E: 11/10 £5000 daily giveaway at bonkersaboutbiscuits.com

Upsa-Daisy

I rang them and they were very vague about everything. Said they were going to contact the company running the competition and then email me, but I am not holding my breathe

orange_plastic

jodester1980 wrote: »

Isnt it on the 1st page??

No, they hadn't put the T&C's up on their website then (!)

I've looked through the first 20 pages of this forum but can't find them, but I'm sure I remember someone posting them in their entirety quite early on. Can someone look, I've got to go soon!

orange_plastic

skipton wrote: »

Does this mean a code can used be me 5 times at my address, then 5 times by another person 5 times, and another ,etc ?

That is what it implies.

isabelle304

These were copied from the McVities website on 15 August 2009. HTH. (Sorry, don't have an actual screeprint/screengrab).

Basically they've amended clause 15 and have added a clause 35.

Bonkers About Biscuits

FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Participation

1. Open to residents of the UK, CI, IoM and ROI only, excluding employees and their immediate families of United Biscuits (UK) Limited and its agents and anyone else professionally connected with the promotion. Promotion open to those 16 years and over.

2. The Bonkers About Biscuits Promotion is available on the following McVitie’s promotional packs: Caramel Digestives 300g, Choc Digestives Milk 400g, Choc Digestives Milk 300g, Choc Digestives Milk 2x400g (twin pack), Choc Digestives Plain 300g, Choc Digestives Plain 400g, Digestives Plain 2x400g(twin pack), Choc Digestives Plain 2x400g(twin pack), Choc Hobnobs Milk 300g, Choc Hobnobs Plain 2x300g (twin pack), Choc Hobnobs Milk 2x300g (twin pack), Digestives 500g, Digestives 400g, Digestives 300g, Digestives 2x500g (twin pack), Hobnobs 300g, Hobnobs 2 x300g (twin pack), Jaffa Cakes150g, Jaffa Cakes 3x150g (triple pack), Jaffa Cakes 2x150g (twin pack), Ginger Nuts 300g, Ginger Nuts 250g, Mini Choc Digestives 6x25g (multipack), Mini Choc Digestives CDU 40g, Mini Choc Hobnobs 6x25g (multipack), Mini Choc Hobnobs 40g, Mini Choc Orange Cookies 6x25g (multipack), Mini Cookies 6x25g (multipack), Mini Cookies 40g, Mini Jaffa Cakes Pods x6 (multipack), Penguin Milk x 9 pack, Penguin Milk x18 pack, Penguin Wafer x 9 pack, Rich Tea 300g, Rich Tea 2 x300g (twin pack)

3. There are online daily prizes 17/08/09 - 11/10/09 inclusive and a final special prize draw which closes on 30th April 2010. The final prize draw will take place on 4th May 2010. All winners will be contacted within 5 days and the prize awarded within 28 days.

4. Consumers will be permitted to enter the same pack time code from their promotional pack and 4 digit barcode a maximum of 5 times over the entire promotional period. But, further entries, with different promotional pack types will be allowed within the specified criteria.

5. Only 5 entries per code, per person, per address will be permitted

6. Twin pack purchases (including Penguin Milk x 18 pack) are rewarded with one bonus entry per code the first time that they enter their code from this pack. Consumers must submit their details again on the day of the bonus notification otherwise they will lose their bonus opportunity. Only one bonus entry per twin pack code.

7. Triple pack purchases are rewarded with two bonus entries, the first time that they enter their code from this pack. Consumers must submit their details again on the day of the bonus notification for these 2 extra bonus codes otherwise they will lose their bonus opportunity. Only two bonus entries per triple pack code

8. Online entrants only, who exceed their entry allowance, enter codes more than they should do or try to use codes not intended for this promotion will be disqualified from the promotion.

9. Proof of ID will be required for major daily prizewinners such as driving licence or utility bill.


HOW TO ENTER

10. Purchase a ‘Bonkers about Biscuits’ promotional pack of biscuits. You must retain your biscuit wrapper for participation and prize claim.

