Competition Terms & Conditions

Charity of the year Competition
  1. This competition is organised and run by Marketgate Shopping Centre (“the Promoter”).
  2. The competition dates will run in accordance to the competition post or promotional material. Entries received outside of this period will not be counted.
  3. To enter, participants must follow the instructions outlined in the competition post or promotional material. No purchase is necessary unless otherwise stated.
  4. The prize is outlined in the competition post or promotional material. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and no cash alternative will be offered unless stated otherwise.
  5. There will be one winner unless stated otherwise, selected at random from all eligible entries after the closing date. The winner(s) will be contacted via direct message, email and/or telephone.
  6. Entry is limited to one entry per person unless otherwise stated. Multiple entries from the same person may be disqualified.
  7. The prize must be collected from the Centre Management Suite at Marketgate Shopping Centre, unless otherwise stated. Proof of identity may be required upon collection.
  8. Winners must respond within 48 hours of receiving notification of their win. Failure to respond within this timeframe may result in the prize being forfeited and an alternative winner selected.
  9. Winners must collect their prize within one week of notification unless otherwise agreed. If the prize is not collected within this timeframe, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
  10. The Promoter reserves the right to withdraw, amend or suspend the competition or prize at any time without prior notice due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
  11. Employees of Marketgate Shopping Centre, its retailers, managing agents, marketing agencies, immediate family members, press, sponsors, commercial partners or anyone otherwise connected with the competition are not eligible to enter.
  12. The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over unless otherwise stated. The Promoter reserves the right to request proof of age and residency.
  13. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for entries that are incomplete, lost, delayed, misdirected or not received due to technical or other reasons beyond its control.
  14. The Promoter’s decision regarding any aspect of the competition is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.
  15. By entering the competition, entrants agree that their name and image may be used for promotional purposes by Marketgate Shopping Centre without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
  16. Personal data supplied during the course of this promotion will only be processed in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation and will be used by Marketgate Shopping Centre and its appointed marketing agency, Shoppertainment Management Limited, for the purposes of administering the competition and monitoring winners. Data will not be shared with third parties unless necessary for prize fulfilment.
  17. If the prize is provided in partnership with a retailer or third party, the winner may be subject to the retailer’s or partner’s own terms and conditions. The Promoter is not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties.
  18. If the prize includes vouchers, tickets, experiences or retailer-specific items, these may be subject to availability, expiry dates, blackout dates or additional restrictions as specified by the prize provider.
  19. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, acts fraudulently or in breach of these Terms & Conditions.
  20. Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
  21. These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by English law, and entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

1. This competition is run by Marketgate Shopping Centre.

2. This competition will run from 17th January until 31st January 2025.

3. To enter, participants must follow the instructions in the competition post to enter.

4. The prize is for one local charity to be nominated as the Charity of the Year for Marketgate Shopping Centre.

The charity will receive:

  • One free commercialisation pitch to promote the charity per quarter.
  • The use of the present-shaped donation box for specific donations.
  • Social media coverage across the centre’s social media channels.
  • All donations made towards the Father Christmas meet & greet.

5. The charity with the most votes will win. There will be one winning charity who will be chosen by our followers and contacted following the closing date.

6. Entry into the competition is restricted to one entry per person and entries received after the stated date will not be eligible.

7. The charity must be registered locally to Lancaster.

8. Any charities that have previously held ‘Charity of the Year’ for Marketgate will not be eligible.

9. Employees of the Centre, their immediate families, press, agencies, sponsors and commercial partners or any person directly or indirectly connected to the competition are not eligible to enter the competition.

10. The information provided by the entrants will be used Marketgate Shopping Centre and their appointed marketing agency Shoppertainment Management Limited to monitor future competition winners.

Spooky colouring competition
  1. This competition is run by Marketgate Shopping Centre.
  2. This competition will run from 25th October until 4th November.
  3. To enter, participants must follow the instructions in the competition post.
  4. The prize is a toy worth up to £10.
  5. There will be one winner who will be chosen at random and contacted following the closing date.
  6. Entry into the competition is restricted to one entry per person and entries received after the stated date will not be eligible.
  7. The prize must be collected from the centre management suite in Marketgate Shopping Centre.
  8. Winners have 24 hours upon receipt of winning message to respond and claim the prize or another winner will be chosen shortly after.
  9. The winner has one month to collect the prize, or another winner will be selected.
  10. Marketgate Shopping Centre reserves the right to withdraw or amend the promotion and prize at any time without prior notice.
  11. Employees of the Centre, their immediate families, press, agencies, sponsors and commercial partners or any person directly or indirectly connected to the competition are not eligible to enter the competition.
  12. The information provided by the entrants will be used Marketgate Shopping Centre and their appointed marketing agency Shoppertainment Management Limited to monitor future competition winners.
30th Birthday Colouring Competition
  1. This competition is run by Marketgate Shopping centre
  2. This competition will run from 26th September- 10th October
  3. To enter, participants must follow the instructions in the competition post to enter.
  4. The prize is worth £10
  5. There will be 1 winner who will be chosen at random and contacted following the closing date.
  6. Entry into the competition is restricted to one entry per person and entries received after the stated date will not be eligible.
  7. The prize must be collected from the centre management suite in Marketgate shopping centre
  8. Winners have 24 hours upon receipt of winning message to respond and claim the prize or another winner will be chosen shortly after.
  9. The winner has one month to collect the prize, or another winner will be selected.
  10. Marketgate shopping centre reserves the right to withdraw or amend the promotion and prize at any time without prior notice.
  11. Employees of the Centre, their immediate families, press, agencies, sponsors and commercial partners or any person directly or indirectly connected to the competition are not eligible to enter the competition.
  12. The information provided by the entrants will be used by Marketgate Shopping centre and their appointed marketing agency Shoppertainment Management Limited to monitor future competition winners.

 

Prize is in collaboration with Marketgate shopping centre

Marketgate Shopping Centre – General Competition Terms & Conditions

 

  • The promoter of all competitions is Marketgate Shopping Centre, Lancaster.
  • Competitions are open to UK residents unless otherwise stated. Employees of Marketgate, its retailers, suppliers, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.
  • Entry requirements for each competition will be stated in the specific competition post. Entering any competition indicates acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
  • Opening and closing dates will be detailed in the competition post, and entries outside these dates will not be counted.
  • Prize details for each competition will be listed in the relevant post. No cash alternative is offered unless stated, and Marketgate may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
  • Unless otherwise stated, winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries. For colouring competitions, winners may be chosen based on creativity as judged by Marketgate. All decisions are final.
  • Winners will be contacted via the method used to enter (e.g., social media, email or phone). If no response is received within seven days, an alternative winner may be selected.
  • Prizes may need to be collected from Marketgate Shopping Centre unless otherwise stated. Proof of identity may be required.
  • By entering, participants give Marketgate permission to share submitted content such as photos, names or colouring sheets on social media, the website, and other promotional materials.
  • Personal data will only be used to administer the competition and will not be shared with third parties except where required for prize fulfilment. All data will be handled in accordance with GDPR.
  • Competitions run on platforms such as Facebook or Instagram are not sponsored, endorsed or administered by those platforms. Participants release these platforms from any liability.
  • Marketgate reserves the right to remove or disqualify entries that are incomplete, inappropriate, offensive or fraudulent.
  • Marketgate may amend or cancel a competition if necessary due to circumstances beyond its control.
  • Marketgate accepts no responsibility for lost, late or corrupted entries, or for any issues arising from prize acceptance.
  • Participation in any Marketgate competition constitutes full acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.