Rubicon RAW Boardmasters Festival Prize Terms and Conditions

  1. Entry to this promotion is open to all legal residents of the UK aged 18 or over, except: 

    1. Our employees, 

    2. The employees of anyone helping us run this promotion, and 

    3. The immediate family members of A and B. 


  1. There will be no requirement to purchase to enter. An email address and internet access is required to receive the e-ticket prize. Normal exclusions apply.


  1. We may carry out verification checks to confirm your eligibility to enter (like requesting proof of ID and age (such as a current passport or driver’s licence) or proof of address (such as a recent utility bill). 


  1. There are two promotional periods as follows:

    1. Promotional Period 1 OPENS: 08:00 BST on Friday 16 May 2025, and CLOSES: 20:00 BST on Friday 16 May 2025. 

    2. Promotional Period 2 OPENS: 08:00 BST on Saturday 17 May 2025, and CLOSES: 20:00 BST on Saturday 17 May 2025. 


  1. ENTRY: To enter you must: (i) visit our Rubicon RAW stand at Exchange Square, Manchester during either Promotional Period 1 and/or Promotional Period 2; (ii) approach the Rubicon RAW event staff and complete the online form at https://www.rubiconraw.co.uk/pages/rubicon-raw-vertical-energy-2025 with your full name, email address and postcode; (iii) sign the activity release form provided by the Rubicon RAW event staff; and (iv) participate in our vertical energy hit activation by climbing to the top of the rock climbing tower as quickly as you can. 


You’ll then receive 1 x entry into the relevant promotional period prize draw (see condition 4 for the entry dates and times for each promotional period). Entries will not be carried forward into subsequent promotional periods. There will be a maximum of 1 x entry per person per Promotional Period.


Failure to sign the release form and its terms will result in refusal to climb and participate in the promotion. 


  1. WINNER SELECTION:  There will be 2 x winners total. 1 x winner will be selected for Promotional Period 1 and 1 x winner will be selected for Promotional Period 2.

    1. Promotional Period 1 winner: the Promotional Period 1 winner will be the individual who records the fastest time climbing to the top of the rock climbing tower from all valid entries during Promotional Period 1.

    2. Promotional Period 2 winner: the Promotional Period 2 winner will be the individual who records the fastest time climbing to the top of the rock climbing tower from all valid entries during Promotional Period 2.


  1. WINNER NOTIFICATIONS: We will notify the winner of each promotional period via email at the email address submitted on entry within 14 days of the Promotional Period 2 closing time and date (see condition 4 for details).  Please look out for an email.  Winners must reply to notification email confirming acceptance of the prize within 14 days of notification email date.


  1. PRIZE: 2 x winners total. 1 x winner will be selected for Promotional Period 1 and 1 x winner will be selected for Promotional Period 2. Maximum 1 prize per person across the whole promotional period. Each winner will win 2 x general admission weekend camping tickets (Wednesday entry) to Boardmasters Festival 2025 from Wednesday 6th August 2025 to Monday 11th August 2025 (“Boardmasters”). The ticket gives the winner and their guest access to the festival campsite and arena from Wednesday 6th August 2025. 


Prize Specific T&Cs:


  1. The Winner and their chosen companion must be over 18 years of age at the opening date of Boardmasters Festival 2025, being Wednesday 6 August 2025 (subject to change at the sole discretion of the event organiser). Winners will need to provide a valid form of ID (Passport, Driving Licence or Official ID that contain the certified PASS logo showing over 18) when entering Boardmasters Festival  and may be refused admission if they do not meet entry requirements. 

  2. By accepting a prize, winners agree to the Boardmasters Festival tickets terms and conditions found here: boardmasters.com/terms-and-conditions/.

  3. The winner will be subject to any cancellation policies that Boardmasters Festival may impose in accordance with the ticket terms and conditions. The winner will be treated in accordance with any other ticketholder. 

  4. Once the winners get to Boardmasters Festival site, the winners weekend camping tickets will be exchanged for a wristband – this will allow winners unlimited re-entry to the site. All camping tickets include Sunday night. All campsites must be vacated by 12 noon Monday 11th August 2025. Winners must bring their own camping equipment.

