Terms and conditions

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.1 These terms and conditions are our “General Terms” and they apply to every “Competition” that we, B2 Competitions Limited, administer.

1.2 The ‘Website’ referred to in these terms and conditions is www.b2competitions.co.uk and each and all such competitions being referred to herein respectively as the ‘Competition’ or ‘Competitions’.

1.2 In addition to the General terms and Conditions each Competition may also have its own Specific Terms and conditions explaining (where appropriate) how to enter, opening/closing dates, number of tickets and what the Competition winner’s prize will be etc. The “Specific Terms” will be published with the relevant Competition on the website that is promoting the particular Competition.

1.3 You should always read these General Terms together with the Specific Terms. If any Specific Terms conflict with these General Terms, the Specific Terms will take precedence.

1.4 We may change these General Terms at any time so ensure you check this page regularly for any changes. Changes will apply from the date that they are published on the Website.

1.5 “B2 Competitions Ltd” operates Competitions which result in prizes being awarded to competition entrants who have registered for the applicable competition. Tickets purchased online may incur a fee, which will be clearly stated on the relevant prize draw page at the time of purchase. No additional fees will be charged to Customers beyond the cost of the tickets they choose to buy. Users are also able to enter for free by post.

1.6 By entering any Competition you are accepting that you will be legally bound by these General Terms and the applicable Specific Terms.

1.7 We recommend you print or save a copy of these General Terms for future reference during any Competition.

 

THE PROMOTER OF EACH COMPETITION

The promoter of Competitions will be “B2 Competitions Limited”.

 

ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR OUR COMPETITIONS

3.1 Unless we impose a particular age limit for a Competition they are open to all persons aged 18 and over who are residents in the United Kingdom only.

3.2 Certain Competitions may have additional eligibility requirements such as valid passports, visas, driving licenses, good physical health etc. All eligibility requirements will be detailed in the applicable Specific Terms.

3.3 Whether any eligibility requirement has or has not been met is always at our sole discretion and we may require evidence or confirmation from entrants before awarding prizes.

3.4 Employees of the promoter or any person connected with the promoter through family, professional or commercial association are subject to restrictions when participating in Competitions. We may require identity documents to be provided to verify the individuals age to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements set out in these General Terms and Conditions.

3.5 The Promoter reserves the right to refuse a customer’s entry to any competition at the promoter’s discretion.

 

ENTRY AND ENTRY METHODS

4.1 Registration:  In order to enter a Competition, you will need to register an account with us. You can register an account online via the Website with a valid email address. You will be prevented from entering a competition unless logged in to an account.

When playing a Competition online via the Website, you must follow the on- screen instructions to select the Competition you wish to enter and when you are ready to purchase your ticket(s) to the Competition (‘Tickets’), provide your contact and payment details. You will need to check your details carefully and tick the declaration, confirming you have read and understood the Competition terms and conditions.

Once you have purchased your Tickets we will then contact you by email to confirm your entry into the Competition that will display your ticket number(s) and the competition name(s) entered.

Please note that when entering online and/or by post you will not be deemed entered into the Competition until we confirm your entry which can be confirmed in your account when you login (and any such entry referred to herein as an ‘Entry’ or ‘Entries’).

4.2 Online Giveaway Competitions: Online Giveaway Competitions operated by the website set out in these General Terms and Conditions are free to enter. You simply need to visit our website and enter by following the on-screen instructions. You will be asked to complete a question before entering your email address – this helps us to ensure that entries received are from true competition entries and not from computer generated programmes otherwise known as ‘robots.’ We reserve the right to offer multiple giveaways simultaneously on our various websites. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person and/or email address per giveaway competition. Online Giveaway Competitions are open to residents of the United Kingdom.

4.3 Availability and pricing of Competitions is at the discretion of the Promoter and specific in each Competitions Specific Terms . There is no requirement to pay to enter any Competition as each Competition can be entered for free, see details in  to enter for free below.

