1. Introduction

1.1. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") apply to all prize competitions ("Competitions") conducted by QCD Autocentre Brackley ("the Promoter" or "the Organiser").

1.2. By entering any Competition, participants ("Entrants") agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Definitions

In these Terms, the following definitions apply:

• "Competition": Any prize competition operated by the Promoter as described on the Website.

• "Entrant": Any person who enters a Competition.

• "Prize": The item(s) or service(s) awarded to the Winner of a Competition.

• "Promoter": QCD Autocentre Brackley.

• "Website": The Promoter's website at www.qcdauto.co.uk.

• "Closing Date": The date and time at which the Competition closes, as specified on the Competition page.

• "Opening Date": The date and time at which the Competition opens, as specified on the Competition page.

• "Winner": The Entrant who is selected to receive the Prize.

3. Eligibility

3.1. Entrants must be residents of the United Kingdom and at least 18 years old at the time of entry.

3.2. Entrants must own the vehicle specified in their entry at the time of entering the Competition and at the time of prize redemption (if applicable to the Competition).

3.3. Employees of the Promoter, their immediate family members, agents, or any third party directly associated with the administration of the Competitions are not eligible to enter.

3.4. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Entrants, including ownership of the vehicle specified.

4. How to Enter

4.1. Entry Methods

• Paid Online Entry

  • Select the Number of Entries:

    • Choose how many entries you wish to purchase using the quantity selector on the Competition product page.

    • Entry Fee: The cost per entry is as stated on the Competition page for each specific Competition.

  • Click "Enter":

    • After selecting your desired number of entries, click the "Enter" button.

    • This will open the Competition Entry Form.

  • Complete the Competition Entry Form:

    • Answer the Skill-Based Question:

      • A skill-based question will be provided on the Competition Entry Form.

      • Select the correct answer from the options provided.

    • Provide Your Details:

      • Full Name

      • Date of Birth

      • Postal Address

      • Email Address

      • Contact Telephone Number

      • Vehicle Details (if applicable):

        • Vehicle Registration Number

        • Vehicle Make

        • Vehicle Model

    • Confirm Eligibility and Acceptance:

      • Tick the checkbox to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria and agree to these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.

  • Proceed to Checkout:

    • After submitting the form, you will be directed to the checkout page.

    • Review your order and complete the payment process.

    • You will receive an order confirmation email.

  • Entry Confirmation:

    • Your entries are recorded internally based on your order and form submission.

    • Each paid entry grants you one (1) chance in the Competition.

    • No refunds are offered for any paid entries after they are made.

• Free Postal Entry

  • Entrants may enter the Competition for free by sending a postal entry.

  • Postal Entry Instructions:

    • Send your entry on an unenclosed postcard or in a sealed envelope to the following address:

      QCD Autocentre Brackley Competitions, Units 5-7 Highpoint, Riding Road, Buckingham Industrial Estate, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 7BH.

    • Include the following information:

      • Full Name

      • Date of Birth

      • Full Postal Address

      • Email Address

      • Contact Telephone Number

      • Name of the Competition you wish to enter

      • Your Answer to the Competition Question

      • Vehicle Details (if applicable):

        • Vehicle Registration Number

        • Vehicle Make

        • Vehicle Model

  • Postal Entry Conditions:

    • Number of Entries: Each valid postal entry will receive one (1) chance in the Competition.

    • Separate Entries: Each postal entry must be sent in a separate envelope or postcard. Bulk entries in one envelope will be counted as a single entry.

    • Account Registration: Entrants must have created an account on our Website www.qcdauto.co.uk for the postal entry to be processed.

    • Matching Details: All details provided on the postal entry must match the details registered on your online account.

    • Incomplete Entries: Incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified.

    • Eligibility Confirmation: By submitting a postal entry, you confirm that you are eligible to enter and accept these Terms.

4.2. Maximum Number of Entries

• The maximum number of entries for each Competition is capped at 10,000 entries unless otherwise stated on the Competition page.

• Once the maximum number of entries has been reached, no further entries will be accepted, and the Competition will be closed.

• The Promoter reserves the right to adjust the maximum number of entries for future Competitions; any changes will be communicated in the relevant Competition details.

4.3. Entry Limits Per Person

• Paid Entries: Entrants may purchase multiple entries per Competition; there is no maximum limit on the number of paid entries per person unless otherwise specified on the Competition page.

• Postal Entries: Entrants may submit multiple postal entries per Competition, each in accordance with the postal entry conditions.

4.4. Skill-Based Question

• All Entrants must correctly answer a skill-based question to qualify for the Competition.

• The specific question will be provided on the Competition Entry Form or specified in the postal entry instructions.

• Only Entrants who answer the question correctly will be eligible to win the Prize.

4.5. Entry Period

• Each Competition will have a clearly stated Opening Date and Closing Date on the Competition page.

• Entries received before the Opening Date or after the Closing Date will not be entered into the Competition.

4.6. Entry Recording and Confirmation

• Entries are Recorded Internally:

  • The Promoter records all entries internally based on orders and form submissions.

  • Entrants will not receive individual ticket numbers.

  • Each entry purchased or valid postal entry submitted counts as one chance to win in the Competition.

  • All eligible entries are included in the random draw.

4.7. Vehicle Information (if applicable)

• For Competitions where the Prize is linked to a vehicle, Entrants must provide accurate vehicle details, including:

  • Vehicle Registration Number

  • Vehicle Make

  • Vehicle Model

• The vehicle specified must be owned by the Entrant at the time of entry and at the time of prize redemption.

• The Prize is non-transferable to another vehicle or person.

