Rules

Enter for a chance to win a 2 bed / 2 bath Boston condo. One winner. One drawing. One life-changing prize. This is a sweepstakes sponsored by Mass Building and Housing LLC, designed with transparency and fairness at its core.

MASTER OFFICIAL RULES

MBAH COMMUNITY IMPACT SWEEPSTAKES FRAMEWORK

Version: [2026.02.02]
Effective Date: [2026.02.02]
Governs all Promotions that incorporate these Master Rules by reference.

IMPORTANT SUMMARY (non-binding; the full terms below control)

Each eligible person may receive up to [3] entry(ies) per Promotion as defined in the Promotion Schedule.
Entries are available via a Free Entry Method and via certain Support Transactions as described below.
All entries—regardless of method—have equal odds, while sweepstakes are still open. Limited entry available.
Void where prohibited or restricted; certain states are excluded (see Promotion Schedule).

1) DEFINITIONS

“Promotion” means a specific sweepstakes giveaway described in a Promotion Schedule.
“Promotion Schedule” means the campaign-specific appendix that states dates, prizes, eligibility states, drawing date(s), entry limits, and Sponsor contact.
“Sponsor” means the entity identified in the applicable Promotion Schedule.
“Administrator” means any third party engaged by Sponsor to administer or audit the Promotion (if any).
“Free Entry Method” means the free method of entry described in Section 5.

2) SPONSOR; NO AFFILIATION

The Promotion is sponsored by the Sponsor identified in the Promotion Schedule. The Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X, TikTok, Google, Apple, or any automobile manufacturer, real estate brokerage, MLS, or lender.

3) ACCEPTANCE OF RULES; MANDATORY ASSENT

Participation is conditioned on entrants’ full and unconditional agreement to:
(a) these Master Official Rules; and
(b) the applicable Promotion Schedule; and
(c) Sponsor’s Privacy Policy (as referenced in the Promotion Schedule).
If you do not agree, do not enter.

Online Entry Assent (Clickwrap Required):

To complete any online entry (whether via Free Entry Method or Support Transaction entry issuance), you must check the “I agree” box presented at entry and affirmatively accept the Rules.

Mail Assent:

Any mailed Free Entry Method entry must include the required statement described in Section 5 confirming agreement to these Rules. Printing of the rules, signature, or acknowledgement of the rules.

4) ELIGIBILITY

Unless the Promotion Schedule states otherwise:
– Open to legal U.S. residents physically located in eligible states/territories at time of entry.
– Must be at least 18 years old at entry.
– Void in excluded jurisdictions listed in the Promotion Schedule and where prohibited or restricted by law.
– Employees, officers, directors, agents of Sponsor/Administrator and their immediate household family members are not eligible.

5) HOW TO ENTER

Entry limits are set in the Promotion Schedule. Any attempt to obtain more than the stated limit by using multiple emails, identities, devices, or automated methods is prohibited and will result in disqualification.

5A) Support Transaction Entry Issuance (Optional)

If the Promotion Schedule permits, an entrant may receive [1] entry(ies) after completing a Support Transaction described in that Schedule.
– A Support Transaction is optional.
– A Support Transaction does not increase odds compared to the Free Entry Method.
– Support Transactions are not investments, do not provide ownership, and do not provide a right to profits or returns.

5B) Free Entry Method (AMOE)

Each Promotion provides a free method of entry.
To enter for free, follow the exact instructions in the Promotion Schedule (mail-in and online free form).
Free entries have the same odds as entries associated with Support Transactions.

6) ODDS

Odds depend on the number of eligible entries received for the Promotion.

7) PRIZES

Prize(s), approximate retail value (ARV), prize conditions, and any cash alternatives are stated in the Promotion Schedule and any applicable Prize Addendum.
Prizes are non-transferable except at Sponsor’s sole discretion.
Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a prize becomes unavailable, subject to applicable law.

8) WINNER SELECTION; DRAWING; VERIFICATION

Winners are selected by random drawing on the date(s) stated in the Promotion Schedule from all eligible entries received.
Potential winners must complete eligibility verification and sign required documents (including an affidavit of eligibility, liability release, and where lawful a publicity release) within [7] days of notice.
If a potential winner fails verification, fails to respond, or is ineligible, the prize is forfeited. Sponsor may select an alternate winner at his discretion.

9) WINNER NOTIFICATION

Notification method(s) are stated in the Promotion Schedule.
Sponsor is not responsible for missed communications due to spam filters, incorrect contact information, or changes in entrant contact info.

10) TAXES

Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes and any fees associated with prize acceptance/use. Sponsor may issue IRS Form 1099 as required by law.

11) PUBLICITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Sponsor to use the winner’s name, likeness, voice, and city/state for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

12) GENERAL CONDITIONS; DISQUALIFICATION

Sponsor may disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, violates these Rules, uses automation, or engages in deception or harassment.
Sponsor may suspend, modify, or cancel the Promotion if fraud, technical failures, or integrity issues compromise the Promotion’s fairness, and in such event may conduct the drawing from eligible entries received prior to the action taken, as permitted by law.

13) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sponsor and its agents are not responsible for:
– technical errors, interrupted communications, or platform outages;
– late/lost/damaged mail entries;
– unauthorized intervention or fraud.

14) LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

– entrants waive any claim for consequential, indirect, incidental, special, or punitive damages arising from the Promotion.

– if an entrant paid money solely for a Support Transaction and alleges a loss arising strictly from the Promotion entry component (not from the underlying goods/services provided in the Support Transaction), the entrant’s maximum recovery against Sponsor for that claim will not exceed the “Entry Value Amount” stated in the Promotion Schedule (which may be $0).

Nothing in these Rules limits any non-waivable statutory rights or government enforcement authority.

15) DISPUTE RESOLUTION; INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

– Any dispute or claim relating in any way to the Promotion, these Rules, or any prize (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by [AAA/JAMS] under its consumer arbitration rules then in effect, except that either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if eligible.

– YOU AND SPONSOR AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

– The arbitrator may award relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party’s individual claim.

– If any portion of this arbitration/class-waiver section is found unenforceable, the remainder will be enforced to the fullest extent permitted, and any class/collective/representative action shall proceed only in a court of competent jurisdiction.

16) GOVERNING LAW; VENUE FOR NON-ARBITRABLE CLAIMS

Governing law and venue are stated in the Promotion Schedule (typically the Sponsor’s principal place of business), except where preempted by federal law.

17) WINNER LIST

Winner list availability and request instructions appear in the Promotion Schedule.

18) CONTACT

Sponsor contact details appear in the Promotion Schedule.

Why these clauses are structured this way is grounded in: (i) the need for clickwrap assent after browsewrap failures like Nguyen, and (ii) the pro-enforcement framework of arbitration/class waivers reflected in 9 U.S.C. § 2, Concepcion, and Epic Systems. [20]

Prize addenda for condos and cars with transfer, taxes, and cash alternatives

High-value prizes create “failure to award” and “bait-and-switch” risk. Several state statutes explicitly criminalize or penalize failure to distribute offered prizes and deceptive advertising surrounding promotions, which is why the prize addenda should be unusually specific about what is being transferred, costs, deadlines, and substitution rights. [21]

PRIZE ADDENDUM A — CONDOMINIUM PRIZE (BOSTON OR BALTIMORE)

Applies only if referenced in the applicable Promotion Schedule.

1) PRIZE DESCRIPTION

Winner will receive one (1) residential condominium unit located in [City/State], as specified in the Promotion Schedule (the “Property Prize”). ARV: stated in the Promotion Schedule.

2) CONDITION; AS-IS TRANSFER

The Property Prize is awarded “AS IS” and “WHERE IS,” with no warranties, express or implied, except as may be required by law. Sponsor makes no representations regarding condition, habitability, future value, or suitability for any purpose.

3) TITLE; CLOSING PROCESS; DEADLINES

The Property Prize will be conveyed by [warranty deed / quitclaim deed] or equivalent instrument customary in the jurisdiction, subject to standard title/closing procedures.

Sponsor will designate the closing agent/attorney.

Winner must complete verification and execute closing documents within [7] days of selection and must close within [14] days thereafter unless extended by Sponsor in writing.

4) COSTS AND ONGOING OBLIGATIONS

Unless the Promotion Schedule states otherwise, winner is responsible for:

– any federal/state/local taxes on the prize value;
– homeowner’s insurance effective at closing;
– HOA/condominium fees beginning on the date of closing;
– utilities and all costs after closing.

The Promotion Schedule must state whether Sponsor pays: (i) transfer taxes, (ii) recording fees, (iii) title insurance, (iv) escrow fees, and/or (v) a capped closing-cost contribution.

5) LIENS; FINANCING; OCCUPANCY

Sponsor will convey title free of Sponsor-created liens.

Winner acknowledges that Sponsor is not providing mortgage financing. Any financing needed by winner is winner’s responsibility and must not delay required closing deadlines.

6) CASH ALTERNATIVE; SUBSTITUTION

Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, offer a cash alternative stated in the Promotion Schedule (“Cash Alternative”).

