Terms & Conditions
Lux Competitions is the promoter of prize draws, allocating prizes in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined on our website: www.luxcompetitions.com.
Company Details:
Lux Competitions
Address: [XXXXXXXXX]
Company Number: [XXXXXXXXX]
GENERAL INFORMATION
1 Multiple Competitions: Lux Competitions may run several prize draws simultaneously, with each draw offering a predetermined prize.
1.1 Skill-Based Entry: Where applicable , entrants must answer a question that demonstrates skill or knowledge to be eligible for entry.
ENTRY RULES
2. Eligibility: To enter, participants must correctly answer any related question (if applicable) and pay the entry fee as outlined on the website.
2.1 Payment: Payments must be made in GBP via our online payment gateway or by opting for the text entry method. Relevant terms apply to both methods.
2.2 Entrant Definition: Entrants are individuals who participate via any method permitted by the promoter.
2.3 Winner Selection: Winners are chosen randomly after the maximum number of entries is reached or the competition’s closing date. Identity verification matching the entry details is required for prize collection. Prizes cannot be collected by third parties.
2.4 Photo/Testimonial: With the winner’s consent, photos or testimonials may be used on our website and social media platforms.
Key Terms
3. Acceptance of Terms: By entering, entrants confirm they have read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
3.1 Accurate Information: Entrants must provide accurate contact details for notification purposes.
3.2 Liability: The promoter is not responsible for contact failures due to incorrect entrant information.
3.3 Eligibility: Entrants must have legal capacity to participate and be bound by these terms.
Privacy Policy
4. Data Use: Personal data provided by entrants may be used to manage the competition, comply with regulations, or prevent fraud.
4.1 Disclosure: The promoter may disclose entrant data to third parties for legal or regulatory purposes.
Competition Rules
5. Eligibility: Competitions are open to UK and Ireland residents aged 18 or older, except for employees, their families, or associates involved in competition administration.
5.1 No Guarantee: Entry does not guarantee a prize. Only entries with correct answers (if required) will qualify.
5.2 Jurisdiction: Competitions are governed by English law, with disputes resolved in English courts.
5.3 Disqualification: Entrants may be disqualified for violating terms, with no refund issued.
5.4 Upon submission, all entries become the property of the promoter and cannot be returned to the entrant.
5.5 The promoter retains full discretion over the availability and pricing of competitions, which will be clearly outlined at the point of sale on the website.
ENTRY DETAILS
6.1. Free Entry: Free entries are allowed via post and treated equally to paid entries. Hand-delivered entries or bulk submissions are not accepted.
6.2. Free Entry Route:
To enter any competition for free, you must send a stamped, unenclosed letter including the following details:
• The name of the competition you wish to enter.
• The answer to the competition question (if applicable).
• Your personal details:
• Full Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Contact phone number
• Email address
6.2.1. Free entries will be treated equally to paid entries and will be included in the live draw in the same manner.
• Important Notes:
• Hand-delivered postal entries will not be accepted as valid.
• Bulk submissions of free entries will count as a single entry.
• Postal entries that do not meet the specified requirements will be disqualified.
• Non-barcoded everyday stamps are not valid for postal entries. Old-style first and second-class stamps are expired and will not be accepted.
• Free entry submissions must arrive before the competition closes to be included in the draw.
• If the competition reaches its maximum number of paid entries before your free entry is received, your entry will not be included in the draw.
• Standard competition terms and conditions apply for free entries.
6.3. Refunds: No refunds will be issued, except for entries submitted after a competition closes or if the competition is cancelled.
6.4. Participants may enter a competition an unlimited number of times unless a specific limit on entries per person is stated for that competition. Creating multiple accounts to bypass entry caps will be considered a violation of fair use and may result in disqualification. Refunds will not be issued to individuals who create multiple accounts to exceed the maximum entry limit.
6.5. To complete an entry, participants must provide accurate contact details (including postal address, email address, and phone number) and payment information for the entry fee. Payment will be processed electronically upon submission of the entry.
6.6. The competition will close once the maximum number of entries is reached or when the closing date is met, whichever occurs first. The closing date may be brought forward if all entries are sold before the specified date. Competitions will not be extended beyond their original closing date.
PRIZE DETAILS
7.1. Ownership: Prizes are owned by the promoter until successfully handed over to the winner.
7.2. Collection: Winners must collect prizes from the promoter unless otherwise arranged. Proof of identity and entry will be required.
7.3. No Substitutions: Prizes cannot be exchanged or substituted.
Draw and Winner Selection
8 Live Draws: Winners are selected through a live draw, usually using a random number generator. Draw details are shared within 48 hours of competition closure.
8.1. Alternate Winner: If the winner cannot be contacted within seven days, an alternate winner may be selected. Once an Alternate Winner is selected, the original winner forfeits all rights to the prize and will no longer have any claim to it.
Anti-Money Laundering Policy
9. Lux Competitions complies with the Gambling Act 2005 and anti-money laundering regulations. Measures include:
9.1. Appointing a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
9.2. Verifying participant identities.
9.3. Refusing cash payments or anonymous accounts.
9.4. Reporting suspicious activity to authorities.
Liability and Amendment
10. Liability: The promoter is not responsible for losses resulting from incomplete entries, technical issues, or factors beyond its control.
10.1. Amendments: The promoter reserves the right to amend these terms at any time, with changes published on the website.
Eligibility
11. Age Requirement: Competitions are open only to UK and Ireland residents aged 18 or over.
11.1 Proof of Eligibility: The promoter may request proof of eligibility, failing which entrants may be disqualified.
Competition Duration
12. Competitions will run until either the maximum number of entries is met or the set closing date is reached. Entrants will be notified of the draw date within 48 hours of competition closure.