Terms and Conditions

1.1 Prize: The winner will be awarded one (1) BMW M3 CS (2018) (the “Prize Vehicle”). 

1.5 Draw Date: The draw will take place within seven (7) calendar days after the Closing Date (Section 1.3). If circumstances beyond the Sponsor’s reasonable control require postponement, the draw may be rescheduled once by up to a further seven (7) calendar days.

2. Sponsor Information

2.1 The sponsor of the Gapped Online Limited Track Time Tournament (the “Tournament”) is Gapped Online Limited (“Sponsor”), a company incorporated and operating under the laws of the United Kingdom. The Sponsor assumes sole responsibility for the administration, management, and execution of the Tournament.

2.2 Contact and corporate details of the Sponsor are as follows:

• Company Name: Gapped Online Limited
• Registered Address: Ty Glyn, 1 Brecon Court, William Brown Close, Llantarnam Industrial Park, Cwmbran, NP44 3AB, United Kingdom
• VAT Registration Number: GB443491491
• Support Email: support@gapped.online

2.3 All correspondence or inquiries related to the Tournament should be directed to the above contact details and will be responded to during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central European Time (CET/CEST), excluding public holidays.

3. Eligibility Criteria

3.1 Competitor Eligibility: For the purposes of these Terms & Conditions, a “Competitor” means an individual person who submits a valid Tournament entry in accordance with Section 4 (Entry Methods). The Tournament is open exclusively to Competitors who:   

• Are legal residents of jurisdictions where participation in skill-based competitions is permitted by law, including but not limited to the United Kingdom, Germany, and other European Union member states. Participation from jurisdictions where such activities are prohibited or restricted is expressly disallowed.
• Have attained the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence (generally 18 years or older, but this may vary by country). Proof of age will be required if requested.
• Have full legal capacity to enter into binding contracts and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions.
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3.2 Legal Compliance: Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their participation complies with all laws and regulations that apply to them in their country or place of residence, including (where relevant) those relating to skill-based competitions, advertising, consumer protection, and taxation.  

3.3 Verification Requirements: The Sponsor reserves the right to request and verify a Competitor’s identity, residency, and age through official government-issued identification or other acceptable documentation. The Sponsor may also require additional steps to confirm that the individual providing the identification is the same person as named on the documents, which may include, for example, electronic identity checks or other reasonable validation methods. Competitors must complete any requested verification within seven (7) calendar days of the Sponsor’s request. Failure or refusal to provide or complete the requested verification within this timeframe may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any prizes.  

3.4 Exclusions: The following persons, or groups of persons, are excluded from participation in the Tournament, including but not limited to:

• Employees, officers, and directors of the Sponsor;
• Agents and contractors engaged by the Sponsor in connection with the Tournament;
• Employees, officers, and representatives of the Sponsor’s subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising, or promotional agencies; and
• Immediate family members (spouse, partner, parent, child, sibling) and members of the same household of any of the foregoing individuals, whether related or not.

The Sponsor’s determination as to whether an individual falls within an excluded category shall be final, binding, and not subject to challenge.

3.5 Competitor Limits (Tournament Size): The Tournament is limited to the maximum total of Competitors specified in Section 1.4. Once this threshold has been reached, no further Competitors will be accepted, and the Sponsor may close registration early without prior notice.

3.6 Disqualification: The Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any Competitor and to declare any entry void where it reasonably believes that the Competitor has:

• engaged in fraudulent, dishonest, or deceptive conduct of any kind;
• breached these Terms & Conditions or failed to comply with any lawful instructions issued by the Sponsor; 
• tampered with, interfered with, or manipulated the entry process, the operation of the Tournament, or any related system, platform, or technology (including but not limited to automated entries, bots, or scripts);
• colluded, conspired, or acted in coordination with other individuals or groups to obtain an unfair advantage;
• engaged in abusive, threatening, or harassing behaviour toward the Sponsor, its representatives, or other Competitors;
• acted in any manner that is unlawful, unethical, or detrimental to the fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Tournament; or
• taken any action that, in the opinion of the Sponsor, is likely to damage the reputation, goodwill, or public perception of the Tournament or the Sponsor.
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The Sponsor’s decision to disqualify a Competitor under this Section shall be final, binding, and not subject to appeal or challenge.

