To enter participants must watch The Block during the promotional period and eitherSMS: Participants must text the price they think the winning apartment will be sold for,
along with the entrants full name and address to 199 54 999
OR
Visit: ninemsn.com.au/theblock/bestof, follow the prompts to the competition entry page and
complete the online entry form with all requested details, including the price they think the
winning apartment will be sold for, along with the entrants full name, postal address, email
address and contact telephone number, and submit the fully completed entry form.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Information on “How to Enter” and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry.
2. Entry is open to all residents of Australia who are 18 years and over, except employees
of the Promoter, 5th Finger Pty Ltd, and their immediate families and agencies
associated with this Promotion. Directors, management and employees of Toyota
Motor Corporation Australia Limited (“Toyota Australia”), and its agencies, retailers and
suppliers associated with this promotion and the immediate family members of these
people are also ineligible to enter.
3. The Promotion commences on Sunday 19th September 2010 at 00:01 AEST and
ceases on Sunday 21st November 2010 at 23:59 AEDST (the Promotional Period). The
promotion lines will remain open for the entire promotional period. All times are AEST
and AEDT during daylight savings periods in NSW. The draw will take place at 5th
Finger, Level 7, 264 George St, Sydney NSW 2007 at 09:00 AEDST on Wednesday
24/11/2010. The Winner from the draw will be notified by phone, mail and on-air and
have their details published in the public notices section of The Australian on Thursday
2nd December 2010.
4.
To enter participants must watch The Block during the promotional period and either;:
SMS: Participants must text the price they think the winning apartment will be sold for,
along with the entrants full name and address to 199 54 999
OR
Visit: ninemsn.com.au/theblock/bestof, follow the prompts to the competition entry page and
complete the online entry form with all requested details, including the price they think the
winning apartment will be sold for, along with the entrants full name, postal address, email
address and contact telephone number, and submit the fully completed entry form.(a) By entering the competition via the above website address, the entrant consents
to receipt of any email regarding the competition, and other emails which inform
the entrant of the Promoter’s other publications, products, services and events
and to promote third party goods and services it may be interested in. For those
who have chosen to opt-in at the time of entering, the Promoter and their prize
sponsors are entitled to use any of the entries submitted for any purposes at its
discretion, including (but not limited to) for any future promotion, marketing and
publicity purposes.
5. The first entry drawn from all entries with the correct winning apartment price will be
determined the winner
6. In the event no entries received contain the correct price of the selling apartment, a
draw will be conducted from all entries received with the nearest dollar amount without
going over the selling price.
7. The Major Prize winner will receive the following prize packages:
1 x Home Maker Prize Package consisting of the following prizes;
1 x Commonwealth Bank Prize
$20,000 including GST courtesy of the Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Bank Prize Specific Terms
In the event that the winner is an existing Commonwealth Bank customer with a Debit
MasterCard transaction account, Streamline transaction account or a NetBank Saver account, the
bank will transfer money into their existing account.
In the event that the winner is not an existing customer with either a Debit MasterCard transaction
account, Streamline transaction account or a NetBank Saver account an account will be opened
in their name. This will require the winner to visit their local branch to complete an identity check
for an account to be opened to deposit the prize money.
1 x Panasonic Prize Pack consisting of the following
1 x 65" 3D TV valued at up to $5,999.00 including GST
1 x 3D Blu-ray Player valued at up to $599,00 including GST
4 x 3D Eyewear valued at up to $796.00 including GST ($199.00 each)
1 x Skype Camera for VIErA TV valued at up to $199.00 including GST
1 x Wireless Home Theatre System valued at up to $1,999.00 including GST
1 x 3D Camcorder valued at up to $1,999.00 including GST
1 x 64GB SD Card valued at up to $999.00 including GST
1 x Compact SLR Digital Camera valued at up to $1,299.00 including GST
1 x Tough Camera valued at up to $599.00 including GST
1 x Flatbed Microwave valued at up to $959.00 including GST
1 x iPod Dock Micro System $399.00 including GST
1 x Rugged Toughbook valued at up to $3,299.00 including GST
1 x Inverter Air Conditioner with Air Purifier valued at up to GST $1,599.00 including GST
The Total value of the Panasonic prize is valued at up to $20,744.00 including GST
1 x Freedom Furniture prize consisting of the following
Freedom Furniture Prize Specific Terms
1 x $20,000 Freedom voucher awarded to the first drawn entrant from all valid entries received
during the promotion
o The winner will be required to redeem their prize within 21 days at their nearest
nominated Freedom store.
