Christmas SME Give Back Competition Terms and Conditions

  1. This competition is being operated by Far from Avocados LTD, in partnership with Christmas FM
  2. Entry to this competition (the Competition) is subject to these terms and conditions (the Terms)
  3. Far From avocados may modify these Terms at any time without notice to you by posting revised Terms. Your continued participation in the Competition following the posting of revised Terms will mean that you accept and agree to such revised Terms.
  4. Far From Avocados is a limited company registered in Ireland
  5. Entry to this competition is open to residents of the Island Ireland and abroad however the business being entered must be registered in the Island of Ireland
  6. Entry to this competition is via a customised form managed and maintained by Far From Avocados 
  7. Entry into the Competition and all information that Far From Avocados collect will be managed and used in accordance to GDPR policy
  8. Employees or contractors of Far From Avocados or its associated companies and agencies may not enter the Competition (this prohibition extends to immediate family members of any of the prohibited persons referred to above and to individuals who become prohibited persons during the course of the Competition). 
  9. By participating in the Competition participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these terms and conditions. A failure to adhere to such terms and conditions shall result in disqualification from the Competition and, if necessary, forfeiture of a prize.
  10. Incomplete entries or entries not in accordance with the entry instructions for the Competition will be treated as invalid. Where Far From Avocados has a reasonable suspicion that an entry is automated or is in some way contrary to these terms and conditions, Far From Avocados reserves the right to refuse entry to the Competition.
  11. Participation in the Competition is subject to existing laws and legal process. Nothing contained in these Terms shall limit Far From Avocados right to comply with governmental, court, and law-enforcement requests or requirements relating to your participation in the Competition
  12. These Terms shall be construed in accordance with Irish law and you irrevocably agree to bring any action to enforce these Terms before a court of competent jurisdiction in Ireland.
  13. Far From Avocados will not accept any responsibility for illegible, lost, late or incomplete entries. Far From Avocados will not be held responsible for a breakdown in communications systems or networks that may result in an entry to the Competition not being registered, accepted or processed
  14. Entry will open at XXX Monday December 7th and close at 5pm Friday December 11th, any entries received after this time will not be accepted
  15. If a business is nominated more than once by more than one individual, all nominations will be considered 
  16. Criteria for shortlisting the finalist will be based on the information provided in the entry 
  17. 3 finalists will be chosen from the entries 
  18. Finalists will be chosen on Saturday December 12th and contacted via telephone prior to Monday 14th 
  19. Finalists will be required to do a zoom interview with Far From Avocados on Monday 14h 
  20. Finalists’ interview will be posted on Christmas FM and Far From Avocados Facebook pages for the public to view 
  21. Criteria for choosing the overall winner is through public vote and an independent panel each weighted equally 
  22. The public vote is weighted at 50% and the independent judging panel winner will also be weighted 50%
  23. Public voting will take place on www.christmasfm.com
  24. Winners will be contacted and notified live on air on Friday December 18th on the Breakfast Show
  25. The 2nd and 3rd place winners will then be notified by Far From Avocados 
  26. To redeem the prize Far From Avocados will arrange for a con call workshop to take place to develop the value of the prize into content or consultancy services 
  27. Any prize awarded during the Competition will be as stated, non-transferable and not for sale or resale or redeemable for cash
  28. By accepting a prize, a winner shall be obliged to grant to Far From Avocados and/or Christmas FM the right to use and publish the business and owners, (his or her) name and (if applicable) photograph in such media (including without limitation in any print, point of sale or public relations material) as Far From Avocados and/or Christmas FM may choose for advertising and/or promotional purposes on a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual basis. If requested by Far From Avocados and/or Christmas FM, a winner of a prize must agree to take part in any publicity relating to his or her prize. Should a winner be unable or unwilling to take part in such publicity Sanef may at its discretion choose a replacement winner. Each winner’s name and county of residence will be published by Far From Avocados and/or Christmas FM online
  29. Prizes

1st Prize

€15,000 worth of content marketing services

Option of potential services

Digital content creation, digital strategy consultancy, social media planning, video content, written content, audience development

2nd Prize

€4,000 worth of digital content marketing services

Option of potential services

Digital content creation to the value, social media consultancy, social media assets

3rd Prize

€1,000 worth of social media support

Option of potential services

Creation of assets, media plan, advertising campaign