OFFICIAL RULES – ROOTS TO ROOTS MONTHLY
CREATIVE CONTESTS
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

1. Sponsor
These contests are sponsored by Roots to Roots ("Sponsor"). Sponsor is solely responsible for the
administration of all contests hosted on the Roots to Roots website.

2. Eligibility
Roots to Roots Monthly Creative Contests ("Contest") are open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United
States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
Employees, contractors, officers, directors, and immediate family members of Sponsor are not eligible.
Void where prohibited by law.

3. Contest Period
Each Contest runs on a monthly basis. Specific start dates, end dates, submission deadlines, voting
periods, and judging dates will be posted on the applicable Contest page.
Sponsor’s computer is the official timekeeping device.

4. How to Enter
During each Contest Period, eligible members may submit one (1) original entry in the designated media
category for that month, which may include: - Written stories or essays - Photography - Video recordings 
Audio recordings
Entry requirements: - Entry must be original work created by the entrant - Entrant must own all rights to the
submission - Entry must not infringe upon any third-party rights - Entry must comply with posted content
guidelines and community standards
Limit one (1) entry per person per Contest Period, regardless of membership tier.

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. Membership level does not affect
judging or prize value.

5. Community Voting Phase (Finalist Selection)
After the submission period closes, a community voting phase will open.
Voting rules: - Voting is open to registered Roots to Roots members - One (1) vote per member per entry 
Votes are used only to determine finalists
The top ten (10) entries receiving the highest number of valid votes will advance to the judging phase.
Sponsor reserves the right to monitor, audit, and remove fraudulent, automated, or manipulated votes.

6. Judging Phase (Winner Selection)
Finalist entries will be reviewed by a judging panel selected by Sponsor.
Entries will be judged using the following criteria: - Originality and Creativity – 40% - Quality and
Craftsmanship – 30% - Relevance to Theme and Emotional Impact – 30%
The entry with the highest combined score will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, judges will re
evaluate tied entries based on originality.
Judges’ decisions are final and binding.

7. Prize
One (1) winner will be selected each month.
Prizes may include: - Roots to Roots branded merchandise (including apparel) - Gift cards - Curated prize
bundles - Other prizes of comparable value
Approximate Retail Value (ARV): Not to exceed $5,000.00 USD per Contest.
No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent permitted except at Sponsor’s discretion. Winner is responsible
for all applicable taxes.

8. Winner Notification
Potential winners will be notified via email and/or website notification within seven (7) days following
completion of judging.
Failure to respond within seven (7) days may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

9. Rights Granted by Entrants
By submitting an entry, entrants grant Sponsor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use,
reproduce, display, publish, perform, and promote the entry in connection with: - The Contest - Roots to
Roots website - Marketing, promotional, and editorial activities
Entrants retain ownership of their submissions.

10. Privacy
Information collected is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy.

11. General Conditions
Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify a Contest if fraud, technical failure, or other
factors impair integrity.
Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, or corrupted entries.

12. Limitation of Liability
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor from any liability arising from
participation or prize acceptance.

13. Governing Law
All Contests are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Florida, without regard to
conflict of law principles.

14. Sponsor Information
Sponsor: Roots to Roots State of Operation: Florida
SHORT CONTEST SUMMARY (HOMEPAGE & ENTRY
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Enter. Vote. Celebrate Stories That Matter.
Roots to Roots hosts monthly creative contests celebrating family, heritage, memories, and lived
experiences. Each month features a new theme and media type—writing, photography, video, or audio.
• Free to enter • Open to all U.S. members (18+) • Community voting selects finalists • Judges choose the
winner • New contest every month
No purchase necessary. Same rules. Same prize. Every member.
[View Official Rules]
MEMBER FAQs
Who can enter?
Any Roots to Roots member who is 18 or older and resides in the United States.
Do I need to pay to enter?
No. There is no purchase required to enter or win.
How many entries can I submit?
One (1) entry per member per monthly contest.
What types of contests are offered?
Contests rotate monthly and may include writing, photo, video, or audio submissions.
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How does voting work?
After submissions close, members vote on entries. Votes determine the Top 10 finalists only.
How are winners chosen?
A judging panel reviews the Top 10 finalists using published criteria and selects the winner.
Does my membership level affect my chances?
No. Membership level does not impact judging, voting, or prize value.
What can I win?
Prizes vary by month and may include merchandise, gift cards, or curated prizes with an ARV up to $5,000.
Will my entry be shared publicly?
Yes. By entering, you allow Roots to Roots to display and promote your entry.