1. The Promoter
1.1. The Promoter is: Absolute Competitions Limited, Company Number 17152940 and whose registered office is at 1 Queen Square, Bath, BA12HA.
1.2. Correspondence: For all inquiries, please email: support@absolute-comps.co.uk
1.3. Complaints: For issues or complaints, Please email: help@absolute-comps.co.uk
2. The Competition & Entry Methods
2.1. Free Prize Draw Model: To comply with the Gambling Act 2005, these are free prize draws that offer a free-to-enter alternative. Entrants may participate via a Paid Route (Online) by purchasing tickets or via a Free Route (Postal) as detailed in Section 3.2.
2.2. Main Draw: Every valid entry is entered into the main Jackpot Draw using a verifiably random number generator (e.g., Google RNG).
2.3. Instant Wins: Certain draws include “Instant Win” prizes. Winners are identified automatically at the point of entry if their ticket number matches a pre-allocated winning number.
2.4. Dual Entry: All tickets purchased for certain Instant Win draws (or assigned via the postal route) are automatically entered into the Main Jackpot draw for that specific promotion.
2.5. Malfunction Clause: If a technical malfunction occurs (e.g., a website bug incorrectly displays a win), the Promoter reserves the right to void the result. In such cases, the entry fee will be refunded or a new ticket issued.
3. How to Enter
3.1. Online Entry: Complete the registration and checkout process on the Website.
3.2. Free Postal Entry: Send a pre-paid first or second-class postcard to: Absolute Competitions, The Orangery, 3A Boyces Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS84AA, United Kingdom.
Required Info: Full name, DOB, Address, Phone Number, Email, and the name of the specific draw.
Account Requirement: You must have a registered account on our website with matching details for the postal entry to be processed.
Processing: Postal entries must be received 48 hours before the Closing Date. If a draw sells out before your postcard is processed, you will be issued site credit equal to the entry cost.
3.3. Payment Methods: We strictly accept debit cards only via our secure payment processor.
3.4. Credit Card Restrictions: To promote responsible play and comply with industry best practices, Absolute Competitions strictly accepts Debit Card payments only. Credit Cards, PayPal, and Buy-Now-Pay-Later services are not accepted.
3.5. Voluntary Spending Limits: To comply with the DCMS Voluntary Code of Good Practice, customers may voluntarily set their own deposit or spending limits via their account dashboard to ensure safe and responsible play.
4. Choosing a Winner & Validation
4.1. The Draw: Draws take place via Live Stream or Screen Recording within 7 days of the closing date. We use the Google RNG to generate a winning number, ensuring all prizes are awarded strictly in accordance with the laws of chance, which is matched against the entry list.
4.2. Notification: Winners will be announced live and notified via email or telephone as soon as practicable after the draw.
4.3. Proof of Identity: For prizes valued over £500, the Winner must provide a valid photo ID (Passport or Driving License) matching their account details within 21 days. Failure to do so results in disqualification.
5. Guaranteed Prizes & Draw Integrity (2026 Compliance)
5.1. Guaranteed Prize Model: All draws operate on a 100% Guaranteed Prize basis. The exact physical prize or voucher advertised will be awarded to the winner regardless of the final number of tickets sold.
5.2. No Extensions: The Promoter operates a strict “No Extensions” policy. The draw will always take place on the advertised Closing Date and time.
5.3. No Cash Alternatives: The Promoter does not offer reduced cash alternatives if ticket sales are low. The advertised prize is guaranteed.
6. Delivery & Postcode Restrictions
6.1. Local Delivery (Personal): Free personal delivery is provided for winners within a 20-mile radius of Midsomer Norton (BA3) for the following postcodes: BA1, BA2, BA3, BA4, BA5, BA11, BA13, BA14, BA15, BS3, BS4, BS14, BS15, BS30, BS31, BS39, BS40, BS41, BS48. (Note: Postcodes BS1, BS2, BS5, BS8, BS13, and BS16 are strictly excluded from the free personal delivery service).
6.2. Mainland UK Delivery: For winners outside the local radius, physical prizes will be sent via insured courier or direct retailer dispatch (e.g., Amazon) to addresses within England, Wales, and Scotland.
6.3. Exclusions: We do not deliver physical prizes outside of the UK mainland. Cash prizes are paid via bank transfer.
7. Winner Publicity
7.1. Transparency: Winners must provide a photo with their prize or confirmation of their win (e.g., digital voucher screenshot) for our “Winners Wall” to verify the integrity of the draw.
7.2. Consent: By entering, you consent to your photo, first name, and county/town being used for promotional purposes to satisfy the CAP Code requirements for transparent prize promotions.
8. Eligibility, Liability & Responsible Playing
8.1. Restrictions: Open to UK residents only, aged 18+. Employees and immediate family are excluded.
8.2. Player-Controlled Spending: Absolute Competitions provides users with the tools to set their own voluntary spending limits via their account dashboard. We encourage all players to use these tools to ensure they play within their means.
Credit Card Safety: To ensure player safety and prevent credit-fuelled participation, Absolute Competitions strictly accepts Debit Card payments only. Credit cards are not accepted for any draws on the website.
No “Pay Later”: We do not accept “Buy Now, Pay Later” services (e.g., Klarna) or PayPal for any entries.
8.3. Limits: We reserve the right to limit the number of entries per person per draw to prevent fraudulent activity.
8.4. Liability: Our total liability is limited to the cost of the entry fee.
