WIN TICKETS TO THE 2015 NRL GRAND FINAL
The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail are giving two lucky readers the chance to WIN a Platinum Double Pass to the 2015 NRL Grand Final in Sydney on October 4.
For your chance to WIN upload your most passionate Brisbane Broncos or North Queensland Cowboys fan selfie between August 17 and September 27 via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and include the hashtag #northernstampede
Images will appear on our #NorthernStampede fan wall: couriermail.com.au/northernstampede
Plus, each week for the next three weeks, two lucky readers will WIN four tickets to the Brisbane Broncos Home Final game (*Match date is to be confirmed).For full competition entry details please refer to the Terms and Conditions below.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
General
1.The Promoter is Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland (ABN 61 009 661 778) of Cnr Mayne Road and Campbell Street Bowen Hills QLD 4006 Telephone number 1300 696 397.
2.Information on how to enter and prizes forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
3.If there is any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and anything else that refers to this competition, these Terms and Conditions will prevail.
Who can enter
4.Entry is open to all residents of Queensland except employees and immediate families of the Promoter and their associated companies and agencies. Immediate family includes the following: spouse, ex-spouse, defacto spouse, child or step child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step parent, grandparent, step grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step brother, step sister or first cousin.
5.Entrants under 18 years of age must obtain the prior permission of their parent or legal guardian in order to be able to enter. The Promoter may require any such entrant’s parent or legal guardian to sign a release at the Promoter’s discretion in which the parent or legal guardianaccepts responsibility for the acts and forbearances of the winner. The release will include the parent or legal guardian’s full name, address and telephone number. Failure to agree to the release and provide these details will invalidate the winner’s entitlement to the prize, subject to State and Territory legislation. If the competition winner is under 18 years of age, the prize will be awarded to the winner’s parent or legal guardian.
6.The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry validity or proof of registration ownership in order to claim a prize. Proof of identification, residency and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in whole and no substitute will be offered.
When to enter
Minor Competition Period #1:
7.The competition commences on 17/08/2015 at 12:01am [AEST] and concludes on 24/08/2015 at 5:59pm [AEST]. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.
Minor Competition Period #2:
8.The competition commences on 24/08/2015 at 6:00pm [AEST] and concludes on 31/08/2015 at 5:59pm [AEST]. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.
Minor Competition Period #3:
9.The competition commences on 31/08/2015 at 6:00pm [AEST] and concludes on 07/09/2015 at 5:59pm [AEST]. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.
Major Competition Period#1:
10.The competition commences on 17/08/2015 at 12:01am [AEST] and concludes on 27/09/2015 at 11:59pm [AEST]. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.
11.The time of entry will in each case be the time the social media post is received by the Promoter’s database, not at the time of transmission by the entrant.
12.The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries including SMS messages not received by the Promoter or delays in the delivery of the SMS message due to technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason. SMS entries via the internet or computer generation and not attributable to a valid mobile phone account is invalid and will not be accepted.
How to enter
13.The details of how to enter the competitions are set out in The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail, between 17/08/2015 – 27/09/2015
14.Entrants may enter the competition by:
•Sharing their Brisbane Broncos or North Queensland Cowboys ‘NRL fan’ photograph via one of the following social media platforms Facebook, Instagram or Twitter which includes the hashtag #northernstampede. The cost of accessing the social media platforms will be dependent on the entrant’s individual Internet Service Provider.
