How to organise a prize draw or prize competition in Slovenia 20 February 2024 Beware of contests with purchases and consumer protection In order to organise a prize draw or prize competition in Slovenia, it is essential in addition to observe the legislation to pay particular attention to consumer rights. In this country, you can organise draws and prize competitions decided by chance and by skill. Prize contests that require a purchase are allowed but require more attention. The public promises and regulations In Slovenia, prize competitions are a public promise, so it is good that all aspects of the promotion are clearly defined in the regulations to avoid incurring any disputes that could then result in negative publicity for the promoter. How to participate, descriptions and values of the prize pool, how to award the prizes up for grabs, and the process to be followed for the notification of winners are among the essential information that must be included in the T&Cs. Slovenian prize contest regulations In this country, one of the aspects to pay the most attention to when organising a prize draw or prize competition is consumer protection. The regulations to refer to when organising a prize draw are: The Code of Obligations The Consumer Protection Act The Consumer Protection Against Unfair Commercial Practices Act The Protection of Competition Act Purchase-related draws and contests Contests linked to purchases have been allowed since 2016 but Slovenian courts still show some rigidity in this regard. For this reason, it is always advisable to propose a “Free Entry Route” that allows consumers to participate even without buying the promoted product or service. Prize draws and competitions organized in Slovenia Do you want to organise a prize draw or competition in Slovenia? Contact us!
