http://www.expedia.com.au/p/comps/hawaii-competition?EMLCID=Acquisition.Facebook.ExpediastrapWIN a tropical Escape to Hawaii Promotion
("Promotion")
Promotion Terms and Conditions
Information on how to enter, the prizes and rules for redeeming the prizes form part of the terms and conditions of entry for the Promotion. Participation in the Promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions (Terms) and any other notices referenced herein.
The Terms include:
the Promotion Specific Terms & Conditions set out in Part A below; and
the General Terms & Conditions set out in Part B below.
In these Terms, the term "you" refers to the person making a booking through the website located at
www.expedia.com.au ("Website") and/or with the assistance of the Expedia.com.au travel experts.
Part A - Promotion Specific Terms & Conditions
No. Item Details
A.1
The Promoter
The Promoter is Expedia Australia Pty Limited ACN 101 694 946 of Suite 1, Level 2, 77 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
A.2 Promotion Period The Promotion Period:
commences at 09:00:01 AEST on Monday 10 September 2012; and
closes at 23:59:59 AEST on Friday, 28 September 2012,unless the Promotion ends earlier in accordance with these Terms.
A.3 Who may enter
Entry to the Promotion is
open to residents of Australia only who are aged 18 years or older at the date of entry and who otherwise meet the criteria set out in these Terms.
Employees and officers of the Promoter, the agencies associated with this Promotion and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the Promotion or to be awarded any prizes in connection with the Promotion.
A.4 How to enter To enter the Promotion, you must, during the Promotion Period:
Visit the promotion page at
www.expedia.com.au/comps/hawaii-competition and
Once on the Promotion Page follow the instructions to:
tell us your best travel tip in the space provided; and
register your details including, without limitation, name and e-mail address.
Failure to provide accurate and complete information will render the entry invalid.
Entries submitted via the Expedia.com.au Facebook Page or by any other method will be automatically deemed invalid and will not be entered into the final prize draw.
A.5 Number of entries
You may submit a maximum of one Entry per person to the Promotion. Any Entries in addition to this will be automatically disqualified and the Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify your participation in the Promotion.
A.6 Prize
There will be one prize given to the winner in connection with this Promotion, comprised of the following components:
Return economy-class airfares for 2 adults to Hawaii with Hawaiian Airlines departing from Sydney;
5 Nights 4-Star accommodation for 2 adults in an Ocean Front Suite at The Modern Honolulu;
Breakfast for two daily at Passage Way at The Modern Honolulu or room service;
Signature Cocktail for two at The Study;
VIP seating and access at ADDICTION night club at The Modern Honolulu;
Specialty appetizer complimentary at Morimoto Waikiki; and
Signature Spa treatment for two at The Spa at the Modern.Prize redemption is subject to the booking terms and conditions notified to the prize winner at the time of booking and includes, without limitation, the following conditions:
The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
The 2 adults participating in the prize must travel at the same time.
Travel in connection with the prize cannot be taken during blackout dates as advised to the travellers (which includes, but is not limited to, Australian and/or Hawaiian public holidays and school holidays).
The prize must be redeemed, and all travel in connection with the prize must be taken, from 4 December 2012 to 9 December 2012.
A.7 Prize Exclusions
The following are not included in this prize and are the responsibility of the travellers:
Applicable taxes for the airfares (including any fuel surcharge) which are payable to Hawaiian Airlines at the time of booking;
Incidentals;
Spending money;
Travel to and from Sydney for all travellers in order to depart on the Hawaiian Airlines flight.
All airport transfers, both in Australia and in Hawaii.
A.8 Prize Value
The total prize pool value is approximately AU$6,526.A.9 Judging of Entries
At 11:00 am AEDST on Wednesday, 3 October 2012 the Promoter will review each eligible Entry received to create a list of 5 finalists and select one (1) of those finalists to be the final prize winner based on the creativity and originality of their travel tip.
The final prize winner will receive the Prize described in paragraph A.6.
A.10 Prize Winner Notification and Publication
All prize winners will be notified by e-mail or phone within 2 business days of the draw, using the contact details provided in connection with the Entry.
The details of prize winners will be published on the Website on Friday, 5 October 2012.
A.11 Redraws
In the event that the final prize draw winner
fails to claim his or her prize by 5:00 pm ADEST on Friday, 12 October 2012; or
is not available to travel from 4 December 2012 to 9 December 2012,
the original prize winner will be deemed to have forfeited the prize and will not be entitled to any supplementary prize or benefit.
