.com during the Sweepstakes Period
- Click "Sign Up" or "Join Free"
- Complete the registration form with your name, email address, and other required information
- Create a free account (consumer or business listing - both are FREE)
- You will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes
Method 2: Online Free Entry Form (Alternative Method of Entry)
To enter without creating an account via signup, complete the online free entry form:
- Visit www.yourgreenbook.com/sweepstakes/free-entry during the Sweepstakes Period
- Complete ALL eleven (11) steps of the entry form with accurate information
- Provide required essay responses (minimum 100 characters each)
- Verify eligibility and agree to Official Rules
- Submit form to receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes
Note: The online free entry form requires completion of all fields and essay questions to verify authenticity. Incomplete or duplicate submissions will not be accepted.
Optional Identity Verification ($1.50)
When entering via the census form (Method 2), you have the option to verify your identity through our secure verification partner, Stripe Identity. This is completely optional and NOT required to enter or win.
Verification Details:
- Cost: $1.50 (one-time fee, processed by Stripe)
- Process: Government-issued ID + selfie with liveness detection
- Processing time: Usually under 5 minutes
- Benefits: Verified badge on your profile and business listings (separate from sweepstakes)
Important: Entry is FREE. The $1.50 verification fee is optional and provides additional platform benefits unrelated to the sweepstakes. All entries have equal odds of winning regardless of verification status.
Method 3: Mail-In Entry (Alternative Free Method)
To enter without creating an account or completing the online form, hand-print your name, complete mailing address, email address, date of birth, and phone number on a 3" x 5" card and mail it to:
YourGreenBook Sweepstakes
P.O. Box [NUMBER]
[City, State, ZIP]
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2025 and received by April 7, 2025. One entry per outer mailing envelope. Mechanically reproduced entries not permitted.
Equal Odds: All entry methods provide an equal chance of winning. No purchase or payment is required to enter or win.
Entry Limits
- Limit: One (1) entry per person/email address during the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of entry method
- Multiple Accounts: Creating multiple accounts or submitting multiple entries via any method is prohibited
- Automated Entry: Use of bots, scripts, or automated entry methods is strictly prohibited
Entries that are incomplete, illegible, corrupted, lost, late, or misdirected will be void. Proof of transmission does not constitute proof of receipt.
4. DRAWING AND WINNER SELECTION
On or about April 15, 2025, sixteen (16) potential winners will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.
Drawing Process
- Drawing will be conducted by YourGreenBook or its authorized representative
- Winners selected via random selection from all valid entries
- Drawing will be conducted under the supervision of YourGreenBook management
- YourGreenBook's decisions are final and binding
Winner Notification
Potential winners will be notified by email at the address provided at entry within seven (7) business days of the drawing.
- Winners must respond within thirty (30) days of notification
- Winners may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, and (where legal) Publicity Release
- Failure to respond within 30 days may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner
- If any prize notification is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected
5. PRIZES
Sixteen (16) winners will share a total prize pool of $5,000.00 distributed as follows:
Prize Structure
Prize Details
- Form of Payment: Cash prizes will be awarded via electronic payment (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle) or check at winner's preference
- Delivery Timeframe: Prizes will be distributed within sixty (60) days of winner verification and completion of required documentation
- No Substitution: Prizes are non-transferable and no substitution or cash equivalent is permitted except by YourGreenBook in its sole discretion
- Prize Acceptance: Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for YourGreenBook to use winner's name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes without additional compensation (except where prohibited)
Important: Approximate Retail Value (ARV) of all prizes: $5,000.00. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. TAXES AND REPORTING
Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on prizes.
- For prizes valued at $600 or more, winners will receive IRS Form 1099-MISC
- Winners may be required to provide their Social Security Number or Tax ID for tax reporting purposes
- Winners may be required to complete IRS Form W-9 before prize is awarded
- Failure to provide required tax documentation may result in forfeiture of prize
Tax Advice: YourGreenBook does not provide tax advice. Winners should consult with a tax professional regarding their tax obligations.
7. ODDS OF WINNING
The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. For example, if 10,000 eligible entries are received, the odds of winning any prize are 16 in 10,000, or 1 in 625.
All eligible entries have an equal chance of being selected in the random drawing.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Agreement to Rules
By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of YourGreenBook, which are final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
Disqualification
YourGreenBook reserves the right to disqualify any entry or participant if:
- The entry is incomplete, illegible, or does not comply with these Official Rules
- The participant engages in fraud, tampering, or other misconduct
- The participant creates multiple accounts or uses automated entry methods
- The participant violates the Terms of Service of YourGreenBook
Limitation of Liability
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless YourGreenBook LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses to persons or property that may be sustained in connection with participation in this Sweepstakes or receipt or use of any prize.
Force Majeure
YourGreenBook is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, stolen, misdirected, illegible, or postage-due entries; or for any computer, online, telephone, satellite, cable, network, electronic, or Internet hardware or software malfunctions, failures, connections, or availability; or garbled, corrupt, or jumbled transmissions, service provider/Internet/website/use net accessibility, availability, or traffic congestion; or any technical, mechanical, printing, or typographical or other error; or unauthorized human intervention; or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.
Right to Modify or Cancel
YourGreenBook reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate this Sweepstakes (or any portion thereof) if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond YourGreenBook's reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Sweepstakes. In the event of termination, a random drawing will be conducted from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received prior to termination.
9. PRIVACY POLICY
Information collected from entrants is subject to YourGreenBook's Privacy Policy, available at www.yourgreenbook.com/legal/privacy
By entering this Sweepstakes, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy and these Official Rules.
10. WINNER LIST
For a list of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
YourGreenBook Sweepstakes Winners List
P.O. Box [NUMBER]
[City, State, ZIP]
Requests must be received by May 31, 2025. Winners list will also be posted on our website at www.yourgreenbook.com/sweepstakes after the drawing.
11. SPONSOR
YourGreenBook LLC
[Address Line 1]
[City, State, ZIP]
Email: sweepstakes@yourgreenbook.com
Phone: 1-800-YGB-BOOK
These Official Rules were last updated on January 1, 2025.
This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with any social media platform, payment processor, or third-party service provider.