Official Giveaway Rules
1. COMPETITION CONDITIONS
1.1. In these Official Rules, capitalised terms have the meanings given in the Terms & Conditions unless otherwise stated.
1.2. THE PROMOTER: [COMPANY NAME] LTD, registered number [COMPANY NUMBER], registered office [REGISTERED ADDRESS].
1.3. THE WEBSITE: [WEBSITE URL] provides access to prize competitions operated by the Promoter (“Competitions”).
1.4. Competitions are intended to operate as skill-based prize competitions designed to fall outside the scope of the Gambling Act 2005 (UK), where applicable.
1.5. These Official Rules apply to all Competitions unless otherwise stated on a specific Competition page.
1.6. By entering a Competition, Participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, the Terms & Conditions, and any Competition-specific rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. Participants must be aged 18 or over.
2.2. Participants must be legally permitted to enter under applicable laws.
2.3. The following persons are not eligible:
- employees of the Promoter;
- persons professionally connected with the Competition;
- immediate family or household members of such persons.
2.4. The Promoter may request proof of age, identity, address, or eligibility. Failure to provide satisfactory evidence may result in disqualification.
3. GENERAL ENTRY CONDITIONS
3.1. Each Competition has opening and closing dates stated on the Website.
3.2. Entries received after the Closing Date will not be accepted.
3.3. Entry limits, where applicable, are shown on the Competition page.
3.4. Both paid and free entries are subject to the same eligibility and validation requirements.
4. PAID ENTRY
4.1. Paid entries are made via the Website by:
- selecting a Competition;
- answering the Competition Question where applicable;
- selecting entry quantity;
- completing payment;
- receiving confirmation of entry.
4.2. Entries are only valid once payment has been successfully processed and confirmed.
5. FREE POSTAL ENTRY
5.1. Free entry is available by postal entry where stated on the relevant Competition page.
5.2. Entries must be sent by handwritten letter or postcard via pre-paid First or Second Class post to the address stated on the Competition page.
5.3. Hand-delivered entries are not accepted.
5.4. Each entry must include:
- Competition name;
- full name;
- date of birth;
- full postal address;
- valid email address and telephone number;
- Competition Question answer (where applicable).
5.5. Entries must match the details on the Participant’s registered Website account.
5.6. Each entry must be sent separately. Multiple entries in one envelope or postcard will be treated as a single entry.
5.7. Multiple free entries may be allowed up to the maximum stated on the Competition page.
5.8. Entries must be received before the Closing Date and before all entries/tickets have been allocated.
5.9. Late, incomplete, illegible, or non-compliant entries will not be entered.
5.10. Proof of postage is not proof of receipt.
6. ENTRY VALIDITY
6.1. The Promoter reserves the right to invalidate any entry that is incomplete, illegible, fraudulent, automated, or otherwise non-compliant.
6.2. Valid paid and free entries are treated equally once accepted.
7. WINNER SELECTION
7.1. Winners are selected Google Random Number Generator in a live draw on our YouTube channel applied to valid entries only.
7.2. Only eligible entries that comply with these Official Rules will be included.
7.3. Winner selection occurs within a reasonable period after the Closing Date, as stated on the Website.
7.4. Winners are contacted via the details associated with their account.
7.5. If a Winner cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails verification, the Promoter may select an alternative Winner.
7.6. The Promoter’s decision is final, subject to applicable law.
8. PRIZES
8.1. Prize details are stated on the relevant Competition page.
8.2. Prizes are subject to availability.
8.3. The Promoter may substitute a Prize with one of equal or greater value.
8.4. Prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
8.5. No cash alternative unless explicitly offered.
9. PUBLICITY
9.1. Winners may be required to participate in reasonable promotional activity.
9.2. The Promoter may publish Winner details including first name, county/region, and Prize information for transparency purposes where permitted by law.
10. FAIR USE AND DISQUALIFICATION
10.1. The Promoter may disqualify any Participant suspected of fraud, abuse, manipulation, or breach of these Rules.
10.2. The Promoter may take reasonable steps to ensure fairness and integrity of Competitions.
11. LIABILITY
11.1. Nothing excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
11.2. The Promoter is not responsible for:
- technical failures;
- lost or delayed entries;
- system outages;
- third-party service failures.
12. DATA PROTECTION
12.1. Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection law and the Privacy Policy.
12.2. Data is used for Competition administration, legal compliance, fraud prevention, and support.
13. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION
13.1. The Promoter may amend or cancel Competitions where necessary for legal, technical, or operational reasons.
13.2. Material changes will be published on the Website.
14. GENERAL
14.1. These Official Rules are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
14.2. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in force.
14.3. These Rules, together with the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, form the full agreement relating to Competitions.