o The Voucher will be valid for 12 months from date of issue
o Gift Card is redeemable for purchases at participating Freedom stores in Australia only.
o Gift Card is not redeemable for cash or travelers cheques.
o No change will be given and any balance that remains on the card can only be used in
whole or part against future purchases at participating Freedom stores.
o It is up to the cardholder to use the full value of the card before the expiry date.
o Any unused balance will not be refunded or credited when the card expires.
o Where the cost of the purchases exceeds the available card balance, the cardholder will
be required to make up the difference between the purchase price and the gift card
balance.
o Gift Card is valid until the expiry date on the card as written by a Freedom staff member
at the time the card was issued. If an expiry date is not specified, the expiry date will be
twelve months after the date Freedom issued the card.
o Gift Card cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
o Gift Card cannot be redeemed for purchases made at Freedom Café or Freedom
Kitchens .
o The following are non-participating Freedom stores. Gift Cards are unable to be
purchased or redeemed from these locations: Cairns, Dubbo, Hobart,Townsville, Wagga
Wagga, Wollongong.
o Gift Card to be supplied upon collection from a nominated Freedom store. Proof of
identify will be required at time of Gift Card collection.
1 x Telstra Prize pack consisting of the following
Telstra Prize Pack and specific Telstra Terms and conditions
The winner will receive a Telstra products and services prize pack (Telstra Prize Pack)
valued at up to $12,467.40 (including GST), consisting of:
i. 1 x Telstra T-Hub® device valued at RRP $299 (incl GST). To connect
a Telstra T-Hub in their home, the winner will need:
1. a full Telstra HomeLine or Business Line service preselected
to Telstra for long distance calls;
2. a BigPond or Telstra Broadband plan; and
3. a compatible wi-fi modem;
ii. 1 x Telstra ADSL Home Network Gateway SIK (wi-fi modem) valued at
RRP $309 (incl GST);
iii. 1 x Telstra T-Box® device valued at RRP $299 (incl GST). To connect
a Telstra T-Box in their home, the winner will need a BigPond or
Telstra Broadband plan (BigPond Turbo plans or higher). Telstra
recommends BigPond Elite Plans for improved performance;
iv. 1 x HTC Desire mobile phone handset valued at RRP $768 (incl GST);
v. 1 x Telstra HomeLine Ultimate plan valued at $89.90 per month for 24
months (total value $2157.60 over 24 months, not including excluded
usage);
vi. 1 x Telstra mobile plan:
1. if the winner is not an existing Telstra mobile customer: 1 x
Telstra Next G™ Cap Plan valued at $129 per month over a
24 month plan (total value $3096 over 24 months, not
including excess or excluded usage); OR
2. if the winner is an existing Telstra mobile customer with one
existing Telstra mobile plan: Telstra will provide the winner
with bill credit for the cost of maintaining their existing Telstra
mobile plan for 24 months. If the winner’s existing Telstra
mobile plan is not compatible with an HTC Desire mobile
phone handset, the winner will receive an alternative
compatible mobile phone handset of equal value;
vii. 1 x BigPond Elite Liberty ADSL Broadband plan, including BigPond
Liberty 200GB usage, valued at $179.95 per month over a 24 month
plan (total value $4318.80 for 24 months); and
viii. 1 x Telstra Plus Service valued at RRP $1220 (incl GST), consisting of:
1. Part 1: Installation valued at RRP $430 (incl GST):
a. installation of the winner’s T-Hub and T-Box devices;
b. set up of the winner’s virtual home network, including
wireless network setup and connection of up to 5
devices, eg PC, laptop, printer, gaming console, T-Hub
and T-Box;
c. a Home IT Health Check, including diagnosis and
treatment of IT problems (eg viruses, spyware and
pop-ups) to help improve the overall performance of
the winner’s IT environment; and
d. a BigPond Orientation, including a Welcome to
BigPond service to learn how to get the most out of the
winner’s new BigPond services, access content and
manage their account; and
2. Part 2: Ongoing IT support from Telstra Plus for 24 months
valued at RRP $790 (incl GST) in the form of credit vouchers
redeemable over 24 months, comprising:
a. 5 vouchers for telephone support valued at RRP $90
each (total $450); and
b. 2 vouchers for on-site support valued at RRP $170
each (total $340).
Use of HTC Desire mobile handset
The HTC Desire mobile phone handset is locked to the Telstra Next G™ network but can
be unlocked at the winner's request at no charge.
