Australian Competitions Club

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How would you like to win a trip of a lifetime… to Tokyo?! We’ve been busy burying some treasure over the past week – if you can find it all across Facebook, YouTube, Sony Xperia Product Blog, SonyMobile.com, then Xperia J and an adventure beyond your imagination could be all yours!
Go and look on the Sony Xperia Facebook Timeline…
Investigate the Sony Xperia YouTube channel…
Xplore the Sony Xperia Facebook app…
Check out the Sony Mobile website…
Take a look at the Xperia Tablet S page…
Search around the Xperia blog…



Just enter how many coins you think we hid in the box below. Remember to double check your numbers, you’ll only have one chance to answer!

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JRN: This is an international comp open to Australia so I posted in Web Comps rather than International as it will get more views.  CLOSES TODAY Fri 28 Sept

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FOR THE SONY XPERIA™ ONLINE TREASURE HUNT COMPETITION

Sony Mobile hereby invites you to participate in the Xperia™ online treasure hunt competition to win a trip to Tokyo, Japan and Xperia™ J smartphone (the "Competition"). As a participant in the Competition you must find the buried treasure (coins) across Sony Mobile online platforms (to include Sony Xperia Facebook wall, Sony Xperia Facebook Xplore tab, Sonymobile.com, Sony Xperia Product Blog, Sony Xperia YouTube which were hidden between 17th – 21st September 2012) and answer the Competition question correctly to have the chance to win the first prize of Xperia J smartphone, a trip for two to Tokyo, Japan (within six months of winning the prize) which includes flights to Tokyo, transfers to and from airport, a tour of Sony, Square Showroom, Disneyland Tokyo Theme Park day pass, and a Kendo experience to learn the art of the Japanese martial art. Accommodation at the Tokyo Prince Hotel for 4 nights, based on 1 room for 2 persons (twin or double). 2 and ½ days full car hire with driver and €200 meal allowance (€50 per day per person) each for winner and guest. Travel insurance is also included.


In addition to the Sony Mobile Legal Notice including User Terms and Privacy Notice available at http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/ and https://account.sonymobile.com/privacypolicy you hereby accept and agree that the following rules apply without limitation to the Competition and your use of this website.  In addition, any instructions on how to enter the Competition form part of these terms and conditions.  Further, the only buried treasure (coins) that participants may use, and that qualifies for usage in this Competition, are the specific set of coins provided by the Promoter.  Copying, modifying, moving or using buried treasure (coins) in locations other than those specifically set forth by the Promoter in these rules is unauthorized.  Any attempts to use buried treasure (coins) in any way other than that specified in these rules shall be grounds for disqualification.

1. Each participant ("Participant") may enter the Competition via the www.facebook.com/sonymobile website ("Website") where you need to successfully find all of the buried treasure (coins) across Sony Mobile online platforms, answer the Competition question, and fill out the entry form ("Entry") for a chance to win. 

2. The Competition is organized and hosted by Sony Mobile Communications AB, Nya Vattentornet, 221 88 Lund, Sweden ("Promoter").

3. The Competition is without any obligation to make a purchase for Entry.

4. The period for Entry in the Competition commences on Monday 24th September and runs through Friday 28th September 2012, which is the closing date for the Competition.

5. The Competition is open to residents of countries where the Competition is locally available provided the Participant is of the minimum age of 18. However, employees and immediate relatives of employees of the Promoter or of its respective parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies, or any other person connected with the Competition are excluded from participation. Participants cannot be legal entities.

6. Only one (1) Entry in the Competition per Participant will be accepted. Each Entry must include the correct information regarding the Participant's name, resident country, e-mail address and the user name of the Participant (mandatory fields) as well as the correct answer to the Competition question. In the event that complete and correct information are not provided, the Entry will be considered incomplete and therefore invalid. Invalid forms will not be accepted as valid Entries to the Competition.

7. The Winner will receive a Xperia J smartphone, a trip for two to Tokyo, Japan (within six months of winning the prize) which includes flights to Tokyo, transfers to and from airport, a tour of Sony, Square Showroom, Disneyland Tokyo Theme Park day pass, and a Kendo experience to learn the art of the Japanese martial art. Accommodation at the Tokyo Prince Hotel for 4 nights, based on 1 room for 2 persons (twin or double). 2 and ½ days full car hire with driver and €200 meal allowance (€50 per day per person) each for winner and guest. Travel insurance is also included.

