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E: 30/11 win £3000 - enrolled university students only

english_rose
english_rose Posts: 262 Forumite
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edited 14 August at 11:29AM in Standard online competitions
https://joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/

I. Summary Terms & Conditions

Open to UK university students aged 17+ only. Giveaway entry period: 28/02/2025 – 30/11/2025. To enter, visit joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/ (http://www.joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/). No purchase necessary. Prize: £3,000, with twenty (20) Prizes available. To enter, you must be an enrolled student, have internet access, a Handshake account, and agree to the T&Cs. For full T&Cs and prize details, visit joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/ (http://www.joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/). Promoter: Handshake International UK Ltd, Birchin Court, 5th Floor, 19-25 Birchin Lane, EC3V 9DU.

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  • english_rose
    english_rose Posts: 262 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper

    II. Full Terms & Conditions

    1. Eligibility: This Promotion is open to actively enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate university students in the United Kingdom aged 17 or over. Employees of the Promoter, its agents, and anyone professionally associated with this Promotion are excluded from participation. 

    If any winner is under the age of 18, we may require that these Terms and Conditions be signed by the winner's parent or legal guardian before the prize is awarded. Additionally, at our discretion, the prize may be awarded directly to the parent or legal guardian.

    2. No Purchase Necessary: No purchase is necessary to enter this Promotion. You will require internet access.

    3. Promotion Period: The Promotion will run from 00:01 BST on 28/02/2025 to 23:59 BST on 30/11/2025. The Promoter reserves the right to modify, extend, or shorten the giveaway period at its sole discretion if necessary, with prior notice to participants.

    4. Prize Draws:

    There will be two separate prize draws, each awarding 10 prizes. To be eligible, entrants must enter before the respective cut-off date:

    • First Draw: Takes place on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025.
      • Entry deadline: Saturday, 31st May 2025, at 23:59 BST.
    • Second Draw: Takes place on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025.
      • Entry deadline: Sunday, 30th November 2025, at 23:59 BST.

    Entries submitted after a cut-off date will not be included in that draw but may be eligible for the next one if applicable.

    5. Entry Carry-Over:

    • Once the First Draw concludes:
      • All users in the First Draw will be automatically entered into the Second Draw (maximum of 1 entry).
      • Bonus entries from app download and profile completion (up to a maximum of 7) from the First Draw will be carried forward into the Second Draw.
      • Existing referral bonus entries will reset to zero, allowing users to start referring again for the Second Draw.

    6. How to Enter: To enter, visit joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/ (https://joinhandshake.co.uk/live-rent-free/), create a Handshake account using a student (.ac.uk) email address, and agree to the T&Cs to automatically receive 1 entry into the Prize Draw.

    7. Prize Details:

    • Prize Amount: £3,000 per winner
    • Number of Prizes: Twenty (20) prizes available
    • Maximum Prizes per Person: 1 prize per person
    • Payment: The Prize will be paid directly into the winner's nominated UK bank account. Winners are responsible for providing accurate bank details. The Promoter is not liable for errors or delays due to incorrect bank information. To receive the Prize, the winner must have a valid UK bank account.
    • Eligibility: Prizes are subject to eligibility verification.
    • Prize Alternatives: The Promoter reserves the right to substitute a Prize of equal or greater value if necessary.
    • University Limit: Each university can have only one winner per Prize Draw. If a student from University A wins in the First Draw, no other students from University A will be selected in that draw. However, for the Second Draw, all universities will be eligible again.
    • Winner Limit: Each student can win only one prize within a 12-month period. If a student wins in the First Draw, they will not be eligible to win in the Second Draw or any other Handshake giveaways within the next 12 months.

    8. Additional Entries:

    • App Download: Download and log into the Handshake App for 2 additional entries.
    • Refer a Friend: Earn 3 additional entries per successful referral (see Referral Guidelines below).
    • Inclusive Workplace: Tells employers about your work authorisation and socio-economic for 2 additional entries.
    • Profile Completion: Complete all profile questions on Handshake for 5 additional entries.