If the prize is forfeited, the Promoter will conduct a redraw in respect of the finalists at 11.00 am AEDST on Monday, 15 October 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 notified by email within 2 business days of the redraw, using the contact details provided by that person when entering the Promotion.
A.12 Game of skill
The Promotion is a game of skill and chance does not play a part in determining any prize winner.
Part B - General Terms & Conditions
B.1
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and participants in the Promotion (including an entrant's identity, age and place of residence).
B.2
The Promoter may, at its absolute discretion, declare any or all entries made by you to be invalid if you:
fail to establish their entitlement to enter the Promotion to the Promoter's satisfaction; or
submit an entry which is not in accordance with these Terms.
B.3
If for any reason this 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 this Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process or who may benefit from such tampering and, subject to the approval of those authorities that have issued permits for the conduct of this Promotion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion.
B.4
Without limiting paragraph B.3 above, if the Promoter becomes aware, or has reason to believe (in its reasonable opinion), that an entrant or a prize winner has:
created more than one entry through the Promotion Page; or
otherwise engaged in conduct which impacts on the fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Promotion,
the Promoter may, in its absolute discretion:
disqualify the entrant from the Promotion; or
in the case of a prize winner, declare the prize winner's entry as void and select a new prize winner.
If a prize winner's entry is declared void in accordance this paragraph, the prize winner will be deemed to have forfeited the prize and will not be entitled to any supplementary prize, benefit or compensation. The Promoter will then select a new prize winner of the forfeited prize.
B.5
In the case of any act, agent or event which prevents or hinders the Promoter's ability to proceed with the Promotion on the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions, the Promoter may, in its absolute discretion but subject to the approval of those authorities that have issued permits for the conduct of this Promotion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion cancel the Promotion.
B.6
All prizes awarded, and travel undertaken, in connection with the Promotion are subject to the standard terms and conditions applicable to such prizes and/or travel, as notified to you at the time of booking or at the time of redeeming the prize.
B.7
The prize winners consent to the use of their name, place of residence, travel destination, the travel-related item booked, likeness, image and/or voice (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) for promotional and marketing purposes in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration. Prize winners agree to participate in reasonable promotional activities as requested by the Promoter.
B.8
Except with the written consent of the Promoter, prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and non-cash prizes cannot be taken as cash. The Promoter has absolute discretion as to whether it will provide such consent and need not provide any reasons to any person for providing or withholding consent.
B.9
In the event that any prize item is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right, subject to the approval of any relevant trade lottery authority, to substitute a prize item of equal or greater value.
B.10
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter excludes all liability (including negligence) arising out of or in connection with:
inaccurate / incorrect transcription of entry information;
purported entries that are not received for any reason, including because or any transmission errors or if they are misdirected or stolen;
any problems or technical failures of any kind, including malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems or network, servers or providers, computer equipment, or software;
the unavailability or inaccessibility of any service whether or not caused by traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website (including, without limitation, the Website);
any variation in the Terms;
any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference in any part of the Promotion;
electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Promotion;
any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity) suffered or sustained, to person or property and including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, special or consequential loss (including economic loss) by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, by the Promoter, or its servants or agents, in connection with the arrangement for supply, or the supply, of any goods or services by any person to a prize winner and, where applicable, to any family/persons accompanying a prize winner;
any injury or damage to persons or property, including to the participant's or any other person's computer related to, or resulting from, participation or downloading any materials in this Promotion.
A prize winner, and his or her guests (if any), must sign and return any liability release and indemnity provided by the Promoter and/or its contractors as a condition of a prize being awarded.
B.11
The Promoter's decisions in relation to all aspects of the Promotion are final and the Promoter will not enter into any correspondence.
B.12
Any taxes which may be payable as a consequence of a prize winner receiving a prize are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.
B.13
The Promoter collects personal information in order both to conduct the Promotion. The Promoter may disclose such information to third parties, including, but not limited to, prize suppliers, agencies associated with the Promotion, and to Australian regulatory authorities. Participation is conditional on providing this information. The Promoter and third parties to whom the Promoter provides this information may, for an indefinite period unless otherwise advised, use the information for announcing prize winners (name and suburb/postcode only) and for direct marketing, research and debt collection purposes. Participants in the Promotion should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the Promoter. By participating in the Promotion, you agree to use of your information in accordance with the Privacy Policy accessible at
http://www.expedia.com.au/pub/agent.dll?qscr=hgen&hfnm=PrivacyPol.htx .
B.14
All entrants in the Promotion acknowledge that:
the Promoter does not own or operate the Website and
the Website is owned and operates by Expedia, Inc, a company incorporated in Washington, USA.
