Facebook Rules for contests and promotions:
- https://www.facebook.com/page_guidelines.php
(scroll down to “E. Promotions”) - August 27th 2013, Facebook revised their rules – blog post:
https://www.facebook.com/facebookforbusiness/news/page-promotions-terms
Option 1 (not recommended):
Least techy option for running a facebook contest / promotion:
(NOT recommended because you are more likely to make a mistake and get your facebook page deleted)
For the facebook page post:
<insert general call to action text such as “like this photo for a chance to win”>
By participating in this promotion you agree to the Official Contest Rules:
<insert link to contest rules facebook note>
Disclaimer: This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. By participating, you hereby release and hold harmless Facebook from any and all liability associated with this promotion. You are providing your information to the Sponsor and its affiliates and not to Facebook.
For the Facebook Note that contains your contest rules: http://www.rocketlawyer.com/document/contest-rules.rl
Option 2 (recommended):
Use a facebook app that covers more of the details and process for you. Decreases your chances of violating
Our top picks for contest apps:
Where this gets confusing for many people is the actual implementation on your facebook page if you are not already familiar with this process.
Don’t forget about including your contest somewhere on your website such as on your blog and other outlets like twitter, linkedin, and google+.
Recommended reading as well as more contest app options: