The Great Norwich Duck Race Terms and Conditions

1. Purpose

The Great Norwich Duck Race is organised to raise funds for local Scout Groups, the Lord Mayor's chosen charity and another nominated local charity. It is as a small society lottery run for charitable purposes and not for private or commercial gain.

2. Eligibility

• Participants must be aged 16 years or over to purchase a ticket to enter the duck race.
• Volunteers involved in the administration of the lottery may enter.
• By purchasing a ticket to enter the duck race, participants agree to these Terms and Conditions.

3. Entry

• Each entry is via the purchasing of uniquely numbered tickets.
• The cost of entry is advertised on both the event website and tickets.
• Entries may be purchased online or through the purchase of a printed ticket.
• The proceeds of this lottery will not exceed the maximum permitted under the Gambling Act 2005 for a Small Society Lottery.

4. Nature of the Event

• The duck race is conducted as a fundraising lottery under the charity's Small Society Lottery registration.
• Prior to the race, all tickets are randomly assigned to a uniquely numbered duck.
• Ducks are placed into a 'duck launcher', a large container designed to tip the ducks into the river at the start of the race. Ducks are placed into the launcher in a random manner.
• The finish line position will be determined on the day of the event based on the prevailing weather and tidal conditions.
• Winners of the race prizes are determined by the finishing order of the numbered ducks.
• Additional prizes may be awarded through a lucky dip process where winners are randomly drawn from the launch container.
• In the event of unforeseen circumstances preventing the race being run, or winners being determined by the order that the ducks cross the finish line, the promoter reserves the right to determine the winners by means of a random draw from all valid entries.

5. Prizes

• Details of the prizes will be published on the tickets and the event website.
• For non-cash prizes, no cash alternative will be offered.

6. Claiming Prizes

• Winning ticket numbers will be announced at the event and winners will be contacted.
• Prizes must be claimed within 3 months of the race date.
• Unclaimed prizes may be retained by the charity and applied to its charitable purposes, subject to applicable law.

7. Cancellation or Changes

The organiser reserves the right to postpone, cancel or amend the event due to adverse weather, safety concerns, circumstances beyond its reasonable control, or any other legitimate reason. Entries will remain valid for any rearranged event unless otherwise stated.

8. Safety

• Only authorised staff or volunteers may enter the watercourse.
• All attendees participate and spectate at their own risk.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising children.
• All participants must comply with reasonable instructions from event officials.

9. Liability

The organiser accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or injury except where caused by its negligence or where liability cannot legally be excluded. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot be excluded under law.

10. Data Protection

• Personal information will be used only for administering the duck race, contacting prize winners and complying with legal obligations.
• Where participants have provided an email address and have not opted out, the organiser may contact them about future editions of The Great Norwich Duck Race. Every marketing email will include an option to unsubscribe.
• Information will be processed in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
• Personal data will not be shared with third parties except where required by law or where necessary for administering the lottery.

11. Responsible Gambling

This fundraising lottery is intended solely to support the charitable purposes described in these Terms and Conditions. Participants are encouraged to gamble responsibly.

12. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Decisions

The organiser's decision regarding the conduct of the race, allocation of prizes and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions shall be final. No correspondence will be entered into except where required by law.