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CONTEST RULES

Eligibility

  • Open to U.S. residents aged 18 or older.
  • Entrants must not be employees, contractors, or immediate family members of StopBox USA or its affiliates.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

How to Enter

  1. Sign up for the contest using our sign up form.
  2. Create an original video ad featuring any StopBox product.
  3. Submit it using our submission page.
  4. (Optional) Follow @StopBoxUSA on instagram, post your video and tag us, and use the hashtag #StopBoxChallenge2025 for a chance to get your video shared on our platform. The video posted on Instagram must be identical to the version submitted through the official entry form. 
  5. All entries must be submitted by February 1st 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Content Requirements

  • Videos must feature one or more StopBox products (e.g., StopBox Pro, Chamber Lock Pro, Ward Pro).
  • 9x16 aspect ratio.
  • Ads must be original content created by the entrant.
  • No profanity, hate speech, unsafe firearm handling, or illegal activity will be allowed.
  • Entrants grant StopBox USA an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to use submitted content across all media platforms for promotional purposes.
  • Entrants must only use music, visuals, and audio that they have the rights to or that are royalty-free for commercial use.

Product Policy

StopBox USA will not provide free products to individuals wishing to participate in the contest. Entrants are responsible for using their own StopBox products or coordinating access to them for filming purposes.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged by a panel of StopBox USA staff and select guest judges based on the following weighted criteria:

  • Creativity & Originality (30%) – How unique, clever, or engaging the concept is.
  • Product Representation & Accuracy (30%) – How well the video showcases StopBox products and their purpose.
  • Storytelling & Entertainment Value (25%) – How well the ad communicates a message or evokes emotion.
  • Technical Quality (15%) – Video clarity, editing, audio, and overall production value.

Tie-Breaker Rules:
In the event of a tie in total points, the video with the highest score in “Product Representation & Accuracy” will win the higher placement.
If still tied, judges will conduct a final deliberation vote to determine the winner.

Prizes

  • 🥇 1st Place: $10,000 cash prize

  • 🥈 2nd Place: $4,000 cash prize

  • 🥉 3rd Place: $1,000 cash prize

  • 🎖 2 Runner-Ups: StopBox product bundle (approx. $300 value each)

All winners will also have their videos featured on StopBox USA’s official social channels.

Winner Notification

  • Winners will be contacted via email and announced on StopBox USA’s social media channels as soon as possible after judging has concluded. Judging will take place following the video submission deadline February 1st 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.
  • Prizes must be claimed within 30 days of notification.
  • All taxes are the responsibility of the prize recipients.

General Conditions

  • StopBox USA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates contest rules.
  • By entering, participants release StopBox USA, affiliates, and employees from all liability related to participation or prize use.
  • This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Meta, YouTube, or TikTok.

Additional Rules:

  • By entering, you grant StopBoxUSA permission to use your video on our social media pages and other marketing materials.
  • Each participant can submit only one video.
  • Entries must be original and not infringe on any third-party rights.
  • StopBoxUSA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the contest criteria or is deemed inappropriate.

No Purchase Necessary: 

  • No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. A purchase or payment will not increase your chances of winning. Participants can enter the contest by submitting a video using our video submission page and share their video on Instagram with hashtag #STOPBOXUSACONTEST without any obligation to buy or pay for any product or service.

Contact Information: For any questions, please contact us at ricky@stopboxusa.com or visit our website at stopboxusa.com.

Good luck! We can’t wait to see your amazing videos!