If offered, winner must elect the Cash Alternative within [7] days of notice. If winner does not timely elect, Sponsor may proceed with Property Prize transfer or treat winner as having elected the default option stated in the Promotion Schedule.

Sponsor may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if transfer becomes impracticable due to legal, title, or force majeure issues.

7) FAILURE TO COMPLETE CLOSING

If winner fails to complete required verification or closing steps by the deadlines, winner forfeits the prize and Sponsor may select an alternate winner.

PRIZE ADDENDUM B — MOTOR VEHICLE PRIZE (CAR GIVEAWAY)

Applies only if referenced in the applicable Promotion Schedule.

1) PRIZE DESCRIPTION

Winner will receive one (1) motor vehicle described in the Promotion Schedule (the “Vehicle Prize”) or, if stated, a cash alternative. ARV: stated in the Promotion Schedule. Vehicle may be new or used as stated.

2) TAXES, FEES, INSURANCE

Unless the Promotion Schedule states otherwise, winner is responsible for:
– all taxes on the prize value;
– title, registration, licensing fees;
– insurance before taking possession.

3) DELIVERY / PICKUP

Delivery method and location are stated in the Promotion Schedule. Winner must take delivery within 7] days of being declared a winner and completing verification.

4) CASH ALTERNATIVE; SUBSTITUTION

Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, substitute a vehicle of equal or greater value if supply constraints or other factors prevent delivery of the stated model.

If a cash alternative is offered, the amount and election process must be stated in the Promotion Schedule.

5) NO WARRANTIES BY SPONSOR

Any manufacturer warranty is provided only by the manufacturer.

Sponsor disclaims all warranties, except as required by law.

These addenda are intended to reduce disputes about “hidden costs,” “failure to award,” and “substitution abuse,” which are recurring themes in both statutory prohibitions and consumer-protection enforcement. [21]

State compliance matrix and “restricted where registration required” strategy

If your business rule is “where registration is required is restricted,” then you must implement a real exclusion strategy (geofencing/user self-certification + address verification + winner verification) and publish the excluded jurisdictions in each Promotion Schedule. This is because state laws that impose filing/bonding/recordkeeping are triggered by either resident participation or promotion conduct in that state, and ignoring them can turn a technical compliance duty into a “failure to comply with required rules” narrative. [22]

State-by-state registration, bonding, and operational duties table

Jurisdiction	When registration/filing is triggered	Timing and fees	Bond / trust account	Winner list / record retention	Core “no pay to enter” / integrity constraints
entity[“state”,”Florida”,”us state” (restricted)]	Game promotion statute prohibits requiring payment to enter; if total announced prize value > $5,000, filing and security duties apply. [6]	File rules + prize list at least 7 days before start; $100 filing fee; rules cannot be changed after filing. [6]	If prize value > $5,000: trust account with sufficient balance, or surety bond equal to total prize value (file form at least 7 days pre-start). [6]	Provide certified winners list for prizes > $25 within 60 days; provide list to requesters; retain winning entries 90 days after end. [6]	Unlawful to require entry fee/payment/proof of purchase; unlawful to rig/manipulate; unlawful to arbitrarily reject entries; unlawful to fail to award prizes; unlawful to publish false/deceptive ads. [23]
entity[“state”,”New York”,”us state”] (restricted)	Covered games of chance (chance + prize) offered without consideration in connection with sale of consumer products/services where total prize value > $5,000. [7]	File statement at least 30 days before start; $100 filing fee; failure to file is a misdemeanor. [7]	Must establish special trust account sufficient to pay/purchase prize value or furnish bond equal to total prize value; file proof simultaneously with registration statement. [24]	File winners list within 90 days after completion for prizes > $25; maintain records for 6 months; provide list to requesters. [7]	Criminalizes rigging/manipulation and false/deceptive advertising in connection with covered promotions; authorizes AG injunction actions. [7]
entity[“state”,”Rhode Island”,”us state”]	Filing required when a retail establishment offers a chance-based promotion to promote retail business and prize pool > $500. [25]	Secretary of State filing instructions reflect a $150 filing fee; failure to file a statement is a misdemeanor per instructions; statute sets filing content. [26]	No bond requirement in the statute text itself; obligations focus on filing/posting/records. [27]	Posting rules/prize minimums/winner info in retail establishment; maintain records for 6 months; misdemeanor for manipulation; misdemeanor for failure to distribute prizes; misdemeanor for deceptive ads; AG can seek injunction. [28]	Regime is explicitly aimed at retail-establishment promotions; if your sweepstakes is not “in which a retail establishment offers the opportunity,” applicability is fact-sensitive—many sponsors still exclude RI to reduce ambiguity. [29]
entity[“state”,”Massachusetts”,”us state”]	Massachusetts AG regulation treats accepting payment “for a chance to win a prize” as an unfair/deceptive act; hybrid sale+chance is problematic if gambling purpose predominates; criminal statute targets promotional lotteries under pretext of sale/gift. [30]	No “sweepstakes registration” statute in the same form as FL/NY, but the regulatory standard is stringent and highly fact-driven. [31]	Not a bonding regime; compliance is about avoiding payment-for-chance and deceptive/lottery-like structures. [30]	The regulation’s criteria focus on marketing, free entry burden, advantages to paying customers, and whether free play is substantially identical—useful as a compliance checklist. [11]	A model that implies payment buys “tickets” or confers better odds directly collides with the regulation’s “advantages for paying customers” factor and the prohibition on soliciting/accepting payment for chance to win. [31]
entity[“state”,”Maryland”,”us state”]	Not a sweepstakes registration focal state in the same way as FL/NY, but charitable solicitation registration applies if donations are solicited by/for nonprofits. [32]	Charitable organizations soliciting in Maryland generally must register prior to solicitations. [33]	N/A for sweepstakes (separate from charitable registration). [34]	Charitable registration requires filings; exemptions depend on contribution level and other factors per Maryland guidance/forms. [35]	If sweepstakes marketing is intertwined with “donate now” nonprofit fundraising, your solicitation compliance becomes part of your overall risk posture. [32]

