Terms and conditions

Last updated: 3 April 2026

Welcome to ukcountrymusicawards.com (the “Website”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Website, including participation in the UK Country Music Awards voting process. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. About Us

The UK Country Music Awards is an independent awards programme celebrating country music talent across the United Kingdom. The Website is operated by UK Country Music Awards (“we”, “us”, “our”).

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the Website.

You must not:

Interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of the Website
Use automated tools, bots, scripts, or similar methods to submit votes
Attempt to bypass security measures or manipulate voting results
Engage in any activity that could damage the integrity of the awards

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website for any user who violates these Terms.

3. Voting Rules

The Website includes a public voting form for the UK Country Music Awards, powered by the YOP Poll plugin.

By submitting a vote, you agree to the following:

3.1 One Vote Per Person (Per Category)

Unless otherwise stated, you may only vote once per category.

3.2 Anti‑Fraud Measures

To ensure a fair and credible awards process:

Your IP address is logged when you submit a vote
IP addresses may be analysed to detect suspicious or fraudulent voting patterns
Votes identified as suspicious may be deleted at our discretion
Repeated or automated voting attempts may result in all associated votes being removed

These measures are in place to protect the integrity of the awards.

4. Data Collection & Retention

When you submit a vote, the following information may be collected and stored:

Your vote selections
The date and time of your submission
Your IP address (for fraud‑prevention purposes)

This information is stored securely in our database and used solely for administering and protecting the integrity of the awards.

4.1 Data Retention

Voting data will be retained until the awards process is complete, after which it will be securely deleted.

4.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process voting data under:

Legitimate interest (ensuring fair voting and preventing fraud)
Consent (your voluntary submission of a vote)

For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, and design — is owned by us or used with permission. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without prior written consent.

6. Third‑Party Tools & Plugins

The Website uses third‑party tools, including the YOP Poll plugin, to provide voting functionality. While we take reasonable steps to ensure security and reliability, we are not responsible for issues arising from third‑party software.

7. Limitation of Liability

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the Website is accurate and available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error‑free operation.

We are not liable for:

Technical issues, outages, or data loss
User‑submitted content
Actions taken to enforce fair voting practices

Your use of the Website is at your own risk.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.