The Winner will be the Participant who has successfully completed the Competition question and is successfully selected as the one (1) prize winner by the appointed judging panel (see 8).

8. Three (3) Judges appointed by the Promoter will select the winning contributor based on the correct answer to the Competition.

9. To receive the First Prize the winner must answer the competition question correctly, be 18 years of age or older, or be travelling with a parent or guardian if under the age of 18. Both parties must have a valid passport ready for travel to Tokyo, Japan with no current health conditions to prevent them from being able to travel. Travel must commence within six months of winning and winner must give at least three weeks notice for travel.  Travel flight times are subject to promoter’s discretion.

10. The winner will be notified by e-mail on 28thSeptember 2012 and will need to respond with the correct phone number and contact details by 30th September 2012 in order to receive the prize.

11. The Judges' decision is always final and binding. In their impartial evaluation the Judges will ensure that the winning Entry complies with these general Terms and Conditions. No correspondence will be entered into regarding the Competition, including but not limited to the selection procedure and its results.

12. The First Prize will include and cover the following for the Winner and one (1) accompanying guest (to be selected by Winner): 2 return economy flights to Tokyo, Japan from the nearest airport based on Winner’s permanent address (origin airport determined by Promoter) subject to flight availability, 4 nights accommodation in double occupancy room at a hotel determined by Promoter, return transfers between Tokyo, Japan airport and hotel; and between the hotel and the Event location as indicated by Promoter. The value of the First Prize is approximately €3,000 per person.



13. If necessary, Winner /and friend/ must obtain any approval appropriate for travel and absence during the above mentioned time period. Winner and accompanying guest must travel together. The winner and accompanying guest will be required to provide a written acknowledgement of acceptance of all Terms and Conditions and sign a separate release form as provided by the Promoter.

14. Winner and accompanying guest must have valid travel documentation such as passport (minimum validity six months from outbound travel date) or visa as applicable and comply with any customs, immigration or other regulatory requirements for full and unlimited attendance. Any costs for obtaining required travel documentation shall be borne by Winner and guest and will not be reimbursed by Promoter. Travel insurance to be covered by promoter. Details to be provided prior to travel, but please contact promoter with any specific enquiries before travel.

15. Participants - Winner and accompanying guest - agree that they may be required to take part in publicity or other promotional activities without further consent or payment as later determined by Promoter. Such publicity may include their names, images and/or likenesses as well as any contributions in the online Competition. The Participant hereby grants Promoter any and all rights necessary for distribution and public display of any submitted text, image, or other intellectual property rights that may arise from participation in this Competition, the Prizes or related publicity, and hereby grants Promoter the perpetual right to exclusively, royalty-free and without limitation freely use, modify, edit, copy, reproduce, distribute, translate, create derivative works from, alter and publicly display or publish any such intellectual property rights, for whatever purpose, in any form or medium, either on this web-site or elsewhere, whether promotional or in other activities or events arranged by Promoter, whether locally or world-wide.

16. Winner and accompanying guest are responsible for all costs not expressly described above. This includes, without limitation, costs such as transportation to and from the airport in the Winner’s city of residence, additional accommodation if required, meals not specifically referenced herein, gratuities, telephone calls, taxes and items of a personal nature. Winner and guest are responsible to maintain appropriate behavior at all times. If winner and guest are under 21, they must adhere to the laws stated by Japan.   Winner and friend must also adhere to appropriate dress code as stated by hotel and event.

17. The Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative Winner in the event that the Promoter has reasonable grounds for believing that a Participant has contravened any of these Terms and Conditions.

18. All Participants are responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by them as a result of participation in the Competition (including without limitation costs for sending an SMS, MMS or accessing the Internet). Costs to enter the Competition via the Internet may vary, so please check with your local service provider for current charges.

19. The Participant is responsible for any costs, taxes, duties or levies incurred as a result of participating in or winning the Competition. In addition, the Participant hereby agrees and accepts that by winning the Competition the Participant may incur taxes, duties or other levies including, but not limited to, any prize tax, or any other expenses, fees or costs under any applicable laws and regulations. The Participant hereby unconditionally accepts to bear any such tax, duty or other levy on behalf of the Participant or an accompanying guest.