Mobile coverage will be in accordance with Telstra's standard mobile coverage for the Next
G™ network and GSM network, as applicable.
Use of the Telstra HomeLine Ultimate Plan
Once the winner is connected to a HomeLine Ultimate plan, they may transfer to any
Telstra HomeLine service plan of their choice up to a maximum value of $2157.60 of bill
credit, subject to Telstra’s standard terms and conditions for eligibility and use of the
service.
The winner will only receive this component of the Telstra Prize Pack if they have an
existing fixed line service or reside in an area where a fixed line service can be connected
without requiring additional infrastructure, which is to be assessed at Telstra's discretion.
Details of the Telstra HomeLine Ultimate Plan are available at:
http://www.telstra.com.au/homephone/plans/homeline_ultimate.htmlUse of the Telstra Next G™ Cap Plan
$129 Next G™ Cap Plan over 24 months includes $1,500 of standard national voice calls
and text/MMS to any Australian network plus 1000MB of data to use in Australia per month.
Charges apply for excluded usage and for usage over the included value amount.
“Standard calls/SMS” excludes calls/SMS to premium numbers (e.g. 19XX numbers),
operator assisted calls (e.g. most 12XX numbers), content charges (incl third party
charges), info calls (e.g. most 13XX and 11XX numbers), data usage, diverted calls and
use while overseas. See Telstra.com/caps for details. Unused allowance expires monthly.
Telstra's Fair Play policy applies to any data usage.
Use of the BigPond Elite Liberty ADSL Broadband Plan
Once the winner is connected to a BigPond Elite Liberty ADSL Broadband plan, they may
transfer to any BigPond ADSL Broadband service plan of their choice up to a maximum
value of $4318.80 bill credit, subject to Telstra’s standard terms and conditions for eligibility
and use of the service.
ADSL is not available in all areas. If ADSL is not available in the winner’s home or area,
the winner forfeits this component of the Telstra Prize Pack and will not receive another
prize in substitution.
Use of the Telstra
The winner’s PSTN and broadband services must be installed before Telstra Plus can
perform Part 1 of the services (including installation and virtual home network set up
service, IT Health Check and BigPond Orientation).
Telstra Plus can provide on-site IT support in major metropolitan areas of Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and some regional metropolitan areas. If the
winner is located outside of these areas, Part 2 of the Telstra Plus services (ongoing IT
support) will be provided via telephone support only.
Telstra Plus vouchers for ongoing IT support are subject to standard terms and conditions.
The terms and conditions which apply to use of the vouchers at the time they are issued to
the winner will prevail over these terms and conditions, to the extent of any inconsistency.
General terms of the Telstra Prize Pack
The prize winner must satisfy Telstra's usual eligibility criteria for use of the products and
services comprising the Telstra Prize Pack. The prize winner will be required to agree to,
and comply with, Telstra’s standard terms and conditions for use of those products and
services, and will be required to pay for any additional usage costs over and above those to
be met by Telstra as set out in these terms. To the extent of any inconsistency between the
relevant product and service terms and conditions and these terms and conditions, these
terms and conditions apply. Telstra’s standard terms and conditions for its products and
services can be found in Our Customer Terms at:
http://www.telstra.com.au/customerterms/index.htmIf:
ix. the prize winner's residence does not permit connection of any of the
services comprised in the Telstra Prize Pack (as determined by Telstra
in its discretion); or
x. the prize winner does not satisfy Telstra's usual eligibility criteria for
any of the products or services comprised in the Telstra Prize Pack; or
xi. the prize winner does not agree to Telstra’s standard terms and
conditions for use of the products and services comprised in the
Telstra Prize Pack,
the prize winner will forfeit that component of the Telstra Prize Pack and will not receive
another prize in substitution.
At the end of the connection period for each service comprising the Telstra Prize Pack, the
prize winner will be contacted by Telstra to be advised that they can either disconnect the
service (no cancellation fee will be charged), or continue the service, which will result in the
winner being responsible for all fees and charges associated with the relevant plan. If the
relevant plan is no longer available, Telstra will transfer the prize winner to an equivalent
plan, as agreed between Telstra and the customer.
If the prize winner cannot by contacted by Telstra within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the
connection period for a service comprising the Telstra Prize Pack, the service will be
disconnected (no cancellation fee will be charged).