5. Winner Selection

5.1. Random Draw

• The Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries using a verified random number generator.

5.2. Draw Process

• The draw will be conducted within 7 days after the Closing Date.

• The Promoter will ensure the draw process is fair and impartial.

• The winning entry will correspond to the internal records maintained by the Promoter.

5.3. Winner Notification

• The Winner will be notified via email or telephone within 7 days of the draw.

• It is the Entrant's responsibility to ensure their contact details are accurate and up to date.

5.4. Claiming the Prize

• The Winner must respond within 14 days of notification to claim the Prize.

• The Winner may be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility, including ownership of the vehicle specified (if applicable).

• If the Winner does not respond within 14 days or fails to provide the required proof, the Promoter reserves the right to forfeit the Prize and select an alternative Winner using the same process.

6. Prize Details

6.1. Prize Description

• The Prize is as described on the Competition page on the Website.

6.2. Prize Conditions

• Vehicle-Specific Prizes:

  • If the Prize is linked to the Entrant's vehicle, it is applicable only to the vehicle specified in the entry.

  • The Prize is non-transferable to another vehicle or person.

  • The Entrant must own the vehicle at the time of prize redemption.

6.3. Prize Availability

• In the event that the Prize becomes unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute it with a Prize of equal or greater value.

6.4. No Cash Alternative

• Prizes are non-transferable, and no cash alternatives are offered.

7. Publicity and Personal Information

7.1. Use of Winner's Information

• By entering the Competition, Entrants agree that the Promoter may use their first name and county of residence for announcing the Winner and for reasonable promotional purposes.

7.2. Consent

• The Winner may be asked to participate in promotional activities related to the Competition but is under no obligation to do so.

7.3. Data Protection

• Personal data provided by Entrants will be used solely for the purposes of administering the Competition and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

• The Promoter will collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact information (name, address, email, phone number)

  • Date of birth

  • Vehicle details (if applicable): Registration number, make, model

• Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on how we handle personal data.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. Exclusion of Liability

• The Promoter will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from Entrants participating in the Competition or the Winner's acceptance of the Prize, except where caused by the Promoter's negligence.

8.2. Technical Issues

• The Promoter is not responsible for entries that are lost, damaged, or delayed due to technical problems.

8.3. Website Availability

• The Promoter does not guarantee that the Website will be available uninterrupted or error-free and will not be liable for any failure or inability to access the Website.

8.4. Your Statutory Rights

• Nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.

9. Disqualification

9.1. Grounds for Disqualification

• The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant if it has reasonable grounds to believe the Entrant has breached any of these Terms, provided false information, or acted fraudulently.

9.2. Invalid Entries

• Entries that are incomplete, incorrect, illegible, or fail to meet the entry criteria will be void.

10. General

10.1. Amendments and Cancellation

• The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or amend the Competition and these Terms where it becomes necessary to do so.

• Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website and will not affect Entrants who have already entered.

10.2. Entire Agreement

• These Terms represent the entire agreement between the Promoter and Entrants in relation to the Competition.

10.3. Severability

• If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10.4. Force Majeure

• The Promoter shall not be liable for any failure to perform its obligations where such failure is due to events beyond its reasonable control.

10.5. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

• Entrants irrevocably agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms.

11. Complaints and Disputes

11.1. Contact Information

• For any complaints or disputes regarding the Competition, please contact us at info@qcdauto.co.uk or call 01280 731 668.

• We are committed to resolving any issues promptly and fairly.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

12.1. Website Content

• All content on the Website, including images, text, graphics, and logos, is the property of the Promoter and may not be used without express written permission.

13. Compliance with Laws

13.1. Legal Assurance

• The Competition is operated in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Gambling Act 2005.

• The Competition is a skill-based prize competition and does not require a gambling licence.

14. Entry Fee Refunds

14.1. No Refunds

• All entry fees are final, and no refunds will be issued except in the case of cancellation of the Competition by the Promoter.

15. Maximum Entries and Odds of Winning

15.1. Transparency of Odds

• The maximum number of entries is capped at 10,000 (unless otherwise stated), providing transparency about the odds of winning.

15.2. Entry Confirmation

• Entrants will receive an order confirmation email upon successful purchase.

16. Winner Announcement

16.1. Publication of Winner

• The Winner's first name and county may be published on the Website and social media platforms unless the Winner notifies the Promoter at the time of being notified of their win that they object to their details being published.

17. Draw Process Details

17.1. Random Number Generator Tool

• The Promoter will use a verified random number generator to select the winning entry.

• This tool ensures a fair and unbiased random selection.

17.2. Draw Documentation

• The Promoter will document the draw process and retain records to ensure transparency and accountability.

17.3. Availability of Draw Results

• Entrants may request details of the draw process by contacting the Promoter.

18. Future Live Draws

18.1. Potential for Live Draws

• The Promoter may choose to conduct live draws in the future.

• Any changes to the draw process will be communicated to Entrants via the Website and updated in these Terms.

19. Acceptance of Terms

• By entering, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Additional Information:

• Entry Fee Variations: The entry fee for each Competition may vary. Please refer to the specific Competition page on our Website for the exact entry fee.

• How to Enter: The entry process is detailed in Section 4 and on the Competition page. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your entry is valid.

• Skill-Based Question: Only Entrants who correctly answer the skill-based question will be eligible to win. This ensures compliance with UK laws regarding prize competitions.

• Data Protection: Your personal and vehicle information is important to us. We handle your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Note:

Please ensure that you read and understand these Terms before entering the Competition. By participating, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms.

Thank you for your interest in QCD Autocentre Brackley Competitions, and best of luck!