Easter Giveaway
Terms and Conditions
- The Promoter
The promoter is: First Bus, a division of FirstGroup plc, of 395 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5RP. - The competition
2.1 The title of the competition is the “Custard Cream Egg Giveaway.”
2.2 This giveaway is a free-to-enter promotion where one winner will receive an M&S Custard Cream Egg. - How to enter
3.1 The competition will run from 9am on Wednesday 9th April 2025 (the "Opening Date") to 5pm on Wednesday 16th April 2025 (the "Closing Date") inclusive.
3.2 All entries must be received by no later than 5pm on the Closing Date. Entries received after this time are automatically disqualified.
3.3 To enter the competition:
(a) Share the giveaway post to your Instagram Stories before the Closing Date.
(b) Your Instagram account must be set to public at the time of entry so your Story can be viewed.
(c) One entry per person.
3.4 No purchase necessary.
3.5 The Promoter will not accept:
(a) responsibility for entries that are lost, mislaid, damaged or delayed regardless of cause, including technical faults or system errors;
(b) proof of sharing as proof of receipt.
3.6 By entering, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
3.7 A copy of these terms can be found at https://www.firstbus.co.uk/easter-giveaway - Eligibility
4.1 The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 years or over, except:
(a) employees of the Promoter or its group companies;
(b) anyone professionally connected with the giveaway;
(c) the immediate families or households of those in (a) or (b).
4.2 By entering, you confirm your eligibility. The Promoter may request proof of age or residence.
4.3 The Promoter will not accept entries that are:
(a) automatically generated;
(b) submitted in bulk or on behalf of another person;
(c) incomplete or tampered with.
4.4 One entry per person.
4.5 The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify entries that breach these terms.
4.6 Entries cannot be returned. - The prize
5.1 The prize is one M&S Custard Cream Egg. One prize is available to be won.
5.2 The prize is not negotiable, transferable, or exchangeable for cash or other items. - Winners
6.1 The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.
6.2 The winner will be contacted by Instagram direct message shortly after the competition closes.
6.3 The Promoter may be required to provide the winner’s details to the Advertising Standards Authority upon request. - Claiming the prize
7.1 The winner must respond within 48 hours of being contacted.
7.2 The prize may not be claimed by a third party on the winner's behalf.
7.3 If the winner does not respond in time, another eligible winner will be selected.
7.4 The Promoter is not responsible if the winner is unable to accept the prize.
7.5 The prize will be sent via next-day delivery once confirmation is received. - Limitation of liability
Insofar as permitted by law, the Promoter, its agents or distributors will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury arising from entry into the giveaway or acceptance of the prize, except where caused by negligence. Your statutory rights are not affected. - Ownership of entries
9.1 Entries become the property of the Promoter and will not be returned.
9.2 The Promoter may use the winner’s entry (i.e. Story share) in promotional activity but is not required to do so.
9.3 By entering, you grant the Promoter a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use your entry for promotion of this competition. - Data protection
10.1 Personal data will only be processed in line with the Promoter’s privacy policy: https://www.firstgroupplc.com/site-services/privacy.
10.2 This includes contacting the winner and fulfilling delivery of the prize. - General
11.1 If there is any reason to believe you have breached these terms, the Promoter may disqualify your entry.
11.2 The Promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition if needed.
11.3 These terms are governed by English law and any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.