TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions relate to: the receiving of promotional messages from Teletext via sms; the submission of messages to Teletext's 'Your View' opinion pages; and the submission of entries to competitions.
General
These terms and conditions only refer to services operated directly by Teletext or by a third party in partnership with Teletext. They do not refer to third parties advertising their services on Teletext.
Teletext reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this website.
These terms and conditions supplement the conditions detailed in the advertising of the services in question unless otherwise expressly stated.
All Teletext promotional messages are free of charge.
These rules are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Data
We collect and process your data.
By providing Teletext with your mobile telephone number via, but not restricted, to the following services; entering a competition or prize draw; subscribing to sms alerts; using a chat or dating service; requesting a WAP push; expressing your views via “Your view” Tele-texts or polls, you agree from time to time to receive promotional SMS messages from Teletext of offers or services in accordance with your selected preferences, and based on your previous service choices.
Providing Teletext with your mobile telephone is deemed an acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Teletext will only use the data collected to send out information about Teletext services that may be of interest to you.
How to opt out of promotional messages
To unsubscribe from the promotional messages text STOPNOW to 68886 or contact us on the details below.
'Your View' guidelines
Opinions submitted for publication must adhere to commonly accepted rules of taste and decency
- Texting views to Teletext does not give the author any guarantee of publication
- Texts will be used on merit, as is clearly stated on Teletext's opinion pages
- Texts must be about the specified subject matter
- They must not be abusive, racist, sexist or potentially libellous
- Failure to adhere to the above guidelines may result in the texter being blacklisted
- The editor's decision is final.
Competition Terms and Conditions
Teletext runs various competitions, governed by the following rules. If you do not agree with any of these terms and conditions, you should not enter the competition.
You accept these terms and conditions when you enter a competition, and these terms and conditions may be changed at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to ensure you review these terms and conditions regularly to familiarise yourself with any changes.
General Terms and Conditions:
• No correspondence will be entered into
• The editor’s decision is final
• No cash alternative will be offered
• Prizewinners’ names are published on our ITV digital service on digital satellite and Freeview
• Winning entries are picked at random
• Teletext staff and members of their immediate families (including any live-in partner) are not able to enter our competitions
• Promoted by Teletext Ltd, Building 10, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5TS.
Rules for SMS entries:
• To qualify as a winning entrant by sending in an SMS you must follow the exact entry method by sending the answer code (eg a, b or c), followed by a space, then your contact information. All other entries will be discarded.
• You must use a valid UK mobile phone, which is still valid and with sufficient credit, to accept a return SMS to enter you into the competition.
• Entrants must have the bill payer’s permission to enter.
• SMS entries submitted by a website or landline phone will be invalid.
• The charge to enter our competitions can vary and each will be indicated in the competition information. The total cost will depend on your phone network.
• The winner will be notified after the closing date and time for entries to the competition on the date the winning entry is selected, or as soon as practical thereafter.
• The winner will be contacted via SMS on the SMS number used to enter the competition. Your mobile phone must be valid and in credit to receive an SMS informing you of your win.
• If you receive an SMS informing you of a win and requesting your details you must contact Teletext Ltd on the number provided within the time limit specified on the SMS sent to your phone.
• Failure to respond within the fixed time period as specified and/or provide an address for delivery of the prize may result in forfeiture of the prize.
• Teletext Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any call charges for entering the competition or contacting us to accept your prize. You will not be charged the competition entry fee for early or late entries, but you will be liable to your network charge.
• Teletext Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any interruption to any phone network which is beyond our control.
The prize:
• The prize is as specified in the competition information. Some competitions have specific restrictions eg age requirements or the need to hold a valid passport. These will be specified on such competitions.
• All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions of the manufacturer or supplier.
• Teletext Ltd reserves the right to withhold delivery of the prize until proof of eligibility and identity of the winner has been confirmed.
• Teletext Ltd will endeavour to deliver the prize within 28 days from the date of the draw, unless otherwise specified. Delivery restrictions may apply.
• No cash equivalent or alternative prize will be given and the prize is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
• Teletext Ltd reserves the right to change the prize due to circumstances beyond its control or to offer an alternative prize of similar value.
Contact us
Address: Teletext, Building 10, Chiswick Park, 566 Chiswick High Road, London W4 5TS.
E-mail:
webmaster@teletext.co.uk
Telephone: 020 8323 5000
Teletext Ltd is a company registered in England.