Terms and Conditions for Promotions - Sunday Sun

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Trinity Mirror plc - Standard Competition Rules

These Rules are the conditions of entry to all Competitions conducted in or through the newspapers or other publications of Trinity Mirror plc and its subsidiaries (“TM”) and on or through TM’s websites. They apply together with but override any additional rules published in connection with any one Competition. Entry into any Competition is conditional upon and confirms acceptance of these Rules. In these Rules, “Competition(s)” includes games, promotions and the like and “Editor” or “Editors” means the editor(s) from time to time of the newspaper(s) and/or other publication(s) or websites through which a Competition is conducted.

1. Entry to any Competition may only be made in accordance with the specified instructions for entry published in print or online in conjunction with the Competition.

2. Unless otherwise stated, entrants may make as many entries to a Competition as they wish and, where permitted, entries may be made on photocopies of any original entry form.

3. Where postal entries are permitted only those carrying correct postage will be accepted and they must arrive no later than first post on the published closing date for the Competition.  Entries received after this time and entries delivered by hand will not be accepted. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery and no responsibility will be accepted for entries lost, delayed or mislaid.

4. In the case of entry by means other than post, no responsibility or liability will be accepted for entries which are not received or are lost in transmission for any reason. Proof of sending or transmision will not be accepted as proof of entry. Corrupted, damaged, unintelligible, inaudible or incomplete entries will be invalid.

5. Employees of TM, their agents or their families may not enter any Competition. Employees of any non TM party involved with the running of a particular Competition, their agents or their families may not enter that Competition. The Editor’s decision as to the eligibility of non TM parties will be final.

6. In pay-to-enter Competitions each entry must be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee paid in accordance with the instructions published in conjunction with each Competition. In the absence of any specific instruction payment may be made only by bank or building society cheque or postal order.

7. All entries, photographs, and other material submitted as part of a Competition entry shall become the property of TM and in submitting such material the entrant grants TM a licence to reproduce it. TM has the right to publish such material in whole or in party or use it in any way without the permission of the entrant or payment for such use but subject always to the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.

8. Unless otherwise stated, TM accepts no responsibility for the return of entries, photographs or other personal effects or for loss or damage to such items. Where TM offers to return entries, they must be accompanied by a suitable self-addressed envelope together with the appropriate postage. Under no circumstances does TM accept responsibility for the safe return of any material or its return in an undamaged condition or any liability for loss of or damage to such material.

9. Except where it is expressly stated that all competition entries will be examined and the prize or prizes will be awarded to the entry/ entries the judges consider to be the best or that some other mechanism will be applied, the winner will be the first correct entry drawn after the Competition closes from the total entries submitted. Other prizes will be awarded in accordance with the order of priority stated in the rules of the Competition.

10. The Editors reserve the right to change the rules applicable to any Competition or to void any Competition at any time and for any reason. In the event that any Competition is so voided, all entries fees will be returned.

11. In the event of an error of any nature howsoever caused and whether obvious or otherwise which affects a Competition in any way, Editors reserve the right to administer the Competition as though the error had not occurred. Where Editors deem it appropriate and/or feasible TM will notify entrants of the error and correct it either through the newspapers or through any other suitable medium.

12. Where necessary in order to determine an outright winner or winners to a Competition, Editors reserve the right to request entrants to take part in an eliminating contest (or ‘tie Breaker’). Where for any reason there are more winners than prizes on offer Editors reserve the right to conduct a simple draw to determine the winner or winners of the prizes.

13. Unless otherwise stated, entry to all Competitions in restricted to entrants of 18 years of age or over.  Unless otherwise stated, entry to all Competitions in restricted to entrants of 18 years of age or over who are resident within the circulation area of the Sunday Sun.  A full postcode list and footprint of the circulation can be found at by clicking here or is available by sending a stamped SAE to Freepost NEA 1676, Promotions, Groat Market, Newcastle NE1 1BR.

