http://www.eventcinemas.com.au/movie/Mission-Impossible-Ghost-Protocol?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Event&utm_campaign=MissionImpossibleGhostProtocolTERMS AND CONDTITIONSThe Greater Union Organisation Pty Ltd and Village Cinemas Australia Pty Ltd (“Promoters”)
Mission Impossible IV: Ghost Protocol Promotion (“Promotion”)
Conditions of Entry
1. Information on how to enter the Promotion and the prize (form part of these Conditions of
Entry).
2. Entry into this Promotion is deemed to be acceptance of these Conditions of Entry.
The Promotion is open to individuals who:
i. are residents of Australia (excluding ACT); and
ii. are 18 years of age and over; and
iii. are not employees (or immediate family of such employees) of the Promoters, or any of
their related corporations or any of the agencies associated with the Promotion
(including suppliers of the prize); and
iv. have not been discovered to have breached Conditions of Entry of previous contests
run by the Promoters (“Entrants”).
Immediate family members means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse,
de-facto spouse, child or step-child, parent, step-parent, grandparent,
step- grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother,
step-sister or 1st cousin.
3. By entering this promotion, Eligible Participants agree to be bound by these terms and
conditions. The Promoters reserve the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any
entrant who tampers with the entry process or who submits an entry that is not in
accordance with these Conditions of Entry. It is a condition of entry that Eligible Participants
are able to accept the prizes as stated. Inability to accept a prize as stated, on the dates
indicated, will deem the participant an ineligible entrant and any prize won will be forfeited.
4. All prices stated are in Australian dollars, represent the recommended retail price (“RRP”)
and include GST. All references to times and dates are to times and dates in Sydney, which
may be Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time
(AEDST) depending on the date. All times are stated using the 24-hour clock.
KEY DATES
5. The promotion commences on Wednesday 16 November 2011 at 12:00 (AEDST) and
concludes on Wednesday 28 December 2011 at 23:59 (AEDST) (“Promotion Period”).
6. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoters for any ineligible or lost entries or entries
submitted or received by the Promoters after the closing date. Entries that do not comply
with these terms and conditions are incomplete, or submitted or received by the Promoters
after the closing date will be declared void.
7. The competition prize draw for the winner will take place at 12.00 (AEDST) on Thursday 29
December 2011, at The Greater Union Organisation, at Level 21 227 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
NSW 2000.
8. The winner of the Major Prize Draw will be notified immediately by telephone and mail relying
on contact details provided by the entrant.
9. The winner will have their details (initial, surname and postcode) published in the public
notices section of The Australian newspaper on Thursday 05 January 2012. The result of the
prize draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
UNCLAIMED PRIZE DRAW: The Promoters reserve the right to redraw the prize in the event of
an entrant failing to comply with these terms and conditions or forfeiting or not claiming the
prize by Thursday 29 March 2012. If the prize remains unclaimed by that date, a second draw
will be held at 12.00 (AEDST) on Thursday 19 April 2012 at the same location as the original
draw. Disposal of any unclaimed prizes may be made subject to any written directions given
by any government authority and pursuant to any relevant legislation. The unclaimed prize
draw winner will be contacted by phone and mail immediately. The winner will also be
announced in The Australian newspaper on Thursday 26 April 2012.
HOW TO ENTER:
10. To enter the Major Prize Draw an Entrant will be required to:
i. Purchase a ticket to see any Vmax session of “Mission Impossible IV: Ghost Protocol”,
online at
www.eventcinemas.com.au, via Facebook or via the Pocket Cinema iPhone
or iPad application or via mobile phones at m.eventcinemas.com.au
ii. Or purchase a ticket to see any session of “Mission Impossible IV: Ghost Protocol” in a
standard, Vmax, or Gold Class cinema, online at
www.villagecinemas.com.au or on
their smart phone with Village mobile ticketing at m.villagecinemas.com.au during the
competition dates to automatically be entered into the draw; and
iii. Entrants will receive one entry in each applicable draw for each ticket purchased (the
cost of phone entry is a maximum of $0.55 including GST and will not exceed that
amount. Entry by phone must be sent via an Australian mobile telephone carrier)
11. Any cost associated with accessing the Promotion website is the Entrant’s responsibility and is
dependent on the Internet service provider used.
