Rules of Kingolotto.co.uk
Kingolotto.co.uk rules
We strongly advise you to read all the rules below as well as the terms & conditions.
1. Publisher/Organiser
The website accessible at www.kingolotto.co.uk and related URLs (the “Site”) is owed, published and operated by MEDIASTAY Limited C/O SPAIN BROTHERS & CO 29 Manor Road Folkestone, Kent CT20 2SE ENGLAND (“we,” “us” “our,” “Mediastay”). Company Registration No. 5958600.
The Site contains a game with prizes which is free of charge to play called Kingolotto (“Kingolotto”) and which is offered to players via the Site in the United Kingdom (“you,” “your,” “Player”) subject to the following terms, conditions and rules. Kingolotto is run and administrated by Mediastay.
2. Kingolotto is Free to Play - No Purchase Necessary
Kingolotto is entirely free of charge to Players to enter and no purchase is necessary by any Player to enter and play Kingolotto.
Mediastay reserves the right to modify or cancel any Kingolotto game if necessary on reasonable notice to Players who have already entered the Kingolotto game in question. In such circumstances, no indemnity or compensation will be given to the Players involved.
3. Availability of Kingolotto and Restrictions of the Internet
Subject to technical problems and the remaining provisions of this clause, Kingolotto will be made reasonably available via the Site 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and Kingolotto is open to all members of the public without restriction, subject to these terms, conditions and rules.
You acknowledge and accept that Mediastay has no control over the Internet which is a global decentralised network of computer systems. Access to the Site and Kingolotto games, therefore, will not be error free or uninterrupted and may be disrupted and very variable.
The Site is maintained in partnership with Mediastay's hosting service providers. Every effort is made to ensure the continuity of the Site and Kingolotto, but some occasional technical downtime beyond our control and/or the control of our hosting service provider may occur.
You acknowledge and accept that such downtime may prevent the Site being viewed and may restrict access to your account or the ability to enter Kingolotto games from time to time. You acknowledge and accept that the disclaimers and limitation of liability relating to the errors and downtime set out in clause 16 will apply.
4. Promotional Materials and Advertising on the Site
The promotional and advertising material of third parties on the Site is not intended to be for end-users in the United States of America and in particular any end-users located in the following states of the United States of America: Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, Montana and Illinois.
We do not knowingly allow promotion or advertising on the Site which is intended for, targets or relates to any promotion to end-users in the United States of America or promotes gambling to end-users in the United States and in particular any end-users located in the following states of the United States of America: Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, Montana and Illinois.
All third party promoters or advertisers which display promotional materials on the Site comply with the Site's Website Terms of Use. Any such third parties which display promotional materials on the Site have provided us with assurances that they will (i) comply with all gaming and advertising laws in the United Kingdom, (ii) comply with all laws in jurisdictions which they intend to target, and (iii) will not promote gaming to end users in the United States and in particular end-users located in the following states of the United States of America: Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Vermont, Connecticut, Florida, Montana and Illinois.
5. Registration procedure
In order to register with the Site and to be permitted to play Kingolotto, each Player must register on the Site and will be required to enter the following personal information:
user ID (valid e-mail address); password; surname; first name; gender; date of birth; and postcode.
You will be entirely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the personal information which you provide to Mediastay on registration with the Site. Mediastay will not be liable for any loss, damage or claims caused by the inaccuracy or incompleteness of such information.
Mediastay reserves the right to ensure equal opportunities for all Players, by any means Mediastay reserves the right to refuse to register any Player and to cancel any Player's registration with the Site at any time for any reason without notice only in the event that the Player is under the age of 16 or is in breach of these terms.
Players must ensure that their registered details are kept accurate and up to date at all times in order to ensure eligibility to win prizes on Kingolotto. Mediastay will not be liable for any loss, damage or claims caused by the inaccuracy or incompleteness of such information.
6. Entry Requirements
Entry and participation in Kingolotto is subject to these terms, conditions and rules and you agree to comply with them and all applicable laws and regulations.
Kingolotto is only accessible via the Site and so access to the Internet will be required to enter Kingolotto. All entries by Players to Kingolotto games must be made via the Site and all entries to Kingolotto games sent or purported to be made via any other method will be null and void.
Entry to Kingolotto is open to any member of the public who are over the age of 16 years (i.e. individuals resident in the United Kingdom) subject to these terms, conditions and rules. By entering Kingolotto you, therefore, confirm that you are over 16 years of age and in the event that you are not, any entry to Kingolotto you purport to submit will be deemed null and void. For the avoidance of doubt any Players who are under the age of 16 will be infringing these terms, conditions and rules and accordingly will not be permitted to claim any prizes whatsoever from Mediastay.