    9. Entry Limits:

    Participants are limited to a maximum of 70 entries:

    • 1 entry for creating a Handshake account.
    • 2 entries for downloading the Handshake app and logging in on your smartphone.
    • 2 entries for adding your work authorisation and socio-economic to your Handshake profile.
    • 5 entries for completing all profile questions on Handshake.
    • 60 entries from up to 20 successful referrals.

    10. Referral Guidelines:

    • Consent Required: Ensure you have obtained your friend's consent before sharing your referral link.
    • Close Friends Only: Referrals are limited to close friends. Self-referrals are prohibited and may lead to disqualification.
    • One Referral per Friend: If a friend receives multiple referral links, only the first clicked link is valid.
    • Capped Entries: Maximum of 20 successful referrals (60 additional entries). Further referrals will not yield additional entries.
    • Prohibited Activities: Any attempt to manipulate the Promotion, including automated referrals, may result in disqualification. Students referring themselves using variations of their university email linked to their original email will be automatically removed from the draw.
    • No Public Distribution: Referral links must not be shared publicly with non-close friends.

    11. Referral E-Voucher Incentive: During the giveaway entry period (28/02/2025 – 30/11/2025) students will receive a £10 e-voucher for every 5 new friends referred, redeemable at leading retailers.

    • Referral bonuses are capped at 20 friends per Prize Draw, allowing students to earn a maximum of £40 per Prize Draw.
    • As there are two Prize Draws (see T&C 4), students can earn up to £80 in total (£40 per Prize Draw).
    • After the first Prize Draw (May 2, 2025), the referral bonus will reset, allowing students to refer up to 20 new friends again for the second Prize Draw.

    E-Voucher Terms:

    • E-vouchers will be distributed at the end of each month to eligible students.
    • E-vouchers are valid for 12 months from the issue date. After this period, they expire and become void.
    • Handshake reserves the right to modify or discontinue the referral e-voucher incentive at any time or exclude students found attempting to manipulate or defraud the system.

    12. Winner Selection:

    • Entry Logging: All eligible entries will be recorded in the giveaway database and assigned a unique identification number.
    • Random Selection: A Random Number Generator (RNG) will select 20 provisional winners from the eligible entries. The selection process will be fair and transparent.
    • Oversight: The draw will be overseen by a panel of Promoter employees to ensure compliance.
    • Recording: The selection process will be recorded for internal compliance and kept confidential.
    • Provisional Winners: Selected winners are subject to eligibility verification. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify entrants who do not meet eligibility or violate terms.

    13. Winner Notification:

    • Provisional winners will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the draw.
    • Winners must confirm eligibility within 10 days or risk disqualification, in which case the prize will be offered to a reserve winner.

    14. Prize Acceptance, Verification and Delivery:

    • Winners must provide the required verification documents and complete a phone interview with Handshake.
    • Once verification is successfully completed, the Prize will be delivered within 45 days.
    • If the Prize does not arrive within this period, the winner must notify the Promoter within a further 14 days.
    • Failure to notify the Promoter within this timeframe may result in forfeiture of the Prize.

    15. Behaviour and Compliance:

    The Promoter reserves the right to withhold the Prize if a winner fails to comply with directions or behaves in a disruptive or anti-social manner. Non-compliance with these Terms may result in Prize forfeiture.

    16. Publicity:

    Winners’ details (first name, surname, university, course) will be shared. Winners will be required to participate in PR activities, including a photo opportunity.

    17. Non-Transferability:

    Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

    18. Promotion Issues:

    The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the Promotion if tampering, fraud, or other issues beyond their control occur.

    19. Entry Issues:

    The Promoter is not responsible for lost, delayed, or misdirected entries. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt.

    20. Accurate Information:

    Participants must provide accurate details when entering. The Promoter is not responsible for incorrect details affecting Prize delivery.

    21. Verification:

    The Promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility and may withhold a Prize until satisfied.

    22. Liability:

    The Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage related to the Promotion, except where liability cannot be excluded by law.

    23. Fair Play:

    The Promoter seeks to ensure a fair and secure promotion. Entries that violate the Terms will be disqualified.

    24. Force Majeure:

    The Promoter is not liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond their control.

    25. Fraud and Dishonesty:

    The Promoter may refuse to award a Prize if an entrant is found to be dishonest or in violation of the Terms.

