General Prize Draw Terms & Conditions
1. These terms and conditions apply to promotions featured in any publications and online services that are organised by MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd (or in connection to a third party on MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s behalf) and prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other communications, including advertising or promotional materials.
2. By entering the prize draw entrants accept these terms and conditions together with any specific instructions and terms for such prize draw which may be mentioned in any electronic messages, or on the website, or communicated to entrants in any other way (“prize draw information”). Such prize draw information shall prevail in the event of there being any inconsistency between these prize draw terms and conditions and any prize draw information. Please retain a copy for your information.
3. The promoter of the prize draw is MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd, 6 Newton Pl, Glasgow G3 7PR
Prize Draw Entry
4. The prize draw is open to all residents of the United Kingdom, i.e. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For the avoidance of doubt, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man are not part of the United Kingdom for these purposes. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd may ask the prize draw winner for proof of UK residency and if the prize draw winner is unable to prove their residency to their satisfaction (i.e. prove that they are physically present in the UK for 183 days or more in the previous or current UK tax year) with a passport, driving licence or equivalent, MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd reserves the right to select an alternative winner after 48 hours if the winner has not responded. All entrants must be of the age of 18 or over.
5. Employees and members of their immediate families (including any live-in partner or household member) of any of the following may not enter:
- MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd.
- Any company involved in the organisation, management, promotion, or administration of the prize draw or its entry routes or donation of prizes or their agents or subsidiaries;
- Any company involved in any capacity in the sponsorship of a prize draw or prize draw prize.
6. The opening and closing dates and times for entries are 16/01/24 to 22/01/24. Any entries received before the opening and after the closing of the prize draw will be invalid and will not be entered into the prize draw.
7. By entering the prize draw entrants warrant that all information submitted by them is true, current, and complete.
8. Entries are limited to one per person on Instagram only. Entries received that exceed this limit will be invalid and will not be entered into the prize draw. Anyone trying to circumvent this rule by using alternative details including but not limited to creating multiple accounts will be disqualified from this promotion.
9. Internet access is required to enter. No purchase necessary.
10. To enter the prize draw, the entrant must like & comment on the promotional post and follow both the @_islaymist & & @macgregorandmacduff accounts, as specified during the promotional period.
11. Entrants must have an active public Instagram account. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one in order to participate – you will require an active email address in order to do this.
12. The entrant entering the promotion must be the owner of the Instagram account used. Proof of ownership of the social media account and proof of age may be required.
13. Any entries received from private accounts on Instagram will not be entered due to privacy restrictions. To enter from a private account, participants must amend their account settings to a public account in order for their entry to be accepted.
14. You must continue to keep your social media account on a public setting for 4 weeks after the end of the Promotion Period in order to be contacted if you are selected as the winner.
15. The Promoter monitors responses to this promotion and if any responses or any previous posts made by an entrant are, or could be regarded, as being disrespectful towards other members of the Instagram community or which contain anything which is likely to or could cause offence or distress will be removed from the promotion. As someone who enters the promotion, your use on Instagram is subject to the relevant platform’s Terms and Conditions: https://help.instagram.com/581066165581870/?helpref
16. Participants’ entries will be deemed invalid if any post:
- contains defamatory, malicious, indecent or other inappropriate content;
- includes the names or images of any individual including any children;
- includes any form of inaccurate tagging;
- in the reasonable opinion of the Promoter, cause any widespread or serious offense (taking into account prevailing community views or standards);
- contains content deemed socially irresponsible or likely to breach the CAP Code.
17. Entrants who make an entry on someone else’s behalf will be disqualified, at the Promoter’s discretion.
18. Entries (bulk or otherwise) made from trade, syndicates, consumer groups or third parties will not be accepted. If it becomes apparent that a participant is reposting the same content multiple times or using a computer(s) to circumvent this or any other condition by, for example, the use of ‘script’, ‘brute force’ or any other automated means, that person’s entries will be disqualified and any prize award will be void.
19. Any entries which are incomplete, incomprehensible, or not received by MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd will be void. Proof of sending will not be accepted as proof of delivery. The Promoter takes no responsibility for entries delayed, incomplete or lost due to technical reasons or otherwise.
Prize
2x Winners to receive 1x 70cl of Islay Mist Original Blend with Tartan Label, 1x Tartan Bow Tie & 1x Tartan Hipflask.
No cash or other alternative prize will be provided in whole or in part, except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control the Promoter reserves the right to substitute a similar prize, or part of the prize, of equal or greater value. The prize is non-transferable.
The Promoter encourages responsible drinking and would direct consumers to read http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ for more information.
20. The process for determining the winner of the prize is randomly selected using a computer process from all correct and valid entries, the draw for the winner will take place within 7 days of the date on which the prize draw closes.
21. One prize will be awarded that will be delivered within 28 days after prize draw valid claim and the completion of the verification process, unless otherwise stated. The promoter will contact the winner by 22/01/2024.
22. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd will attempt to notify the winner within 2 days after the closing date. He/she will be contacted by Islay Mist Whisky via DM on Instagram. The winner will have a specified fixed time period in which to claim his or her prize of 14 DAYS from first contact by replying to the DM message with acceptance of the prize and their name. County of residence will be requested from the winner for the purpose of the winners list if no objection is received. If Islay Mist Whisky is unable to notify the winner, or if the winner fails to respond within the fixed time period as specified, rejects the prize, are ineligible and/or provide an address for delivery of the prize, this may result in forfeiture of the prize and MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd reserves with these terms and conditions and the prize draw information the right to select an alternative winner using the same methodology as above. The process will repeat until an eligible winner is able to claim the prize. Entrants are encouraged to monitor their connections during this time in case they are the winner.
23. The Promoter reserves the right to verify all entries including but not limited to asking for proof of address and ID (passport, driving licence or equivalent). MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd may in its sole discretion refuse to provide the prize, or seek its recovery, in the event of non-entitlement under these terms or an entrant’s breach of these terms, website terms of use, fraud, dishonesty, or other inappropriate or improper conduct including but not limited to the use of technology which enables an entrant to evade charges or entry requirements.
24. Any entrant who enters or attempts to enter the prize draw in a manner, which in MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s determination is contrary to these terms and conditions or by its nature is unfair to other entrants may be removed from the prize draw at MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s sole discretion.
25. It is the responsibility of the entrant to provide correct, up-to-date details when entering the promotion and on acceptance of the prize. The Promoter cannot be held responsible for the winner failing to supply accurate information which affects prize acceptance or delivery of their prize.
Data Protection and Publicity
26. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s (or any third party nominated by MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s) may request to use the winner’s name and their comments relating to the prize and prize draw experience for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice or without any fee being paid.
27. Information, data (“personal data”) which is provided by entrants when they enter will be held and used by MacDuff International and their suppliers and contractors solely in order to administer the prize draw.
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28. All obtained data will be deleted three months after the end date with the exception of the winner whose data will be deleted on completion of the prize.
29. By submitting their personal details, the entrant agrees to MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s processing those details in accordance with the purposes made known the entrant at the time of collection and in accordance with the privacy policy above.
30. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s shall comply with all applicable requirements of current Data Protection legislation. You can request access to your personal data, or have any inaccuracies rectified, by sending an email to sales@macduffint.co.uk. By participating in the promotion, you agree to the use of your personal data as described here.
Liability
31. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd’s cannot promise that the services relating to the prize draw will be free from errors or omissions nor that they will be available uninterrupted and in a fully operating condition. These services may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of system failure, maintenance or repair or for reasons reasonably beyond the control of MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd.
34. MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd will not be liable in the event that all or any part of the service relating to the prize draw is discontinued, modified or changed in any way.
35. The Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense or damage which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this promotion, the fulfilment of the prize and/ or the use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (including personal injury, death and fraud) in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law.
Standard Terms
36. If for any reason any aspect of this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of infection by computer virus, network failure, traffic congestion, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter may in its sole discretion cancel, modify or suspend the promotion or invalidate any affected entries. If an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs which is beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter and which prevents the Promoter from complying with these Terms and Conditions, the Promoter will not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing its obligation but will always endeavour to minimise the effect to participants in order to avoid undue disappointment.
37. The Promoter will make available the winner’s surname and county of residence to members of the public or regulators who request such details within 3 months of the closing date of this promotion. Entrants can object to disclosure, or request that disclosure be limited in scope by contacting sales@macduffint.co.uk . We may nevertheless disclose the information to the Advertising Standards Authority if required to do so. You may request a copy of the winners list by emailing sales@macduffint.co.uk.
38. Numerous factors outside the control of the Promoter may interfere with the operation of Instagram. The Promoter does not, therefore, guarantee continuous, uninterrupted or secure access to Instagram.
39. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. By entering the promotion, all participants accept that they have no claim against Instagram. By entering the promotion, all participants agree to a complete liability release for Instagram.
40. The Promoter has no control over internet or communication networks and is not liable for any problems associated with them due to traffic congestion, technical malfunction or otherwise. The Promoter will not be held liable to any individual for any fraud committed by any third party nor for any event beyond its control including, but not limited to, user error and any network, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind which may restrict, delay or prevent a participant’s entry to the promotion.
41. In the event that any entrant does not, or is unable to, comply with and meet these terms and conditions and the prize draw information, MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd shall be entitled at its sole discretion to disqualify such entrant, without any further liability to such entrant. In these circumstances, the prize won by the entrant may be forfeited and MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd reserves the right to refuse the prize already agreed to the entrant up to 24hours before the event. Any entrant must comply with any directions given to him or her by MacDuff International (Scotch Whisky) Ltd including but not limited to any and all relevant laws, rules and applicable regulatory codes.
42. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Terms and Conditions shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.
43. The Promoter’s decision is final with regard to all promotional matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
44. Any question concerning the legal interpretation of the rules will be based on English law and the Courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction unless you live in another part of the UK, in which case your local courts will have jurisdiction.
45. These terms and conditions were last updated on 12/01/2024.