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Story Starter Programme Competition: Terms & Conditions

Introduction 

By participating in the competition, you are agreeing to these competition terms and conditions. The competition is being run by Bookmark Reading Charity. 

Eligibility to Enter 

The competition is open to recipients of the Story Starter Programme packs. Bookmark Reading Charity employees and associates are excluded from the draw. 

By entering the competition, you confirm that you are eligible to do so and that you are eligible to receive any prizes that may be awarded to you. 

There is a limit of one entry per person and the competition is completely free to enter. 

The Prize 

The winning prize will be a bundle of books from the recommended list in the booklet included in the pack. Two runner ups will receive a smaller book bundle. 

The use of specific brands as prizes by Bookmark Reading Charity does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement of such brands. 

The prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable, and no cash alternatives will be provided. 

We reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond our control require doing so. 

Bookmark Reading Charity’s decision on any aspect of the competition is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into about it. 

Winner Announcement 

The deadline for entries is 26 September 2025 with the winner chosen and notified via the email address provided in w/​c 13 October 2025 

Bookmark Reading Charity will make two attempts to contact the winner via email. 

If the winner does not respond to the emails informing them of their win within 14 days of the second email, they forfeit their right to the prize, and Bookmark Reading Charity reserves the right to select and notify a new winner. 

Delivery of the Prize 

The winner will allow 30 days for the prize to be delivered, otherwise alternative collection or delivery arrangements can be made through mutual agreement. 

Data Protection and Publicity 

You agree that any personal information that you provide when entering the competition will be used by Bookmark Reading Charity for the purposes of administering the competition and for the other purposes as specified in our Privacy Policy. 

All entrants may request information by emailing storystarter@​bookmarkreading.​org.

Limitation of Liability 

Bookmark Reading Charity accepts no liability for any damage, loss, injury, or disappointment suffered by any entrants as a result of participating in the competition or being selected for a prize. 

General 

Bookmark Reading Charity reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to cancel the competition or amend these terms and conditions. 

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