1. Terms & ConditionsA. PromoterThe promoter is: Sidewalk Competitons of 6 Railway Street, Dunmurry, Belfast BT17 9EU.Contact email address: info@sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk.Company number: NI716742.    B. The Competition/EventB1. Sidewalk competitions offer customers skill-based competitions, all entrants will  be required to correctly answer a question and pay an entry free to enter the competition. The questions are created by Sidewalk Competitions Ltd.B2. The terms and conditions listed on this page apply to all competitions listed on                     www.sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk.

     

    C. Entering the Competition

    C1. The competition will run from the opening and closing dates specified on the Website. These dates will be referred to as the “Opening Date” and “Closing Date” respectively. All times and dates referred to are the times and dates in London, England. (UTC+1)

    C2. The promoter reserves the right to modify the opening and closing dates. Should the promoter choose to alter these dates, the website will be updated with the revised information.

    C3. All competition entries must be received by the promoter by the specified time on the closing date. Entries received after this deadline will be automatically disqualified, and no refunds will be issued.

    C4. The maximum number of entries allowed for a competition will be displayed on the website. If this limit is reached, the number of entries you can submit may be restricted.

    C5.

    To participate in the competition:

    (a) Mail your handwritten entry via first or second class post to the Promoter at: 6 Railway Street, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9EU, Northern Ireland.

    (b) Fill out and submit the online entry form.

    (c) Purchase the necessary number of entries.

    (d) You can submit multiple free entries (up to the limit set by the Promoter), but each one must be sent and posted individually. Bulk entries will be considered a single entry.

    C6. All entries must be submitted in the English language. Entries in any other language will be automatically disqualified, and no refunds will be issued.

    C7. The Promoter will notify you upon receipt of your entry and confirm whether your answer to the Competition Question is correct.

    C8.

    The Promoter will not be responsible for competition entries that are incomplete, lost, or delayed, regardless of the cause. This includes issues arising from equipment failure, technical malfunctions, system errors, satellite or network problems, server issues, or computer hardware or software failures of any kind.

    C9. By purchasing entries and submitting a competition entry, you are entering into a contractual agreement with the Promoter and consenting to abide by these terms and conditions.

    C10.

    You may enter the competition for free by following these conditions:

    (a) Send your handwritten entry by first class or second class post to the Promoter at the following address: 6 Railway Street, Dunmurry, Belfast, BT17 9EU, Northern Ireland. Automated entries will not be accepted.

    (b) Include the following information with your entry:

    (i) Your full name; (ii) Your address; (iii) A contact telephone number and email address; (iv) Title of the competition you wish to enter; (v) Your answer to the Competition Question; (vi) Your date of birth.

    (c) Incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified.

    (d) You may submit multiple free entries for any competition (up to the limit set by the Promoter), but each entry must be sent separately. Entries submitted in bulk within the same envelope will be considered as a single entry.

    (e) By entering the competition, you confirm your eligibility and agree to these terms and conditions.

    (f) Your entry must reach the Promoter before the Closing Date. Entries received after this date will not be included in the random draw.

    (g) The Promoter will not confirm receipt of your entry or verify if your answer to the Competition Question is correct.

    (h) If the number of paid entries reaches a cap or limit before your free entry is received, you will not be entered into the random draw.

    (i) You must have registered an account with us to submit free entries.

    D. Selecting a Winner

    D1. All participants who answer the Competition Question correctly will be entered into a draw, and the winner will be selected randomly. The draw will be conducted as promptly as possible and no later than 7 days after the Closing Date (“Draw Date”).

    D2. For help with entries, please email us at info@sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk.

    E. Eligibility

    E1. The competition is open only to residents of the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland aged 18 years or older, except:

    (a) employees of the Promoter; (b) employees of agents or suppliers of the Promoter who are professionally connected with the competition or its administration.

    E2. By entering the competition, you confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria and are entitled to claim any prize you may win. The Promoter may require you to provide proof of eligibility to enter the competition. Failure to provide such proof or other required information within a reasonable time may result in disqualification from the competition.

    E3. The Promoter will not accept competition entries that are:

    (a) generated automatically by computer; or (b) incomplete.

    E4. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose conduct goes against the spirit or intention of the prize competition.

    E5.

    There will be no refunds of the entry fee under any circumstances, including:

    (a) discovering after entering the competition that you are ineligible to participate or claim the Prize;

    (b) changes to the eligibility criteria after you have entered the competition, making you ineligible; or

    (c) disqualification from the competition by the Promoter for any reason.

     

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    E6.

    Entrants may enter the competition multiple times until the maximum number of entries is reached. Those entering for free must submit each entry separately. Bulk entries will not be accepted and will count as a single entry if received.

    If an Entrant:

    (a) engages in any form of fraud, whether actual or apparent; (b) commits fraudulent misrepresentation; (c) conceals information fraudulently; (d) hacks or interferes with the proper functioning of the website; or (e) modifies or uses any website code without authorization,

    all of their entries will be voided, refunds will not be issued, and they may be barred from participating in future competitions.

    F. The Prize

    F1. The prize for the competition is detailed on the official website, referred to as the “Prize”. The Promoter asserts that the information regarding the Prize is accurate and current to the best of their knowledge, information, and belief as of the Opening Date of the competition.

