http://www.facebook.com/virginatlantic?sk=app_115865178501031VIRGIN ATLANTIC HONG KONG HIDEAWAY PROMOTION
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Information on how to enter, mechanics of entry and Prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these Conditions of Entry. Entry is via Internet only.
2. Entry is only open to residents of Australia aged 18 years and older who are able to travel to and remain in Hong Kong in March 2012 on the dates nominated by the Promoter to coincide with the 2012 Hong Kong International Film Festival (Entrants). The directors, management and employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, its related entities, printers, suppliers, providers and agencies whom are directly associated with the conduct of this promotion are ineligible to enter the promotion.
3. The promotion starts at 5:00pm (AEST) on 10/6/2011 and ends at 5:00pm (AEST) on 31/7/2011 (Promotional Period).
4. To enter the promotion, Entrants must, during the Promotional Period:
a. log onto the Virgin Atlantic page on Facebook (
www.facebook.com/virginatlantic) (Virgin Atlantic Page);
b. ‘like’ the Virgin Atlantic Page. Entrants who have ‘liked’ the Virgin Atlantic Page prior to the start of the Promotional Period will not be required to complete this step;
c. access the ‘Virgin Atlantic Hong Kong Hideaway’ application (Application) made available on a tab of the Virgin Atlantic Page; and
d. follow the prompts of the Application in the manner required to fully and correctly complete the Application’s entry form, including watching in full and interacting as required with the ‘Virgin Atlantic Hong Kong Hideaway’ video, providing the Entrant’s full name, current and valid email address, and phone number, and answering a promotional question within the word limit specified on the Application.
5. For the avoidance of doubt, to ‘like’ in this context means to click on the ‘like’ icon on the Virgin Atlantic Page.
6. Multiple entries accepted however each entry must be submitted separately, must be substantially unique and must independently comply with these Conditions of Entry.
7. Entries will be deemed accepted at the time of receipt by the Promoter and not at the time of transmission. Entries received will be considered final by the Promoter. Incomplete, inaccurate, erroneous, ineligible or incomprehensible entries will be deemed invalid. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries.
8. Costs associated with accessing the Virgin Atlantic Page and/or Application remain an Entrant’s responsibility and may vary depending on the Internet service provider used. Contact details entered incorrectly via the Application by an Entrant will deem an entry invalid.
9. An Entrant agrees that the Promoter may, in the event the Entrant is the winner, publish or cause to be published the Entrant winner’s name on the Virgin Atlantic Page and/or Application for public viewing. Facebook membership, the “liking” of Facebook pages, Facebook pages and use of Facebook generally is subject to the Facebook prevailing terms and conditions of use available at
www.facebook.com. The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Facebook. Entrants are solely responsible and liable for the content of their entries and any other information they transmit to other Internet users. To the extent permitted by law, each Entrant agrees to indemnify, defend and forever hold harmless, Facebook and its associated agencies and companies, against any and all losses, actions, claims, costs, expenses and damages (of any nature) which may be incurred by an Entrant in respect of the Entrant’s participation in the promotion. Any questions, comments or complaints about this promotion must be directed to the Promoter and not to Facebook.
10. Any entries that contain content that the Promoter, in its sole discretion, considers to be offensive, inappropriate or objectionable in any way or that the Promoter considers, in its sole discretion, to infringe any intellectual property rights or other rights of any person, corporation or entity, or likely to affect the reputation of the Promoter (or any of its agents, products or services) or bring the Promoter into disrepute, will not be accepted as eligible entries into the promotion. The decision by the Promoter to accept or reject an entry is in the Promoter’s sole discretion and no correspondence will be entered into.
11. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and Entrants (including an Entrant’s identity, age and email address) and to disqualify any Entrant for: (a) tampering with the entry process (including but not limited to tampering by way of use of automatic entry software or submitting multiple entries by using different email addresses or alternate names); (b) submitting an entry which is not in accordance with these Conditions of Entry; or (c) if the 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. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
12. All eligible entries will be judged by a panel of appropriately qualified judges at 5:00pm (AEST) on 3/8/2011 at the Promoter’s premises to determine one (1) winner judged to be the best from all eligible entries received. All eligible entries will be judged on a basis of originality and creative merit. This promotion is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. The winner will be notified by telephone and in writing (email) by 5/8/2011. Once the winner has been notified and verified by the Promoter, their name will be published on the Virgin Atlantic Page. All reasonable steps to notify the winner of the results of the judging will be taken by the Promoter. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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PRIZE: The entry judged to be the best from all eligible entries received during the Promotional Period will win one (1) travel prize to Hong Kong on Virgin Atlantic for the winner and one (1) travel companion (aged 18 years or over) to coincide with the 2012 Hong Kong International Film Festival in March 2012 (Festival), valued at up to $2,856.00 (Prize). The Prize comprises of the following elements:a. two (2) adult return Virgin Atlantic economy airfares to Hong Kong from Sydney, Australia (exclusive of carrier related taxes, levies and surcharges), valued at up to $2,236.00; and
b. two (2) passes to the Festival, valued at up to $310.00 per pass.
14. Total maximum Prize value is up to $2,856.00. The Prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash (unless otherwise indicated). The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the Prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in Prize value. All Prize values are the recommended retail price including GST.
15. The Prize must be taken on the dates and for the length of time nominated by the Promoter to coincide with the Festival in March 2012 otherwise the entire Prize is forfeited. The Prize must be booked at least three (3) weeks prior to departure. No extension or variation of the travel dates nominated by the Promoter will be permitted. All components of the Prize must be taken together and when offered or are forfeited. Any element of the Prize not taken will be deemed to be forfeited. The winner and travel companion (if any) must travel together and depart from and return to Sydney, Australia. The winner and travel companion (if any) may not accrue frequent flyer points.
16. Redemption of the Prize is subject to availability and may be dependent on travel class availability, specific room category availability and travel ‘blackout’ periods applying (including peak travel periods, school holidays, public holidays and special events). Use of the Prize and any passes or vouchers issued as part of the Prize may be subject to prevailing Prize supplier terms and conditions of use (including but not limited to Virgin Atlantic’s standard terms and conditions available at
www.virginatlantic.com.au). The Prize cannot be used in conjunction with travel discounts or special offers. Travel is to be arranged by emailing
prizewinners.sydney@fly.virgin.com or calling 1300 727 340. The Prize winner will need to provide the original prizewinner letter (as a secure PDF file, supplied by the Promoter once the Promoter has confirmed the winner’s eligibility to be awarded the Prize), details of their full name and their travel companion’s full name as it appears on their respective passports, and preferred dates of travel including alternative travel date options during March 2011.
17. Entrants acknowledge that the Prize does not include air carrier related taxes, surcharges and levies and are the responsibility of the winner and travel companion. The minimum applicable air carrier related taxes, surcharges and levies will be from $396. All other additional costs not expressly stated, but which may be incurred in acceptance and use of the Prize, are also the responsibility of the winner and travel companion (if any) and are NOT part of the Prize. Such additional costs include, but are not limited to, accommodation in Hong Kong, any transfers in Hong Kong (including transfers to and from the Festival), ticketed events separate to the Festival, meals, beverages, telephone calls, laundry services, spending money, transport or travel to and from Sydney, Australia (the airport departure point) from their ordinary residential address, taxes including arrival and departure taxes (if applicable) and airfare related taxes and charges, insurance, travel insurance, passports and visas (if applicable). No reserved seating at the Festival is provided. For the avoidance of doubt, the Prize ONLY includes airfares (excluding carrier related taxes, surcharges and levies) and Festival passes.
18. The winner is solely responsible for their entry and the entry of their travel companion (if any) into Hong Kong, at their own expense, including ensuring all necessary passports, visas, travel authorisations, medical advice and recommended vaccinations and immunisations have been obtained prior to travel and, if required, on or by a date nominated by the Promoter. Failure to do so may result in the Prize being forfeited.
19. Acceptance of the Prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of the Festival organisers (including but not limited to ground security and ticketing) as well as any other Prize suppliers and in particular, any health, behaviour, age and safety requirements. No compensation will be payable if the winner, or their companion, are unable to use any element of the Prize as stated for whatever reason, including refusal of entry or ejection from the Festival or participation in certain activities for health, age, behaviour or safety reasons. Any part of the Prize that is not taken for any reason is forfeited.
