http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/prepaid-mobile/bonus-bank/index.htmWin a trip to LA for MTV Music AwardsA big payback for the Prepaids
We've just launched Bonus Bank, Australia's first Prepaid mobile loyalty program that rewards you with bonus dollars to put towards a new mobile.
Here's how it works: with every Vodafone Prepaid mobile recharge you make, you'll automatically get 10% of your recharge amount back in Bonus Bank Dollars. That means if you spend $29, you'll get $2.90 in Bonus Bank Dollars and it's that simple.
Join Bonus Bank5 before 31 August and you could find yourself rubbing shoulders with music's biggest stars.Plus if you're a Bonus Bank member, every mobile recharge made in August gives you more chances to win4
Prize includes:
2 x economy airfares to LA
2 x general admission tickets to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards
3 nights accommodation
Join Bonus Bank now and recharge your way to a new mobile and have a chance to win.
mtv video music awards win trip for prepaids Competition Terms and ConditionsBonus Bank MTV VMAs Promotion Conditions of Entry
1. Information on how to enter, mechanics of entry and the prize form part of these
Conditions of Entry. Submission of an entry is deemed acceptance of these
Conditions of Entry.
2. Entry is only open to Australian residents aged 18 years or over who are existing or
who become Vodafone Prepaid Mobile account holders, whose Vodafone Prepaid
Service is registered or become registered for “Bonus Bank” and who are able to
travel to Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) for the period Friday 10
September 2010 – Monday 13 September 2010 (inclusive) (Eligible Entrants).
Promotion excludes Vodafone Prepaid Mobile Broadband current or new account
holders.
3. The directors, management and employees (and their immediate families) of the
Promoter, its related entities, printers, suppliers, providers, participating retailers and
agencies associated with this Promotion are ineligible to enter.
PROMOTION PERIOD
4. Promotion commences 12:01am AEST Sunday 1 August 2010. Entries close and
must be received by 11:59pm AEST on Tuesday 31 August 2010 (Promotional
Period). The draw will take place at von Muenster Solicitors & Attorneys, 71 Albion
Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 on Thursday 2 September 2010 at 10:00am AEST.
The winner will be notified by telephone and at this time will be asked to provide
his/her contact email address. The winner will then subsequently be notified in writing
(email). The winner’s name and locality will be published in The Weekend Australian
on Saturday 4 September 2010.
HOW TO ENTER5. To enter, Eligible Entrants must during the Promotional Period:
a. if they are an existing Vodafone Prepaid Mobile account holder who, prior to
entry, is not a registered user of Bonus Bank, successfully register their Vodafone
Prepaid Service with Bonus Bank by completing one (1) of the following:
i. sending a SMS (containing only the word ‘Bonus’) from the Eligible Entrant’s
mobile handset to 126687. Sending a ‘Bonus’ SMS to 126687 is at no charge
to the Eligible Entrant;
ii. calling 126687 from the Eligible Entrant’s mobile handset and following the
prompts. Calling 126687 is at no charge to the Eligible Entrant; or
iii. logging on to
www.vodafone.com.au/bonusbank, and entering the Eligible
Entrant’s current and valid email address and mobile phone number; or
b. if they are not an existing Vodafone Prepaid Mobile account holder:
i. become a Vodafone Prepaid Mobile customer by successfully activating a
Vodafone Prepaid Mobile Service at any tariff level by either: (i) visiting a
Vodafone store or dealer; (ii) going online to vodafone.com.au; or (iii) calling
1300 300 404; and
ii. successfully registering their new Vodafone Prepaid Service with Bonus Bank
during the Promotional Period, in the manner set out in Condition 5(a) above.
6. If an Eligible Entrant is an existing Vodafone Prepaid Mobile account holder who has
already registered their Vodafone Prepaid Service with Bonus Bank, to receive an
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entry, they must successfully recharge their Prepaid Mobile Service during the
Promotional Period.
7. Eligible Entrants will automatically be awarded a maximum of one (1) entry into the
promotion for successfully registering their Vodafone Prepaid Service with Bonus
Bank during the Promotional Period. If an Eligible Entrant registers their Vodafone
Prepaid Service for Bonus Bank more than once during the Promotional Period, no
further registrations after the first registration will result in an entry.
