https://www.9now.com.au/the-ellen-degeneres-show/season-13/extras/win-section/competitions/ellenFor the chance to win a once in a lifetime trip for two to Hollywood USA & two audience tickets to The Ellen DeGeneres Show, simply log into your Nine account and enter your details.
Terms and Conditions:
By entering the Ellen Competition (the “Competition”), you are agreeing to the following terms and
conditions:
1) Information on how to enter forms part of the Terms and Conditions. Entry into this Competition
is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
WHO CAN ENTER?
1) The Competition is open to residents of Australia aged 18 years or over except employees of the
Promoter, Nine Entertainment Co. Pty Ltd and their immediate families and all companies and
agencies associated with this Competition (“Entrants”).
HOW TO ENTER
2) The Competition commences on Monday 22nd August 2016 at 09:00 AEST and concludes on
Wednesday 28th September 2016 at 09:00 AEST (“the Competition Period”).
3) To enter, Entrants must, during the Competition Period:
a) go online to
https://www.9now.com.au/the-ellen-degeneres-show (“Competition Website”);
b) log in to their Nine account or sign up to become a Nine member and complete the
necessary fields to either log in or sign up
c) fully and correctly complete the Competition entry form with their details, including their full
name, address, state, current and valid email address and contact telephone number;
d) agree to the Competition terms and conditions; and
e) submit their fully completed Competition entry form
4) Multiple entries permitted, subject to the following: one (1) entry per person per 24 hour period.
5) If there is a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to determine the identity of the Entrant.
6) All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter and NOT at the time
of transmission by the Entrant.
7) The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries at any time during or after the
Competition Period, and reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant who tampers with the entry
process or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of
those rights.
The Promoter and Sponsor take no responsibility should an Entrant not have internet access
permitting access to and use of the Competition Website. Any cost associated with accessing
the internet is the Entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the internet service provider used.
MAJOR PRIZE
9) The first (1st) valid entry drawn from all entries received in the Competition Period will be deemed
the major prize winner. The major prize draw will take place at Nine Digital Pty Ltd, ABN 33 077
753 461, Level 6, Tower Building, Australia Square, 264-278 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
on Friday 30th September 2016 at 12:00 AEST. The winner will be notified by phone and writing
and their name will be published at
https://www.9now.com.au/the-ellen-degeneres-show on
Monday 3rd October 2016.
10) The one (1) major prize winner will win the prize package detailed below:
Full Details RRP incl. GST
($AUS)
Return economy airfares for two (2) people from winner’s closest
Australian capital city to Los Angeles
$4,000.00
Return airport and hotel transfers in Los Angeles $200.00
Five (5) night’s accommodation in Los Angeles (min 3.5 star) $1,500.00
Two (2) audience tickets to the Ellen DeGeneres Show in Los Angeles $200.00
A Warner Brothers’ Studio Tour for two (2) adults in Los Angeles $100.00
Spending money $1,000.00
TOTAL MAXIMUM PRIZE POOL VALUE $7,000.00
11) Prize pool is valued at up to $6,000.00. The prize values are stated in Australian dollars and are
correct as at the date of commencement of the Competition Period. The Promoter accepts no
responsibility for change in prize value between now and the ultimate date on which the prize is
taken.
12) Spending money will be awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner.
13) The prize is a single event trip for the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any) and
cannot be separated into separate trips or components. The winner and their traveling
companion(s) (if any) must travel together. All flights for each route must be utilized at the same
time, for the same travel dates, to and from the same destination. The air tickets are available on
regular scheduled services of each airline and subject to seasonal embargos. Flight itinerary
may have to be adjusted depending on the airline’s departure city and their current flight
schedule. All travel is subject to availability at all times. The winner and their travelling
companion(s) (if any) are responsible for any amendment fees issued by airlines or suppliers
once booking is confirmed and ticketed. Travel suppliers/airlines and booking time of flights to be
chosen at prize supplier’s discretion. Blackout periods may apply. Frequent flyer points are not
available from any airline.
14) 14) Prize must be redeemed in January 2017.Additional blackout dates may apply.
15) The prize values are stated in Australian dollars and are correct as at the date of
commencement of the Competition Period. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in
prize value between the commencement of the Competition Period and the ultimate date on
which the prize is taken.
16) The airline’s Conditions of Carriage apply to all flights. The winner and their travelling companion
must travel at the same time and depart from and return to the same airport, and are responsible
for transport from their residence to the winner’s nearest capital city airport in Australia. The
winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any) will be responsible for making their own way to
and from their departing Australian airport. These conditions apply for all flights.
17) Airfare tickets are non-transferable (ie: no name changes allowed). Any alterations to confirmed
flights and/or accommodation details will be at the expense of the winner. Once the prize has
been arranged, any changes to the travel, flights, accommodation or scheduling arrangements
are the expense of the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any).
18) Airline flight route and dates of travel are subject to the prize supplier’s absolute and final
decision.
19) A valid passport and entry Visa of the winner and each of their travelling companion(s) (if any) is
required for all international journeys. It the responsibility of the winner and their travel
companion(s) (if any) to ensure they have all required travel documentation (including but not
limited to passports and visas) as required for travel to the destination. All costs associated with
obtaining this travel documentation is the responsibility of the winner and their travelling
companion(s) (if any).
20) All components of the prize must be taken together as a package and cannot be separated into
separate trips or components. The winner and their traveling companion must travel together.
All flights for each route must be utilized at the same time, for the same travel dates, to and from
the same destination. The air tickets are available on regular scheduled services of each airline
and subject to seasonal embargos. Flight itinerary may have to be adjusted depending on the
airline’s departure city and their current flight schedule. All travel is subject to availability at all
times. The winner and their travelling companion are responsible for any amendment fees
issued by airlines or suppliers once booking is confirmed and ticketed. Travel suppliers/airlines
and booking time of flights to be chosen at prize supplier’s discretion. Blackout periods may
apply. Frequent flyer points are not available from any airline.