4. Entry Methods

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

4.1 Overview: Entry into the Tournament is obtained through a valid Lap Time Prediction (each a “Prediction”).

For online and app-based entries, a Prediction will be automatically and randomly generated and assigned to the Competitor upon successful entry (including payment where applicable).

Competitors may then review, edit, and confirm their assigned Prediction within any permitted amendment window specified by the Sponsor.

For postal entries, the Prediction must be provided at the time of submission.

Predictions may be submitted by the following methods:

a) Free Postal Entry (No Purchase Necessary)

What to include on the postcard (mandatory fields):  For an entry to be considered valid, the postcard must clearly set out, in a legible manner, all of the following details. Omission of any item, or presentation in a way that is illegible or ambiguous, may lead to disqualification without notice:  

• Your full name (first name and surname).
• Your date of birth (DOB)
• Your full address (including town/city, postcode, and country of residence).
• A contact telephone number and an email address that you actively monitor.
• The phrase “Gapped Giveaway #10 – Free Entry Request”
• Exactly one (1) Lap Time Prediction in the exact format 00:00:000 (minutes:seconds:milliseconds). Please ensure that your prediction strictly follows this format and contains no additional symbols or annotations.
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Illegible or incomplete postcards:  Entries that are incomplete or illegible will be disqualified. This includes postcards where handwriting, print quality, or layout makes it difficult to accurately determine the required information or your lap time prediction. The Sponsor is not responsible for any issues arising from smudging, fading, or damage to the postcard during transit.   

c) Direct Purchase:

Competitors may purchase entries directly from the Sponsor via the official online store (https://gapped.shop) and/or the Gapped Online mobile app.

Upon successful payment, a randomly generated Prediction will be automatically assigned to the Competitor. This constitutes a valid entry into the Tournament.

Competitors may review, edit, and confirm their assigned Prediction within any amendment window specified by the Sponsor.

If a Competitor does not edit or confirm their Prediction, the automatically assigned Prediction will be deemed final and will be used as their entry.

No further action is required for an entry to remain valid.

If payment is not completed or is reversed/refunded, the associated entry will be voided and will not be included.

Pricing and any per-transaction limits will be disclosed at the point of sale. To the fullest extent permitted by law, fees for submitted entries are non-refundable.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, fees for submitted entries are non-refundable.   

d) Promotional Activities: From time to time, the Sponsor may allow submission of Predictions at no cost via promotional campaigns (e.g., social sharing, referrals, in-app challenges). Terms for each promotion will be published and must be followed.

4.2 Clarification: Predictions are entries in a skill-based Tournament and have no monetary or intrinsic value outside of the Tournament. Predictions—whether submitted via free post, subscription, direct purchase, or promotion—cannot be redeemed, transferred for value, or exchanged for cash or goods.

4.3 Registration and Non-Transferability: Each Prediction is linked to the Competitor’s email address and/or user account and may be associated with the Competitor’s mobile phone number. Predictions are strictly non-transferable between accounts or individuals. The Sponsor may conduct verification checks prior to accepting or validating any Prediction.

4.4 Multiple Entries: Competitors may submit multiple Predictions where and as allowed by the methods above. Each Prediction constitutes a separate Tournament entry.

4.5 Entry Requirements: Each entry must be a prediction of the official Target Lap Time (“Target Lap Time”). Predictions may be automatically generated by the Sponsor’s system or manually edited by the Competitor. All Predictions must conform to the required format: 00:00:000 (minutes:seconds:milliseconds).