15.Entrants are required to take full responsibility for the content of their entry and for ensuring that their entry complies with these Conditions of Entry. For the purposes of these content requirements, “entry content” includes any content (including text, photos, videos and email messages) that entrants submit, upload, transmit, publish, communicate or use in connection with their entry into the Promotion. Entries must be the entrant’s original work. The Promoter reserves the right to verify, or to require the entrant to verify, that the entry is the entrant’s original work. If an entry cannot be verified to the Promoter’s satisfaction, the entry will be deemed invalid. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, edit, modify, delete, remove or take-down any part of an entrant’s entry. An entrant’s entry must not include:
(a)any image or voice of any other person without that person’s express consent. Entrants warrant that if any such content is included, they have obtained the express consent of the relevant person;
(b)any content that contravenes any law, infringes the rights of any person or is potentially insulting, inflammatory, defamatory, obscene, offensive, discriminatory, indecent or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate (which includes, without limitation, any content involving nudity, malice, excessive violence or swearing); and
(c)any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, any audio-visual or sound recording, or any other item in which copyright subsists, unless the entrant is entitled to do so. If an entrant has any doubts about whether they have the right to include any content (for example, recorded music) they must not include it. By including any such content in their entry, the entrant warrants that they have the permission of the relevant copyright owner to do so and that this permission allows the Promoter to use the entry in accordance with these Conditions of Entry.
The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify a winner if Promoter becomes aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry is of a type described in this clause.
16.Any entry that is made on behalf of an entrant by a third party will be invalid, unless the entrant requires the assistance of a third party to enter due to a disability.
17.The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms & Conditions of Entry or who has, in the opinion of Promoter, engaged in conduct in entering the Promotion which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the Promotion and/or Promoter. This includes, but not limited, to entrants and households using multiple email addresses, postal addresses, PO Box addresses or SIM cards to register single or multiple purchases.
Number of Entries permitted
18.Entrants may enter as many times as they like. Only one prize will be awarded per person throughout the competition period.
Draw and Notification of winner
Minor Prize Draw # 1 (Competition Period: 17/08/2015 – 24/08/2015)
19.The winner will be the first valid entry submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions that is drawn by Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd by random computer selection at 6:00pm on 24/08/2015 at Cnr Mayne Rd & Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006.
Minor Prize Draw # 2 (Competition Period: 24/08/2015 – 31/08/2015)
20.The winner will be the first valid entry submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions that is drawn by Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd by random computer selection at 6:00pm on 31/08/2015 at Cnr Mayne Rd & Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006.
Minor Prize Draw # 3 (Competition Period: 31/08/2015 – 07/09/2015)
21.The winner will be the first valid entry submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions that is drawn by Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd by random computer selection at 6:00pm on 07/09/2015 at Cnr Mayne Rd & Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006.
Major Prize Draw (Competition Period: 17/08/2015 – 27/09/2015)
22.The winner will be the first valid entry submitted in accordance with these terms and conditions that is drawn by Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd by random computer selection at 10:00am on 28/09/2015 at Cnr Mayne Rd & Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006.
23.If any particular draw is scheduled on a public holiday, the draw will be conducted on the following business day.
24.The Promoter’s decision is final and the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the competition result or any other decisions the Promoter makes in connection with the Promotion.
25.The winner/s will be notified via social media platforms within two days of the draw. Winner/s of prizes will be published at couriermail.com.au/competitions.
26.Prizes will be awarded to person named in the entry. However, in a dispute, will be awarded to the account holder of the entry mechanism used to submit their entry (i.e. mobile phone account holder or land line account holder).
27.Should an entrant’s contact details change during the promotional period, it is the entrant’s responsibility to notify the Promoter. A request to access or modify any information provided in an entry should be directed to the Promoter.
Prize on offer
28.Minor Prizes: The prize awarded to the first valid entries drawn in each of the minor prize draws are outlined below.
29.Entries received between 17/08/2015 – 24/08/2015. 2 x Minor Prize winner will each receive:
• 4 x tickets to the NRL Preliminary Final held in Brisbane (as of 17/08/2015 dates are to be confirmed)
30.Entries received between 24/08/2015 – 31/08/2015. 2 x Minor Prize winner will each receive:
• 4 x tickets to the NRL Preliminary Final held in Brisbane (as of 17/08/2015 dates are to be confirmed)
31.Entries received between 31/08/2015 – 7/09/2015. 2 x Minor Prize winner will each receive:
• 4 x tickets to the NRL Preliminary Final held in Brisbane (as of 17/08/2015 dates are to be confirmed)
32.Individual Minor prize value is up to $300 (including GST). Total minor prize pool value is up to $1,800 (including GST) as at 17/08/2015.
