1.) Competitions are open to all residents of Europe excluding employees of Merck Chemicals Ltd., their families and anyone connected to the specific promotion.

2.) No purchase is necessary to take part in any promotion unless otherwise stated.

3.) In the case of a tie, a winning name will be drawn at random.

4.) Entries must be sent separately unless otherwise stated. Multiple entries must be clearly marked as such on the email or envelope.

5.) Major winner(s) will be informed by telephone and confirmed in writing via email.All other winners will be informed in writing via email.   Whenever possible the winners will be included within related marketing material (including the web), when space is available.

6.)   The prizes are awarded on condition that winners agree to have their names / photographs published in relevant publications / website produced by Merck Chemicals Ltd.

7.) The Marketing Manager’s decision is final in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.

8.) All entries are subject to scrutiny and validation and all entry forms must be intact with all personal details legible in order to be valid.

9.) No responsibility will be accepted for any entries, which are lost, damaged or delayed in the post / email system. Proof of posting / emailing is not proof of delivery.Any claims, which are incomplete, torn, mutilated, and illegible or damaged in any way, will be declared void.

10.) Acceptance of rules is a condition of entry. All instructions form part of the rules.

11.) All cash prizes will be paid to the respective winners in the form of a cheque.

12.) Cash alternatives to given prizes are not available unless stated and prizes are non-transferable.

13.) All unclaimed prizes remain the property of Merck Chemicals Ltd.

14.) A list of winners for any competition can be obtained by sending an email to  information@merckbio.eu

15.) Winners must participate in all publicity as required by Merck Chemicals Ltd.

16.) All competition entries must be received by the specified closing date.

17.) In any instance where additional rules and regulations are applicable these will be notified in full in the relevant
       publication.

18.) The promoter is Merck Chemicals Ltd., Boulevard Industrial Park, Padge Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 2JR.

19.) Merck Chemicals Ltd. reserves the right to stop any promotions/offers at any time and/or change the conditions.

20.) Offers are only valid for orders placed by end users directly with Merck Chemicals Ltd and exclude distributors. Promotion codes must be used when placing your order to be eligible for any discount. Any free item must be of equal or lower value. Offer may not be applied to previously purchased products or be combined with any other offers or institutional discounts. Only one offer can be used at one time/per purchase. Not valid where prohibited by law or company policy.