4.6 Submission Deadline:All entries must be paid for before the closing date and time set out in Section 1.3.

Any edits or modifications to assigned Predictions must be completed within the amendment window and before any final submission cutoff specified by the Sponsor.

Predictions (whether automatically assigned or edited) will be treated as final after the applicable cutoff.

4.7 Edits & Finality: For online and app-based entries, a Prediction will be automatically assigned upon entry. Competitors may review, edit, and confirm their Prediction within any amendment window specified by the Sponsor. If no changes are made within this period, the automatically assigned Prediction will be deemed final. Competitors are not required to edit or modify their assigned Prediction for their entry to remain valid. For postal entries, Predictions are final upon receipt and cannot be edited.

5. Prize & Winner Responsibilities

5.1 Prize Description: The Prize shall be as described in Section 1.1. The Prize details, specifications, and conditions are final and subject to availability.   

6.1 Winner Determination: The winner will be the Competitor whose submitted Prediction is closest to the official Target Lap Time (measured to the nearest thousandth of a second, 0.001s). “Closest” means the smallest absolute difference between a Prediction and the official Target Lap Time. If a Prediction exactly matches the Target Lap Time, that Competitor shall rank first. All times and differences are calculated to 0.001s using standard rounding (0.0005 rounds up).  

6.2 Tie-Break Procedure: In the event of a tie – where multiple Competitors’ Predictions are equally close to the Target Lap Time – all tied Competitors will be requested to submit a new prediction within seven (7) calendar days for an additional decider lap provided by the Sponsor. The Competitor whose tie-break prediction is closest to the verified time of the decider lap will be declared the winner. If a tie persists, further decider laps and predictions may be required until the tie is resolved. Any Competitor who fails to submit a new prediction within the seven (7) calendar day period will be disqualified. 

6.3 Winner Notification: The Sponsor will notify the selected winner via the email address or telephone number provided upon entry. The winner must respond and confirm acceptance of the Prize within seven (7) calendar days from the date of initial contact.   

6.4 Forfeiture and Alternate Winners: If the winner does not respond within the specified timeframe, declines the Prize, or is determined to be ineligible or in breach of these Terms, the Prize will be forfeited. The Sponsor will then select an alternate winner using the same selection method. This process will continue until a valid winner is confirmed.   

6.5 Communication Disclaimer: The Sponsor is not responsible for any failure of delivery of notification due to incorrect or outdated contact details provided by Competitors or technical issues beyond the Sponsor’s control.   

6.6 Tournament Dates: The Tournament shall be conducted during the Tournament Period specified in Section 1.3. These dates and times may be amended where reasonably necessary due to operational, technical, or legal requirements. Any changes will be communicated promptly through the Sponsor’s official channels.

7.1 No Purchase Necessary & No Advantage from Purchase: A purchase does not increase the likelihood that any particular Prediction will win; purchasing only increases the number of entries a Competitor may submit. Each entry is judged solely on the accuracy of its Prediction.   

7.2 Publicity Release: By entering, Competitors grant the Sponsor and its agents the right to use their name, likeness, image, voice, and statements for promotional and marketing purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.   

7.3 Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Sponsor, its affiliates, and agents disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or disappointment arising out of participation or acceptance/use of the Prize.   

7.4 Privacy & Data Protection: Competitor personal data—including name, date of birth, country, mobile number, email address and Prediction(s)—will be collected, processed, and stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws and the Sponsor’s privacy policy, available at https://gapped.shop/privacy-policy. Contact details will be used for verification and winner notification.   

7.5 Nature of the Competition: This Tournament is a game of skill. The outcome is determined solely by the Competitor’s ability to accurately predict the Target Lap Time based on the published Slow Reference Lap Time and Fast Reference Lap Time, together with disclosed simulator parameters. The Tournament is not a lottery, sweepstake, or game of chance.   