11. Visit https://www.bonkersaboutbiscuits.com and vote for your favourite biscuit. Enter the last four digits of the 13 digit barcode number and the pack time code on the back of the promotional wrapper plus your email address, full name, house name or number including post code , date of birth, phone number and follow the instructions.

12. Each day’s online prizes have been pre-allocated and linked to “lucky winning moments,” which have been randomly pre-selected via a secure, independently verified computer based programme. If you match these times, or are the next nearest entry following any of those times, you will be a winner. All online prizes will be won.

13. Each winning moment has a randomly pre-determined amount of money allocated to it.

14. Prize fund: £5,000 to be won every day divided up as follows: Major prizes: 1 x £1,000 prize, 2 x £500 prizes, 2 x £250 prizes, 5 x £100 prizes, and the following minor prizes 40 x £50 prizes (or ECB Euro equivalent at the time of award in ROI).

15. Only one major and one minor prize can be won per household per day

16. From 12th October until 30th April 2010 all entries will go into a special draw. 50 additional cash prizes will be available to be won, : Major prizes: 1 x £1,000 prize, 2 x £500 prizes, 2 x £250 prizes, 5 x £100 prizes, and the following minor prizes 40 x £50 prizes (or ECB Euro equivalent at the time of award in ROI). Entrants to the late prize draw will not need to retain their pack to claim.

17. Postal Entry Route – Send your pack(s) to the ‘Handling House’* with your name, full postal address including postcode, phone number and DOB clearly handwritten & legible in block capitals on a plain piece of paper. Your entry will be entered into the instant win at a random time throughout the next available 24 hour period on your behalf. Only one entry per properly stamped envelope. Winners only will be notified via post within 28 days.

*Handling House: UK & NI ‘Bonkers about Biscuits’, PO Box 485, Wilstead, Beds MK45 3BP and for ROI, ‘Bonkers About Biscuits’ Dept. AA1704, PO Box 6151, Dublin 2

18. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY IN NORTHERN IRELAND ONLY. For an equal chance of winning, send your name, address (including full valid postcode), telephone number and date of birth clearly handwritten & legible in block capitals on a plain piece of paper to ‘Bonkers about Biscuits NPN’ PO Box 485, Wilstead, Beds, MK45 3BP, to be received by the closing dates.

19. For Postal Entrants (17.) and No Purchase Necessary (NI) entrants (18.) a batch code and time code from a McVitie’s pack as detailed in the promotional terms and conditions will be entered online, at a random time throughout the next available 24 hour period. Only one entry per properly stamped envelope. Winners only will be notified via post within 28 days.

20. In the event of a consumer not having a code on their pack then they can contact the Customer Careline on 0500 01 17 10 (UK) or 1 800 409 317 (ROI) who will suggest that they send their promotional pack with their contact details to the handling house who will then enter on their behalf.

21. No responsibility will be accepted for entries that cannot be sent or are not received for any reason whatsoever, nor for any entries that are delayed or corrupted. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt.



CLAIMING PRIZES

22. Winners will be notified via email or post on how to claim their prize and will be subject to provisional proof of ID and a verification process to ensure they comply with the Terms and Conditions. Only official promotional packaging will be accepted. Packaging that is damaged defaced, copied or defective in any way will not be accepted

23. Winners should send their winning pack together with their unique reference number (provided at the time of winning), name, full address and telephone number plus date of birth. Prizes will be made payable to the winners name only and will be dispatched to the full address registered only. Packs should be sent to:

Bonkers about Biscuits winner, PO Box 485, Wilstead, Beds, MK45 3BP.

For ROI, ‘Bonkers About Biscuits winner’ Dept. AA1704, PO Box 6151, Dublin 2.

We recommend that major prize winners send in their winning pack by recorded delivery. Please note that we accept no responsibility for claims which are lost, damaged or delayed in the post.

