SURGE POWER SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
1. ELIGIBILITY
This Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to individuals who are currently engaged with Surge Power Services LLC as either W-2 employees or 1099 independent contractors (collectively “Team Members”) and who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry.
The Contest is void where prohibited by law.
2. CONTEST PERIOD
The Contest begins at 12:00 AM ET on December 19, 2025 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2025 (the “Contest Period”). All entries must be received during the Contest Period to be eligible.
3. HOW TO ENTER
To enter the Contest, participants must:
a) Create and post an original photo or video on Instagram or Facebook showing a Surge Power project they are working on
b) Tag the official Surge Power account (@SurgePower) in the post
c) Include the hashtag #SurgePower in the post caption
d) Must Include the disclosure statement “I work with Surge Power” in the post caption to comply with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) disclosure requirements
e) Ensure their Instagram or Facebook account is set to public during the Contest Period so entries can be viewed and verified
Entry Limits: Maximum of two (2) entries per person per week during the Contest Period.
Content Requirements:
- Photos/videos must be original content created by the participant
- Content must show actual Surge Power projects or work
- Content must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or explicit material
- Content must not infringe on any third-party rights (copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, etc.)
- Content must not include identifiable client information or proprietary business information without proper authorization
4. FTC DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
IMPORTANT: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations require that all Team Members disclose their relationship with Surge Power Services LLC when posting endorsements or promotional content on social media.
All Contest entries MUST include the statement “I work with Surge Power” clearly visible in the post caption. Entries without this disclosure will be disqualified.
This disclosure ensures transparency and complies with federal advertising regulations. Failure to include proper disclosure may result in:
- Entry disqualification
- Violation of federal regulations
- Potential fines for both the individual and Surge Power Services LLC
For more information on FTC disclosure requirements, visit: www.ftc.gov/endorsements
5. PRIZES
First Place Prize: $300 Gift Card – Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $300
Second Place Prize: Surge Power Jacket – ARV: $150
Third Place Prize: Heated Sweater – ARV: $130
Total ARV of all prizes: $580
Prize Restrictions:
- Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable
- No cash substitution or prize alternative allowed, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion
- Prizes will be awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee
- Winners are responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes on prizes
- All prizes have a value under $600 and therefore do not require IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting. However, winners are still responsible for reporting prize values as income on their personal tax returns.
- Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded
6. WINNER SELECTION
Winners will be selected based on total engagement (combined number of likes, comments, and shares) on their Contest entry posts as measured at 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2025.
Selection Process:
- Surge Power Services LLC will review all eligible entries submitted during the Contest Period
- Engagement metrics will be verified on January 2, 2026
- The three (3) entries with the highest total engagement will be declared winners
- In the event of a tie, the entry that was posted first will be given priority
- Winner selection is final and binding
Winner Verification:
- Potential winners will be verified for eligibility
- Entries must comply with all Official Rules
- Surge Power Services LLC reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates these rules
7. ODDS OF WINNING
Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received and the level of engagement each entry generates.
8. WINNER NOTIFICATION
Winners will be notified via direct message on the social media platform where they entered (Instagram or Facebook) within three (3) business days following winner selection.
Winners will be publicly announced on Surge Power’s official social media accounts and may be featured in company communications.
9. GENERAL CONDITIONS
Content License: By entering, participants grant Surge Power Services LLC a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display their Contest entry (including photos, videos, and captions) for marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes in any media without further compensation or approval.
Publicity Release: By accepting a prize, winners consent to the use of their name, likeness, social media handle, and Contest entry by Surge Power Services LLC for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
Release of Liability: By participating, entrants release and hold harmless Surge Power Services LLC, Instagram, Facebook, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or acceptance, possession, or use of any prize.
Social Media Platform Disclaimer: This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook. Participants understand that they are providing information to Surge Power Services LLC and not to Instagram or Facebook. The information provided will only be used for Contest administration purposes.
Privacy: Information collected from entrants will be used solely for Contest administration purposes. By entering, participants consent to the collection and use of their personal information as described in these Official Rules.
Disqualification: Surge Power Services LLC reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who:
- Violates these Official Rules
- Tampers with the entry process
- Acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner
- Posts inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content
- Fails to include required FTC disclosure
- Uses bots, scripts, or automated systems to generate engagement
Modification/Termination: Surge Power Services LLC reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest at any time for any reason, including but not limited to fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond Surge Power Services LLC’s reasonable control that impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest.
Governing Law: This Contest is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Contest shall be resolved in the courts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
10. SPONSOR
Surge Power Services LLC
218 W Main St
Leola, PA 17540
717-521-1616
socialmedia@surgepower.com
11. WINNER LIST
For the names of winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Sponsor address above within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period ends, with “Surge Power Social Media Contest Winners” in the subject line or on the envelope.
By participating in this Contest, entrants acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Official Rules.
Last Updated: December 18, 2024