Competition Rules / Terms of Play

Purpose

These rules explain how IVAWIN competitions operate. They should be read before entering any competition.

Competition page required disclosures

Each live competition page should show:

• prize name and description
• prize images/media
• cash alternative, if available
• ticket/entry price
• total available entries
• maximum entries per entrant/account
• entries sold/remaining or progress indicator
• start date
• closing date
• draw date/time
• number of winners
• whether the draw is guaranteed
• whether there are instant-win/add-on mechanics
• free-entry route link
• eligibility territory and 18+ statement
• key terms link
• refund/prize rules link
• responsible-play reminder

Multiple competitions

IVAWIN may run multiple competitions at the same time. Each competition is independent. Entries into one competition do not count as entries into another unless the competition page expressly says otherwise.

Online entry

To enter online, an entrant must create or use an account, select a competition, choose entries, answer any required question or declaration, complete checkout and receive entry confirmation.

Ticket numbers should be shown in the user account and/or sent by email after confirmation.

Free entry

Free entries must follow the requirements published on /free-entry. Accepted free entries must be treated fairly and have the same chance of winning as paid entries in the same competition.

Entry allocation

Entry numbers may be assigned automatically by the system. The allocation method should be consistent, auditable and protected against manipulation.

Closing a competition

A competition closes at the earlier of:

• the published closing date/time; or
• the point when all available entries are allocated, if the competition is configured to close on sell-out.

No entries should be accepted after closure.

Draw process

IVAWIN's intended draw model is:

1. Competition is created and configured.
2. A server seed is generated and its hash/commitment is published before or during the entry period.
3. Entries are recorded immutably once confirmed.
4. The competition closes.
5. The draw uses an approved random source/process, such as NIST randomness or another documented fallback.
6. The winner is calculated from the eligible entry list.
7. The server seed is revealed after the draw.
8. Users can verify that the published hash matches the revealed seed and that the result follows the published process.

If NIST/randomness is unavailable, IVAWIN should follow the published fallback rule and record the reason in the draw audit log.

Winner notification

Winners will be contacted by email and/or telephone using the account details provided. Winners must complete eligibility and identity checks before prizes are released.

Winners must respond to IVAWIN within 28 days of the first winner notification unless a different claim period is stated on the relevant competition page. If a winner does not respond within that period, IVAWIN may make reasonable further attempts to contact the winner. If the winner still cannot be contacted, is ineligible, or fails required verification checks, IVAWIN may award the prize to a reserve winner and record the reason in the audit trail.

Disqualification

IVAWIN may disqualify entries for fraud, abuse, ineligibility, automated entry, payment abuse, false information, non-compliant free-entry submissions, prohibited conduct or breach of these rules.

Publication of winners

IVAWIN may publish or make available sufficient information to show that a valid award took place. Winners can request reduced publicity where lawful and practicable.