1. Introduction

1.1 Participation in this Competition is governed by these terms and conditions (“Rules”).
1.2 Participants must read these Rules before entering. By entering, Participants confirm that they understand and accept these Rules and agree to be bound by them.
1.3 The Competition is operated by COTi Chocolate Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd, trading as COTi Brands (“COTi” or the “Promoter”).
1.4 The Competition is conducted in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (“CPA”) and its applicable regulations.

2. Eligibility

2.1 The Competition is open to legal residents or citizens of the Republic of South Africa who are 18 years or older.
2.2 The following persons may not enter:
2.2.1 Directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, suppliers, merchandisers, promotional agencies or advertising agencies of the Promoter;
2.2.2 Any person directly involved in organising or conducting the Competition; or
2.2.3 The spouse, life partner, parent, child, brother, sister, business partner or associate of any person referred to above.

3. Competition Period

3.1 The Competition opens at 00:01 on 1 October 2026 and closes at 23:59 on 31 January 2027 (“Competition Period”).
3.2 Entries received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
3.3 The Bake & Eat product must have been purchased during the Competition Period.
3.4 Participants must retain their original purchase receipt until the winner has been selected, verified and announced. The Promoter may request the original receipt or a clearer copy during the verification process.
3.5 Participants may enter a maximum of three times. Each entry must relate to a separate purchase and must be supported by a separate valid receipt, social-media post and entry-form submission.
3.6 The same receipt may not be used for more than one entry.
3.7 The Participant’s social-media account and competition post must remain publicly visible until the winner has been verified.
3.8 Duplicate, incomplete, automated, fraudulent or third-party entries will not be accepted.
3.9 No entry fee is charged. Participants remain responsible for the cost of purchasing the Bake & Eat product and their usual internet or data costs.

4. The Prize

4.1 One eligible Participant stands a chance to win one SMEG Retro Full Colour Stand Mixer valued at approximately R10,000 (“Prize”).
4.2 There is one Prize and one winner across all qualifying Facebook and Instagram entries combined.
4.3 The Prize will be the same model and but colour may change shown in the official Competition promotional material.
4.4 The Prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash, credit or another product.
4.5 The Prize will only be awarded to the verified winner and will not be handed to a third party.
4.6 Prize images are for illustrative purposes only. Minor differences may occur, subject to availability.
4.7 Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by SMEG.

5. Winner Selection and Verification

5.1 One winner will be selected by random draw from all valid entries on 3 February 2027.
5.2 The random draw will be conducted and documented in accordance with the CPA and applicable regulations.
5.3 The selected entrant will be contacted using the details provided on the official competition entry form and may also be contacted by direct message through the Facebook or Instagram account used to enter.
5.4 The selected entrant may be required to provide:
5.4.1 Their full name and contact details;
5.4.2 A copy of their South African identity document or passport;
5.4.3 Proof of South African residency;
5.4.4 The original purchase receipt or a clear copy of it; and
5.4.5 Any other information reasonably required to verify the entry and arrange delivery of the Prize.
5.5 The selected entrant must respond and provide the requested verification information within 48 hours of being contacted.
5.6 The selected entrant will be disqualified and another winner may be drawn if the entrant:
5.6.1 Cannot be contacted;
5.6.2 Does not respond within 48 hours;
5.6.3 Cannot provide the required proof of purchase;
5.6.4 Does not comply with these Rules;
5.6.5 Is not eligible to enter; or
5.6.6 Is reasonably suspected of submitting a fraudulent or manipulated entry.
5.7 The winner will only be confirmed and announced once the verification process has been completed.
5.8 The Promoter will never require the winner to pay a fee to claim the Prize. Participants should be cautious of fraudulent accounts or messages claiming to represent COTi Brands.

6. Delivery of the Prize

6.1 The Prize will be delivered to a valid physical address within the Republic of South Africa at the Promoter’s cost.
6.2 The winner must provide complete and accurate delivery information.
6.3 The Promoter will not be responsible for delays caused by incorrect delivery information, circumstances beyond its reasonable control or the winner’s failure to cooperate with delivery arrangements.
6.4 The winner may be required to sign an acknowledgement of receipt when the Prize is delivered.