  5. Prizes cannot be sold or exchanged. 

  6. If for any reason the event is not capable of running as planned, such as cancellation or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which affects the running or conduct of this promotion, the Promoter may in its sole discretion cancel the prize and not re-award any additional tickets to the winner or reimburse any incurred expenses by the winner as a result of winning or accepting the prize.

  7. For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize does not include travel/transportation, accommodation/camping equipment, food, beverages, souvenirs, gratuities, car parking charges, excess baggage, additional excursions and attractions or any other costs of a personal nature (including spending money) that are not explicitly set out in these Terms and Conditions and neither the Promoter nor any provider of any part of the Prize will be responsible for any such costs.

  8. Any travel expenses, or any other expenses in the general use of and enjoyment of the prize, that the winners or their guests incur are the sole responsibility of the winners or their guests.

  9. It will be the winner’s and (if applicable) their guest's responsibility to take out at their own cost all relevant insurance (including but not limited to health and travel insurance, insurance for theft, loss and damage to property) which may be required or prudent to be taken.

  10. Winners are responsible for the behaviour of themselves and their guests whilst taking the Prize. The Promoter reserves the right in its absolute discretion to exclude a winner and/or their guests from participation in any aspect of the Prize if any party fails to comply with the directions of the Promoter or any companies associated with the Prize or if a winner and/or their guests act in a manner that is dangerous to themselves or to the public or is, in the opinion of the Promoter, anti-social in any manner or which causes a disturbance or nuisance to others. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in refused entry, or the ticket holders being required to leave the event/venue.

  11. Winners and their guests must abide by any relevant terms and conditions which form part of the Prize. It is their responsibility to ensure that they take care when moving around the venue. Whilst at the venue, the winners and their guests must not: be drunk, intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, be abusive, threatening, make or incite racial abuse, chant, use offensive language, make obscene gestures, throw items, behave anti-socially, carry laser pens, bring animals (except guide dogs), carry offensive weapons or illegal substances, carry candles, climb any structure, make excessive noise, offer any item for sale, damage the venue or smoke. Failure to comply with these terms and conditions may result in refused entry, or the ticket holders being required to leave the event or venue.

  12. Once tickets have been issued, the Promoter will not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations caused by (but not limited to) Acts of God, global or regional epidemic or pandemic, adverse weather conditions, fire, industrial dispute, war, terrorist activity, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, plague or other natural calamities, or any other circumstances beyond the control of the Promoter.


  1. PRIZE DELIVERY: The tickets will be issued electronically to the winners’ email addresses no later than 31 July 2025.


  1. Entrants will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions and to agree to be bound by them when entering this giveaway.


  1. We shall not be liable for incorrect information supplied by the winner that prevents the winner from winning a prize in this promotion or receiving their prize.


  1. You must submit your own entry. Bulk, group or third party entries will not be accepted. Entries submitted using automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that enable a person to enter repeatedly will not be accepted.


  1. We’ll have no responsibility for, and will not accept, any entries that are lost, delayed, incomplete, damaged or corrupted (including as a result of technical issues with your mobile, tablet, computer or connectivity, or technical issues with our website). Proof of sending does not constitute proof of receipt. 


  1. Sometimes, through reasons outside of the Promoter’s control, the website / microsite (as with any website / microsite) may not be accessible. The Promoter cannot guarantee continuous, uninterrupted access to the website / microsite. No responsibility will be accepted for any difficulties in entering, claiming or any entries/claims delayed or corrupted. The Promoter will have no liability for any loss arising out of such an event.


  1. We reserve the right to substitute any prize (or any part of a prize) for an alternative of equal or greater value where we feel it is necessary due to events outside our reasonable control. Winners may not transfer the right to accept their prize to another person without our consent. We won’t offer cash alternatives to any prizes. Prizes are not negotiable. 


  1. Winners are responsible for any tax liability they incur as a result of accepting a prize. Winners are encouraged to seek independent financial advice before accepting a prize if the tax implications concern them. 