    26. Personal Data:

    Personal data will be used solely for this Promotion and handled in accordance with the Promoter’s privacy policy in section III below.

    27. Validity:

    If any part of these Terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

    28. Acceptance:

    By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

    29. Discrepancies:

    In case of discrepancies between these Terms and promotional materials, these Terms will prevail.

    30. Governing Law:

    These Terms are governed by English law, subject to the courts of England and Wales.

    31. Promoter:

    Handshake International UK Ltd, Birchin Court 5th Floor, 19-25 Birchin Lane, EC3V 9DU.

    III. Live Rent Free – Referral Program

    1. How does the referral program work?

    The best way to boost your chances of winning £3k is by referring friends! Here’s how it works:

    • You benefit, earn 3 bonus entries per successful referral, greatly improving your odds.
      • Refer up to 20 friends, unlocking up to 60 bonus entries.
      • Earn £10 for every 5 friends you refer, with a maximum reward of £40 per Prize Draw.
    • Your friend benefits, they get a chance to win £3k and find their dream job on Handshake.

    2. What’s the e-voucher incentive?

    For every 5 friends you refer to us, we will send you a £10 e-voucher. This means:

    • Even if you don’t win one of the 20 cash prizes, you still win with vouchers!
    • You can earn up to £40 per Prize Draw (for 20 successful referrals).
    • With two Prize Draws in 2025, you can earn up to £80 in total.

    3. How do I know if my referral was successful?

    • You will receive an automated email from Handshake for every unique successful referral.
    • Your bonus entry count will also update in the Giveaway Tab in Handshake.

    4. I referred my friend, but I didn’t receive an email or see my bonus entry update, why?

    This could be due to several reasons:

    1. Your friend used a non university (ac.uk) email address to sign up.
    2. Your friend is already a Handshake user. If they already have a profile, they don’t count as a referral (some students forget they’ve signed up before!).
    3. Your friend signed up via the Handshake app. Due to Apple and Android privacy policies, we can’t track referrals completed through the mobile app.
    4. Your friend didn’t finish creating their account. To qualify as a referral, they must:
      • Fully activate their Handshake profile
      • Opt into the competition and agree to the T&Cs
      • Verify their account via email
      • If they haven’t completed all these steps, the referral won’t count.
    5. Referral tracking delays at partner universities. If your university is a Handshake partner, referrals may take longer to be confirmed. Don’t worry! We manually review all referrals and will credit any that were missed.

    5. What happens to my referrals after the first Prize Draw?

    • Once the First Draw concludes:
      • All users in the First Draw will be automatically entered into the Second Draw (maximum of 1 entry).
      • Bonus entries from app downloads and profile completion (up to a maximum of 7) from the First Draw will be carried forward into the Second Draw.
      • Existing referral bonus entries will reset to zero after the first Prize Draw, allowing users to start referring again for the Second Draw.

    6. Are there any referral limits?

    Yes, referrals are capped at 20 friends per Prize Draw, meaning:

    • You can earn a maximum of 60 bonus entries per draw (20 friends x 3 entries).
    • You can earn up to £40 per draw in e-vouchers (total £80 across both draws).
    • Once the first Prize Draw ends, you can start referring again for the second Prize Draw.

    7. What are the referral rules?

    To keep the giveaway fair, the following rules apply:

    • Obtain consent before sharing your referral link.
    • Refer close friends only, public sharing is not allowed.
    • One referral per friend—if a friend clicks multiple referral links, only the first one counts.
    • No self-referrals, manipulating the system (e.g., using multiple emails) will result in disqualification.
    • No automated referrals, any attempt to game the system may lead to removal.

    8. How do I get my e-voucher?

    • E-vouchers are distributed at the end of each month.
    • They are valid for 12 months from the issue date.
    • If you don’t receive your voucher, check your spam folder or contact Handshake support.

    9. Can Handshake change the referral program?

    Yes, Handshake reserves the right to modify or discontinue the referral incentive at any time or exclude students found trying to manipulate the system.


  • LizB62
    LizB62 Posts: 5,033 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Thanks for posting but it's not a postal, phone or text comp as far as I can see.
    I'll report it to get it moved to the main Comps board
    Best win ever: Trip to the Galapagos Islands in 2010
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