Flea Competition Rules

General Rules for Competitions publicised on Flea Websites

1. General

_{1.1. The expression “flea” or “the flea” or “we” shall be interpreted wherever the context admits as meaning Flea Limited together with all of its subsidiaries, associated companies and independent associates.}

_{1.2. Flea local websites are each operated as an independent business by a Local Publishing Associate of Flea Limited.}

_{1.3. Competitions operated by these independent associates may be publicised on a single website – or on multiple websites. Some competitions may be operated by Flea Limited and in some cases entry may be available via flea’s non-geographic websites.}

_{1.4. Except where specifically changed by the rules of an individual competition, valid entries may be made by any person from any geographical location worldwide. However, prize winners shall be responsible for any costs involved in travelling to collect the prize.}

_{1.5. Unless otherwise stated, only one entry may be made by any individual entrant.}

_{1.6. Most competitions must be entered by electronic means and each competition will have a specific email address to which entries should be sent or provide some alternative means for electronic entry. Where postal entries are stated as being valid, these must be sent to the address provided. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery}

_{1.7. These General Rules apply to all competitions advertised on all flea websites, except only where specific changes are identified within or directly associated with the text describing a specific competition, in which case that text shall take precedence over these General Rules in relation only to the specific matter revised and all other general rules stated here shall apply}

2. Promoter

_{2.1. Flea runs its own competitions and publicises competitions promoted by other parties, including associates and clients and on occasions may be a joint promoter or may offer supplementary prizes in connection with competitions promoted by others.}

_{2.2. The Promoter of each competition shall normally be stated in the text describing that competition or, in the absence of such information, contact detail may be obtained by contacting the editor of the local flea website on which the competition appears, or from Flea Ltd. Contact details for the local publisher and for Flea Limited are provided on every local flea website.}

_{2.3. Any questions concerning a competition should be directed to the Promoter of the specific competition and not to Flea Ltd or its Associates unless we or they are the Promoters}

3. Entry:

_{3.1. To be entered into any competition publicised on a flea website, entrants must complete the online competition entry form (or other entry form or arrangement described in the competition description) in full and give Flea Ltd and the Promoter permission to contact them in future}

_{3.2. Where entry requires the submission of any creative work, no assignment of copyright shall be required but entry shall constitute a submission of material to Flea Ltd and shall be deemed licensed for use in accordance with the standard terms and condition for submission of material to flea which are available for inspection on every flea website. (See the terms and conditions link at the bottom of every page)}

_{3.3. The closing date for each competition shall be stated in the competition information. Entries received at the stated competition address(es) after this time will not be eligible.}

_{3.4. Competitions are open only to UK residents over the age of 16.}

_{3.5. Any person directly associated with the promoter of a specific competition or with Flea Limited by employment, franchise or contract, and the immediate families of such persons, are barred from entry.}

_{3.6. Entrants must supply full details required and comply with all rules to be eligible for the prize.}

_{3.7. Ineligible entries and entries made fraudulently will be disqualified.}

4. Winner Selection And Notification:

_{4.1. All valid entries will be entered into a draw. Details of the draw shall normally be stated in the detail of each competition}

_{4.2. The first (and where stated, the next subsequent) entries drawn will be the prizewinners.}

_{4.3. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.}

_{4.4. The winners will be notified at the address used for their entry and/or by telephone.}

_{4.5. Unless otherwise stated, winners must claim their prize within 5 days of notification being sent to them or alternate winners may be drawn.}

_{4.6. Inability of a promoter to contact the winner(s) or their failure to respond within the required timescale or by the stated means shall invalidate their entry.}

_{4.7. The Promoter shall not be liable for any failure of any notification to reach a winner}.

5. Prizes:

_{5.1. The prizes available for each competition shall be stated in the competition description and will be awarded to the winners as determined by the Promoter.}

_{5.2. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred, transferred or substituted.}

6. Acceptance of Rules of Entry and Terms and Conditions:

_{6.1. By submitting an entry for any competition publicised by flea, entrants will be deemed to have accepted and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of use for flea websites (as may from time to time be amended), these general rules and any specific revisions to these rules quoted in the competition information.}

7. Competition Information:

_{7.1. The Promoter in all cases reserves the right to cancel or revise a competition or change the number or detail of any prize at any stage if deemed necessary in its absolute discretion.}

_{7.2. No liability shall attach to the Promoter or flea limited in respect of any aspect of any competition.}

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