  1. We may, at our sole discretion, arrange for an alternative winner to be selected on the same basis as the original winner if: 

  

  1. We’re unable to contact the original winner having made reasonable efforts to do so, 

  2. The original winner fails any verification or eligibility checks, 

  3. The original winner is disqualified in accordance with these promotion terms, or

  4. The original winner is unable to accept their prize for any reason. 


  1. We may disqualify any entrant if they fail our verification checks or we have reason to believe that they have: 


  1. Breached any of these promotion terms, 

  2. Cheated or jeopardised the operation or integrity of this promotion, or 

  3. Gained an unfair advantage or won a prize using fraudulent, dishonest, or unfair methods.


  1. We reserve the right to suspend, vary or cancel this promotion where we feel it is necessary due to events outside our reasonable control (including where technical issues are affecting the proper running of this promotion or we suspect fraud). In these circumstances, we’ll do all we can to minimise any disappointment caused. 


  1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we won’t be liable for any loss, injury or damage which (i) you or anyone else suffers by participating in our vertical energy hit challenge; or (ii) you suffer by entering this promotion; or (iii) you or anyone else suffers in the enjoyment of any prize. However, nothing will exclude or limit our liability in respect of personal injury or death caused by our negligence or for any fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation committed by us.

  2. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered or associated with Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X. By entering, you agree to release Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X from any and all liability in connection with the promotion. You also understand that the personal information you submit to enter this promotion or claim a prize  is provided to us and not to any of these platforms.


  1. The personal information you submit in order to enter this promotion or claim a prize (like your name, email address, and so on) must be true and up-to-date. And if your personal information changes during this promotion, you must let us know as soon as possible by emailing us at dataprotection@agbarr.co.uk. By entering this promotion, you consent to:    


  1. Us using your personal information to run this promotion, and

  2. Us disclosing your surname and county of residence if you win a prize and we receive a request for this information as set out in condition 26,


If you’re uncomfortable with any of the above, please don’t enter this promotion. If you consent to the above but wish to object to your surname and county of residence being made available, or request that we reduce the amount of information being made available, you must let us know by emailing us at dataprotection@agbarr.co.uk either at the time you enter this promotion or when we contact you about your prize. If you make such an objection or request, please be aware we may still provide this information to the Advertising Standards Authority or other regulatory bodies if they request it.


  1. At the point you enter this promotion, we’ll give you the option to consent to us using the email address you submit for marketing and promotional purposes. So, if you give us your consent, we may send you marketing and promotional emails about Rubicon RAW from time to time. If you wish to subsequently withdraw your consent, you can do that by emailing us at dataprotection@agbarr.co.uk or by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of the marketing or promotional emails we send you. 


  1. The Promoter may request that the winners participate in publicity arising from the promotion, including taking part in promotional videos and/or photoshoots to be shared via the Promoter’s social media channels. Participation in any such publicity is at the winners’ discretion and is not a condition of enjoying the prize.


  1. We’ll be the data controller for the purposes of this promotion. For our Privacy Policy, please see: https://www.rubiconraw.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy.  Unless you opt in to receive marketing from Rubicon RAW, your contact information will only be used and shared for the purpose of administering this promotion. We may share your personal data with third parties for the purposes of fulfilling any Prizes won through this promotion (including our agency running this event and fulfilment / delivery partners).


  1. Please write to “FAO: Rubicon RAW Senior Brand Manager - Rubicon RAW Manchester Boardmasters activation May 2025” at Westfield House, 4 Mollins Road, Cumbernauld, G68 9HD within 3 months of the closing date of this promotion for the surnames and counties of residence of our winners.  The winner may request that their surname and county are not published or request for the amount of information being published to be reduced by contacting the Rubicon RAW senior brand manager at the address above. Without prejudice, the Promoter will provide this information to the Advertising Standards Authority on reasonable request.


  1. Our decisions on all matters relating to this promotion will be final. 


  1. Each of these promotion terms is separate from the others. This means that if any promotion term is found to be invalid, it will be deleted but the remaining promotion terms will continue to apply.


  1. These promotion terms will be interpreted and applied in accordance with Scottish law. The Scottish courts will be the only courts authorised to settle any disputes related to this promotion. 


  1. PROMOTER: A.G. BARR p.l.c. (us, we, our).