FAQ
Can I participate in more than one contest?
Yes, you can participate in as many contests as you want. You can also have multiple entries in the same contest.
How do I pay my contest entry fee?
We accept Paypal payments. (unless the contest is designated as FREE)
What happens if I miss my contest deadline?
Your submission will be returned to you. We will not charge your Paypal account.
Will there be confusion if I take part in several contests at one time?
No, as long as you submit with the contest type
written clearly, you will be fine. Read the contest details carefully on what information needs to be sent along
with your submissions.
NOTE: Each contest has a different deadline. Keep this in mind while you send in your submissions and payment.
Can my entries get edited?
Yes, they can, especially if there are words in your entries
that, we feel, are not appropriate. If they are too crude or vulgar for
our liking, we can even decide against publishing your submission/s.
If I win several contests or win a particular contest several times, do I get special mention or recognition?
Yes, you will enter our Corridor of Glory if
you fulfill all our criteria. This recognition will be accompanied by a
special prize and a mention of all your achievements on our website.
Are you planning on adding more contests?
Yes, we are always striving for ways to add more contests and make this site more enjoyable.
Do you accept contest ideas from the public? And do we get recognized for our ideas?
Yes, we encourage you to send us contest ideas. We recognize accepted ideas by acknowledging the person on the contest page of our website, giving the individual a $10 gift voucher, and 10 free entries into any contest on mirthwhile.com.
What if I don't reside in the US, and don't have access to those gift stores?
If you don't reside in USA, and don't have access to any of these stores, then, you can suggest online gift
vouchers that we could send you by email, if you win. We are open to anything as long as the
suggested vouchers are available for the desired price denomination. We want to reward you for your
winning contribution, and will try our best to make you happy.
Do you give away / sell our email IDs?
No, we don't sell email addresses. Your privacy is respected.
When will you announce the results?
We will announce the results within a week of the contest deadline.
Once submitted can I withdraw entries from a contest?
We do not encourage withdrawing submissions, unless you state
exceptional circumstances. Even if you do withdraw, your contest fee will not be
refunded.
Do I retain the copyright of the essay/s that I submit to the Humor Essay contest?
Yes, you retain all the rights to your essay. We retain the rights to
archive your submission/s on our website or our sister website/s. Read the Rules & Regulations page for more details.
Do you post all entries on your website or only the winning ones?
Except for the essay contest, we post ALL contest entries. The
winners are given special mention. For the essays, we publish
only winning entries and the noteworthy notables.
If I am related to the contest / website organizers or their staff, can I participate?
Yes, you can. However, you will not be eligible for any prizes.
Can I get cash instead of gift vouchers?
No, unfortunately, we cannot
give you cash instead of the gift vouchers. However, you have the
option of choosing your gift vouchers from the several selections that
we offer.
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