7. Promotional Material and Publicity

7.1 The Promoter may invite the winner to be identified, photographed or featured in promotional material relating to the Competition.
7.2 Participation in any publicity or marketing activity is voluntary. The winner may decline to have their name, image or likeness used for marketing purposes.
7.3 A winner who agrees to participate in publicity will not be entitled to payment or other remuneration.
7.4 By submitting a photograph, the Participant confirms that:
7.4.1 The photograph is their own original content;
7.4.2 They have permission from every identifiable person appearing in the photograph to submit it; and
7.4.3 The photograph does not infringe any third party’s rights.
7.5 The Promoter may request permission to repost or share an entrant’s photograph on COTi Brands’ social-media pages.

8. Personal Information

8.1 The Promoter may collect and process Participants’ personal information to administer the Competition, verify entries, contact the selected entrant, announce the winner and deliver the Prize.
8.2 Personal information may include a Participant’s name, identity or passport details, contact details, physical address, social-media details and proof of purchase.
8.3 Personal information may be shared with employees, service providers, couriers, agencies, auditors or regulators only to the extent reasonably necessary to administer the Competition, comply with applicable law and deliver the Prize.
8.4 Personal information will be processed and stored in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”) and the Promoter’s privacy policy.
8.5 Entering the Competition does not automatically subscribe a Participant to direct marketing. Marketing communications will be subject to the Participant’s separate consent or another lawful basis permitted under POPIA.
8.6 Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the Competition, record-keeping requirements and compliance with applicable law, after which it will be securely deleted or destroyed.
8.7 Questions regarding the Competition or the processing of personal information may be sent to info@cotibrands.com.

9. Disqualification

9.1 The Promoter may disqualify any Participant or entry that:
9.1.1 Does not comply with these Rules;
9.1.2 Contains false, misleading, fraudulent, offensive or unlawful content;
9.1.3 Uses an altered, duplicated, invalid or previously used receipt;
9.1.4 Has been generated or submitted using an automated entry mechanism;
9.1.5 Infringes another person’s intellectual-property or privacy rights;
9.1.6 Attempts to manipulate the Competition or random draw; or
9.1.7 Would make awarding the Prize unlawful.
9.2 The Promoter may require the winner to sign a prize-acceptance form or other reasonable verification documents before the Prize is awarded.

10. General

10.1 Nothing in these Rules is intended to unlawfully restrict, limit or exclude any rights or obligations under the CPA or any other applicable law.
10.2 Participants enter the Competition at their own risk. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter will not be liable for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from participation in the Competition or the acceptance and use of the Prize, except where caused by the Promoter’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
10.3 The Promoter is not responsible for entries that are lost, delayed, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or not visible because of technical problems, network failures, privacy settings or social-media platform restrictions.
10.4 The Promoter makes no warranty regarding the Prize beyond any warranty provided by its manufacturer or supplier. Nothing in this clause limits any rights the winner may have under the CPA.
10.5 If the advertised Prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the Promoter may replace it with a prize of the same or greater value, subject to applicable law.
10.6 The Promoter may amend, postpone, suspend, extend or cancel the Competition where reasonably necessary because of circumstances beyond its control, fraud, technical failure, legal requirements or any event affecting the fairness or integrity of the Competition.
10.7 Any material change to the Competition or these Rules will be communicated through the official COTi Brands social-media pages or other appropriate channels.
10.8 A copy of these Rules will be available throughout the Competition Period from www.cotibrands.com.
10.9 The Promoter will retain the Competition records for the period required under the CPA and applicable regulations.
10.10 Facebook and Instagram do not sponsor, endorse or administer this Competition. Participants provide their information to the Promoter and not to Facebook or Instagram. By entering, Participants release Facebook and Instagram from liability relating to the Competition to the extent permitted by law.
10.11 These Rules are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
10.12 Any dispute arising from the Competition will be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate South African court or regulatory authority.