12. The first eligible entry drawn will win the Major Prize.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & VERIFICATION:
13. One entry per Movie Ticket confirmation per person will be permitted.
14. All entries in the Promotion may be subject to verification by the Promoters, including:
i. Entrants MUST retain their movie ticket or their online booking confirmation or their
credit card statement (evidencing their Qualifying Purchase) for all entries submitted as
proof of purchase (“Proof of Purchase”). Entrants may be required to, within 7 days of
being asked to do so, send their Proof of Purchase to the Promoters in order to validate
their entry. A reply paid address will be provided to Entrants. Entrants must also retain a
photocopy of the Proof of Purchase submitted for verification purposes. The Promoters
recommend that Entrants send their Proof of Purchase via registered post, however this
is not a Condition of Entry; and
ii. All Entrants MUST also deliver to the Promoters (by a means reasonably determined by
the Promoters) copies of any other documents the Promoters may request establishing
eligibility to enter or win the Promotion, including but not limited to evidence of age,
residence or identity (“additional documentation”). The Promoters may make one or
more requests for such documents. Once the identity of documents available is
established, an Entrant must deliver requested copies within 7 days of being asked to
do so. At the Promoters’ request, an Entrant MUST also, within 7 days of being asked to
do so, allow the Promoters to inspect a copy of the original of any such document.
15. The Promoters may, at their absolute discretion, disqualify any Entrant and declare any or all
entries made by an Entrant invalid if Entrant/s:
i. Tamper with the entry process, including use of any automated entry software or any
other mechanical or electronic means that permit the Entrant to automatically enter
repeatedly; or
ii. Shares proof of purchase requirements in order to gain a competitive advantage over
other Entrants; or
iii. Tampers with the operation of the Promotion or website or found to be using multiple
aliases, household addresses or email addresses; or
iv. Acts in a disruptive manner; or
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v. Fails to establish their entitlement to enter the Promotion to the Promoters’ reasonable
satisfaction; or
vi. Fails to produce items as required or produces items that, in the Promoters’ opinion, are
illegible, stolen, forged, reconstructed, altered, incomplete or tampered with in any
way; or
vii. Acts in violation of these Conditions of Entry.
ENTRY DETAILS
16. Entrants can only enter in their own name.
17. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt in the Promotion database and
NOT the time of transmission by the Entrant.
18. Incomplete, illegible or incorrect entries, entries which are not in the required format or which
contain offensive of defamatory comments, or which breach any law or infringe any third
party rights, including intellectual property rights, are not eligible to win a prize.
MAJOR PRIZE
19. There is one Major Prize available to all Entrants. The first valid entry drawn in the Major Prize
Draw will win;
Major prize details:
o Return economy flights for two adults from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city to Dubai, UAE
(includes flight associated taxes)
o 5 nights/6 days accommodation in a suite with private pool at the 5* Palm Desert Hotel
o Breakfasts and 1 dinner included
o Private airport transfers in Dubai
o High performance car track drive
o Aerial and top of Burj Khalifa experiences
o Indoor freefall
o Snowboarding
o Desert Mountain Four Wheel Challenge
o Travel insurance
o All activities are for 2 adults
Total Prize Pool: $13,105 AUD
20. Prize values are accurate as at Thursday 03 November 2011 in AUD. The Promoters accept
no responsibility for any change in prize value between now and the ultimate travel date.
The winner is not entitled to receive any money from any party if there is a difference
between the maximum prize value and the actual prize value at the time of the draw.
PRIZE CONDITIONS
21. Prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if the winner is unable to
use the prize as stated.
22. Prizes are not transferable or are not exchangeable or redeemable for cash or any other
goods or services nor can they be re-sold or taken in parts. The Promoters accept no
responsibility for any variation in the value, performance, or availability of any prize. The
Promoters reserve the right to amend or substitute the advertised prize for a prize of
equivalent or greater retail value if, for any reason beyond the Promoters’ control, the
Promoters are not able to give the winner the advertised prize, subject to State legislation.
Any incidental costs relating to the prize are the responsibility of the winner.
23. Travel is valid from 1st December 2011 – 30th April 2012. Travel must include a Saturday night
stopover. Travel may be extended to include 1st November 2012 – 15th December 2012.
(Blackout period: 15-24th December 2011 and 5-10th April 2012).
24. Accommodation is as described and is based on both travellers sharing the same room.
25. Travel insurance provided is a standard comprehensive policy based on the winner and their
travelling companion having no existing medical conditions which may invalidate any
potential claim. The winner and their companion must declare any pre-existing medical
conditions before travel insurance is purchased, even if the policy will not cover these
conditions. If the winner and their companion are over the age of 64 or with any pre-existing
medical conditions which are not covered by the insurance policy may require a specialist
policy for which a surcharge may be payable by the winner.
26. The package is provided as described and the winner will be responsible for all optional extra
expenses relating to elements not provided within the prize package, including meals,
beverages and excursions or activities, unless specified within the prize package.
27. Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for
incidental charges (e.g., room service, use of telephone/IT services, pay per view, mini bar,
laundry and all other optional extra services not provided in the prize).
28. The winner must provide a valid email address by which all communications, tickets and
vouchers will be delivered although in exceptional circumstances, paper airline tickets may
be issued at the discretion of the airline and will be forwarded by courier to the winner.
29. The winner and their companion must travel on the same flight from the same airports. Travel
arrangements to and from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city airport do not form
part of the prize and are the responsibility of the winner and their companion. Any
alterations to flights that have been confirmed by the winner and/or accommodation details
will be at the expense of the winner and their companion. Itinerary to be determined by the
Promoters in their absolute discretion. In the event that flights are not available, the
Promoters reserve the right, where practical, to offer alternative travel arrangements.
30. The Promoters and their associated agencies and companies make no representation as to
the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International travel
advice can be obtained from various sources, including government, local consular offices
and the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The winner and
their companion must possess valid Australian passports with a minimum of (6) six months
validity from the date of scheduled return to Australia. It is the responsibility of the winner and
their companion to ensure that they have full and correct documentation for travel. The
Promoters and their associated agencies and companies will not be held responsible for any
loss or delay that may occur as a result of any passport or visa not being produced for travel.
It is the responsibility of the winner and their companion to organise their own visas for their
travel.
31. The Major Prize winner (and their travelling companion) are responsible for all other expenses
including spending money, meals, drinks, phone calls, transfers (unless specified), laundry
charges, activities (unless specified), energy surcharges, hotel car parking, other hotel
incidentals, visas, ground transportation, taxes that are not included in the price of the ticket,
related insurance, gratuities, service charges, passports, travel insurance (unless specified),
pre and post accommodation, optional activities or excursions, merchandise or any other
costs of a related, ancillary or incidental nature and all other ancillary costs. Unless expressly
stated in these terms and conditions all other travel and prize related expenses become the
responsibility of the winner. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the
winner at check-in to the hotel for all incidental charges.
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32. As a condition of accepting a prize, the winner and their companion must sign any legal
documentation as and in the form required by the Promoters and/or Prize Providers in their
absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
33. If for any reason the Major Prize winner or their companion do not, once the Major Prize has
been booked, personally take the prize or an element of the prize at the time stipulated,
then that element of the Major Prize will be forfeited and will not be redeemable for cash.
34. Air tickets are available on the regular scheduled services of each airline and are subject to
seasonal embargos. Flight itinerary may have to be adjusted depending on the airlines
departure city and their current flight schedule. Frequent Flyer points or any other airline
loyalty reward program points are not available from any airline.
35. It is the travellers’ personal responsibilities to ensure that they have valid documentation,
which meet the requirements of immigration and other government unauthorised at every
destination. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such
documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be the sole responsibility of
the travellers.
36. The prize choice is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and
service providers.
37. The prize is subject to availability. In the event an element of the prize outlined in the above is
cancelled or postponed for any reason, the winner forfeits the specified element and no
cash or alternative offer will be granted in lieu of that part of the prize.
38. The Promoters, prize provider and activity operators, in their absolute discretion, at all times
reserve the right to:
(a) prevent any winner and/or their companion from participating in the Activity if,
at any time, they reasonably believe that they pose a safety risk or for any other
reason; and/or
(b) cancel the Activity if the conditions are deemed dangerous; and/or
(c) vary and/or substitute the prize (or part thereof) without notice with a prize to
the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a
State and/or Territory regulatory authority.
PRIZE WINNER
39. A prize will only be awarded where the winner’s proof of purchase and, if applicable,
additional documentation fulfils all of the requirements of the Promoters’ verification tests
and procedures. Verification and procedures are determined by the Promoters at their
absolute discretion.
40. If the winner selected is deemed not to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Promotion, their entry will be declared invalid and a new winner will be determined in the
Unclaimed Prize Draw.
41. To the full extent permitted by law, the Promoters, their associated companies and agencies
exclude all liability for any loss (including any damage, claim, injury, cost or expense) which is
suffered or incurred by any Entrant and/or winner in connection with the Promotion or prizes,
including:
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i. any indirect, economic or consequential loss or loss of profits;
ii. any loss arising from the negligence of the Promoters, their associated
companies and agencies;
iii. any liability for personal injury or death.
42. The Promoters accept no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize
winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought by the winner.
43. The Promoters, other entities associated with this competition and their related bodies
corporate, and each of their officers, employees and agents shall not be liable for and shall
be held harmless in respect of any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever which is suffered
(including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or sustained, as a result of or arising
from the winner’s acceptance and use of the prize, except to the extent that any such
liability cannot be excluded by law.