20. No responsibility will be accepted for Entries lost, delayed, misdirected, damaged, or undelivered, whether due to technical difficulties affecting electronic communication or else.

21. The First Prize is as stated and is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged. No cash or credit alternatives will be offered. If, due to circumstances beyond the Promoter's control, the Promoter is unable to provide the stated First Prize, the Promoter reserves the right to award as substitute a Prize of equal or higher value. All Prizes are subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier of the relevant service and/or product included in the Prize.

22. Any personal information, including, without limitation, the Participant's name, age, address (including postcode), mobile phone number and/or email address will be used solely in connection with the Competition and will not be disclosed to any third party except for the purpose of the Competition (including subsequent promotions as stated in these Terms and Conditions) or fulfilling the First Prize where applicable. The Sony Mobile Privacy Notice displayed at http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/ under Privacy applies to any processing of data performed in connection herewith. The Participant agrees to keep his or her user name and password secure and not to divulge it to any third party.

23. By accessing the Website the Participant agrees to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, which may be amended or varied at any time by the Promoter.

24. The Promoter will not be responsible for any failed connection during the Participant's attempt to access the Website for whatever reason.

25. The Promoter will under no circumstance whatsoever be liable for any delays, changes, disruptions, cancellations, diversions or substitutions, unavailability of the First Prize due to local public holidays or other conditions affecting availability or enjoyment of the First Prize, nor any act or omission whatsoever by any form of transportation and/or accommodation included in the First Prize. The Promoter shall not be liable in respect of any non-performance of its obligations by reason of any act of God, civil war or strife, hostilities, act of foreign enemy, invasion, war, satellite failure, legal enactment, governmental order or regulation, or any other cause beyond its respective control.



26. The Website may contain links to other websites, resources and advertisers. The Promoter shall not be responsible for the availability of these external sites nor does the Promoter endorse or agree to be responsible for the contents, advertising, products or other materials made available on or through such external sites. Under no circumstances shall the Promoter be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused to a user in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services available on such external site. The Participants should direct any concerns directly to such external site's administrator or webmaster.

27. The Website shall be used for lawful purposes only. Entries shall not contain any material and/or statement that violates or infringes in any way upon the rights of others, which is unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, vulgar, obscene, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable, which encourages conduct or is conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability or otherwise violates any applicable law. Entries failing to comply with this provision will be disqualified without prior notification. Any use, creation, modification of virtual coins outside of the domains provided by Promoter is unauthorized and shall result in immediate disqualification.  Further, any use, creation and/or modification of virtual coins in any domain (regardless of whether provided by Promoter) in order to deceive or confuse users, divert traffic, or engage in any other unlawful activity shall not only result in disqualification, but may result in the Promoter seeking various legal, equitable, administrative and criminal actions against those responsible for any such unauthorized use that deceives or confuses users, diverts traffic, or that engages in or promotes any other unlawful activity on any Internet site, domain, or social media application.



28. The Promoter reserves the right at any time, and without any liability whatsoever, to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently the Website, including the Competition, with or without prior notice to the Participants.

29. The Participant may direct any question regarding the Competition by post to: Sony Mobile Communications International AB FAO: Sony Xperia Facebook Competition 202 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7DN, United Kingdom.

30. Xperia is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB, Sony, "make.believe", Bravia and Exmor R, Walkman® and the Walkman® logo are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Android™ and YouTube™ are trademarks of Google Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

31. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability. 

(A) IN NO EVENT WILL THE PROMOTER, OR ANY PERSON OR ENTITY INVOLVED IN ARRANGING, HOSTING, CREATING, PRODUCING OR DISTRIBUTING THE WEBSITE OR THE COMPETITION, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR OUT OF THE BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION OR ELSE. 

(B) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PROMOTER'S LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS THE RESULT OF, THE COMPETITION AS STATED IN THE ABOVE SHALL, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 10.

(C) THE PROMOTER NEITHER ENDORSES NOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR STATEMENT ON THE WEBSITE, NOR FOR ANY OFFENSIVE, DEFAMATORY OR OBSCENE POSTING MADE ON THE WEBSITE.