COMPETITION CLOSED! Welcome to the £20,000 Competition of a Lifetime!

Terms & Conditions

THE COMPETITION OF A LIFETIME

HIFORM EQUINE LTD TRADING AS THE CENTRE LINE 

PRIZES

Winner: Economy flights to Australia, Institute of Riding Success for 7 days including twin share accommodation, Visit to Hi Form Pty, Lotus Romeo Jacket/Tails of choice, Custom Scharf hat of choice, Luxe of London Bridle and a year’s supply of Hi Form supplements. 

Second: Lotus Romeo custom Jacket and Scharf Hat (Choice of Nos 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)

Third: Lotus Romeo custom Jacket and Scharf Hat – (Choice of Nos 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)

Fourth: Lotus Romeo Lite Jacket and Scharf Hat  – (Choice of No 5, 7 or 11)

Fifth: Lotus Romeo Lite Jacket and Scharf Hat – (Choice of No 5, 7 or 11)

Sixth to Fifteenth: Someh Grooming Bag (Black or Brown) and 2 matching bandage bags 

Spot prizes along the way. 

SPECIFIC ENTRY TERMS

Entrants must like The Centre Line Facebook page and/or follow The Centre Line Instagram account and follow the instructions on the post.  

Click on the link and fully complete the simple Competition Entry Form. 

Please make sure you follow these rules they are a very important piece of the qualification. 

The competition is open to everyone, if you are under 18 please make sure that you have your parent’s permission to enter, see General Terms & Conditions 

The competition runs from 00.01 on the 1st August 2020 and closes at midnight on the 30th September 2020. 

There will be intermittent spot prizes during the course of the 2 months at The Centreline’s discretion, these will be announced on Facebook and Instagram. 

THE JUDGING – THE LONG LIST

A long list of 15 people based on compliance of the rules and the completed Entry Form will be drawn.

You will be notified by Social Media, email and/or phone call on or before midnight on Wednesday 7th October 2020. 

These 15 people will be asked to submit an image of themselves and their equine companion along with some words about why we should chose you. Surprise us, this can be in any format. This should be submitted to The Centreline by Wetransfer, email or post no later than Wednesday 14th October 2020 at midnight. Should your submission not be completed by this date your entry will no longer be valid. 

A panel of independent judges will bring this down to a SHORT LIST of 5. You will be notified on or before midnight on the 21st October 2020 by Social Media, email and/or phone call.  

Consolation prizes which will be announced daily over a 10 day period to the 10 individuals who got so close, on The Centre Line’s Facebook and Instagram pages. 

THE SHORT LIST

We will ask you to create a video! This should include your equine companion, your equestrian goals and ambitions. This video will be used for final judging and should be submitted to us by midnight on Saturday 31st October 2020. 

Final judging will be on a poll on Facebook which will count for 50% of the score. We will post the 5 entries on The Centre Line Facebook page on Thursday 5th November 2020. Voting will be open for a week and the post will be pinned to the top of the page.  The other 50% will be from a panel of experts, Natascha Altoff who will be the winner’s host at the Institute of Riding Success, 2 Professional Dressage Riders and 1 Professional Eventer. 

THE PRIZE GIVING

The Top 5 will be invited to join us along with some of our sponsored riders for a presentation dinner on Thursday 26th November 2020 at a location to be announced and subject to Covid 19 Government legislation. 

The winner and runners up will be announced and presented with their prizes. 

By who? Well that will be a great surprise too – we will announce closer to the time.

HI FORM EQUINE LTD

General Competition Terms and Conditions

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. These terms and conditions are our “General Terms” and they apply to every “Competition” that we, Hi Form Equine Ltd, administer.

2. Each Competition will also have its own specific terms and conditions explaining how to enter, what the opening/closing dates are, what the Competition winner’s prize will be etc. The “Specific Terms” will be published on the webpage that is promoting a particular competition.

3. You should always read these General Terms together with the Specific Terms. If any Specific Terms conflict with these General Terms, the Specific Terms will take precedence.

4. We may change these General Terms at any time so you should check this page regularly for any changes. Changes will apply from the date that they are published on this page.

5. By entering any competition you are accepting that you will be legally bound by these General Terms and the applicable Specific Terms.

6. We recommend you print or save a copy of these General Terms for future reference during the Competition.

2. THE PROMOTER OF EACH COMPETITION

The promoter of competitions will be Hi Form Equine Ltd (trading as The Centre Line), a company incorporated in England and Wales, with its address at Fenn Farm, Fenn Street, St Mary Hoo ME3 8QS, unless specified otherwise in the Specific Terms.

3. ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR OUR COMPETITIONS

1. Unless we impose a particular age limit for a Competition, they are open to all persons aged 18 and over who are residents in the country set out in the Specific Terms.