33.Major Prize: The prize awarded to the first valid entries drawn in the major prize draw is outlined below:
34.Entries received between 17/08/2015 – 27/09/2015. 2 x Major Prize winner will each receive:
• 2 x Platinum tickets to the 2015 NRL Grand Final in Sydney on Sunday October 4.
35.Individual Major prize value is up to $550.00 (including GST). Total Major prize pool value is up to $1,100 (including GST) as at 17/08/2015.
36.TOTAL PRIZE POOL VALUED UP TO $2,900 (including GST).
37.Prize values are based upon the recommended retail prices at the time of printing (inclusive of GST). The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between now and the ultimate prize redemption date.
38.Independent financial advice should be sought as tax implications may arise as a result of accepting the prize.
39.Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.
40.It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements. It is the responsibility of the winner to confirm such conditions with the prize supplier or other relevant third parties.
41.It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. If an entrant under 18 years of age wins a prize then their parent or guardian must sign the legal release referred to in this clause on the minor’s behalf.
42.All entrants agree that if they win the prize, they will not, and their companions will not, sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation, including the internet. Photographs will be allowed only at the discretion of the Promoter.
43.Flights, accommodation, transfers and spending money do not form any portion of the prize/s.
44.Event tickets are only valid for the date or period specified on the tickets or by the provider, and are subject to any terms and conditions imposed by the provider. Once awarded, the Promoter is not liable for any ticket that has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way.
45.The prize is for the specified dates of the event only. If the winner (for whatever reason) is unable to travel or does not take an element of the prize within the time stipulated by the Promoter then the prize will be forfeited and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the major prize. The Promoter makes no representations or warranties about the attendance at the event of any individuals or groups involved in the marketing of the event.
Further Terms and Conditions
46.Subject to complying with all relevant State and Territory legislation, the Promoter reserves the right to amend, cancel or suspend this competition if an event beyond the control of the Promoter corrupts or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the competition. The Promoter will disqualify any individual who has tampered with the entry process or any other aspect of this competition.
47.The Promoter and their associated agencies and companies assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
48.If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any causes beyond the control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition, subject to any direction given under State Regulation.
49.Entrants are responsible for any cost associated with accessing the promotional website . Access to that site is dependent on the Internet service provider.
50.If an entrant uses any form of software or third party application to enter multiple times (including scripting software), organises for a third party to enter on their behalf in breach of these terms and conditions or enters using incorrect contact details, his or her entry will be deemed invalid. If such an entrant wins a prize, the entrant must immediately return the prize to the Promoter. The Promoter has sole discretion to determine whether an entrant has breached this clause. The Promoter reserves the right to request whatever documentation it deems necessary to confirm whether an entrant has breached this clause. Entrants must provide whatever documents the Promoter requires upon request.
51.If the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State and Territory legislation. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and prize supplier’s requirements. Each prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated.
52.The Promoter will make reasonable efforts to deliver prizes to the addresses provided by competition entrants. If a prize is returned to the Promoter because it could not be delievered to the address provided, the Promoter cannot guarantee that it will be able to resend the prize to theprize winner. The Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any damage to or delay in transit of prizes.
53.The Promoter reserves the right to redraw the prize if an entrant who claims to be a prize winner is unable to satisfy these terms and conditions.
Copyright, Statutory guarantees, Waiver and liability
54.In consideration for the Promoter awarding the prize to the winner, the winner hereby permits the winner’s submission, image and/or voice, as recorded, photographed or filmed during the winner’s participation in the prize to appear in connection with News Life Media or News Limited or the advertising or marketing thereof, in any media whatsoever throughout the world and the winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
55.Each entrant hereby assigns to the Promoter all right, title and interest in and to all copyright and all moral rights in any material created or otherise submitted to the Promoter in connection with that entrant’s entry or participation in any aspect of the prize (Works). Each entrant warrants that the Promoter is free to use the Works (including modifying, adapting or publishing the entry, whether in original or modified form, in whole or in part or not at all) and to exercise its rights in relation thereto and neither the entrant nor any third party will be entitled to any fee for such use.
