thread Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions in Payments Troubleshooting

Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

TheMadTatter — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:15:00 GMT

I’m a tattoo artist and want to do a raffle where the prizes are tattoos of different sizes and merchandise. Are the prizes within the parameters of the guidelines?

Re: Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

RobynR — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:50:37 GMT

Hey @TheMadTatter, are you selling the prizes through Square or just tattoos?

Here is a list of our Prohibited Goods and Services with Square Points of Sale.

Re: Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

TheMadTatter — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:08:33 GMT

Hi. If I’m understanding you correctly, just the tattoos will be sold through Square. They will purchase the raffle tickets to enter, and a drawing will be done for the winner on a separate platform.

Re: Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

RobynR — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:26:36 GMT

@TheMadTatter Thank you for confirming.

We're happy to help, but we're not sure we fully understand your question. Can you clarify what you mean by "Are the prizes within the parameters of the guidelines?"

Re: Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

TheMadTatter — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:32:04 GMT

Thank you for the prompt responses. I’ve read the list that was sent and I don’t think that tattoos are listed on there, but I wanted to make sure I wasn’t violated any policies. That’s all. The way the process will go is: the customers/clients will purchase the raffle entries via square, the drawing will done using the spin wheel from another website and the winner will be announced. The prize will be tattoos of different sizes.

Re: Getting clarity on Raffle restrictions

RobynR — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:43:56 GMT

@TheMadTatter, thanks for clarifying! Yes, if the services you're offering aren't listed in the article, you're good to go. Happy selling!