8. Eligible Entrants will automatically be awarded one (1) entry for each successful
mobile recharge made on the Eligible Entrant’s Prepaid Mobile Service during the
Promotional Period (Recharge Entry). Extras Recharges and Mobile Broadband
recharges are excluded. Prepaid Mobile Service must be registered with Bonus Bank
to gain any Recharge Entries. There is no limitation on the number of Recharge
Entries an Eligible Entrant may receive, however each Recharge Entry must be
submitted separately and must independently comply with these Conditions of Entry.
9. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected or invalid entries.
Incorrect, incomplete or incomprehensible entries will be deemed invalid. Any
incorrect details submitted may render the corresponding entry invalid
10. An Eligible Entrant must be a current Vodafone Prepaid customer and registered with
Bonus Bank at the time of the draw to be eligible. An Eligible Entrant who has
transferred their Vodafone Prepaid mobile number to another network, disconnected
their Vodafone Prepaid Service during the Promotional Period or who is no longer
registered with Bonus Bank will not be eligible to win.
11. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and Eligible Entrants
(including an Eligible Entrant’s identity, age and address) and to disqualify any
Eligible Entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Conditions
of Entry or who tampers with the entry process (including but not limited to tampering
by way of use of automatic entry software or techniques designed to avoid payment
of premium call or SMS costs). Failure to produce proof of identification for all invalid
entries when requested by the Promoter may, in the absolute discretion of the
Promoter, result in the invalidation of all of an Eligible Entrant’s entries and forfeiture
of any right to the prize. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any
stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
12. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
13. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an Eligible Entrant, the Eligible Entrant will be
deemed to be the person in whose name the corresponding Vodafone mobile phone
account is held.
14. Costs: Costs associated with accessing the Promotion’s website remain an Eligible
Entrant’s responsibility and may vary depending on the Internet service provider
used.
DRAW
15. The first eligible entry drawn from all entries received will receive (1) travel prize for
the winner and one (1) travel companion (aged 18 years or older) to Los Angeles,
USA for the period Friday 10 September 2010 – Monday 13 September 2010
(inclusive) valued at up to $10,000.00 (Travel Prize). The Travel Prize comprises of
the following elements:
a. 2 x adult return economy class airfares to Los Angeles, USA from the
Australian capital city airport closest to the ordinary residential address of the
winner (inclusive of airfare related taxes and charges);
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b. three (3) nights four (4) star accommodation twin share, to be decided at the
discretion of the Promoter;
c. 2 x General Admission tickets to the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles
on Sunday 12 September 2010;
d. return transfers for the winner and their travel companion to and from LAX
Airport and hotel accommodation; and
e. return transfers for the winner and their travel companion to and from hotel
accommodation and the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
12 September 2010.
16. All additional costs not expressly stated, but which may be incurred in acceptance
and use of the Travel Prize, are the responsibility of the winner and companion. The
winner and their companion will be responsible for making their way to and from their
home to their nearest capital city airport or nearest regional airport in Australia.
The
winner and companion is responsible for any further costs associated with redeeming
the Travel Prize which are not otherwise specified in these Conditions of Entry,
including but not limited to, food and beverage expenses, room service, telephone
calls, laundry services, spending money, other transfers, taxes including arrival and
departure taxes (if applicable), insurance, travel insurance, passports and visas (if
applicable) additional entertainment and/or miscellaneous expenses. For the
avoidance of doubt, no “spending money” is included in the Travel Prize. The winner
may be required to present a credit card at time of accommodation check-in.
17. The winner and their companion are solely responsible for, and at their own expense,
ensuring all required passports, visas, travel authorisations and recommended
vaccinations and immunisations have been obtained prior to travel and, if required,
on or by a date nominated by the Promoter. Proof of such documentation must be
made available to the Promoter on demand at any time. Failure to do so may result in
the Travel Prize being forfeited.
18. The Travel Prize must be taken for the period Friday 10 September 2010 – Monday
13 September 2010 (inclusive), otherwise the entire Travel Prize is forfeited. All
components of the Travel Prize must be taken together and when offered or are
forfeited. The winner and their companion must travel together and depart from and
return to the same departure point. The winner and their companion may not accrue
frequent flyer points. No extension or variation of the travel dates nominated by the
Promoter is permitted. Use of the Travel Prize and any passes or vouchers issued as
part of the Travel Prize may be subject to prevailing prize supplier terms and
conditions of use. The Travel Prize cannot be used in conjunction with travel
discounts or special offers.