Kingolotto is not open for entry to employees of Mediastay or its associated companies or their families or agents or any third parties professionally involved with Mediastay or any promotions or advertising linked to Kingolotto.
It is a condition of entry, and accordingly you hereby agree, that you will be entirely responsible for any tax liabilities, if any, in respect of any prize you may win on Kingolotto. For the avoidance of doubt, Mediastay will not be responsible or liable for any tax, levies or duties, if any, applicable in any country which may apply to Kingolotto prizes.
By participating in any Kingolotto game, you agree that Mediastay will be entitled to publish on the Site and in all Mediastay communications your first name and initial of your surname, your image and your likeness (without restriction or reservation and without any payment, fee or advantage to you) in connection with any prize you may win.
7. Playing Kingolotto
To enter a Kingolotto game simply enter your user ID (valid e-mail) and password (chosen by you when registering) where indicated on the Site. Players must choose six (6) numbers in a lottery grid of forty-nine (49) numbers in order to enter the relevant Kingolotto game.
To confirm each entry to play a Kingolotto game, you must click on an advertising banner as indicated on the Site.
You agree not to misuse the Site or any Kingolotto game. You hereby also agree not to modify or attempt to modify the Site or any Kingolotto game by any means including but not limited to modifying the “Results” as determined by Mediastay and set out on the Site and/or any element that determines such “Results” and/or the winners of Kingolotto games as determined by Mediastay and set out on the Site which you acknowledge and agree is strictly prohibited. Mediastay will not be liable in any circumstances for claims or damages caused to any Player or third party as a result of a breach of this clause.
Each Player must be a separate legal person entitled to play Kingolotto under the Entry Requirements above. For the avoidance of doubt, you are not permitted and you agree not to play or attempt to play Kingolotto with several different user IDs (e-mails) or using an account registration opened in another person's name which are prohibited under this terms, conditions and rules. In the event that you are in breach of this clause, Mediastay will be entitled to immediately cancel your registration and may refuse to re-register you.
Special Kingolotto games and draws may be announced by Mediastay regularly with specific terms, conditions and rules available and posted on the Site in the “Rules” section. If you wish to enter any such special Kingolotto games you will be required to accept all such specific terms, conditions and rules relating thereto.
8. Time limits for Entry into Kingolotto Games
Subject to these terms, conditions and rules, a new Kingolotto game will be held every day and will run for a period of that day (i.e. a 24 hour period from 00:00 (UK time: GMT) to 00:01 (UK time: GMT). Any entry to a Kingolotto game received after the end of this period (i.e. after 00.01 hours (UK time: GMT)) for the previous Kingolotto game will automatically be entered into the following day's Kingolotto game.
In the event of any uncertainty as to whether or not an entry to a Kingolotto game is received prior to the end of the relevant designated period for the Kingolotto game in question in accordance with clause 7.1, Mediastay's decision will be final.
Players are permitted to submit up to ten (10) entries to Kingolotto (i.e. ten grids of lotto numbers) in any 24-hour period between 00.01 hours (UK time: GMT) and 00:00 hours (UK time: GMT) the next day. All entries by Players over and above that limit made during the relevant time period will be deemed null and void.
9. The "Draw" and Notification
Winning numbers for each Kingolotto game will be selected and notified in accordance with the terms of this clause.
Six (6) numbers from the range of one (1) to forty-nine (49) will be randomly drawn every weekday after 00:00 hours (UK time: GMT) by a computer application developed by Mediastay in relation to the Kingolotto game of the previous day (“Draw”). These winning numbers will be displayed on the Site shortly thereafter.
In addition to the six (6) winning numbers being posted each day on the Site, they will also be notified by e-mail to all Players via e-mail addresses provided by Players on registration.
The winning Player or Players for each Kingolotto game will be decided by matching the numbers on each of their respective entries with the six (6) winning numbers drawn in accordance with clause 8.2. Players with matching numbers will also receive a notification e-mail from Mediastay within 15 days of each relevant Draw requesting that they claim their prize in accordance with clause 10 below.
The results of Draws for Kingolotto games are final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into between Mediastay and any Player regarding the results of a Kingolotto Draw.
10. Winning Numbers and Prizes
If a Player validly matches all six (6) numbers correctly from any entry of theirs to a Kingolotto game, other than the Player's 10th entry for the relevant Kingolotto game (see clause 9.2 below), to all six numbers drawn for the relevant Kingolotto game, they may claim the “First Prize” subject to these terms, conditions and rules. The First Prize and details of how it is to be provided to confirmed winners is set out in the Schedule.