2. Certain Competitions may have additional eligibility requirements such as valid passports, visas, driving licences, good physical health etc. All eligibility requirements will be detailed in the applicable Specific Terms.

3. Whether any eligibility requirement has or has not been met is always at our sole discretion and we may require evidence or confirmation from entrants before awarding prizes.

4. Hi Form Equine Ltd’s employees and their immediate families (and the employees of any third party sponsors, prize providers or their immediate families) may not enter any Competition.

4. ENTRY AND ENTRY METHODS

1. Online Giveaway Competitions: Online Giveaway Competitions via our campaigns, are free to enter. You simply need to visit one of our participating websites and enter by following the on-screen instructions. Multiple entries are not accepted for giveaway competitions on these giveaway sites. You will be asked to complete the entry before entering your email address – this helps us to ensure that entries received are from true competition lovers and not from computer generated programmes otherwise known as ‘robots.’ There is a limit of one (1) entry per person and/or email address. Competitions are open for worldwide participation.

2. Deficient entries: In all Competitions, we reserve the right to reject any entries that are incomplete, incomprehensible, damaged or otherwise deficient. We also reserve the right to reject entries that are unlawful, indecent, racist, inflammatory, defamatory or which we consider to be otherwise harmful. We accept no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries including but not limited to texts, calls or emails not received due to technical disruptions, network congestion, loss in service of online entry mechanisms, computer error in transit or any other reason. We cannot enter into correspondence with entrants who experience difficulties with entering online.

3. Automated Entry: The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits any person to enter any Competition repeatedly is prohibited.

4. Names: Entrants must enter Competitions using their legal name only. We reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who uses multiple names and to require them to return any prize they may have won.

5. Multiple Entries. Unless otherwise permitted pursuant to the applicable Specific Terms, no person may enter any Competition more than once and persons may not enter or participate as part of a syndicate or on behalf of any other person, syndicate, group, society or company. If we suspect that an individual has set up a fake email address and/or social media page to circumvent this rule, we reserve the right to disqualify all entries that we reasonably believe were generated by that individual.

6. Prize Limits. Unless specifically mentioned in the Specific Terms, there is no limit on the value of a single prize that may be provided to the individual winners of a Competition. However, no person or persons at the same residential address may win more than one prize valued at £500 or more.

7. Retrospective Effect. Where an entrant or prize winner has been found to be in breach of any of the terms and conditions of a Competition and in particular where a person is in breach of the entry restrictions set out in paragraphs 4.4 to 4.8 above, we may still enforce our right to disqualify that person and require the return or reimbursement to us of any prize even where a prize has been awarded and/or actually provided to the entrant or prize winner in question.

8. Inappropriate Behaviour. We reserve the right to disqualify an entrant, or to refuse or withdraw a Prize, if an entrant or a winner threatens or abuses one of our employees, or otherwise conducts themselves in a manner that we reasonably regard as inappropriate, offensive or unlawful.

5. PRIZES

1. We reserve the right (when reasonably required to do so) to replace the stated prizes with prizes that we consider to be of broadly equivalent value. We offer no cash alternative for non-cash prizes and prize winners must accept prizes in the form offered. Where a prize is won by a person younger than 18, we reserve the right to award the prize to the prize winner’s parent or guardian on behalf of the prize winner.

2. All prize winners will be notified that they have won a prize within twenty eight (28) days of the closing date of the entire Competition via at least one of the following methods:

a. by telephone;

b. by email; or

c. via social media

3. Prizes will be dispatched to the winners via the DPD, unless otherwise stated. We will not be liable for any prizes which are lost, delayed, or damaged by the courier for reasons beyond our reasonable control. Further details will be set out in the Specific Terms and/or given to winners when they are notified that they’ve won.

4. Prizes will be delivered to an address within the country outlined in the Specific Terms. Should a prize winner’s contact details change, it is their responsibility to notify us or the contact person(s) detailed in the Competition’s Specific Terms.

5. We reserve the right to request proof of a prize winner’s identity in the form of a passport or driver’s licence and proof of address in the form of a utility bill. In the event that a prize winner cannot provide us with proof of identity and/or address that is reasonably acceptable to us, we may withdraw the prize and select another prize winner.

6. All prizes are subject to availability, non-transferable and non-exchangeable. Where prizes consist of, holidays and similar time-specific benefits, they must be taken on the dates specified by us (or any relevant third-party provider and subject to Government legislation regarding COVID 19 restrictions). Prize winners will forfeit any element of their prize that they do not take at the time stipulated in the Specific Terms. No cash will be awarded in lieu of that prize or any part of it.

7. Any tax or other charges payable as a result of a prize being awarded or received will be the responsibility of the winner. Winners should seek independent financial advice prior to accepting a prize if this is a concern.