4.3 Deficient entries: In all Competitions we reserve the right to reject any entries that are incomplete, incomprehensible, damaged or otherwise deficient. We also reserve the right to reject entries that are unlawful, indecent, racist, inflammatory, defamatory or which we consider to be otherwise harmful. We accept no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries including but not limited to texts, calls or emails not received due to technical disruptions, network congestion, loss in service of online entry mechanisms, computer error in transit or any other reason. Proof of posting of any postal entry will not be proof of our receipt of that entry. We cannot enter into correspondence with entrants who experience difficulties with entering online.

4.4 Automated Entry: The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits any person to enter any Competition is prohibited.

4.5 Names: Entrants must enter Competitions using their legal name only. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who uses multiple names and to require them to return any prize they may have won.

4.6 Multiple Entries. Entrants are permitted to have multiple entries, each one will incur an entry fee. Where competitions are ‘Giveaway’ promotions (no Competition entry fee) a maximum of 1 entry per entrant can be made unless otherwise stated in the Competitions Specific Terms. Entry is limited to one entry per person.  If we suspect that an individual has set up a fake email address and/or social media page to circumvent these rules, we reserve the right to disqualify all entries that we reasonably believe were generated by that individual.

4.7 Prize Limits. Unless specifically mentioned in the Specific Terms, there is no limit on the value of a single prize that may be provided to the individual winner or winners of a Competition.

4.8 Retrospective Effect. Where an entrant or prize winner has been found to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions of a Competition and in particular where a person is in breach of the entry restrictions in these Terms and Conditions, we may still enforce our right to disqualify that person and require the return or reimbursement to us of any prize even where a prize has been awarded and/or actually provided to the entrant or prize winner in question.

4.9 Inappropriate Behaviour. We reserve the right to disqualify an entrant, or to refuse or withdraw a Prize, if an entrant or a winner threatens or abuses one of our employees, or otherwise conducts themselves in a manner that we reasonably regard as inappropriate, offensive or unlawful.

4.10 To the extent permitted by applicable law, all Entries become the Promoter’s property and will not be returned.

4.11 Each Competition closes when the last number or ticket is taken, other than for those entering by post no more Entries after this point will be accepted.

4.12 The Promoter reserves the right to extend the closing date of any Competition only in exceptional and unavoidable circumstances beyond the Promoter’s control, such as significant technical failures or unplanned staff unavailability (e.g., illness) that prevent the draw from being conducted as scheduled. In such cases, the draw will be held as soon as reasonably possible after the issue has been resolved. The originally advertised prize will be awarded, and all Competition Entrants, including free Entries, will be included in this draw.

 

PRIZES

5.1 We reserve the right (when reasonably required to do so) to replace the stated prizes with prizes that we consider to be of broadly equivalent value and specification. We offer no cash alternative for non-cash prizes and prize winners must accept prizes in the form offered. Where a prize is won by a person younger than 18, we reserve the right to award the prize to the prize winner’s parent or guardian on behalf of the prize winner.

5.2 All prize winners will be notified that they have won a prize within twenty eight (28) days of the closing date of the Competition via at least one of the following methods;

by telephone;
by email; or
in writing
5.3  Prizes will be dispatched to the winners via the UK mail service, unless otherwise stated. We will not be liable for any prizes which are lost, delayed, or damaged in the post for reasons beyond our reasonable control. Further details will be set out in the Specific Terms and/or given to winners when they are notified that they’ve won.

5.4 Prizes will be delivered to the registered shipping address of the winning entrant. Should a prize winner’s contact details change, it is their responsibility to notify us or the contact person(s) detailed in the Competition’s Specific Terms.

5.5 We reserve the right to request proof of a prize winner’s identity in the form of a passport or driver’s licence and proof of address in the form of a utility bill. In the event that a prize winner cannot provide us with proof of identity and/or address that is reasonably acceptable to us, we may withdraw the prize and select another prize winner.

5.6 All prizes are subject to availability, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. Where prizes consist of entry tickets, attendance at events, holidays and similar time-specific benefits, they must be taken on the dates specified by us (or any relevant third party provider). Prize winners will forfeit any element of their prize that they do not take at the time stipulated in the Specific Terms. No cash will be awarded in lieu of that prize or any part of it.

5.7 We make no representation or warranty in relation to prizes provided and to the fullest extent permitted by law we shall have no liability to you in relation to any prize, its fitness for purpose, merchantability or otherwise. We reserve the right to disqualify entrants from entering our Competitions or prize winners from receiving their prizes where any such person engages in unsafe, illegal, unsociable or inappropriate behaviour.