20. The Promoter may award the Prize to the next best judged entry by 25/8/2011 at the same time and place as the original judging if the Prize is unclaimed by that date. The unclaimed prize winner will be notified by telephone and in writing (email) and their name will be published on the Virgin Atlantic Page. All reasonable steps to notify the unclaimed prize winner of the results of the judging will be taken by the Promoter. Judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
21. Entrants can only enter in their own name. Entrants who provide incorrect, misleading or fraudulent information are ineligible to participate in the promotion and all entries of an 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 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 Entrant’s identity, age, residential address, eligibility to enter and claim the Prize, and any information submitted by the Entrant in entering the promotion, before issuing the Prize. If the documentation required by the Promoter is not received by the Promoter (or its nominated agent) or an Entrant or entry has not been verified or validated to the Promoter’s satisfaction then all the entries of that Entrant will be ineligible and deemed invalid.
22. The Promoter reserves the right to request the winner’s travel companion (if any) 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 travel companion’s (if any) identity and age before issuing the Prize.
23. The Prize will only be awarded following any winner and/or travel companion validation and verification that the Promoter requires in its sole discretion.
24. It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the winner and their travel companion (if any) may be required to sign a legal release or releases in a form determined by the Promoter in its sole discretion.
25. Any attempt, deliberate or otherwise, to cause malicious damage or interference with the normal functioning of the Virgin Atlantic Page and/or Application or the information on the Virgin Atlantic Page and/or Application, 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 Entrant, the Entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter for those losses, damages and costs.
26. The use of any automated entry software or any mechanical, electronic or other means that allows an Entrant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries submitted by that Entrant invalid.
27. If the Prize or element of the Prize becomes unavailable, for any reason beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, then a comparable prize or prize element of equal or greater value will be awarded in lieu (which may include an alternative destination/s at an alternative date/s as specified by the Promoter).
28. The Promoter, its associated agencies and companies excludes all liability (including negligence) except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, for any direct or indirect injury, loss and/or damage arising in any way out of the promotion. This includes, but is not limited to: (i) technical malfunctions, delays or failures, including those resulting from accessing any materials related to this promotion and any incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information communicated in the course of, or in connection with, this promotion as a result of any technical malfunctions, delays or failures; (ii) theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (iii) lost or damaged entries, Prize claims or Prizes; and/or (iv) acceptance and/or use of the Prize.
29. If this promotion is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including but not limited to war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster (including natural disaster), infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, technical failures or anything which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion and/or, if necessary, to provide an alternative prize to the same value as the original Prize.
30. As a condition of entering this promotion, an Entrant consents to, in the event they are the winner, the Promoter using the 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 notification, remuneration or compensation for the purpose of promoting, publicising or marketing the promotion (including any outcome), and/or promoting any products or services manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter. The Entrant agrees that, in the event they are the winner, the Entrant will participate in all reasonable promoted activities in relation to the Promotion as requested by the Promoter and its agents.
31. 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 Entrant to include the Entrant in the promotion and, where appropriate, award Prizes. If the personal information requested is not provided, the Entrant cannot participate in the promotion and is deemed ineligible. An Entrant can gain access to, update or correct any personal information held by the Promoter by contacting the Promoter’s Privacy Officer at
Belinda.Gurd@fly.virgin.com. 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.
32. If an Entrant participates in the promotion and also chooses to “opt-in” via the Application, the Entrant acknowledges that a further primary purpose for collection of the Entrant’s personal information by the Promoter is to enable the Promoter to use the information to assist the Promoter in improving goods and services and to contact the Entrant in the future with information on special offers or provide the Entrant with marketing materials via any medium including mail, telephone and commercial electronic messages (SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), IM (Instant Messaging) and email) or any other form of electronic, emerging, digital or conventional communications channel whether existing now or in the future. The Promoter may share information with its Australian related companies or promotional partners who may contact the Entrant with special offers in this way. By entering the promotion and opting-in, an Entrant acknowledges and agrees that the Promoter may use the Entrant’s personal information in the manner set out in this condition.
33. Promoter: Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (ABN 45 519 636 654) of Level 3, Eastside, 75 – 85 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015.
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