24. Winners have 28 days to claim their prize by sending their winning promotional pack and unique reference number to the handling house.

25. Winners will receive their cash prize within 28 days. Cheques will only be made out to names of winners and despatched to postcode provided at entry.

26. If any winner cannot be contacted within 28 days from first attempting to do so, or after initial contact does not send in the appropriate details for validation, or does not meet the verification criteria then the promoter reserves the right to withdraw prize entitlement and award the prize to the entry next most closely following the original winning moment.

27. By entering this Promotion, all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

28. For a list of the names and counties of the winners, please send a stamped SAE to 'Bonkers about Biscuits Winners List', PO Box 485, Wilstead, Beds, MK45 3BP. For ROI, ‘Bonkers About Biscuits Winners List’ Dept. AA1704, PO Box 6151, Dublin 2.

29. Winners may be required to participate in unpaid publicity concerning this Promotion.

30. The Promoter cannot be held liable for system failures at the handling house or website service provider. However, the Promoter shall endeavour to minimise the effect on participants of any such failure.

31. Participants may be asked on the Promotional website if they would like to opt in to receive email updates on the latest news and information from United Biscuits. Should the participant opt-in and decide at a later date that they would no longer like to receive these updates, they should click on the opt-out link available in the email received.

32. Should the Promoter have any reason to believe that there has been a breach of these Terms and Conditions, or the spirit of the Promotion, the Promoter may at its sole discretion refuse to process a claim. The Promoter will be the final arbiter in any decisions and these will be final and binding. No correspondence will be entered into.

33. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any person who corrupts or affects the proper conduct of the promotion, attempts to damage the website or otherwise undermine the legitimate operation of the promotion. If such activity is suspected the Promoter will delete the offending entries and compensation or prosecution will be sought through the law.

34. This promotion is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Promoter: United Biscuits (UK) Limited, Hayes Park, Hayes End Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8EE. (Please do not send entries to this address.)

ROI: This promotion is being carried out in the ROI under license granted by Dublin District Court. The licence holder is Barnardos, Barnardos National Office, Christchurch Square, Dublin 8. Funds raised from this lottery will help support disadvantaged children in Ireland.

lovefreebie

tiff25 wrote: »

did anyone take screen shot of the original t&c's edwin mutton has asked to see it?

Tiff I have sent you a PM, think they missed something when they changed terms.

Hamsam, for the digestive biscuits, they can be used to make cheesecake if you like.

gingin_2

Weren't Magnum able to change the online T+C's without having to alter those on the packaging? I remember it suddenly changed from being able to enter unlimited entries per draw, to one per draw?

I'm not too fussed about it either way. I can see why Mcvities would want to change it and in some ways it will be nice to draw a line under the comp if I do get the allowed wins. I thought the reason for these promotions was to create more brand awareness, therefore more future sales, not for compers (including myself), to buy in bulk, only to switch back to their alternative brands ( a custard cream fan here also) once the comp has finished.

For me, personally, I would like some clarification on the one large and one small prize allowance. Odds are you are going to get 2 £50's over a £50 and a £100, so where do we stand?

I still hope we see some more wins on here and am sure we will.

wookeyhole1

someone on loquax has a copy of the origional t&c

evelyn192

Ive only won £50 so far, its worth me trying to win a biggun. I just dont seem to be entering at the right moment lol

orange_plastic

Well done Isabelle!

This is a wierd one:

4. Consumers will be permitted to enter the same pack time code from their promotional pack and 4 digit barcode a maximum of 5 times over the entire promotional period. But, further entries, with different promotional pack types will be allowed within the specified criteria.

This seems to say that we can only enter once with each promotional pack type. I assume that by 'pack type' they mean that of each type of biscuit, but who can tell?

I have an IQ of 157 and I can't make head or tail of the 'within the specified criteria' bit, but I don't think the criteria are specified!!

Written by a Jaffa Cake with a smashing orangey bit for a brain!!

wookeyhole1

serendipity64 said here #2474 they printed off the origional t&c