Competition Terms & Conditions

Current competitions:

• Scott Dunn Photo Competition
• Leave a Review Competition

Scott Dunn Photo Competition: Escape the Ordinary

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before entering the competition. By entering, you indicate that you accept these terms and conditions and agree to be bound by them.

1. Promoter

The promoter of this competition is Scott Dunn Travel Ltd., with offices located at Mindspace Hammersmith, 1 Butterwick, London, W6 8DL (UK), 420 North Cedros Ave, Suite 102, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (US), 114 West 41st Street, New York, NY, 10036 (US), and Raffles City Tower, #15-02(A), 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore, 179101.

2. Eligibility

The competition is open to individuals aged 16 and over. Entrants must not be employees of Scott Dunn or their family members, or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition.

3. Competition Period

The competition begins at 12:01 AM on 03/09/2024 and closes at 11:59 PM on 25/10/2024 (the "Competition Period"). All times are GMT, and any entries received outside of the Competition Period will be void.

4. How to Enter

To enter, participants must:

• Email their photo(s) to photocompetition@scottdunn.com.
• Include a short description of each image, including the location and what the photo captures.
• A maximum of 5 photos per entrant is allowed.

By entering, any entrant agrees to allow the free use of their names, photographs, and photo locations for marketing purposes, including but not limited to publishing entries on Scott Dunn's websites, social media channels, and in email and postal mailings.

5. Entry Requirements

• Photographs must be the original work of the entrant.
• Photos that have previously won a Scott Dunn photography competition are ineligible.
• Minimal editing is acceptable.
• Photos depicting wildlife in unnatural environments or captivity will be disqualified.
• Images of children will not be accepted.
• Ensure you have permission from any individuals featured prominently in your photos.

6. Prize

The winner will receive a Photography Masterclass: The Basics & Beyond with Scott A. Woodward, valued at £2,500 GPB /$2,500 USD/ $2,500 SGD. This immersive bootcamp includes three separate 2-hour workshops, offering a fundamental introduction to photography and an exploration of narrative storytelling.

The prize is non-transferable and has no cash alternative.

Scott Dunn reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if circumstances make this unavoidable.

7. Winner Selection

The winner will be selected based on the quality of the photograph submitted, as determined by our head judge, Scott A. Woodward. The winner will be notified via email using the contact details provided. If a winner cannot be contacted or does not claim their prize within 10 days of notification, Scott Dunn reserves the right to select another winner.

8. Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged according to the following criteria:

• Capturing the Moment: How well does the photo capture a unique and memorable travel moment?
• Emotional Impact: Does the photo evoke emotions or a sense of wonder?
• Visual Appeal: Is the photo visually pleasing with clear, well-composed elements?
• Theme Adherence: Does the photo relate to the theme of "Escape the Ordinary"?
• Personal Connection: Does the photographer's personal connection with the moment come through?

9. Data Protection

All personal data submitted by an entrant in connection with this competition is submitted voluntarily. This information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed on our website. You may request the deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting marketing@scottdunn.com. However, if a request for data erasure is received prior to the conclusion of the competition, your entry will be voided.

10. General

Scott Dunn reserves the right to cancel, modify, or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, the competition is not capable of being conducted as specified. Scott Dunn retains the right not to use an image. The Promoter’s decision shall be final and binding in all respects.

11. Liability

The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate entry information caused by Internet users, or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the competition, or by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of entries.

Leave a Review Competition Terms & Conditions

By participating in the “Leave a Review Competition” (the “Contest”), each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with these Official Rules and the decisions of Scott Dunn Travel Ltd. (“The Promoter”), located at Mindspace Hammersmith, 1 Butterwick, London, W6 8DL (UK), 420 North Cedros Ave, Suite 102, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (US), 114 West 41st Street, New York, NY, 10036 (US), and Raffles City Tower, #15-02(A), 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore, 179101. The Promoter’s decisions shall be final and binding in all respects.

Eligibility

The competition is open to Scott Dunn UK, US and Singapore guests age 18+.

Contest period: The competition starts at 12:01 AM on 02nd February and closes at 11:59PM on 02nd August 2024 (the “Competition Period”). All times are GMT and any reviews received outside of the Duration of Contest Period will not be eligible for the prize.

How to Enter

To enter, you must have travelled with Scott Dunn in the last 6 months and have left a review at https://uk.trustpilot.com/evaluate/www.scottdunn.com within the Competition Period.

The Prize

The prize is a £1,000 ($1,300 USD / $1,700 SGD) voucher towards a custom Scott Dunn trip to a destination of the winner’s choice. Vouchers can only be used for bookings over £4,000 ($5,100 USD / $6,800 SGD). US and SG prize amount has been rounded to the nearest hundred based on conversion rate on 19th January 2024. This voucher must be used by 7th August 2025. All travel is subject to the terms and conditions of Scott Dunn Travel Ltd, a copy of these can be obtained by calling Scott Dunn Travel Ltd on 020 3813 5247 (UK) or (858) 956-3733 (US) or (65) 6028 0820 (Singapore). By booking a trip with the prize money, the recipient agrees to Scott Dunn’s standard Terms and Conditions. Standard cancellation terms apply to the holiday.

There are no cash alternatives to the prize in whole or in part. The prize is not negotiable or transferable. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility if you are not able to use the prize voucher. Scott Dunn reserves the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, this competition is not capable (for whatever reason) of being conducted, as specified. Scott Dunn reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value if circumstances beyond their control make this unavoidable.

Any costs incurred from changes post booking, such as a name change or other amends, are the winner’s responsibility to pay.

The winner is responsible for getting to any departure points (for flights etc), in time for security checks and the check-in procedures on the day of departure. Travel costs to airports are at the winner’s own expense.

The following exclusions apply: The prize does not include travel insurance, passport or visa costs, meals/beverages (unless otherwise stated), any applicable taxes not included in the price of the ticket, ground transportation, excursions or transfers (unless otherwise stated), personal spending money or any other costs of a personal nature not stated, all of which are the sole responsibility of the winner.

The Prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other Scott Dunn or third-party discounts or special offers.

Conditions of entry

Open to guests who have travelled with Scott Dunn within the last 6 months and who post a review within the Competition Period that is approved and published by Trustpilot.

Prize Winner

This is a contest run by the Promoter and the winner will be selected by random after the Competition Period has ended.

The winner will be notified by email, using the details held on record for their previous trip. All reasonable endeavours will be made to contact the winners, if a winner cannot be contacted or is not available (within 10 days of announcement of the winner) the Promoter reserves the right to select another winner at random.

The name of the winner will be made available on request to indicate that a valid award took place.

The Promotion Entities shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Contest. The Promotion Entities assume no responsibility or liability for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries.

Personal data

The personal information supplied when entering this competition will be processed by us in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You should read our Privacy Policy in addition to the Terms and Conditions of this competition.

At any time, if you wish for your personal data to be erased from our systems please email marketing@scottdunn.com. However, if a request for data erasure is received prior to the conclusion of this competition then you will forfeit your right to winning.

All entrants agree to abide by these terms and conditions and the Promoter reserves the right to exclude entrants for any breach of these terms and conditions. The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.