The A.Rod UGC Challenge is a global video competition created to celebrate the real, brave, and authentic stories of barbers around the world. By sharing your personal journey, you contribute to building a community that’s as genuine and powerful as the work you do every day!
You are a licensed barber (if applicable in your country), or a practising barber.
You are located in one of the eligible markets: USA, Spain or the UK.
The content you submit is original, authentic and created exclusively for this competition.
You are not an employee, affiliate, partner or contractor of Booksy (unless you are a brand ambassador), nor of any of its affiliates, partners, or marketing agencies.
You are not an employee, affiliate, partner or associate of A.Rod.
2. How to Enter and Challenge Phases
Follow @arod23pr on Instagram and also follow the appropriate Booksy account based on your location:
The jury's decision is final and not open to appeal.
4. What Is the Prize?
The winner will receive $5,000 USD in cash.
If you are based in the UK or Spain, the prize will be converted into GBP or EUR respectively, based on the XE.com exchange rate on the date of the official announcement.
The final amount may vary depending on exchange rate fluctuations; no extra compensation will be provided.
You are responsible for any applicable taxes or fees.
If you do not respond within 7 days of contact, an alternative winner may be selected.
The prize will be issued by bank transfer within 30 days of winner confirmation.
5. Content Ownership & Licensing
By submitting content to the Challenge:
You retain ownership of your video and materials.
You grant Booksy a free, non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual licence to:
Use, reproduce, share, adapt and publish your content.
Feature your content in digital campaigns, social media and promotional material.
You confirm that:
Your content is original and created by you.
You have the rights to all images, music, and individuals featured.
Your submission does not infringe on any third-party rights (e.g., copyright, likeness).
No commercial music, watermarks, logos or offensive content will be accepted.
Booksy will credit you as the creator where feasible (e.g., by tagging you on social media).
6. Privacy Notice
Who processes your data:
The three Booksy entities act as joint controllers for contest-related data processing.
Where we collect your data from:
Directly from you and your social media profile.
What we collect (and why):
Full name, email, Instagram handle, country, postal code, phone number, business name.
Confirmation that you’re a practising barber and a Booksy user.
Confirmation of age (18+) and acceptance of terms.
Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, marketing platforms).
Booksy affiliates.
We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
International transfers:
Your data may be transferred outside your country. For EU/UK participants, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) apply.
Data retention:
Your personal data will be kept for the duration of the competition and a reasonable period afterwards. Marketing data will be retained until you opt out or withdraw your consent.
Your privacy rights:
Depending on your country, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to how your data is used, and to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Booksy reserves the right to disqualify any entry that:
Contains offensive, illegal or inappropriate content.
Breaches the platform’s terms of service.
Is not original, includes plagiarised material or misrepresents the creator.
Violates these Terms & Conditions or the spirit of the challenge.
8. Governing Law
This competition is governed by the laws of the country in which your entry is submitted (USA, UK, or Spain). Any disputes will be resolved in the appropriate courts of that jurisdiction.
9. General Terms
Booksy reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Challenge at any time without notice.
Instagram is not affiliated with or sponsoring this Challenge in any way.
By entering, you agree to be contacted by Booksy with updates related to the A.Rod Challenge.
