GIVEAWAY RULES

2025 marks the 14th 12 Supreme Days of Christmas giveaway (#12SDOC)!  The event is my (and more importantly, the donating vendors / breeders) way of saying thank you right back to YOU- the community!

The 12 Supreme Days of Christmas focuses on promoting the vendors, their products and animals, and sharing this great event throughout social media to build awareness for the reptile community.

From the first year when I supplied all the free gifts, through the last two years where we had over $100,000 in gifts given away, the giveaway has been a special, exciting time for us as Supreme Gecko, for all those donating wonderful gifts, and hopefully to you as participants as well.

Note-  eligible for winners- participants residing within the US (excluding Hawaii and Alaska).

This is NOT just one gift being given away; this is HUNDREDS of gifts!!!!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

EVENT ‘HOME’ PAGE

While the event will be promoted on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.,   THIS  is the one page (RIGHT HERE!) that will be the focus point for all communications-   (#12SDOC).   All giveaways and announcements will be done on the Supreme Gecko YouTube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/SupremeGecko

DURATION

Giveaway  (12 days-  MANY gifts) Nov. 29 – end of Dec.  (there may include a pre and a post giveaway!)

ELIGIBILITY

Entrant's Location – Participants must reside within the specific country specified per donation gift (US excluding Hawaii and Alaska).

Age:  Kids Gift Group, ages 12 and under (Kids gifts will be selected live during the livestream) (6:15pm CT).    All other Gifts-  eligible 13 and above.  

ENTRIES-  All entries will be submitted using a Google-  Day Entry Form.  This has been used in the past with great success!  A link will be provided each day in the 'How To Enter' video to the specific form to use for that day.  To understand HOW to enter, you will need to watch the "HOW TO ENTER FOR DAY XX" videos that are provided before that entry day (12 HOW TO ENTER videos).   

Multiple Entries- Only ONE 'Entry Form' per person may be submitted per event day.  There will usually be 2 Groups/Sections each event day (depending on gift values)- Group A and Group B (higher valuable).   

Number of Gifts You can win- Participants can absolutely win multiple days of the giveaway.    There may be limitations each day though on the # of gifts that can be won by one person- Example-  Participants may only win 1 gift from Group A     Participants may only win ONE TIME during the event from Group B

CHOOSING WINNER AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF HOW TO ENTER

Selection of the winner for each day will be based on the participant's entry FORM using a verified app.

Notifications- Winners will be drawn during each of the 12 Supreme Days of Christmas (12 Days in total- see schedule).  Winners of the "DAY" gifts (not live or kids gifts) do not need to contact us as we have your Email you provided in the Day Entry Form.   

Winners of Kids gifts and gifts given away during the live will use the 12SDOC Winner Form (link provided each of the 12 days' livestream description) to claim their gift.  This is a simple form that allows entry of the winner's contact information for shipping purposes.  The 12SDOC Winner Form must be completed within 2 weeks after winning a gift.  After these 2 weeks the winner's gift will be added back into the available gift pool.  Usually, these gifts are held until the end of the event (Day 13).

An Email will be sent within 2-3 days of the Day's livestream to connect the Donor and the Winner of each gift.  PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDERS if you feel you won.

KIDS Gifts-  Most days, Kids gifts will be give away during the livestream gift giveaway.   The age for entry is up to and including 13 years of age.  As there is a Kids gift giveaway, we ask that the kids not enter into the other gifts (Daily gifts and livestream gifts).  A family can have as many of their kids enter as they like.   This is on an HONOR system and is for the KIDS!   Please enter fairly.  

IMPORTANT-  As part of the giveaway a verification process will be used before contacting the donors.   The verification process will exclude spammers and ineligible entrants.   If an entry is deemed ineligible, my decision is final.    ALL DONORS will wait for my confirmation and will not give out gifts based on recipients’ messages.

SPECIAL NOTE  Every DAY (12) of the event, some gifts will be given away during the livestream!    Make sure you attend the livestream and WATCH UNTIL THE END.  These 'LIVE' gifts will be chosen using different methods and the rules will be announced during each day's livestreams.

GIFT DELIVERY

There are many gifts available through the event- Mostly reptile related.   There will also be animals   (and gift certificates to reptile / isopod breeders) included.

All winners/donors for each gift are messaged as quickly as possible, and gifts are sent out expeditiously.   Note- donors are responsible for all gifts promised before/during the giveaway.  The event/event coordinator is not responsible if a donor cannot deliver a gift.    In regard to animal shipment dates, it is always the agreed upon decision between the donor and the recipient on a delivery date and shipping method.  Realize, with winter temperatures, some animal shipments may not occur until warmer weather.

TIMING OF SENDING GIFTS-  

NON-ANIMAL GIFTS (supplies, stickers, etc.)-  Donors should send out all non-animal (excluding hand-made/custom) gifts by the end of January of the following year.

 HAND MADE/CUSTOM GIFTS-  Donors should send by the end of February of the following year (unless arrangements are agreed upon by Donor and Winner) 

ANIMAL GIFTS (reptiles, isopods, etc.)- Again shipping is entirely to the discretion of the Donor.  However, all animal donations should be sent by the end of June of the following year.   

COMMUNICATION-  Donors and Winners should maintain communication of expectations of the delivery of gifts.   Emails/Other messaging options should continue at least once a month.  If the Winner does not stay in contact with the Donor at least once a month (unless mutually agreed upon), their gift will be forfeited by the end of June!   It is also the responsibility of the Donors to keep in contact with the winners as well at least once a month.

ISSUES- If any issues occur with sending or receiving gifts, continue Emails between the Donor and the Winner but PLEASE, CC (include) me in the Emails!

LOCAL PICKUP GIFTS   There will be some gifts in the giveaway that may be local pickup only (see gift details during the event). If you cannot physically pick up the gift, do not enter that day’s gift giveaway.   If you do enter and cannot pick up, do not expect the gift to be mailed to you, or a substitute gift offered.   The gift will be reentered into the giveaway for a chance to be won another day.

ANIMAL SHIPMENTS AND WEATHER-  Due to weather, some animal shipments may take some time to ship.  Winners should be patient and work with the donor/shipper to determine the best schedule- but ultimately, the donor knows best their animals and shipping conditions.

STATE LAWS- Winners of gifts involving animals should be aware of their state laws in shipping and keeping the gift animals before entering for that giveaway.   Participants must be aware of and abide by their state laws.

PARTICIPANT EXCLUSION

Everyone, including vendors and breeders are allowed to enter.    Donors, please don’t enter for YOUR gifts.

If there are any concerns on my part about the validity of a participant or their entries, their name will be pulled from the giveaway, no questions asked.   This is a fun giveaway.  Please do not promote your animals or business unless you are a donor and are promoting your gift!   Gift values are determined by the generosity of our wonderful donors.  Anyone negatively questioning the value of gifts may result in their removal from the giveaway.

SPECIAL NOTES

This giveaway is of course sponsored by every vendor / breeder donating their wonderful gifts during the event.  Thank you so much each and every one of you!

During the event, messages to my accounts (Wally Kern or Supreme Gecko) on any social media platform may not be seen or responded to in a timely manner.  Email me at wallykern@gmail for the quickest response. 

This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.

By participating in the 12 Supreme Days of Christmas giveaway event, you acknowledge and agree to all rules outlined here. 

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