Competition Rules
Effective Date: 7 May 2026
These Competition Rules apply to all competitions, prize draws, and giveaways operated by Prize Circle UK (“we”, “us”, “our”).
By entering any competition on our website, you agree to these Competition Rules alongside our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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1. Eligibility
Entrants must:
- Be aged 18 years or over;
- Be residents of the United Kingdom unless otherwise stated;
- Provide accurate and complete information when entering.
We reserve the right to verify the eligibility of any entrant and may request proof of identity, address, or age before awarding prizes.
Employees, contractors, immediate family members, or anyone professionally connected with Prize Circle UK may not be eligible to enter.
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2. How Competitions Work
Competitions may be entered through:
- Paid online entries; and/or
- Free postal entry methods where available.
Each competition will clearly display:
- Opening and closing dates;
- Prize details;
- Entry limits;
- Entry costs (if applicable);
- Draw information.
Where competitions include a skill-based question, entrants must answer correctly to qualify for entry into the draw.
Entries submitted after the stated closing date will not be accepted.
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3. Paid Entries
Paid entries are only valid once payment has been successfully processed.
Entry numbers are allocated automatically after successful payment confirmation.
We reserve the right to refuse or cancel entries where:
- Payment fails;
- Fraud is suspected;
- Entries breach our Terms & Conditions.
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4. Free Postal Entry
Where available, free postal entries may be submitted by post to:
[INSERT POSTAL ADDRESS]
Postal entries must:
- Clearly state the relevant competition name;
- Include the entrant’s full name, address, email address, telephone number, and date of birth;
- Be submitted on a postcard or in an envelope;
- Be legible and complete;
- Arrive before the competition closing date.
Only one postal entry is permitted per envelope or postcard unless otherwise stated.
Free postal entries are treated equally to paid entries and have an equal chance of winning.
Proof of posting does not guarantee proof of receipt.
We reserve the right to reject postal entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, late, or suspected to be fraudulent.
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5. Winner Selection
Winners are selected at random from all valid entries unless otherwise stated.
Draws may be conducted using random number generators, automated systems, live draws, or other fair selection methods.
The draw date may be displayed on the relevant competition page and may occasionally be amended where necessary.
Winners will normally be contacted using the details provided on their account or postal entry.
If a winner:
- Cannot be contacted;
- Fails to respond within 14 days;
- Fails eligibility checks; or
- Breaches these Competition Rules or our Terms & Conditions,
we reserve the right to select an alternative winner.
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6. Prize Rules
Prize details will be displayed on the relevant competition page.
Prizes:
- Are subject to availability;
- May occasionally differ slightly from promotional images;
- Are generally non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
We reserve the right to:
- Substitute prizes with alternatives of equal or greater value;
- Offer a cash alternative where appropriate;
- Amend prize details where reasonably necessary.
Prize delivery or collection arrangements will be agreed directly with the winner.
Prize Circle UK is not responsible for delays caused by third-party couriers, manufacturers, or circumstances outside our control.
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7. Minimum Entries & Competition Extensions
Some competitions may require a minimum number of entries to be reached before the prize draw takes place.
Where minimum entry targets are not met, we reserve the right to:
- Extend the competition closing date;
- Offer an alternative prize;
- Offer a cash alternative;
- Cancel the competition and refund paid entries where appropriate.
Any significant changes will be communicated through our website or relevant competition page.
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8. Refunds
Paid entries are generally non-refundable once an entry has been successfully submitted.
Refunds may be issued in situations including:
- Duplicate transactions;
- Cancelled competitions;
- Payment errors;
- Other circumstances at our discretion.
Nothing in these Competition Rules affects your statutory rights.
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9. Fraud & Abuse
We reserve the right to:
- Suspend or terminate accounts;
- Cancel entries;
- Withhold prizes;
- Refuse participation in future competitions,
where we reasonably believe a participant has:
- Breached these Competition Rules;
- Used fraudulent methods;
- Attempted to manipulate competition outcomes;
- Used automated systems or bots;
- Provided false information.
Serious fraudulent or unlawful activity may be reported to relevant authorities.
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10. Publicity
By entering a competition, winners may be invited to participate in reasonable promotional activity, including photographs, videos, testimonials, or social media content.
Participation in publicity is voluntary unless disclosure is required for legal or regulatory purposes.
We may publish limited winner information, such as first name, surname initial, and general location, for transparency purposes.
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11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Prize Circle UK shall not be liable for:
- Technical failures or website downtime;
- Lost, delayed, or incomplete entries;
- Third-party payment or delivery issues;
- Indirect or consequential losses.
Nothing in these Competition Rules excludes liability where it would be unlawful to do so.
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12. Governing Law
These Competition Rules are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes arising in connection with these Competition Rules shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
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We reserve the right to cancel, amend, suspend, delay, or terminate any competition where necessary due to technical issues, fraud, legal or regulatory reasons, circumstances outside our reasonable control, or any other event which compromises the fair and proper operation of the competition.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding these Competition Rules, please contact:
Prize Circle UK
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.prizecircleuk.co.uk