8. We make no representation or warranty in relation to prizes provided and to the fullest extent permitted by law we shall have no liability to you in relation to any prize, its fitness for purpose, merchantability or otherwise. We reserve the right to disqualify entrants from entering our Competitions or prize winners from receiving their prizes where any such person engages in unsafe, illegal, unsociable or inappropriate behaviour.

9. All stated prize values are at the supplier’s recommended retail price in pounds sterling and are, to the best of our knowledge and belief, correct at the time of printing. We take no responsibility for any fluctuations in prize values.

10. No additional, further or other costs or expenses are included in any prize unless stated. For example, the costs of transport to and from an airport are not included and any accommodation prize includes basic room charge only.

6. HOLIDAY PRIZES

1. Due to their complexity, these additional terms apply to holiday prize winners and (if the holiday is for the prize winner ‘plus guest(s)’) any travelling companion that accompanies the prize winner on the holiday as their “Guest”.

2. Unless otherwise stated in the Specific Terms, holiday prizes:

a. do not include insurance. It will be the responsibility of each prize winner (and, if applicable, each Guest that accompanies them) to take out at their own cost all relevant insurance (including but not limited to health and travel insurance, insurance for theft, loss and damage to property) which may be required or prudent to obtain;

b. consist of flights and accommodation only and do not include airport departure or government taxes, spending money, airport transfers or other expenses. These must be paid by the prize winner (and their Guests);

c. must be taken within the period specified in the Specific Terms from the closing date of the relevant Competition or the prize will lapse; and

d. are also usually subject to the prize provider’s terms and conditions, which will apply to the prize winner (and their Guests) as well.

3. It is the responsibility of the prize winner (and, if applicable, each Guest that accompanies them) to ensure their ability to travel to their holiday destination and return home and, in particular, to:

a. ensure that they have a valid passport endorsed with all relevant visas and with expiry date no less than six (6) months following the proposed dates of travel or such other duration as may be required by any relevant regulation. These passports, and their holders, must not be subject to any restrictions on their rights to travel to and from the applicable country or countries. Passport control and in-country authorities may reserve the right to refuse entry to prize winners and/or their travelling companions;

b. check any travel advisories issued by the Government and determine whether they wish to accept the risk of travelling to the holiday destination;

c. obtain any inoculation and comply with any health regulations required by any holiday prize destination country; and

d. comply with the terms and limitations of airlines, other transport providers, and the venues involved in the provision of any holiday prize, including any insurance policy relating to the holiday. In particular, entrants must comply with all health and safety guidelines and instructions and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

4. We will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by any prize winner (and/or any Guest that accompanies them) that arises out of their failure to arrive at any holiday destination or return home from any holiday destination, nor will we have any obligation to substitute an alternative prize, cash equivalent or other compensation where a prize winner (and/or their travelling companion) is unable to travel to any holiday destination or fails to redeem a holiday prize for any reason.
 
7. EVENTS PRIZES

1. Where the prize for any of our Competitions involve the winner’s attendance at (or tickets to) an event, the prize winner acknowledges that we are not liable or responsible if any part of the event is cancelled, varied or rescheduled for any reason. If this means that the winner (and/or any accompanying guests) cannot attend the relevant event, we shall be under no obligation to provide any cash or alternative tickets.

2. If a Competition that you participate in or a prize that you win involves travel, stunts or physical challenges you should notify us of any medical condition that you (and, if applicable, your Guests) have and at our absolute discretion we may require you (and your Guests) as a condition of entering the Competition or receiving the prize to:

a. submit to a medical examination by a medical practitioner approved by us and obtain medical clearance to participate in the Competition and/or redeem the prize; and/or

b. execute a legal document to exonerate us from liability in a form prescribed by us in order to participate further in the Competition and/or redeem the prize.

8. UNCLAIMED PRIZES

1. All prizes must be claimed within seven (7) days of our notification of winning unless otherwise stated in the Specific Terms.

2. We reserve the right to award prizes unclaimed after these periods to alternative prize winners or not to award them at all.

3. If you call to claim a prize from a “withheld number” line you must provide us with your contact details: otherwise we may be unable to contact you and you may as a result forfeit your prize.

9. PUBLICITY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

1. The personal information supplied by entrants when entering our Competitions will be used by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You should always read our Privacy Policy in addition to these General Terms and the Specific Terms. All entrants may have their details removed from our database by contacting us or via the unsubscribe messages in emails sent by us. If details are removed prior to the conclusion of the Competition and/or award of prize(s), entrants will forfeit their right to claim any prizes.

2. If you are required to submit a third party’s personal information to enter or participate in a Competition, you must ensure that the person whose details you submit has given their consent for you to provide us with their details.

3. It is a condition of entry to all our Competitions that we have the right to publish and/or broadcast the first name, home town, character, likeness and voices of Competition entrants and winners.

