Last updated: June 2026

1. Promoter

The promotion is run by Candlols (“the Promoter”), 131 Finsbury Pavement, London, EC2A 1NT. Contact: hello@candlols.com.

2. The Promotion

Overheard Candlols is a monthly prize draw open to members of the public who submit a story, joke, message, or anecdote (“Entry”) to the Promoter. The promotion runs as a recurring monthly series, with each monthly round governed by these terms.

3. Eligibility

3.1 The promotion is open to residents of the United Kingdom.

3.2 Employees of Candlols and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.

3.3 There is no purchase necessary to enter.

4. How to Enter

4.1 To enter, submit your story, joke, message, or anecdote by emailing hello@candlols.com with the subject line “Overheard Candlols”, or by using the submission form on the Candlols website.

4.2 One entry per person per monthly round.

4.3 Entries must be submitted in English.

4.4 Following Candlols on Instagram (@candlols) is encouraged but is not a condition of entry and will not affect the judging of entries.

4.5 Entries submitted after the Closing Date will not be considered for the current monthly round. Where a new round is active, late entries from the preceding round may, at the Promoter's discretion, be carried forward and entered into the following month's round.

5. Entry Period

Each monthly round opens on the first day of the calendar month and closes at 23:59 GMT on the last day of the same calendar month (“Closing Date”). Entries received after the Closing Date will not be entered into that round but may, at the Promoter’s discretion, be carried forward to the following month’s round.

6. Prize

6.1 One winner will be selected per monthly round.

6.2 The prize is a £200 Candlols gift voucher, valid for use on the Candlols website (candlols.com).

6.3 The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

6.4 The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal or greater value if circumstances make this necessary.

7. Discount for All Entrants

As a thank you for participating, all valid entrants will receive a 20% discount code for use on a future Candlols order. This discount code will be issued by email following the Closing Date of each monthly round. The discount code is subject to the standard terms and conditions of use on the Candlols website.

8. Selection and Notification of Winner

8.1 The winner will be selected by the Promoter on the basis of the judges’ subjective assessment of the quality, originality, and humour of the entry. This promotion is a prize competition, not a lottery or free prize draw.

8.2 The winner will be notified by email within 14 days of the Closing Date.

8.3 If the winner cannot be contacted within 14 days of notification, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.

8.4 The winner’s story will be published anonymously in the following month’s Candlols newsletter and may be shared on Candlols’ Instagram account (@candlols), also anonymously.

8.5 The winner’s name will not be published without their prior consent.

9. Entry Content

9.1 By submitting an entry, you confirm that the content is your own, that you have the right to submit it, and that it does not infringe the rights of any third party.

9.2 Entries must not contain content that is defamatory, offensive, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.

9.3 The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these terms.

9.4 By entering, you grant the Promoter a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to publish your entry anonymously in its newsletter and on its social media channels.

10. Data Protection

10.1 Your personal data will be processed by the Promoter in accordance with its Privacy Policy, available at candlols.com.

10.2 Personal data submitted as part of your entry will be used only for the purposes of administering this promotion and issuing the prize and discount code.

10.3 The Promoter will not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

10.4 This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Meta. By entering, you release Instagram and Meta from any liability in connection with this promotion.

11. General

11.1 The Promoter’s decision is final in all matters relating to this promotion.

11.2 The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, amend, or withdraw the promotion at any time without prior notice.

11.3 These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

11.4 This promotion is not open to entries generated or submitted by automated means.