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JRN: I can't find the T&Cs yet so have guessed closing and value

WIN A VIP TRIP TO THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS AND TRAIN WITH THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CIRCUS STARS IN NEW YORK!

To celebrate the release of DreamWorks' Animation MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED in 3D, we're offering a family of four (that's two adults and two children) a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the Big Apple Circus in New York and also train with professional circus stars.

The winning family will spend six unforgettable nights in the buzzing city of New York as they soar to new heights in a circus experience of a lifetime. Your adventure begins with a trip to meet some world famous circus performers who will teach the whole family some unique circus skills in a one-off, exclusive experience. With a tailor-made, private lesson in a legendary circus training academy, winners can choose which skills to learn from aerial tricks and dance trapeze to tumbling and trampolining. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this is sure to be a fun, and memorable experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Your mind-blowing adventure will continue with a truly unique evening at the one and only Big Apple Circus, where families will enjoy extensive V.I.P treatment with exclusive ringside seats amidst all the action. Winners will also spend a thrilling day at the gang's home in Central Park with tickets to the zoo, where they will come face to face with all the species from 'Madagascar 3'.

With six nights to explore this fascinating city, winners will have plenty of time to take a big bite out of the Big Apple on this prize of a lifetime. Enter now!

'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted in 3D' Synopsis:

Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo and Melman the giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventures. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a travelling circus, which the reinvent – Madagascar style.


Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted in 3D is out in Australian cinemas on September 13


www.MADAGASCARMOVIE.com.au


MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE'S MOST WANTED © 2012 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C.



STEP ONE:

Like The Hype on Facebook
(If you don't have Facebook or you are already a fan of The Hype, skip ahead to Step Two)

STEP TWO:

Answer the question below in 25 words or less:

Who is your favourite 'Madagascar' character and why?

View terms and conditions

The fine print: at least one person going on the trip must be aged 21 years or over. Children are up to 16 years of age.




