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Mekon Creatives Competition
Terms and Conditions
These standard contest rules apply to all the Company's contests. They may be amended or varied from time to time by the company. Special rules may apply to particular contests, in which case an addendum to these rules will be made for that Contest. Please inquire with the company or check their website for any special rules for contests you may wish to enter.
1. THE COMPANY:
This competition is promoted by Mekon Creatives, Part of Mekon Limited (The Company), Mekon House, 31-35 St Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1JN
2. WHO MAY ENTER:
The competition is not open to:
- employees of, or contractors to, the Company or any of its agencies involved with this competition
- the spouse, de facto spouse, parent, natural or adopted child, and sibling (whether natural or adopted by a parent), of such employees and contractors (whether or not they live in the same household).
- potential entrants who have used or attempted to use any more than one name in order to qualify to win any contest run by the Company except in the case of a legal change of name.
All entrants acknowledge that the Company can rely on Clause 2 and even if the Company only learns of a person's ineligibility after the Company has announced the ineligible person as the winner. Return of the prize or payment of its value to the Company can be required by the Company if this occurs.
3. MULTIPLE ENTRIES INTO DRAWS:
In the event of a "Standby list" or "Register to win" type of competition unless otherwise stated no person is eligible to be placed in the Final draw more than once for each prize during the competition period.
4. PRIZE:
All prize items are valued inclusive of VAT and the Company takes no responsibility for any variation in item values. Any taxes which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving the prize are the sole responsibility of that winner.
Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. If the specified prize becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the Company may substitute a prize of like or equal value.
Any tax payable as a result of a prize being awarded or received will be the winner's responsibility.
In relation to prizes involving participation in any activity:
- The Company and its employees and agents will be fully released from and indemnified by winner in respect of any claim for accident, injury, property damage or loss of life in connection with or as a result of a winner's acceptance of a prize.
- If a winner is under the age of 18, their parent/guardian will need to sign the indemnity and consent to winner’s participation in prize.
4A. DELIVERY OF PRIZE BY THIRD PARTY:
On occasion, prizes are provided to the Company by a third party under a commercial arrangement (“Third Party”). The winner and the Third Party acknowledge and agree that the provision of the Prize is the sole responsibility of the Third Party, not the Company. The winner agrees that the Company accepts no responsibility or liability for any delay or failure by the Third Party to deliver the Prize or failure by the Company to meet any of its obligations in these conditions of entry or otherwise. The Third Party releases from and indemnifies the Company from and against all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of a claim by a winner (or his or her successors or representatives) in respect of delivery of the Prize.
5. PRIZE AWARDING:
Winners will be notified by mail or telephone, and if no mail address or telephone number is given, by any other contact details provided by the winner. Unless otherwise informed, all must be collected within 21 days of winning; from Mekon Creatives, Part of Mekon Limited (The Company), Mekon House, 31-35 St Nicholas Way, Sutton, Surrey SM1 1JN between the hours of 0900 and 1730 Monday to Friday excluding all Public Holidays. Upon request by the Company a copy of the general contest rules and/or a signed receipt and acknowledgement must be signed and endorsed by any winner to indicate his/her understanding and acceptance of these terms.
Prizes will only be awarded following winner validation and verification. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
6. PUBLICITY:
Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for the Company to use winner's name, employers name, work address, recording of winner's voice and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
7. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:
The Company takes no responsibility for the loss of prizes due to incorrect or imprecise contact details provided by an entrant. The Company makes no representations or warranties as to the quality/suitability/merchantability of any of the goods/services offered as prizes.
The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered or sustained (including but not limited to consequential loss, loss of revenue, loss of profit or economic loss), including for personal injury or property damage suffered or sustained, as a result of accepting any prize or participation in any competition or prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
A person who enters a competition releases from and indemnifies the Company from and against all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize or participation in any competition including (but not limited to) personal injury and damage to property and whether direct, indirect, consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or omission, or otherwise.
A winner (or his or her guests/parent/guardian as appropriate) may be required to sign and return any liability release provided by the Company and/or its contractors as a condition of the prize being awarded. Failure to return the signed releases and indemnities will result in the entitlement to the prize being forfeited and a selection of another winner.
8. OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES:
Ownership (including intellectual property rights) in all entries (whether in written, audio or visual form, or a combination of those) are assigned to the Company upon submission and remain the property of the Company (subject to any limits contained in the Privacy Statement).
9. PRIVACY
Entrants acknowledge and consent that the collection of personal information will be in accordance with the Fairfax Group Privacy Policy (insert link).
10. DISQUALIFICATION:
The Company is not responsible for lost, interrupted communications or unavailable network server or other connections, failed telephone, mid-delivery or computer transmissions or other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical or electronic.
The Company assumes no responsibility for any error, defect, delay, theft or unauthorised access to or alternation of entries. Subject to any written directions given under the applicable law, if for any reason, the competition is not capable of operating as planned, including infection by computer viruses, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the control of the Company which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the competition, then the Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this competition. The Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual.