56.In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly hinders the Promoter’s ability to proceed with the competition on the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the Promoter may in its absolute discretion cancel the competition and recommence it from the start on the same conditions, subject to any directions given under State Regulation.
57.The Promoter does not exclude any rights and remedies in respect of goods or services under the Australian Consumer Law in the Competition and Consumer Act (2010) (Australian Consumer Law) which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified. However, the remainder of this clause will apply to the fullest extent permitted by law and the Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by entrant or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this competition including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
58.The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
59.Entry and continued participation in the Promotion is dependent on entrants following and acting in accordance with the Facebook Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, which can be viewed at
http://www.facebook.com/terms.phpThis promotion adheres to the terms and conditions set out in the Facebook promotion guidelines which can be found at:
http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.phpThis promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Facebook. The information an entrant provides will only be used for the purposes outlined in these Terms and Conditions. Any questions, comments or complaints about this promotion must be directed to the Promoter and not to Facebook.
All entrants unconditionally and irrevocably release and discharge Facebook from any and all liability in relation to this Promotion.
60.Instagram membership and the use of Instagram generally are subject to the Instagram prevailing terms and conditions of use available at
http://instagram.com/legal/terms/. The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram, or associated with, Instagram. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Instagram. Entrants are solely responsible and liable for the content of their entries and any other information they transmit to other Internet users. To the extent permitted by law, each Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and forever hold harmless, the Promoter, Instagram and their associated agencies and companies, against any and all losses, actions, claims, costs, expenses and damages (of any nature) which may be incurred by an Entrant in respect of the Entrant’s participation in the promotion. Any questions, comments or complaints about this promotion must be directed to the Promoter and not to Instagram.
61.If an entrant posts duplicate, or near duplicate tweets, or uses multiple Twitter accounts in connection with this competition, that entrant will be ineligible to enter. Entries must comply with the Twitter Rules (
http://support.twitter.com/articles/18311-the-twitter-rules).
62.All Instagram and Twitter accounts must be public in order for the Promoter to communicate with them and notify if they’re winners for the promotional period and the judging period. If they are not they will not be considered for judging.
63.All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects personal information about you for the purposes of conducting this promotion. Any disclosure of such information will be made as required by law and in accordance with these terms and conditions but no further use of this information will be made without prior consent.
64.All entries become the property of The Promoter. All opt-in entries will be entered into a database and The Promoter may use the entrant’s names, addresses and telephone numbers for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid unless otherwise advised by the entrant. By opting-in, entrants confirm that they allow their details to be used for this purpose. If entrants no longer consent to their details being used for future marketing purposes, the entrant should contact The Promoter on their details set out below. Any request to update, modify or delete the entrant’s details should be directed to The Promoter.
65.The Promoter collects information about you, including for example your name and contact details which you provide when registering or using our services as well as information from data houses, social media services, our affiliates and other entities you deal or interact with for example by using their services. We collect and use that information to provide you with our goods and services, to promote and improve our goods and services, to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities, for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy and for any other purposes that we describe at the time of collection. We may disclose your information to our related companies, including those located outside Australia. Any of us may contact you for those purposes (including by email and SMS) at any time. We may also disclose your information to our service and content providers, including those located outside Australia. If you do not provide us with requested information we may not be able to provide you with the goods and services you require. We may disclose your personal information to authorities if you are a prize winner or otherwise as required by law. Further information about how we handle personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles, how we will deal with a complaint of that nature, how you can access or seek correction of your personal information and our contact details can be found in our Privacy Policy
http://www.newscorpaustraliaprivacy.com/
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