If a Player validly matches all six (6) numbers correctly from the 10th entry of the day to Kingolotto (i.e. the tenth lotto grid entered by the Player for the same Kingolotto game as permitted in accordance with these terms, conditions and rules), if any, to all six numbers drawn for the relevant Kingolotto game, they may claim the “Special Prize” subject to these terms, conditions and rules. The Special Prize and details of how it is to be provided to confirmed winners is set out in the Schedule.
If a Player validly matches five (5) numbers correctly from any entry of theirs to a Kingolotto game, other than the Player's 10th entry for the relevant Kingolotto game (see clause 9.4 below), to five (5) of the numbers drawn for the relevant Kingolotto game, they may claim a £15 “Amazon voucher” from Kingolotto which may be accepted in a variety of stores. Such voucher will be sent to the verified winning player's address as provided on registration.
If a Player validly matches five (5) numbers correctly from their 10th entry of the day to Kingolotto (i.e. the tenth lotto grid entered by the Player for the same Kingolotto game as permitted in accordance with these terms, conditions and rules), if any, to five (5) numbers drawn for the relevant Kingolotto game, they may claim a £30 “Amazon voucher” accepted in a variety of stores. Such voucher will be sent to the verified winning player's address as provided on registration.
If a Player validly matches less than five (5) numbers correctly from any entry of theirs to Kingolotto to corresponding numbers drawn for the relevant Kingolotto game, they may claim a certain number of points which are redeemable for prizes as set out on the Site (called “KingoPoints”) as set out in the Schedule under “Other prizes” which will, if verified by Mediastay, be added to the relevant Player's Kingolotto account.
11. Claims, Verification and Awarding of Prizes
Winners must contact Mediastay and claim their prize within four (4) weeks of the announcement of the winners on the Site and via e-mail, after which time the prize will be withdrawn and the relevant winner will no longer be entitled to the prize in question.
Prizes will be awarded to winning players strictly subject to verification by Mediastay of the relevant winning numbers and satisfactory compliance of the relevant winner with these terms, conditions and rules as set out below.
Players will be required to prove, to the reasonable satisfaction of Mediastay or its partners, their compliance with the entry requirements set out in clause 5 above, including providing proof of age and identity and that the personal information entered when the Player registered is correct and up to date before Mediastay will verify and confirm that they are a winner entitled to the relevant prize in question.
Within 90 days of successful verification by Mediastay or its partners of compliance by the Player with these terms, conditions and rules, Mediastay will award the relevant prize to the relevant winner. Upon awarding of the prize, in the case of the Main Prize or the Special Prize, the relevant winner must present their travel agent's booking to Mediastay for payment by Mediastay in accordance with the Schedule within 90 days of award of the prize.
Mediastay reserves the right to refuse to award any Player any prize only in the event that the Player in question's winning numbers cannot be reasonably verified by Mediastay or its partners or the Player in question is in breach of any of these terms, conditions and rules. Winners will have to provide a valid picture of them in order to receive their prize award. this picture will only be promoted on Kingolotto.co.uk with first name and last name initial.
The process of drawing winning numbers, verifying winners and awarding prizes under these terms, conditions and rules will at all times be carried out under the supervision of an observer independent from Mediastay.
12. KingoPoints and Related Prizes
In the event that you win KingoPoints on Kingolotto in accordance with clause 9.5, the KingoPoints will be added to your Kingolotto account in accordance with the above terms, and they may be directly redeemed for certain prizes as set out in the “Prizes” section of the Site, strictly subject to availability and while stocks last.
There are limited stocks of such prizes and Mediastay does not guarantee any such availability of stocks of such prizes and in the event that stocks are not available you agree to accept a reasonable equivalent. Such prizes represented on the Site may not precisely represent the actual item provided to you and there may be some variance in colours and materials.
Each Player may redeem (exchange) KingoPoints for up to a maximum of three (3) such prizes per month. Players will receive a confirmation e-mail each time KingoPoints are redeemed (exchanged) for such prizes.
The Player can redeem (exchange) the points to participate in "Tombolas". The Player can buy as many tombola tickets as points won at the lottery. The date of the draw is set at the time of the publication on the website.
The quota of points to exchange to participate in a Tombola and the closing dates for buying the tickets are decided by Mediastay. The opening and the closing dates for buying tickets for each Tombola are available on this address: www.kingolotto.co.uk
Points collected over the time will be automatically lost if members don't play at least one game grid during the last 3 months of each year (October, November, December).
