Summary
Your Kickstarter campaign could be classified as a lottery if it requires payment for script submissions. To avoid this, allow free submissions and ensure any paid tiers offer unrelated rewards. If considered a lottery, you may need a license and face penalties for non-compliance. Limiting submissions to the first 50 and voting to backers is permissible. Equal voting power is recommended to avoid legal issues. Consult legal advice for compliance with local laws and Kickstarter policies.Full Conversation
What about in scotland?
In Scotland, lotteries and competitions are also regulated. Your plan could similarly be seen as a lottery. Here are some general tips to avoid it being classified as such:
- Allow script submissions without requiring a payment.
- Ensure any payment tier is for something unrelated to the script submission.
Consult a local legal professional to ensure compliance with Scottish regulations.
so if we are considered a lottery what are the ramifications of that?
If your campaign is considered a lottery, the ramifications could include:
- Legal Compliance: You would need to comply with specific regulations governing lotteries in your jurisdiction.
- Licensing: You might need to obtain a lottery license.
- Penalties: Operating a lottery without proper authorization could lead to fines or other legal penalties.
- Refunds: You may be required to refund participants if found non-compliant.
Would you like more detailed guidance on how to structure your campaign to avoid these issues?
how would I go about this in a kickstarter campaign
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To structure your Kickstarter campaign to avoid being classified as a lottery, you can consider the following suggestions:
- Free Submission Option: Allow fans to submit their scripts for free.
- Separate Rewards: Make the $* tier reward something unrelated to the script submission, like exclusive content or merchandise.
- Clear Rules: Clearly state the rules and selection criteria for script submissions.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these points?
detail the free submission portion
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Free Submission Portion:
- Open Submissions: Allow anyone to submit their script without any payment.
- Equal Consideration: Treat all submissions equally, regardless of whether they backed the campaign.
- Transparency: Clearly communicate that script submissions are open to everyone and do not require a financial contribution.
Would you like to know more about the other suggestions or need further guidance?
could we limit it to the first * submissions?
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Yes, you could limit the free submissions to the first * entries. This ensures you manage the volume while maintaining transparency and fairness. Here are some additional points:
- Set Clear Limits: Clearly state that only the first * submissions will be accepted.
- Announce the Limit: Communicate this limit prominently on your campaign page.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any other aspects of your campaign?
then can we limit the voting to just kickstarter backers?
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Yes, you can limit the voting to just Kickstarter backers. This approach is legal as long as the script submission process itself is free and does not involve any payment. Would you like more detailed guidance on how to implement this voting process?
yes please
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To implement a voting process limited to Kickstarter backers, consider the following steps:
- Exclusive Access: Ensure that only backers have access to the voting process.
- Clear Communication: Clearly communicate that voting is limited to backers.
- Secure Voting: Use a secure and transparent method to collect and count votes.
Would you like more detailed guidance on another aspect of your campaign?
is there a way to have backers who spend more money on a higher backing tier to have more voting power?
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To address your question:
- Equal Voting Power: Generally, to avoid legal issues, each backer should have equal voting power.
- Transparency: Clearly communicate how voting works to all backers.
- Consult Legal Advice: It’s best to consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with Kickstarter policies and local laws.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any other aspects of your campaign?
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