“Paramount Pictures Australia – Win a Family Trip to New York” Competition
Terms and Conditions
By entering the “Paramount Pictures Australia – Win a Family Trip to New
York” competition (the “Competition”), you are agreeing to the following terms
and conditions:
1. STANDARD TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry.
2. WHO CAN ENTER?
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all residents of Australia who are 18 years
of age or older.
2.2 Directors, management, employees and their immediate families of Yahoo!7 Pty
Limited (the “Promoter”), Paramount Pictures Australia Pty Limited (the
“Sponsor”) and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to
enter.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The Competition commences on Monday, 3 September 2012 at 13:00 (AEST)
and concludes on Sunday, 30 September 2012 at 23:59 (AEST) (the
“Competition Period”).
3.2 In order to enter, users must log-on to
http://au.thehype.yahoo.com/competitions/win-a-trip-to-new-york-withmadagascar-
3/-/14581102/ and register their name, address (including
postcode), daytime telephone number and email address, and answer the
following question:
In 25 words or less:
"Who is your favourite ‘Madagascar’ character and why?”
3.3 The entry must be:
a) the original, independent creation of the entrant that has not previously been
published in any form in any country in the world; and
b) free from any claims, including copyright or trademark claims by other parties.
3.4 Entries that are found to have been derived from another person’s work in any
country in the world will be considered invalid and, if awarded a prize, that prize
must be returned to the Promoter. The Winner may be required to sign a
statutory declaration regarding the originality of the entry. The Promoter
reserves the right to disqualify any entry it believes breaches any of these
conditions.
3.5 Entrants in the Competition may enter as many times as they like, however, only
one entry per person per day will be accepted.
Paramount Pictures Australia – ‘Win a Family Trip to New York’ Competition
Terms and Conditions
Competition TCs - Paramount Pictures Australia (22.8.12).doc
3.6 The time of entry will be the time at which the completed online entry form is
received by the Competition’s online database. Entrants will be presented with a
confirmation page once the completed email entry is submitted by the entrant.
Entries received outside of the Competition Period will be deemed invalid and
ineligible to enter the Competition.
3.7 Entry details and any intellectual property subsisting in the entries become and
remain the property of the Promoter and will not be returned to the entrant.
3.8 The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject bulk entries which it
considers to have been generated using software to generate multiple entries.
4. PRIZES
4.1 There will be one (1) winner (the “Winner”).
4.2 The prize (the “Prize”) consists of:
PRIZE DESCRIPTION RRP
1 x Prize
• A return trip for two (2) adults* and two (2) children** to
New York City, USA.
Prize consists of:
• Economy airfares for two (2) adults and two (2) children
to and from their nearest capital city to New York City,
USA.
• Six (6) nights 4 Star Family Room accommodation in
Manhattan for two (2) adults and two (2) children
• Transfers to and from New York airport
• Four (4) x VIP tickets to Big Apple Circus
• Private and bespoke circus training experience with
professional circus stars (The private circus training
experience excludes the flying trapeze and all
participants must be aged 5 and over)
• Four (4) x Total Experience tickets to Central Park Zoo
$ AUD 16,975
(Max Value)
$AUD 12,000
$AUD 3,000
$AUD 300
$AUD 875
$AUD 600
$AUD 200
Total Prize Value (including GST) $AUD 16,975
(Max Value)
*One member of the travelling party must be 21 years of age or older
**The Prize is redeemable for two (2) adults and two (2) children, where a child is
considered to be under the age of 16.
Total Prize value is A MAXIMUM OF $AUD 16,975 (including GST). Prize
values are based upon the recommended retail prices and are correct as of
August 22, 2012. The Prize value may vary depending on point of departure and
dates of travel. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any change in Prize
value between now and the ultimate travel date.
Paramount Pictures Australia – ‘Win a Family Trip to New York’ Competition
Terms and Conditions
Competition TCs - Paramount Pictures Australia (22.8.12).doc
4.3 Unless expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions all other expenses
associated with redeeming the Prize become the responsibility of the Winner.
The Winner (and their travelling companions) are responsible for all expenses
other than that specified, including but not limited to spending money, transfers,
meals, drinks, incidentals, mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls,
activities, insurance, taxes (including departure taxes), energy surcharges,
gratuities, services charges, passports, travel insurance, excess baggage and all
other ancillary costs. Travel insurance is the responsibility of the Winner and their
travelling companions. The Promoter and the Sponsor are not liable for any costs
incurred if the Winner or their travelling companions travel without insurance. A
credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the Winner at check-in
to the hotel, for all incidental charges.
4.4 The Winner and their travelling companions must each hold a valid passport with
at least six (6) months validity in order to redeem the Prize. Obtaining all travel
documents such as passports, visas etc that are required for travel to
destinations forming part of the Prize is the responsibility of the Winner and their
travelling companions.
4.5 Flights leave from the Winner’s nearest capital city. The Winner and their
travelling companions must travel on the same flight. Travel arrangements to and
from the Winner’s nearest capital city airport (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,
Adelaide and Perth) do not form part of the prize and are the responsibility of the
Winner. If the Winner is from Tasmania, ACT or Northern Territory, connecting
flights from the capital cities in these states to the nearest flight departure capital
city will be included in the prize package for the Winner and travelling
companions where required.
4.6 The Prize is only valid for travel between Saturday, 20 October 20 2012 and
Saturday, 14 December 2013, unless dates are changed by the Promoter. The
Prize is valid until Saturday, 14 December 2013. Flights and accommodation are
subject to availability at the time of booking, are non-transferable and cannot be
exchanged for other destinations. All other elements of the Prize are subject to
availability and cannot be amended once booked. Embargo restrictions apply
during certain periods including (but not limited to) Christmas, New Year and
Public Holidays, and the Prize cannot be redeemed for these periods.
4.7 The Winner and their travelling companions must be able to travel within the
travel period specified in clause 4.6.
4.8 The accommodation type offered for each Prize is specified in clause 4.2 and
must be taken in consecutive nights’ stay. Where the accommodation type has
not been specified, it will be provided as a twin share standard room.
4.9 In participating in the Prize, the Winner (and their travelling companions) agree to
participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the
Competition, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed.