4. Entrants, particularly prize winners, may be required to participate in photo, recording, video and/or filming session(s). You agree that we shall have the right to use all the resulting publicity materials in any media and in any manner we see fit, unless you advise us at the time of entering the Competition that you wish to retain your anonymity. If you elect for anonymity, we may not be able to include you in certain Competitions. This includes providing these materials to our third party prize providers for the purposes of promoting their association with the Competition and awarding the relevant prizes.

5. No fees shall be payable to any entrant in relation to the use of publicity materials.

6. Further details of how any personal data will be used are set out in our Privacy Policy.

 
10. PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS

1. If a Competition requires entrants to submit a photograph and/or video clip to enter or participate in a Competition:

a. entrants warrant that they are the person in the photograph or video and/or they have prior consent from all persons in the photograph or video to submit it as part of their entry;

b. entrants agree that we have the right to publish and communicate to the public the photographs in any media without restriction or limitation throughout the world and not only for the purposes of the Competition;

c. entrants acknowledge that we may edit the photographs or video in our sole discretion;

d. entrants agree that we have the right to use names, likenesses and other personal information submitted in conjunction with the photograph or video;

e. entrants agree not to bring any actions, suits, claims and demands against us in respect of defamation or any infringement or violation of any personal and/or property rights of any sort from our use of their photograph or video;

f. entrants unconditionally waive their right to seek or obtain an injunction to prevent or restrict our use of the photographs; and

g. entrants aged under 18 shall have obtained the consent of a parent or a guardian (and will provide us with the contact details we need should we wish to verify this).

12. COPYRIGHT

1. By entering our Competitions all entrants:

a. assign to us all rights (including present and future copyright) in their entry and their publicity materials in all media (including, without limitation, the internet) and whether in existence now or created in the future;

b. agree not to assert any moral rights in respect of their entry and the publicity materials (wherever and whenever such rights are recognised) against Hi Form Equine Ltd, its assigns, licensees and successors in title;

c. undertake to us that their entry is not in breach of any third party intellectual property rights and will not contain anything, which is defamatory, indecent, harassing or threatening and that they will indemnify us for any loss, damage or liability arising should this turn out not to be true. If relevant, we reserve the right, but not the obligation (and without limiting entrants’ warranty and indemnity as set out above), to screen, filter and/or monitor information provided by the entrant and to edit, refuse to distribute or remove the same;

d. Confirm that they have the right, power and authority to grant the rights set out above and that they have obtained all consents and permissions necessary to grant us the same.

2. For the avoidance of doubt, all rights in the name and title of the Competition and the format rights for the Competition are our sole property and we may exploit the same our absolute discretion.
 
13. TAMPERING AND OTHER MATTERS

If for any reason any Competition is not capable of running as planned as a result of any (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, computer virus, mobile network failure, tampering, fraud or any other causes beyond our control which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of a Competition, we reserve the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition and/or any draw/s or judging related to the Competition and/or to disqualify any individual who (whether directly or indirectly) causes (or has caused) the problem.

14. LEAVE FOR PARTICIPATION

Obtaining time off work and/or study or related activities to participate in a Competition and/or take a prize will be the sole and absolute responsibility of each contestant.

15. TERMINATION OF COMPETITION

Hi Form Equine Ltd may vary the terms of, or terminate, a Competition at any time at its absolute discretion. Termination or variation of a competition is without liability to any contestant or other person. Hi Form Equine Ltd will not award the prize if the Competition is terminated.

 16. DECISIONS FINAL

1. All our decisions relating to the Competition and/or redemption of the prizes are final. No discussions or correspondence with entrants or any other person will be entered into.

2. Tiebreakers, disputes, conflicts, questions or concerns will be managed by us.

3. Where a Competition involves voting, the accuracy of the pooled results received and published by us will be deemed to be final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

17. NO WAIVER

A failure by us to enforce any one of the terms and conditions in any instance(s) will not give rise to any claim or right of action by any entrant or prize winner, nor shall it be deemed to be a waiver of any of our rights in relation to the same.

18. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

1. Except as specifically set out herein and to the maximum extent permitted by law, all conditions, warranties and representations expressed or implied by law are hereby excluded.

2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we hereby exclude and shall not have any liability to any entrant or prize winner in connection with or arising out of any Competition howsoever caused, including for any costs, expenses, forfeited prizes, damages and other liabilities, provided that nothing herein shall operate so as to limit or exclude our liability for personal injury or death caused by our negligence. For the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph 19.2 shall also apply in respect of any prize provided by a third party provider.

3. In the event that any provision of these General (or any Specific) Terms are held to be illegal, invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, it shall be severed from the remaining provisions which shall continue in full force and effect.

 19. LAWS

These General Terms (and any Specific Terms) shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of England and Wales.