Terms & Conditions

Terms & conditions of service

Effective Date: 01.03.2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website http://www.yorkprizes.com (the “Site”), operated by York Prizes (“we”, “us”, “our”). By using the Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Who We Are

York Prizes is a York based small lottery society hosting contests, prize draws, and promotional content online. For any questions or concerns, you can contact us at:

Email: Tom@yorkprizes.com

Address: 160 Acaster Lane, York, YO23 2TD

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Site or enter any competition. By using the Site, you confirm that you are legally capable of entering into binding contracts under UK law and reside in the United Kingdom or a jurisdiction where participation is permitted by law.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only. You must not:

Use the Site in any way that breaches applicable local, national, or international law or regulation Transmit or upload viruses, malware, or other harmful material Interfere with the functionality or security of the Site Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site, user accounts, or our servers

4. Intellectual Property

All content and materials on the Site, including logos, images, text, graphics, and software, are protected by copyright, trademark, and other UK intellectual property rights. You may view, download, and print materials for personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use requires our written permission.

5. Competitions and Prize Draws

By entering a competition or prize draw hosted by York Prizes, you agree to abide by the specific terms and conditions applicable to that competition, which will be made available on the relevant page.

Entries that do not comply with stated rules will be disqualified. Winners will be selected fairly using a random number generator and notified via email or other contact method provided. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternatives will be offered unless otherwise stated.

York Prizes reserves the right to amend any competition. That said, our business is built around trust within our community and when a guaranteed draw is advertised, it will take place as stated.

6. User-Submitted Content

If you submit content (e.g., reviews, comments, entries), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Site and its promotion.

You must not submit content that is:

Unlawful, threatening, or defamatory Infringing on third-party rights False or misleading

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites such as Square payment processing. These are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

8. Data Protection & Privacy

We process your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available”. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access, nor do we make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.

To the maximum extent permitted by UK law, we disclaim all implied warranties and conditions, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

10. Limitation of Liability

We shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, or incidental damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill arising from your use of the Site. This does not affect our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or any other liability which cannot be excluded or limited under UK law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold York Prizes harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or any breach of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our competitions at any time, without notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms or any applicable laws.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Please check this page periodically to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time. Continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

15. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact:

Email: tom@yorkprizes.com

Mailing Address: 160 Acaster Lane, York, YO23 2TD