7.6 Dispute Resolution: 

(a) Mandatory Informal Resolution Period 
If a Competitor has any complaint, claim, or dispute arising out of or in connection with the Tournament or these Terms & Conditions, the Competitor must first contact the Sponsor in writing at support@gapped.online, providing full details of the issue. 

The parties shall use reasonable efforts to resolve the dispute amicably within thirty (30) calendar days of the Sponsor’s receipt of the written notice. No formal proceedings may be commenced until this 30-day period has expired, unless urgent interim relief is required. 

(b) Binding Arbitration 
Subject to paragraph (d) below, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to the Tournament or these Terms & Conditions, including any question regarding their existence, validity, interpretation, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the Arbitration Act 1996 (UK). 

The arbitration shall be conducted under the Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) in force at the time the Notice of Arbitration is submitted. The seat of arbitration shall be London, England. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator. 

The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. 

(c) Confidentiality 
The existence of the arbitration, all materials submitted, and any award issued shall remain confidential, except as required by law or for the purposes of enforcement. 

(d) Consumer Rights Safeguard 
Nothing in this Section shall limit or exclude any mandatory statutory rights of a Competitor who qualifies as a consumer under applicable law. Where applicable law entitles such a Competitor to bring proceedings before the courts of their country of habitual residence, this clause shall not operate to prevent the exercise of that right. 

(e) Interim Relief 
Nothing in this Section prevents either party from seeking urgent interim or injunctive relief from the courts of England and Wales where necessary to protect its rights pending the outcome of arbitration.  

7.7 Sponsor’s Final Decision: All decisions made by the Sponsor regarding eligibility, compliance with these Terms & Conditions, the validity of entries, disqualification, and the determination of winners shall be final and binding in the absence of manifest error or fraud. 

8.1 Driver, Car, Track & Simulator Parameters: All official simulator laps (including the Slow Reference Lap, Fast Reference Lap, the Target Lap, and any tie-break laps) will be completed by the same appointed driver on the same track and simulator platform. 

Prior to completion of the Target Lap and before the opening of the entry period, the Sponsor will disclose: 

• • The Slow Car, Fast Car, and Middle Car; 

• • The track configuration; 

• • The identity of the driver; and 

• • The relevant simulator parameters (including but not limited to weather settings and track conditions).

  
  

8.3 Publication of Reference Lap Times: The Sponsor will publish the videos and official times of the Slow Reference Lap (in the Slow Car) and the Fast Reference Lap (in the Fast Car) before or at the opening of the entry period, to provide bookends for Competitors’ estimations. All three cars are driven by the same driver on the same track and simulator configuration.  

8.4 Determination of Target Lap Time: Prior to the opening of the Tournament entry period, the Sponsor will complete one (1) official Middle Car lap under the conditions described in this Section 8. The lap will be electronically timed and recorded in full. The official lap time, measured to the nearest thousandth of a second (0.001s), shall constitute the “Target Lap Time.” 

The Target Lap and its official time will remain confidential until the scheduled livestream reveal. The date and scheduled start time of the livestream will be announced prior to the Closing Date. 

In the event of technical disruption affecting the livestream broadcast, the validity of the previously recorded Target Lap and its official time shall not be affected. The Sponsor will publish the full uninterrupted lap recording as soon as reasonably practicable. 

8.5 Verification & Publication of Results: After winner determination and Prize award, the Sponsor will publish the official Target Lap Time together with the full lap video and sufficient supporting information to allow independent verification of the recorded time measurement process. 

8.6 Tie-Break Laps: If required under Section 6.2, one or more additional laps will be completed under comparable parameters. Their official times will be recorded to the nearest 0.001s, retained confidentially until tie-break predictions are submitted, and then disclosed after determination. 

8.7 Integrity of Timing Data: The electronically recorded simulator timing data shall constitute the sole official time record for all laps. Video overlays, broadcast graphics, or third-party platform displays are illustrative only and do not override the official recorded timing data.