The Final Find – Terms & Conditions 

Please read the following Terms and Conditions carefully before applying to The Final Find, Enable Ireland’s sustainable fashion competition. By submitting an application, you agree to the terms outlined below. 

1. Organiser 

The competition is organised by Enable Ireland, Registered Charity Number: 20006617. Enable Ireland provides services to over 13,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families from over 40 locations in 14 counties.  Our mission is to work in partnership with those who use our services to achieve maximum independence, choice and inclusion in their communities. 

2. Eligibility 

The competition is open to individuals aged 18 years or older residing in the Republic of Ireland. 

Applicants must have an active public Instagram account, as communication and judging will take place primarily via Instagram. 

Eligible to Enter 
The competition is open to: 

• Individuals aged 18 or over
• Residents of the Republic of Ireland
• Enable Ireland service owners
• Members of the public who meet the above criteria 

Not Eligible to Enter 
The following individuals are not eligible to enter the competition: 

• Enable Ireland employees (permanent or temporary)
• Contractors working with Enable Ireland
• Students on placement with Enable Ireland
• Active volunteers in Enable Ireland shops or services 

By applying, you confirm that all information provided is truthful and accurate. 

3. Application & Selection 

Applications must be submitted via the official application form linked on Enable Ireland's website or official Enable Ireland social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube and website. 

Applicants must provide the following information: 

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Instagram Handle (public account)
• Full Address (for the purpose of shipping competition items)
• Phone Number
• A short personal statement video 

Shortlisted entrants will be contacted only via Enable Ireland’s official channels: 

Instagram direct message from @EnableIrelandShops 

Email from communications@enableireland.ie 

Please do not engage with any other account presenting as Enable Ireland. If you are contacted by a suspicious or unofficial account, we recommend you do not respond, report the account to Instagram, and notify us directly at communications@enableireland.ie  

4. Communication 

All official competition communication will take place via Instagram Direct Message and email. 

Participants are responsible for checking their Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) and email inbox (including spam folders) for updates. 

Failure to respond to communications within 48 hours may result in disqualification. 

5. Data Protection, Use of Content & Consent 

Enable Ireland is committed to protecting your personal data in line with GDPR regulations. For more information, please see Enable Ireland’s Privacy Policy.  

The personal data you provide (Full Name, Email, social media handle, Phone Number, Address, Personal Statement Video) will be used: 

• To administer the competition 
• To communicate with you about the competition 
• For publicity if you are selected as a participant or winner 
• To send competition items  

Your data will be stored securely and will not be shared with third parties outside of Enable Ireland and its trusted competition partners. 

Your personal data will be retained for up to 3 months following the conclusion of the competition and will then be securely deleted. 

By entering, you agree to Enable Ireland: 

• Using your submitted content (including images, videos and quotes) for promotional purposes 
• Sharing content related to the competition across Enable Ireland platforms, including social media and website 
• Including your name and/or image in campaign-related materials 
• You retain the rights to your own content but grant Enable Ireland a royalty-free, non-exclusive licence to use it for the promotion of the competition. 

Consent & Public Platforms 

I understand that these images and/or recordings will be used on public platforms including social media and websites. I acknowledge that social media platforms are public and that content shared on these platforms can be viewed or shared beyond Enable Ireland’s control. 

I understand that images and recordings that are in the public domain can be viewed throughout the world and not just in Ireland and that some overseas countries may not provide the same level of protection to the rights of individuals as EU/Irish legislation provides. 

I acknowledge that once shared publicly, Enable Ireland cannot control who will have access to these images and/or recordings, how they may be shared, what they may be used for and/or how long they may remain on the internet and/or in another forum. 

Disclaimer 

I understand that Enable Ireland is not responsible for any actions of any third party in respect of the images and/or recordings and that to the fullest extent permitted by law Enable Ireland shall not be liable for any such actions. 

If you have any questions about how your personal data is used, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: 
dpo@enableireland.ie 

6. Competition Rules 

Each shortlisted participant will receive a mystery bag of preloved fashion items sourced from Enable Ireland Charity Shops. 

Participants must use these items to create looks in line with the weekly themes. Participants may also use their own items that have been sourced from charity shops.  

Submissions must be sent to communications@enableireland.ie. 

All entries must include: 

• A high-resolution full-body photo (minimum 1080x1350px), with good natural or bright lighting and no filters or heavy editing.
• A 30-second introductory video (portrait format, 9:16 ratio) where participants introduce themselves before the competition begins. 
• A detailed description explaining the look, techniques, inspiration and any additional charity shop items used for the judges. 
• Behind the Scenes content i.e. videos, photographs showing the journey of creating the look 

Late entries or entries not meeting the criteria may be disqualified. Failure to respond to communications within 48 hours may result in disqualification. 

7.Finalist Attendance: 
By entering the competition, contestants agree that if selected as a finalist, they must be available to attend the live finale event in November, which will take place in Dublin (exact date and venue to be confirmed). Please note that travel or accommodation costs associated with attending the finale will not be covered by the organisers and are the responsibility of the finalist. 

8. Judging & Prizes 

Weekly judging will be conducted live on Instagram with different guest judges assessing submissions each week based on creativity, alignment with the weekly theme, and commitment to sustainable fashion. 

Finalists will be selected from weekly winners. 

A final judging panel will evaluate the top entries in person at the live finale event to determine the overall winners. 

All prizes are non-transferable and non-exchangeable. 

9. Withdrawal & Disqualification 

Enable Ireland reserves the right to disqualify any participant: 

• Who fails to comply with the rules
• Whose behavior is deemed harmful, offensive or contrary to the values of Enable Ireland
• Who provides false or misleading information 

Participants can withdraw at any time by emailing communications@enableireland.ie  

10. Media & Press Participation 

Shortlisted and finalist participants may be invited to take part in press opportunities, interviews or photoshoots. Participation is optional but encouraged. Consent will be sought for any additional media usage beyond the competition’s scope. 

11. Liability 

Enable Ireland is not responsible for: 

• Technical failures of any kind
• Incomplete or lost entries
• Any injury, loss or damage arising from participation in the competition 
  Participants enter at their own risk. 

12. Acceptance of Terms 

By applying, you confirm that you: 

• Have read and understood these Terms and Conditions
• Agree to be bound by them
• Consent to Enable Ireland using your personal data as set out in this document and understand that once content has been made public, withdrawing consent may have limitations 

For questions, please contact: 
communications@enableireland.ie