How to operationalize “registration required = restricted”, Florida/New York (and possibly Rhode Island) excluded.

OFFICIAL RULES & REGULATIONS

MBAH Community Impact Sweepstakes

Last Updated: 2026
Version: 2.0
Applies Universally To All Participating Platforms

1) BINDING AGREEMENT — MANDATORY ACCEPTANCE

Participation in this sweepstakes is strictly conditioned on full and unconditional acceptance of all terms contained in these Official Rules and Regulations (“Rules”).

By entering in any manner — paid or free — you affirmatively acknowledge and agree that:

If you do not agree, do not participate.

2) SPONSOR

The Sweepstakes is sponsored by:

MBAH LLC and affiliated entities
(collectively, the “Sponsor”)

This Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Tesla, any automobile manufacturer, any MLS, any lender, any social media platform, or any government entity.

3) PURPOSE OF THE SWEEPSTAKES

This Sweepstakes is part of a community-driven initiative designed to:

Participation support helps sustain educational services, community infrastructure, and outreach initiatives. Prizes are offered as a thank-you to the community, not as compensation or consideration.

4) ELIGIBILITY

Open only to:

Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Jurisdictions requiring registration, bonding, or government filing are automatically excluded.

Employees, officers, directors, contractors, and immediate household members of the Sponsor are not eligible.

5) ENTRY METHODS

Participants may receive one (1) sweepstakes entry by completing a voluntary support transaction on a participating platform.

Support transactions may include, but are not limited to:

Important disclosures:

A free method of entry is available where required by law.

Details for free entry are provided upon request or described on the applicable platform.

AMOE entries receive the same odds as support-based entries.

(This method exists solely to comply with applicable law.)

6) ENTRY LIMITS

7) ODDS OF WINNING

Odds depend solely on the total number of eligible entries received.

Paid and AMOE entries have identical odds.

8) PRIZES

Prizes may include:

Prize details, values, and conditions are disclosed on the applicable platform.

All prizes are awarded “AS IS” without warranty, except as required by law.

9) WINNER SELECTION & VERIFICATION

Failure to comply results in forfeiture and selection of an alternate winner.

10) TAXES

Winners are solely responsible for all taxes, fees, insurance, registration, and reporting obligations.

Sponsor may issue IRS Form 1099 where required.

11) NO INVESTMENT — NO GUARANTEES

This Sweepstakes:

12) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sponsor is not liable for:

13) LIMITATION OF REMEDIES (CRITICAL)

By participating, you expressly agree that:

Total liability shall never exceed the amount you paid to participate.

14) CLASS ACTION WAIVER

ALL PARTICIPANTS AGREE:

15) BINDING ARBITRATION

Any dispute shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

Arbitration will be conducted under recognized arbitration rules at Sponsor’s election.

16) GOVERNING LAW

These Rules are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

17) PUBLICITY RELEASE

By accepting a prize, winners grant Sponsor the right to use name, likeness, and city/state for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited.

18) SEVERABILITY

If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force.

19) OFFICIAL RULES CONTROL

In all matters, these Rules control over any marketing, advertising, or platform content.