The Winner (and their travelling companions) agree to grant the Promoter a
perpetual and non-exclusive licence (including the right to sub-licence) to use
their names and such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the
Winner (and their travelling companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such
use.
Paramount Pictures Australia – ‘Win a Family Trip to New York’ Competition
Terms and Conditions
Competition TCs - Paramount Pictures Australia (22.8.12).doc
4.10 The Winner agrees they will not, and will ensure that their travelling companions
do not, sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or
other organisation.
4.11 Prizes are not transferable non refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
The Winner should seek independent financial advice about any tax implications
that may arise from the Prize winnings.
4.12 The Sponsor is solely responsible for the fulfilment of the Prize.
4.13 In the event that a part of a Prize is no longer available, subject to regulations,
the Promoter reserves the right to substitute prizes in its discretion to the same
and equal recommended retail value.
5. HOW TO WIN
5.1 All entries completed and submitted in accordance with these Terms and
Conditions will be judged at the Promoter’s office at Levels 2 & 3, Pier 8 & 9, 23
Hickson Road, Millers Point, NSW 2000 on Tuesday, 2 October 2012 at 14:00
(AEST). One (1) Winner will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the
Promoter. The Winner will be the entrant whose entry fulfils the entry criteria and
whose answer is judged to be the most creative and original from all entries
received. This is a game of skill. There is no element of chance in the judging of
the Competition or determination of the Winner.
5.2 The Winner will be notified by a phone call at the conclusion of the judging, and
an email advising the Winner of their prize will also be sent using the contact
details provided in their entry.
5.3 The judges’ decision (including any decisions as to prize distribution) is final and
the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result.
5.4 The Promoter reserves the right to request that the Winner provide proof of age
and/or identity prior to awarding Prize. Identification considered suitable for the
verification is at the sole discretion of the Promoter.
5.5 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.
5.6 If the Promoter is unable to contact a Winner within two (2) weeks of the date of
judging the Competition, that Winner will forfeit the relevant Prize in its entirety
and the Prize shall be awarded to the next runner up in the Competition. The
Promoter will not be liable for a Winner who does not respond to the Promoter’s
email or telephone contact attempts and therefore forfeits their Prize and no
correspondence will be entered into.
5.7 It is a condition of accepting a Prize that the Winner must comply with all the
conditions of use of the Prize and the Prize supplier’s requirements. To the
extent of any inconsistency with these Terms and Conditions, the terms and
conditions of the prize supplier prevail.
5.8 The Promoter reserves the right to rejudge the Competition in the event that an
entrant, who was initially deemed to be the Winner, is unable to satisfy any of
these Terms and Conditions.
6. NO LIABILITY
Paramount Pictures Australia – ‘Win a Family Trip to New York’ Competition
Terms and Conditions
Competition TCs - Paramount Pictures Australia (22.8.12).doc
6.1 Any costs associated with entering this Competition or claiming Prizes (such as
internet service charges) are the responsibility of the entrant.
6.2 Subject to any restrictions in law and subject to clause 6.4, the liability of the
Promoter however arising, whether by breach of any condition or warranty
implied by statute or of this agreement or of any duty of tort (including
negligence) is limited to the total value of the relevant Prize.
6.3 The Promoter, the Sponsor and their associated agencies and companies will
take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or
misdirected mail.
6.4 The Promoter, the Sponsor and their associated agencies and companies will not
be liable for any misadventure, accident, injury, loss (including but not limited to
consequential loss) or claim suffered or brought by an entrant:
a) during the judging;
b) whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the
Competition;
c) as a consequence of the Winner and/or their travelling companions failing to
be checked in for their flights, or failing to arrive at the airport, at a time
specified by the relevant airline carrier and/or missing any of their flights;
d) in their participation in this Competition or in any Prize;
e) as a consequence of late, lost or misdirected mail;
f) as a result of failure to comply with any of these terms and conditions; or
g) due to the publication of any material, including any statements made by any
staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person.
6.5 The Promoter and its affiliates accept no responsibility for any problems or
technical malfunction of any communication network or for any late, lost,
incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected
entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration,
tampering, deletion, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration
of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
6.6 If, for any reason, this Competition is not capable of being conducted as planned,
including, but not limited, due to tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud,
technical failures or for any other reason which may corrupt or affect the
administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Competition,
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 or to
cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, subject to state legislation.
6.7 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.
6.8 The Promoter encourages responsible drinking. Legal aged consumers are
advised to consider the safe drinking levels recommended in the National Health
Paramount Pictures Australia – ‘Win a Family Trip to New York’ Competition
Terms and Conditions
Competition TCs - Paramount Pictures Australia (22.8.12).doc
and Medical Research Council Australian Alcohol Guidelines that are available at
www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications.
7. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
7.1 The Promoter is Yahoo!7 Pty Limited (ABN 60 089 187 100) of Levels 2 & 3, Pier
8 & 9, 23 Hickson Road, Millers Point, NSW 2000.
7.2 The Sponsor is Paramount Pictures Australia Pty Limited (ABN 37 000 005 925)
of Level 3, 208 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000.
7.3 By entering this Competition, you agree to the Promoter’s use of your personal
information as described on Yahoo!7’s Privacy Policy –
http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/au. All entries become the property of the
Promoter and your name may be included on a database. By entering this
Competition you consent to the Promoter including your name in future mail,
email, SMS or other campaigns. If you are a Winner of this Competition you also
agree to the Promoter sharing your personal information with the Sponsor for the
purposes of fulfilling the Prize, and you acknowledge that the Sponsor is solely
responsible for its use of that information.

Great comp!  :)

Just adding 'multiple entries allowed', as per the following T&C:

3.5 Entrants in the Competition may enter as many times as they like, however, only
one entry per person per day will be accepted.