19. Acceptance of the Travel Prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of
the MTV Video Music Awards (including but not limited to ground security and
ticketing) as well as accommodation/transport/ services/transfers or tour providers,
and in particular, health, behaviour, age restriction and safety requirements. No
compensation will be payable if the winner, or their travel companion, is unable to use
any element of the Travel Prize as stated for whatever reason, including refusal of
entry or ejection from the MTV Video Music Awards or participation in certain
activities for health, age, behaviour or safety reasons.
20. It is a condition of accepting the Travel Prize that the winner (and their travel
companion) may be required to sign a legal release or releases in a form determined
by the Promoter and/or any prize supplier in its or their absolute discretion.
21. The Promoter reserves the right to request the winner (and their travel companion) to
produce (within the requested time) appropriate photo identification or other
documentation (to the Promoter’s satisfaction at its sole discretion) in order to confirm
their identity and age, and ability to travel, before issuing the Travel Prize.
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22. The Promoter will draw ten (10) additional reserve entries in the Travel Prize draw
and record them (in order) in case an invalid entry or ineligible Entrant is drawn, or
the Eligible Entrant drawn is unable to accept the Travel Prize, or if the Eligible
Entrant does not confirm their eligibility to be awarded the Travel Prize or ability to
take the Travel Prize in the required time as per Condition 23.
23. The person whose entry was drawn in the Travel Prize draw must confirm their
eligibility to be awarded the Travel Prize, and ability to take the Travel Prize between
Friday 10 September 2010 – Monday 13 September 2010 (inclusive), within
twenty-four (24) hours of being successfully notified by the Promoter that they have
been drawn, otherwise their entry will be deemed invalid. If their entry is deemed
invalid or if the Eligible Entrant does not confirm their eligibility to be awarded the
Travel Prize, and ability to take the Travel Prize within the twenty-four (24) hours of
being successfully notified by the Promoter that they have been drawn, their entry will
be deemed invalid, and the Travel Prize will be awarded to the first reserve entry
drawn in accordance with Condition 24.
24. If the Travel Prize cannot be awarded to the person drawn, the Promoter will continue
the process set out in Condition 23 with the reserve entries (in turn) until the Travel
Prize is awarded. If after this process the Travel Prize has still not been awarded, the
Promoter will hold an unclaimed prize draw in accordance with Condition 30.
25. If for any reason whatsoever the winner does not redeem their Travel Prize or an
element of their Travel Prize by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the Travel
Prize or that element of the Travel Prize will be forfeited by the winner and neither
cash nor any other prize will be awarded in lieu.
26. If the Travel Prize (or part of any Travel Prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its
discretion, reserves the right to substitute the Travel Prize (or that part of the Travel
Prize) with an alternative prize (or part of the prize) to the equal or greater value,
unless to do so would be prohibited by law and subject to any written directions from
a regulatory authority.
27. If for any reason whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, the
Promotion is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated, the Promoter
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, unless to do so would be prohibited by law, to
(a) disqualify any Eligible Entrant; and/or (b) subject to any written directions from a
regulatory authority, to cancel, suspend, modify, terminate or cancel the Promotion.
28. Total maximum prize value is up to $10,000.00. The Travel Prize must be taken as
offered and cannot be varied. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax
implications that may arise from Trave Prize winnings. Independent financial advice
should be sought. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in Travel
Prize values.
29. Unless otherwise stipulated, the Travel Prize, or any unused portion of the Travel
Prize, is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
30. The Promoter may conduct a further draw at the same time and place as the original
draw as is necessary on Monday 6 September 2010 in order to distribute the Travel
Prize if unclaimed by that date, subject to any written directions given under
applicable State or Territory legislation. In the event of a winner in the unclaimed
prize draw, the winner will be notified by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of
the draw and at this time will be asked to provide their contact email address. The
winner will then subsequently be notified in writing (email). The winner’s name and
locality will be published in The Australian on Wednesday 8 September. Any winner
who remains uncontactable by 12:00pm AEST on Wednesday 8 September will
forfeit their Travel Prize.
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31. The use of any automated entry software or any mechanical, electronic or other
means that allows an Eligible Entrant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited
and will render all entries submitted by that Eligible Entrant invalid
32. Force Majeure: In the event of war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster
(including natural disaster) or any other circumstance beyond the reasonable control
of the Promoter, subject to any written directions made under applicable State or
Territory legislation, the Promoter reserves the right to either provide an alternative
Travel Prize (including an alternative destination at an alternative date as specified by
the Promoter) to the same value as the original Travel Prize or to cancel, terminate,
modify or suspend the Promotion.