For components of the Telstra Prize Pack which include a monthly credit allowance, the
prize winner will be responsible for any fees or charges which exceed this allowance, in
accordance with Telstra’s Our Customer Terms. If the prize winner does not use the full
credit allowance in any given period, they will forfeit the remaining credit.
The Telstra Prize Pack (and its components) are not transferable or exchangeable and are
not redeemable for cash. All other costs associated with the Telstra Prize Pack are the
responsibility of the winner.
Telstra accepts no responsibility for any variation in the value of any component of the
Telstra Prize Pack.
By entering the Promotion, the entrant understands and agrees that Telstra may use and
disclose the information provided by the entrant on the terms and for the purposes
(including marketing) set out in Telstra’s Privacy Statement available at
www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy_statement.html or by calling 1800 039 059, as if they
were a customer of Telstra. The entrant agrees that Telstra can continue to contact them
even after this Promotion ends. If the entrant would like to access or correct the personal
information that Telstra holds about the entrant, or if the entrant does not wish the
information to be disclosed, the entrant should advise Telstra by phoning 1800 039 059.
By entering into the Promotion, the entrant agrees and acknowledges that:
xii. they may be contacted by Telstra to provide comments about the
competition and Telstra (or an agent of Telstra) may take photos of
them;
xiii. Telstra may use such comments or photos (the Materials) for Telstra's
future promotional and marketing purposes without further reference or
compensation to them;
xiv. Telstra may duplicate, alter, adapt and utilise the Materials as Telstra
wishes at any time, anywhere, and by any means. Telstra may
license, authorise or otherwise transfer the rights in the Materials to
others to do the same;
xv. they grant to Telstra on creation of the Materials a royalty free,
perpetual, exclusive and irrevocable licence to use the Materials for
whatever purpose;
xvi. they unconditionally and irrevocably consent to any act or omission
that would otherwise infringe any of their moral rights in the Materials
(as defined in Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)) and present and
future rights of a similar nature conferred by statute anywhere in the
world whether occurring before or after this consent is given (Moral
Rights);
xvii. they waive all Moral Rights in the Materials that arise outside Australia;
and
xviii. they agree not to institute, maintain or support any claim or proceeding
for infringement of their Moral Rights in the Materials.
To the extent permitted by law, Telstra shall not be liable for any loss or damage
whatsoever (including but not limited to direct or indirect loss) or personal injury suffered or
sustained in connection with this Promotion.
Telstra accepts no responsibility for any tax liabilities that may arise from winning the Prize.
8. The Total valued of prizes within the promotion is valued at up to $73,211.40 including
GST9. All prizes must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not
transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed as cash. The prize is not valid
in conjunction with any other offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The
Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winners
are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should
seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize. In the event that a
portion of the prize is awarded to the winner in the form of a voucher / ticket / pass,
redemption of that portion of the prize will be subject to the terms and conditions
stipulated on the voucher / ticket / pass. The Promoter will not be liable for any voucher
/ ticket / pass that has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way.
10. The prize does not include any installation or set-up of any of the products.
11. Any additional batteries are not included in this prize
12. Products included in prize package (including but not limited to titles, colour, design,
sizing, style) will be determined by the promoter in its complete discretion. All prizes
must be taken as offered.
13. In accepting the prize, the winner acknowledges that they may incur ongoing costs
associated with the prizes which are the entire responsibility of the winner.
14. It is a condition of winning that the prize winner provides the Promoter with their full
name, address, prior to the awarding of the prize.
15. If a prize winner is under the age of 18 years, the prize will forfeited.16. Due to the nature of television the following contingencies apply to the Promotion; (i) In
the event that the scheduled episode is not broadcast at all during a week, the
competition will not be commenced or announced to viewers; and (ii) In the event the
broadcast time for a scheduled episode is changed, the competition start and end times
for those episodes will be moved in line with the new broadcast times for that episode.
The total time available for viewers to enter will remain the same, with the close time
being advised during the broadcast. If required, the draw time will be delayed until the
episode has been broadcast and will be conducted at 9:00am AEDT/AEST on the first
business day of the Auction of the apartments.
17. Entries not completed in accordance with the Conditions of Entry or received after
close of entry will not be considered. Incomplete entries will be disregarded. The
judge’s decision in relation to any aspect of the Promotion is final and binding on every
person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.
18. Participants must ensure that all care is taken when dialing or sending messages to the
promotional number/s. It is the complete responsibility of the participant to ensure that
they dial or SMS the correct number, in the event that an error occurs the Promoter
accepts no responsibility for either costs incurred, responses received or all other
consequences. This is the responsibility of the participant.