21) It is the responsibility of the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any) to ensure they are
checked in for their flights, and arrive at the airport, on the correct date and at the time specified
by the relevant airline carrier. The Promoter is not responsible for any costs associated with the
winner and/or their travelling companion(s) (if any) missing any of their flights.
22) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be requested to present their credit
card or a cash deposit upon arrival at any accommodation to cover all incidentals they may incur
during their stay.
23) Unless specified otherwise, the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any) are responsible
for all expenses including, without limitation, transport to and from departure point including but
not limited to additional domestic airfares if required, any meals or beverages, any extra
sightseeing or activities, any additional accommodation, any additional transfers, any additional
insurance, personal spending money, and all other ancillary costs, as well as obtaining any of
these. Prize also excludes medical expenses, items of a personal nature, alcoholic beverages,
optional tours not outlined, laundry, telephone calls, additional nights, room or flight upgrades,
incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, service charges, in-room charges or other ancillary
costs associated with redeeming the prize other than those specified. These costs and expenses
are the responsibility of the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any). Any extension to
the duration of the prize is at the winner’s sole expense and subject to availability at the time of
booking. For the removal of doubt, taxes for domestic travel are included in the prize winning
domestic airfares provided by the Promoter.
24) In the event that a prize, or part of a prize, is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to
substitute the prize or part of the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize or part of the prize
to the same and equal or greater recommended retail value and/or specification.
25) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner and their travelling companion(s) (if any)
must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements (as
applicable, including but not limited to those of the Sponsor).
26) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner and each of their travelling companion(s) (if
any) may be required to sign a legal release or releases in a form determined by the Promoter
and/or any prize supplier (including but not limited to the Sponsor) in its or their absolute
discretion.
27) Individual supplier terms and conditions apply. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the
winner and their travelling companion must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and
the prize supplier’s requirements.
28) The winner is advised that tax implications may arise from them winning the prize and they
should seek independent financial advice prior to accepting the prize.
29) The prize must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not
transferable, exchangeable and cannot be redeemed as cash (unless otherwise indicated). The
prize is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
30) The Promoter and any prize supplier(s) reserve the right to request the winner and their travel
companion to provide proof of age and identity. Identification considered suitable for verification
is at the discretion of the Promoter and/or the relevant prize supplier(s).
31) The accommodation will be one (1) room to be shared by the winner and their travel companion.
32) The winner’s travel companion must be over the age of 18.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE DRAW
33) The Promoter may conduct such further draws at the same place as the original draw as are
necessary on Monday 5th December 2016 at 09:00 AEDT in order to distribute any prize that
remains unclaimed by that date, subject however to all reference to any relevant state and
territory regulations. The winner, if any, of such draw will be notified in writing within two (2)
business days of the draw and their name and locality will be published at
https://www.9now.com.au/the-ellen-degeneres-show.
34) The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that
permits the Entrant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries
submitted by that Entrant invalid.
35) The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the
user 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 telecommunications, telephone, mobile or
satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
36) If this Competition is not capable of running as planned due to any reason whatsoever, including
but not limited to, programming changes, technical failures (either in the administration of the
Competition or the broadcast of the television program), unauthorised intervention, fraud or any
causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the conduct, administration,
security, fairness or integrity of the Competition, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole
discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to any written directions given by a
regulatory authority, to: (a) modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the Competition; and/or (b)
disqualify any Entrant, as appropriate, including banning an Entrant from participating in future
promotions conducted by the Promoter, for any reason including, but not limited to, behaving in
any manner that is, as determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, deemed to be
inappropriate or contrary to any broadcast codes, regulations or any applicable laws including
mentioning or promoting any product, service, venture or item or using inappropriate language or
saying anything that may in the producer's reasonable opinion be abusive, rude, threatening,
offensive, harmful or hurtful to any other third party.
37) The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any entries not received by the Promoter or delays
due to technical disruptions or for any other reason. An entry will only be counted as being
received when it has been received by the Promoter’s software system, not when it was sent
from the Entrant.
38) The Promoter reserves the right to request each winner to provide proof of age and identity.
Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter.
39) If the Promoter determines that the winner has breached clause 5 of these Terms and
Conditions, their entry will be deemed invalid and the prize will be forfeited and subject to the
unclaimed prize draw.
LIABILITY AND RELEASE
40) Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter, its related entities and the
Sponsor and each of their respective officers, employees and agents, exclude all liability
(including negligence) for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of
opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the
Competition, including, but not limited to, arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties
or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft,
unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost,
altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after its receipt by the Promoter) due to any
reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that
stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or an Entrant; (f)
participation in the Competition and/or (g) redemption of the prize.
41) The Promoter and its related entities and their respective officers, employees and agents will
take no responsibility for defective prizes or prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or
misdirected mail.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
42) The Promoter will collect entrants’ personal information in connection with this Competition and
will use and handle the personal information in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and
the Promoter’s Privacy Policy at
https://login.nine.com.au/privacy?client_id=9nowweb.
PROMOTER AND SPONSOR
43) The Promoter is Nine Network Australia Pty Limited (ABN 88 008 685 407) of 24 Artarmon Rd,
Willoughby, NSW 2068. You can contact the Promoter in relation to the Competition by mail to
this address or by telephone to (02) 9906 9999.
44) Subject to State/Territory permit authority restrictions, the Promoter may amend these Terms
and Conditions in its absolute discretion.
45) Authorised under permit numbers: NSW:LTPS/16/05999, ACT:TP16/01503.2 and SA:T16/1362.
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