33. Caution: Any attempt, deliberate or otherwise, to cause malicious damage or
interference with the normal functioning of the Promotion’s website or the information
on the website, or to otherwise undermine the legitimate operation of this Promotion
may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and, should such an attempt be made,
whether successful or not, the Promoter reserves the right to seek damages to the
fullest extent permitted by law. If the Promoter suffers loss or incurs any costs in
connection with any breach of these Conditions of Entry or any other legal obligation
by an Eligible Entrant, the Eligible Entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter for those
losses, damages and costs.
34. Except for any implied condition or warranty the exclusion of which from these
Conditions of Entry would contravene any statute or cause any part of these
Conditions of Entry to be void (Non Excludable Condition), the Promoter excludes
from these Conditions of Entry all conditions, warranties and terms, implied by
statute, general law or custom. Except for any liability in relation to a Non Excludable
Condition, the Promoter (including its officer, employees and agents) excludes all
liability whether arising in tort (including, without limitation, negligence), contract or
otherwise for any personal injury or any other loss or damage (including without
limitation loss of opportunity or loss or profits) whether direct, indirect, special or
consequential, arising in any way out of the Promotion, including, without limitation,
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 receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond
the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in Travel Prize values to that
sated in these Conditions of Entry; (e) any tax implications; (f) the cancellation or
postponement of the Event; and/or (g) the Travel Prize or use of the Travel Prize.
35. Eligible Entrants can only enter in their own name. Eligible Entrants who provide
incorrect, misleading or fraudulent information are ineligible to participate in the
Promotion and all entries of an Eligible Entrant who is deemed by the Promoter to
have provided incorrect, misleading or fraudulent information may, at the discretion of
the Promoter, be deemed invalid. The Promoter reserves the right to request the
Eligible Entrant produce (within the requested time) appropriate photo identification or
other documentation (to the Promoter’s satisfaction, at its sole discretion) in order to
confirm the Eligible Entrant’s identity, age, residential address, eligibility to enter and
claim the Travel Prize before submitting their entry (if applicable), that the Eligible
Entrant has a clear relationship with the end mobile device used to enter, and any
information submitted by the Eligible Entrant in entering the Promotion, before issuing
the Travel Prize.
36. Copyright and privacy generally: An entry and any copyright subsisting in an entry
irrevocably becomes, at time of entry, the property of the Promoter. The Promoter
collects personal information about an Eligible Entrant to include the Eligible Entrant
in the Promotion and, where appropriate, award the Travel Prize. If the personal
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information requested is not provided, the Eligible Entrant cannot participate in the
Promotion and is deemed ineligible.
37. An Eligible Entrant also agrees that the Promoter may, in the event the Eligible
Entrant is the winner, publish or cause to be published the Eligible Entrant winner’s
name and locality in any media, as required under the relevant State or Territory
legislation. An Eligible Entrant can gain access to, update or correct any personal
information held by the Promoter by contacting the Promoter’s Privacy Officer in
writing at: Vodafone Pty Limited of Level 7, 40 Mount Street, North Sydney NSW
2060. All personal information will be stored at the office of the Promoter. A copy of
the Promoter’s Privacy Policy in relation to the treatment of personal information
collected may be obtained by contacting the Promoter.
38. The Promoter will not be responsible for any incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete
information communicated in the course of, or in connection with, this Promotion if
the deficiency is occasioned by any cause outside the reasonable control of the
Promoter including but without limitation technical malfunctions or failures.
39. Right to verify: The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of any and all
entries and reserves the right to disqualify any Eligible Entrant for: (a) tampering with
the entry process; (b) for submitting an entry which is not in accordance with these
Conditions of Entry; or (c) if the Eligible Entrant is 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.
40. Each Eligible Entrant consents, if the Eligible Entrant becomes the winner, to the
Promoter using the Eligible Entrant’s name, likeness, image and/or voice (including
photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period of
time without further remuneration for the purpose of promoting this Promotion
(including any outcome), the Promoter and or products/services supplied by the
Promoter. The Eligible Entrant agrees that, in the event they are the winner, the
Eligible Entrant will participate in all reasonable promoted activities in relation to the
Promotion as requested by the Promoter and its agents.
41. The Promoter is Vodafone Pty Limited of Level 7, 40 Mount Street, North Sydney
NSW 2060, ABN 76 062 954 554.
NSW Permit No.LTPS/10/06827. ACT Permit No.TP10/03189. SA Permit No.T10/1745
VIC Permit No.10/2545
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