19. All SMS entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoters
database NOT time of transmission by the entrant.
20. The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means
that permits the participant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited.
21. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of all entries and to disqualify any
entrant who tampers with the entry process, including techniques designed to avoid
payment of call costs
22. Each participant is restricted to winning one (1) prize only throughout the duration of
the promotion, excluding residents of South Australian and the ACT who are eligible to
win more than once.
23. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner agree to have their name
announced or published, be interviewed, photographed and filmed at any time during
the acceptance of the prize by the Promoters, Toyota Australia or their agents for
publicity purposes.
24. The prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
25. By entering the Promotion an entrant consents to Nine using the entrant's personal
details for the purposes of sending a mobile terminated (MT) reply message which
includes a confirmation of your entry in the Promotion.
26. In the event of war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster the Promoter reserves the
right (subject to reference to all relevant state and territory regulations), to cancel,
terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.
27. Prize winners are advised that Tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and
they should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize.
28. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner signs a legal release in a form to
be determined by the Promoter and Toyota Australia.
29. Subject to all the requirements under any relevant state and territory regulations, the
Promoter may conduct such further draws at the same place as the original draw as
are necessary on Monday 14th February 2011 at 10:00 AEDST. Winners (if any) will be
published in the Australian.
30. In the event that the prize is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute
the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize to the same and equal recommended
retail value and/or specification subject to any written directions from the various
Lottery Departments.
31. The promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any late lost or misdirected mail
(including but not limited to prizes).
32. The promoter is not responsible nor liable for any prize damaged in transit in the
delivery of their prize.
33. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The collection, use and disclosure of
personal information in connection with this promotion are governed by the Promoter’s
Privacy Notice available from Channel 9 and these Conditions of Entry. The Promoter
may use information it collects in relation to provide entrants with information regarding
further offers, promotions or goods and services provided by the Promoter and/or the
Promoter’s partners and sponsors. The Promoter may also disclose information about
entrants to its service providers to enable the Promoter to provide entrants with
services. Entrant’s personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery
departments and winners’ names published as required under the relevant lottery
legislation. Entrant’s consent to the Promoter’s use and disclosure of information about
them as contemplated by this condition. To remove personal information from the
Promoter’s records, entrants should send an email to
competitions@nine.com.au with
their name, mobile phone number and their request to cancel the service. If entrants
wish to update or modify thier details, please email
competitions@nine.com.au with
their name, mobile phone number and their request to update or modify their details.
34. If the Entrant wishes to receive information about Toyota Australia news, events and
offers (including via electronic means) from Toyota Australia, they can tick the opt-in
box located on the Website entry page or reply to the SMS when prompted at point of
entry. In using the personal information of the Entrants who opt-in for the purposes set
out above, Toyota Australia may disclose the information to Toyota Australia dealers,
its related bodies corporate, agencies and contractors (including call centres,
advertising agencies and direct mail houses). A copy of Toyota Australia's privacy
policy can be viewed at
www.toyota.com.au To request access to, or to update
personal information Toyota Australia may hold about them, Entrants can contact the
office of Toyota Australia via
www.toyota.com.au (an administrative fee may be
imposed to access personal information).
35. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its
officers, employees and agents) and Toyota Australia 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 promotion, including, but not limited to, where 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 their
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 conditions of entry; (e)
Copyright Nine Network Australia
Unauthorised publishing, editing or reproduction is a breach of copyright and subject to legal action
any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; (f) participation in the promotion and/or
(g) redemption and / or use of the prize.
36. If for any reason the Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection
by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures
or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the
administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, the
Promoter may suspend or end the Promotion.
37. The Promoter is not responsible for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect in
operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction or
unauthorised access to, or alteration of entries occurring in relation to the conduct of
the Promotion. Additionally, the Promoter accepts no responsibility for any SMS
message not received by the promoter or delays in the delivery of the SMS message
due to technical disruptions or for any other reason (including, without limitation, any
failure or delay by a carriage service provider in delivery of any SMS sent by you in
relation to the Promotion.
38. The Promoter is Nine Network Australia, 24 Artarmon Road, Willoughby NSW 2068.
ABN: 88 008 685 407.
39. Authorised under permit numbers NSW: LTPS/10/07198; VIC: 10/2686; SA:T10/1839;
ACT: TP10/03342.1
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