5.8 Where specified, any stated prize values are at the supplier’s recommended retail price in pounds sterling and are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, correct at the time of printing. We take no responsibility for any fluctuations in prize values. Where cash prizes are awarded these will be in the form of a cheque in the name of the prize winner and subject to evidence of legal name as specified in these General Terms and Conditions. Any other arrangement will be at our discretion.

5.9 No additional, further or other costs or expenses are included in any prize unless stated. For example, the costs of transport to and from a venue for an event are not included and any accommodation prize includes basic room charge only.

5.10 Third party suppliers of prizes may also often stipulate their own terms, conditions or restrictions and all prize winners agree to be bound by these. B IN IT 2 WIN IT LTD shall have no liability in relation to any prize provided by a third party provider.

 

UNCLAIMED PRIZES

6.1 6.1 All prizes must be claimed within thirty (30) days of our notification of winning unless otherwise stated in the Specific Terms. Winners will be notified via the contact details provided at the time of entry, either by phone and/or email. To claim the prize, winners must respond to the notification with their preferred delivery details or any other information requested within the notification. If a winner does not respond within the specified timeframe, the prize may be forfeited and a new winner selected.

6.2 We reserve the right to award prizes unclaimed after these periods to alternative prize winners or not to award them at all. If a prize remains unclaimed, we will redraw as per Clause 10 using B2 Competitions’ random number generator. The redraw will take place within 7 days of the original claim period expiring, and the new winner will be notified using the same contact methods outlined in Clause 5.2.

6.3 If you call to claim a prize from a “withheld number” line you must provide us with your contact details: otherwise we may be unable to contact you and you may as a result forfeit your prize.

 

PUBLICITY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

7.1 The personal information supplied by entrants when entering our Competitions will be used by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You should always read our Privacy Policy in addition to these General Terms and the Specific Terms. Entrants may opt out of marketing communications by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails; however, we will still use the contact details provided to notify any winners about their prizes, as required by law. If an entrant requests that their account be deleted prior to the conclusion of the Competition and/or awarding of prize(s), they will forfeit their tickets and no refunds will be given.

7.2 If you are required to submit a third party’s personal information to enter or participate in a Competition, you must ensure that the person whose details you submit has given their consent for you to provide us with their details.

7.3 It is a condition of entry to all our Competitions that we have the right to publish and/or broadcast the first name, home town, character, likeness and voices of Competition entrants and winners.

7.4 Entrants, particularly prize winners, may be required to participate in photo, recording, video and/or filming session(s). You agree that we shall have the right to use all the resulting publicity materials in any media and in any manner we see fit, unless you advise us at the time of entering the Competition that you wish to retain your anonymity. If you elect for anonymity, we may not be able to include you in certain Competitions. This includes providing these materials to our third party prize providers for the purposes of promoting their association with the Competition and awarding the relevant prizes.

7.5 No fees shall be payable to any entrant in relation to the use of publicity materials.

7.6 Further details of how any personal data will be used are set out in our Privacy Policy.

COPYRIGHT

8.1 By entering our Competitions all entrants:

assign to us all rights (including present and future copyright) in their entry and their publicity materials in all media (including, without limitation, the internet) and whether in existence now or created in the future;
agree not to assert any moral rights in respect of their entry and the publicity materials (wherever and whenever such rights are recognised) against B IN IT 2 WIN IT LTD, its assigns, licensees and successors in title;
undertake to us that their entry is not in breach of any third party intellectual property rights and will not contain anything, which is defamatory, indecent, harassing or threatening and that they will indemnify us for any loss, damage or liability arising should this turn out not to be true. If relevant, we reserve the right, but not the obligation (and without limiting entrants’ warranty and indemnity as set out above), to screen, filter and/or monitor information provided by the entrant and to edit, refuse to distribute or remove the same;
Confirm that they have the right, power and authority to grant the rights set out above and that they have obtained all consents and permissions necessary to grant us the same.

8.2 For the avoidance of doubt, all rights in the name and title of the Competition and the format rights for the Competition are our sole property and we may exploit the same at our absolute discretion.

