This Giveaway Policy explains how promotions, prize draws, and contests run by Dan Mackenzie Creative ("we", "us", "our") are administered. It applies to any giveaway we organise across our website, mailing list, or social channels (including our Facebook Page) unless a specific promotion sets additional rules. Personal data collected during giveaways is handled in line with our Privacy Policy.
1. Definitions and scope
"We", "us" and "our" mean Dan Mackenzie (trading as Dan Mackenzie Creative).
"Giveaway" or "competition" means any prize draw, contest, promotion or similar activity that offers a prize or benefit to one or more participants.
These Terms apply to all such activities we run, whether online or offline, unless explicitly overridden by special rules for a specific promotion.
2. Eligibility
Unless stated otherwise in the specific giveaway announcement:
Entrants must be at least 18 years old.
Entrants must have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
Entrants must comply with all local laws applicable to participating in prize promotions.
We reserve the right to restrict eligibility by territory where required by law or platform rules. Any such restriction will be stated in the specific giveaway announcement.
Employees, contractors, and close family members of Dan Mackenzie Creative may be excluded from entry where appropriate to preserve fairness; any such exclusion will be stated in the individual promotion.
3. How to enter
The specific entry method (such as completing a form, following or commenting on a social post, submitting content, or joining a mailing list) will be described in the giveaway announcement. Where entry is via a form or mailing list, this may use Typeform or Mailchimp, and the data you submit is handled per our Privacy Policy.
Unless otherwise stated:
Only one entry per person per giveaway is permitted.
Automated or bulk entries (including via scripts or bots) are prohibited.
Entries that are incomplete, illegible, or not in line with the stated instructions may be disqualified.
4. Start and end dates
Each giveaway will state its start and end dates. Entries received outside the published period will not be valid.
We may extend or shorten the entry period where necessary (for example, due to technical issues or low participation) and will update the announcement or provide notice where reasonably possible.
5. Winner selection and notification
Unless otherwise specified:
Prize draws are selected at random from all eligible entries using a fair method.
Skill-based contests are judged on the criteria stated in the announcement.
Winners will be notified using the contact details they provided (for example, email address or direct message on the relevant platform).
If a winner does not respond within the timeframe stated in the announcement (or, if none is stated, within 7 days), we may select an alternate winner or declare the prize unclaimed and cancel it.
6. Prizes and substitutions
Prizes will be described in the giveaway announcement and may include goods, services, sessions, digital products, vouchers, or other benefits.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise:
Prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
There is no cash alternative.
We may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the original prize becomes unavailable.
Any additional costs or expenses related to claiming or using the prize (such as travel, accommodation, or internet access) are the responsibility of the winner unless clearly stated otherwise.
7. Publicity and use of winner details
We may ask winners for permission to:
Announce their first name and general location (for example, "Alex, UK") on our website or social channels.
Use quotes or feedback about the prize in marketing materials.
We will only publish personal details in line with applicable data protection laws and our Privacy Policy. Participation in publicity is optional unless explicitly stated as a condition of entry.
8. Disqualification and prohibited conduct
We may disqualify any entrant or winner who:
Provides false or misleading information.
Attempts to manipulate or interfere with the entry process.
Uses automated tools, scripts or bots to submit entries.
Engages in abusive, discriminatory, or illegal behaviour.
Disqualified entrants may forfeit any prize and may be barred from future promotions.
9. Our right to change, suspend or cancel
We may modify, suspend, or cancel a giveaway where necessary, including technical issues affecting entry or winner selection, fraud, abuse, other misconduct, or changes in law or platform rules.
Where reasonably possible, we will give notice of significant changes via the same channel used to advertise the giveaway.
10. Liability and disclaimers
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for:
Entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected, corrupted, or not properly processed due to technical or network issues.
Any failure of third-party platforms or services used to host or promote the giveaway.
Any loss, damage, or injury suffered by entrants or winners in connection with participation, except where caused by our negligence.
Our aggregate liability in relation to any giveaway is limited to the value of the advertised prize. Nothing here limits liability that cannot legally be excluded. See also our Disclaimer Statement.
11. Data protection
We will handle personal data collected during giveaways in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Data used for giveaway administration (including contact details and entry information) will be collected and processed on the lawful basis of consent and/or legitimate interests, restricted to what is necessary for running the promotion, and retained only for as long as needed to administer the giveaway and meet legal obligations, then deleted or anonymised.
12. Governing law and jurisdiction
This Giveaway Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with a giveaway shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