13. Limitations on Prizes
You acknowledge and accept that there will be no cash or other alternative to any prize awarded by Mediastay in connection with Kingolotto and the prizes which are awarded are strictly as stated in these terms, conditions and rules and on the Site. Prizes are non-transferable. If a prize or the award of a prize is invalid, illegal or unlawful Mediastay may cancel the award of the prize in question.
Players claiming the First Prize or Special Prize and any travelling companion(s) which they intend to include in their prize must hold a valid passport and/or necessary travel documentation and visas details of which must be provided to Mediastay on request. If the passport or necessary identification and confirmation are not received within 10 working days of request, Mediastay may withhold the award of the relevant First Prize or Special Prize as the case may be.
Other than as specifically set out in the Schedule, the winner and any travelling companion(s) they intend to include in their prize will be solely responsible for all other costs arising from claiming the prize, including travel to and from their ports and airports and any travel insurance premiums.
14. Single First Prize and Single Special Prize to be Shared
Only one First Prize and one Special Prize will be available in relation to each daily Draw for Kingolotto games. If there are several First Prize winners and/or several Special Prize winners whose claims to match six (6) numbers from an entry of theirs to the relevant Draw, the First Prize or Special Prize as the case may be will be divided equally among all correct entries as set out in clause 13.2 below.
In the case of several confirmed winners of a First Prize or Special Prize, the maximum value of the First Prize or Special Prize in question (as the case may be) as set out in the Schedule will be divided by the number of confirmed winners of that prize.
15. Data Protection
Mediastay Ltd is registered with The Information Commissioner's Office under the Data Protection Act 1998 (ICO Registration No. Z962923X). Mediastay will comply with the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the “Act”), collecting, storing and processing any personal data (as defined in the Act) relating to Players. In this regard, all personal data relating to Players will be processed in accordance with Mediastay's Privacy Policy which is available on the Site. Further details of your rights relating to your personal data under the Act can be found in this Privacy Policy.
16. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Nothing in these terms, conditions and rules will disclaim or limit liability for any claim, demand and cause of action for death or personal injury caused by Mediastay's negligence.
Mediastay will not in any circumstances be liable or responsible for damage, theft, or loss (including consequential or economic loss including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of business, loss of or damage to data and loss of or damage to property) suffered in connection with any Kingolotto game or prize or travelling associated therewith, and all such .
Mediastay will not be liable or responsible in any way from any misuse of the Site, any Kingolotto game or any prize.
Mediastay is free to modify, temporarily suspend or cancel Kingolotto and to amend these terms, conditions and rules at any time in writing which amendments will be deemed to be agreed by you upon posting on the Site. Subject to clause 15.1 above, Mediastay will not be liable for any damage or expenses incurred by you or any other person as a result of such modification, suspension or cancellation of any Kingolotto game or amendment to these terms, conditions and rules.
You acknowledge that information, software and other material accessible over the Internet via the Site may contain viruses, worms, Trojan horses, cancelbots, or other harmful and destructive components. Mediastay will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or other loss or damages which result or may result from your access to or use of the Internet.
Mediastay will not be liable for entries which are made via the Site but are not received by Mediastay for any reason, including but not limited to errors, disruption or downtime of Site as referred to in clause 3 above which may, owing to corruption of data, lead to entries being lost or which may lead to entries to Kingolotto games being submitted incomplete or in multiples in which case such entries will be disregarded by Mediastay.
17. Players Invitation: "Tell-a-Friend"
Mediastay reserves the right to provide Players with a "Tell-a-Friend" referral system on the Site. If such a system becomes available, the Terms and Conditions of Participation in such referral system will be set out in the "Tell-a-Friend" section of the Site and will be binding on all Players using such referral system.
18. General
Mediastay will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any duty or obligation under this Agreement due to any circumstances beyond Mediastay's reasonable control, including but without limitation any act of terrorism, war, civil unrest, strike, industrial action, failure of electronic or other systems and machinery and any other Act of God.
This Agreement constitutes the whole and only agreement Mediastay and the Player in relation to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and extinguishes any other agreement whether written or oral between them.
If at any time any provision of these terms, conditions or rules is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect such provision will be deemed to be removed from these terms, conditions and rules without affecting the legality or validity or enforceability of any other provision.
No delay by Mediastay in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement will prejudice or restrict the rights of Mediastay nor will any waiver of rights by Mediastay operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach by the Player of these terms, conditions and rules.
19. Governing Law
This competition and promotion is subject to English Law and is void where prohibited by local law.