CHOOSING A WINNER

9.1 All Entrants who correctly answer the Competition Question will be placed into a draw and the winner will be chosen by a random draw via B2 Competitions random number generator. The random draw will take place as soon as reasonably possible and, in any event, within 7 days of the Closing Date (“Draw Date”).

9.2 We use B2 Competitions random number generator to randomly select a winner for the competition. This is a random number generator. All draws are live on Facebook and downloaded onto our Facebook page.

9.3 We display the set draw date along each competition using a countdown clock. If the competition does not reach its minimum ticket sales, we can either draw or extend up to a maximum of an additional 30 days.

9.4 Once we extend the competition, the users will get notified via email with the new extended date.

9.5 For help with entries, please email us at info@b2competitions.com

9.6 Entrants must enter Competitions using their legal name only. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who uses multiple names and to require them to return any prize they may have won.

TAMPERING AND OTHER MATTERS

10.1 If for any reason any Competition is not capable of running as planned as a result of any (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, computer virus, mobile network failure, tampering, fraud or any other causes beyond our control which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of a Competition, we reserve the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition and/or any draw/s or judging related to the Competition and/or to disqualify any individual who (whether directly or indirectly) causes (or has caused) the problem.

 

LEAVE FOR PARTICIPATION

11.1 Obtaining time off work and/or study or related activities to participate in a Competition and/or take a prize will be the sole and absolute responsibility of each contestant.

 

TERMINATION OF COMPETITION

12.1 Where a competition is terminated for any reason set out in the General Terms and Conditions the customer will be entitled to a refund for any tickets they have purchased. Refunds will be limited to the cost of purchased tickets and no further compensation can be claimed. Free or promotional entries will not be transferable or refundable in any way.

 

FREE ENTRY

13.1 To enter any Competition for free, you must first create an account and then send your name, address, date of birth, e-mail address, contact telephone number, which draw you would like to enter and your answer to the question presented on the specific draw’s draw page on a stamped addressed postcard to the Promoter. Free entries must be posted to: 32 Petty Char Court, Coneyhurst Road, RH14 9FG, and must arrive no later than 2 days before the Competition closing date. First or second-class postage must be paid. Postal entries are limited to one entry per Competition per postcard, and the Entrant must specify which Competition they wish to enter. Each free entry will be treated the same as paid entries and processed in the order they are received to ensure inclusion in the relevant draw. Where applicable, these Competition Terms and Conditions also apply to free entries.

 

DECISIONS FINAL

14.1. All our decisions relating to the Competition and/or redemption of the prizes are final. No discussions or correspondence with entrants or any other person will be entered into.

14.2. Tiebreakers, disputes, conflicts, questions or concerns will be managed by us.

 

NO WAIVER

15.1 A failure by us to enforce any one of the terms and conditions in any instance(s) will not give rise to any claim or right of action by any entrant or prize winner, nor shall it be deemed to be a waiver of any of our rights in relation to the same.

 

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

16.1 Except as specifically set out herein and to the maximum extent permitted by law, all conditions, warranties and representations expressed or implied by law are hereby excluded.

16.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we hereby exclude and shall not have any liability to any entrant or prize winner in connection with or arising out of any Competition howsoever caused, including for any costs, expenses, forfeited prizes, damages and other liabilities, provided that nothing herein shall operate so as to limit or exclude our liability for personal injury or death caused by our negligence. For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph 15.2 shall also apply in respect of any prize provided by a third party provider.

16.3 In the event that any provision of these General (or any Specific) Terms are held to be illegal, invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, it shall be severed from the remaining provisions which shall continue in full force and effect.

 

LAWS

17.1 These General Terms (and any Specific Terms) shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of England and Wales.

17.2 Any Competitions are governed by English law and all and / or matters or disputes relating to the Competition will be dealt with and / or resolved under English Law and the Courts of England shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

17.3 In the event that you participate in a Competition online via the Website, and by accepting these terms and conditions you hereby confirm that you are not breaching any laws in your country of residence regarding the legality of entering our Competitions. The Promoter will not be held responsible for any Entrant entering any of our Competitions unlawfully. If in any doubt you should immediately leave the Website and check with the relevant authorities in your country.