    F2. Prizes offered are contingent upon availability. The Promoter retains the right to replace the prize with another of equal or greater value should circumstances require. In the event of any changes to the Prize details, the Promoter will make every effort to promptly update the Website to reflect these adjustments.

    F3. The Promoter does not provide any representations or warranties regarding the Prize, including its value, condition, or any other details presented on the Website. Furthermore, the Promoter does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information provided on the Website.

    F4. The Prize may be supplied by a third-party supplier, referred to as the “Supplier”. Information about the Supplier, if applicable, will be available on the Website.

    F5. There is no cash alternative for the prize.

    G. Winners

    G1. The decision of the Promoter is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

    G2. Following the Draw Date, the Promoter will promptly contact the winner using the telephone number or email address provided during the competition entry. Should the winner be unreachable, unavailable, or fail to claim the Prize within 14 days of the Draw Date, the Promoter reserves the right to award the Prize to the next eligible Entrant chosen from the correct entries received by the Closing Date.

    G3. The Promoter is required to either publish or provide information confirming that a valid award has been made. To fulfill this requirement, the Promoter will send the last name and county of the main prize winners to those who write to the address listed in clause 1 (and include a self-addressed envelope) within one month after the competition’s Closing Date. This ensures transparency regarding the awarding of prizes.

    G4. If you prefer not to have your surname, county, or winning entry published or made available, please contact the Promoter at info@sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk before the Closing Date. However, even if you request confidentiality, the Promoter must still share this information with the Advertising Standards Authority upon request.

    H. Claiming the prize

    H1. You must claim the Prize yourself; it cannot be claimed by a third party on your behalf. Information regarding how the Prize will be delivered to you or made available for collection is provided on the Website.

    H2. If your personal information, including contact details, changes at any time, please inform the Promoter promptly by emailing info@sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk. Include details of the competition you entered, your previous information, and your updated details in your notification. If changes occur within 10 days of the Closing Date, the Promoter will use your previous information to attempt contact if necessary.

    H3. Any Cash Prize will be transferred directly to the winner’s designated bank account. The winner must provide proof that they are the sole or joint account holder of the bank account. Failure to do so within 14 days will lead to disqualification from the competition, resulting in the winner forfeiting the prize. In such cases, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible Entrant selected from the correct entries received before the Closing Date.

    H4. The Promoter bears no responsibility and is not liable to provide compensation if you are unable to claim or decide not to accept the prize.

    I. Limitation of Liability

    To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter, its agents, or distributors will not be responsible or liable under any circumstances to compensate the winner or accept liability for any loss, damage, personal injury, or death resulting from accepting the prize, unless such harm is caused by the negligence of the Promoter, its agents, distributors, or their employees. This clause does not affect your statutory rights.

    J. Data Protection and Publicity 

    J1. By participating in the competition, you consent to the Promoter or its agents and suppliers holding and using any personal information provided by you with the competition entry solely for the purpose of administering the competition or as outlined in the Promoter’s privacy policy, which can be found on the Website.

    J2. If you win the competition, you consent to the Promoter using your name, image, and town or county of residence to announce the competition’s winner. Additionally, you agree to participate in any reasonable publicity activities requested by the Promoter.

    J3. If you prefer not to take part in any publicity, please inform the Promoter before the Closing Date. Opting out will not impact your eligibility to win the Prize. If you choose not to participate in publicity related to the competition, we may still share your details with the Advertising Standards Authority. This is necessary to comply with legal requirements that demonstrate the proper administration of the competition and the awarding of the Prize.

    J4. If you win the competition, you may need to provide additional personal information and proof of identity to confirm your eligibility to claim the Prize and complete the Prize transfer process. By participating, you agree to the use of your information for these purposes. You have the right to request more information about how your personal data is used.

    You can also withdraw your consent for your personal information to be used in this way. However, this may prevent the Prize from being transferred to you. In such cases, you will be considered to have withdrawn from the competition and forfeit the Prize. No refund of your entry fee will be provided. The Promoter reserves the right to offer the Prize to the next eligible Entrant chosen from the correct entries received by the Closing Date.

    J5. Please be aware that according to data protection regulations, you have the right to request that the Promoter refrains from contacting you and deletes your information from its database. If you choose to exercise this right, you will be withdrawing from the competition because we will be unable to reach you if you are selected as the winner. Refunds of entry fees are not provided if you withdraw from the competition.

    If you prefer that none of your personal information is used by the Promoter for promotional purposes, please contact us via email at info@sidewalkcompetitions.co.uk before the Closing Date.

    K. General

    K1. The Promoter retains the right to update these terms and conditions periodically. The most recent version will be accessible on the Website.

    K2. If there is reason to suspect a breach of these terms and conditions, the Promoter reserves the right, at its discretion, to disqualify you from the current competition and potentially from participating in future competitions.

    K3. The Promoter retains the right to void, suspend, cancel, or make amendments to the prize competition whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.

    K4. The competitions featured on the Website are not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook in any manner. By participating in the competitions, Entrants acknowledge that Facebook holds no liability and is not responsible for the administration or promotion of the competitions.

    K5. These terms and conditions shall be governed by English law, and the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

    K6. You should print a copy of these terms and conditions and keep them for your records.