44. Entry details remain the property of the Promoters. Acceptance of the prize is deemed to be
acceptance by the winner of these terms and conditions and approval to use the winner’s
name and photograph for publicity purposes, unless specifically requested by the winner not
to do so at the time of entering the competition. Further, the winner may be required to
participate in a media interview/s and/ or other promotional engagement as determined by
the Promoters. A photograph of the winner experiencing the prize is required to be provided
to the Greater Union Organisation Pty Ltd for use on via their marketing assets and social
media pages, at a later date.
GENERAL
45. If the competition does not run for its duration due to, but not limited to, computer viruses,
tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond
the Promoters’ control that corrupts or affects administration, security, fairness or proper
conduct of the competition, the Promoters reserve the right in their sole discretion to
disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoters will not be
responsible for:
(a) Malfunction, delay or traffic congestion on any telephone network or line, computer
on-line system, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, or website;
(b) Failure of any entry to be received by the Promoters as a result of those matters; nor
(c) Any injury or damage to entrants or any other person related to or resulting from
participation in the competition or downloading any materials relating to the
competition.
46. The Promoters accept no responsibility for any late, lost or misdirected entries due to
technical disruptions, network congestion or for any other reason.
47. In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or
significantly hinders the Promoters’ ability to proceed with the Promotion on the dates and in
the manner described in these Conditions of Entry, including but not limited to vandalism,
power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of
terrorism, the Promoters may in their absolute discretion cancel or reschedule the Promotion,
subject to state legislation.
48. The Promoters are not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused
by the user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this
Promotion, or for any technical error, or any combination thereof that may occur in the
course of the administration of this Promotion including any omission, interruption, deletion,
defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or
satellite network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of claims.
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49. The Promoters reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who the
Promoters have reason to believe has breached any of these Conditions of Entry, or
engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and
proper conduct of the Promotion. The Promoters’ legal rights to recover damages or other
compensation from such an offender are reserved.
50. The Promoters and their associated agencies and companies assume no responsibility for
any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission;
communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of
entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
51. If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to
infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical
failures or any causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promoters, which corrupt or
affect the administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion,
the Promoters reserve the right in their sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers
with the entry process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate,
modify or suspend the Promotion, subject to any written direction given under State
Regulation.
52. The Promoters assume no responsibility for:
I. any error, omission, interruption, or delay in the operation or transmission of any
communication sent to (or by) the Promoters or any Entrant whether caused by
problems with communication networks or lines, computer systems, software or internet
service providers, congestion on any carrier network or otherwise; or
II. any technical difficulties with the entry mechanism and does not warrant that the entry
mechanism will be available at all times; or
III. any theft, destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of such communications;
or
IV. any problem with, or technical malfunction of, any computer system or other
equipment used for the conduct of the Promotion; or
V. any incorrect or incomplete information which may be communicated in the course of
the administering this Promotion.
CAUTION: Any attempt to deliberately 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 Promoters reserve the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
53. The Promoters and their associated agencies and companies assume no responsibility for
any error, omission, interruptions, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission,
communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of
entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
54. All claims and any copyright subsisting in the claims become and remain the property of the
Promoters. The Promoters collects personal information about Entrants to include Entrants in
the promotion and where appropriate award any offer. If the personal information
requested is not provided, the Entrant may not participate in the promotion. By participating
in the promotion, each Entrant also acknowledges that a further primary purpose for
collection of Entrants’ personal information by the Promoters are to enable the Promoters to
use the information to assist the Promoters in improving goods and services and to contact
Entrants in the future with information on special offers or provide Entrants 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 Promoters may share
information with their Australian related companies who may contact Entrants with relevant
special offers in this way. Personal information may also be accessed by the Promoters’
marketing and website service providers for the purpose of processing and conducting the
promotion and assisting with marketing communications. By entering the promotion, each
Entrant agrees that the Promoters may use Entrants’ personal information in this manner.
Entrants can also request to gain access to, update or correct any personal information by
contacting the Promoters at the address or phone number below. Entrants wishing to opt out
of the Promoters’ marketing communications can also use the address or phone number
below. All personal information will be stored at the offices of the Promoters.
55. All Entrants personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments
and winner’s names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation.
56. The Promoters are The Greater Union Organisation Pty Ltd (ABN 99 000 024 439), Level 20, 227
Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000, telephone number (02) 9373 6600 and Village Cinemas
Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 36 006 735 002), 2/180 St Kilda Road, St Kilda VIC 3182, telephone
number (03) 9281 1010.
57. Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/11/10604, VIC Permit No. 11/2503 & SA Licence No.
T11/2487.
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