Destination Westport — Social Media Competition Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter
The promoter of this competition is Destination Westport
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or Meta Ads
2. Eligibility
Entry is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over unless otherwise stated.
Employees of the promoter, associated agencies, prize partners, and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
The promoter reserves the right to verify eligibility.
3. Competition Period
Opening and closing dates and times will be stated on the competition post.
Entries received after the closing time will not be included.
4. How to Enter
Entry mechanics will be stated on the competition post.
No purchase is necessary unless explicitly stated.
Only valid entries that follow the instructions in the competition post will be accepted.
5. Winner Selection
One (1) winner will be selected per competition unless otherwise stated.
Where competitions run across multiple platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Ads), one winner will be selected from all valid entries across all platforms combined.
The winner will be selected at random unless otherwise stated.
6. Winner Notification
The winner will be contacted via the platform or channel through which they entered (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Meta Ads).
The promoter is not responsible if a winner does not see or receive notification messages.
7. Winner Response Requirement (72 Hour Rule)
Winners must respond and confirm acceptance of the prize within 72 hours of first contact from the promoter.
If the winner does not respond within 72 hours:
The prize will be deemed forfeited, and there is no further obligation on the Promoter to re-offer the prize to that entrant
The Promoter then reserves the right to:
Select an alternative winnerRepeat the process until a responding winner is confirmed
Late responses will not be accepted once an alternative winner has been selected or announced.
8. Prize Conditions
Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and no cash alternative will be offered unless at the promoter’s discretion.
The promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if necessary due to circumstances outside its control.
9. Tourism & Experience Prize Conditions (Where Applicable)
For accommodation, tourism, activity, or experience prizes:
- Subject to availability
- Must be pre-booked directly with the prize provider
- Blackout dates may apply (e.g., bank holidays, peak summer dates, festivals)
- Travel, transport, insurance, food, and additional expenses are not included unless explicitly stated
- Prizes must be redeemed within any validity period stated
- The prize may not be resold, transferred, or auctioned
10. Third-Party Prize Partners & Influencer Promotions
Where prizes are supplied by third parties, influencers, or partner businesses:
The promoter is not responsible for delays, cancellations, or changes made by third-party providers
The promoter is not responsible for the quality or delivery of third-party services once the prize has been accepted by the winner
The winner may be required to agree to additional terms directly with the prize provider
11. Publicity
By entering, entrants agree that the promoter may use the winner’s name, social media handle, and entry content for promotional purposes relating to the competition, unless prohibited by law.
12. Limitation of Liability
The promoter shall not be responsible for:
- Late, lost, delayed, or incomplete entries
- Technical failures, platform outages, or message delivery failures
- Failure of the winner to receive notifications
- Circumstances outside the promoter’s reasonable control
13. Right to Cancel or Amend
The promoter reserves the right to:
- Cancel, suspend, or amend the competition where necessary
- Amend these Terms & Conditions for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons
14. Disqualification
The promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who:
- Breaches these Terms & Conditions
- Engages in fraudulent or abusive behaviour
- Uses fake, duplicate, or automated accounts
- Attempts to manipulate the competition
15. Data Protection
Personal data will only be processed:
For administering the competition
In accordance with GDPR and applicable data protection law
In line with the promoter’s Privacy Policy: [Insert Link]
16. Governing Law
These Terms & Conditions are governed by Irish law and subject to the jurisdiction of Irish courts.
17. Acceptance of Terms
Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.