14. Where competitors are required to enter in one of several age categories, their category shall be that appropriate to their age on the closing date of the Competition. An entrant is assumed to be of a certain age up to and including the day prior to his or her next birthday.

15. No correspondence can be entered into on any matters arising from any Competition.

16. Names of winners and results of Competitions will be available on receipt of a request enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope and may be published in the relevant newspaper(s) or publications or on websites as space permits.

17. Unless specifically stated otherwise, prizes are not transferable and no cash alternative to prizes will be offered.

18. If the winner of a Competition is unable to take up a prize for any reason or in the event that time is of the essence and a winner cannot be contacted by TM within a reasonable period TM reserves the right to award the prize to an alternative winner, in which case the first winner chosen will not be eligible for any share of the prize whatsoever.

19. Each winner must co-operate with TM’s photographers or reporters to publicise the win as TM deems appropriate.

20. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the disqualification of the entry. Editors reserve the right to disqualify any entry at their absolute discretion.

21. Editors’ decisions are final in all matters concerning a Competition. It is a condition of entry to any Competition that the entrant agrees to be bound by these Rules whether or not they are published in the relevant newspaper or publication or website and that the decisions of Editors and judges on any matter whatsoever arising out of or connected with the Competition are final.

22. Except where otherwise stated the Premium Rate Service Provider for TM Competitions is Eckoh UK Limited, Telford House, Corner Hall, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 9HN.  Helpdesk 00 44 (0)1442 4507077. Standard national dialing rates apply to calls from within the UK otherwise international dialing rates apply.

23. A copy of these Trinity Mirror plc Standard Competition Rules (2007 Edition) may be obtained by downloading them from any Trinity Mirror website or sending a stamped self-addressed envelope marked “Standard Rules Request” to PO Box 4019, London E14 5BN.

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T&C’s for The JD Set Tickets & Goody Bag Competition

1. The Promotion is open to UK residents aged 18 or over only excluding employees of the Promoter, title, their families, agents and anyone else connected with the promotion.

2. No purchase necessary.

3. To enter, complete and submit the entry form on this site.

4. Entries to be received no later than Monday 9th March.

5. Only one entry per person.

6. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries which are delayed or not delivered.

7. There is one prize of a pair of tickets to the JD Set gig of your choice taking place between 6th March – 13th March 2009.

8. The winner will also receive a goody bag with various items to include as a JD Set Tour T-shirt signed by a band from the first tour in November 08, a JD Keyring and a CD signed by Don Letts.

9. Prize winner and guest will be provided with one drink voucher per person that can be redeemed for a 25 ml serving single at the JD Set they attend.

10. The prizewinner and their guest will need to confirm they are over 18 before taking up the prize.

11. Neither transport nor accommodation is included in the prize.

12. Prize winners will be notified by telephone and email by 9th March. The Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner, should the original winner and guest not validate their identity or age within 24 hours of prize notification, or if they are contactable following Promoter’s reasonable efforts within the same period.

13. The prize draw will be supervised by an independent person and will take place on 9th March at midday.

14. The prizewinner will be the first names drawn at random from all valid entries. The winners' details can be obtained for 6 weeks only by sending an SAE to "Jack Daniel's / title, JD Set", Spring PR, 12 Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ. The prizewinner and guest may be required to participate in future publicity.

15. Each prize is as stated, is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.

16. The Promoter reserves the right to withdraw or amend this promotion in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside its reasonable control with no liability to any entrants, the prizewinners or any third party.

17. The Promoter also reserves the right to award an alternative prize of equal or greater value, should the advertised prize become unavailable for any reason.

18. The decision of the Promoter in all matters is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

19. Entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions by participating in this promotion. Promoter: Brown-Forman Beverages Europe, Ltd, 2 Orange Street, London WC2H 7DF.

20. Know when to unplug. Enjoy Jack Daniel’s responsibly.