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Win a European trip with Topdeck
For the last 39 years, Topdeck has been offering young people unforgettable travel experiences in Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Egypt and the Middle East.
This year, it was our favourite chump Billy Russell's turn to have his own unforgettable travel experience when we sent him on a Topdeck trip through Europe to Eat, Dive, Love.
And now it could be your turn because, thanks to Topdeck, we're giving away a Roman Chariot trip for two!
One lucky winner and their friend will get to travel the scenic route from London to Rome on a 13-day European trip that includes:
- Return economy flights from nearest capital city
- 5 nights hotel upgrade, 2 nights in hostels, 5 nights in bungalows at campsites
- 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners
- Sightseeing tours of all major cities
- Local guide in Florence
- Paris Gourmet Picnic
- Tuscan resort stay
- English Channel ferry crossing
- Modern air-conditioned coach
- Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck Trip Leader and Driver plus the services of a Topdeck ‘On Site Chef’ in Lauterbrunnen and Rome
For your chance to follow in Billy's footsteps and explore Paris, the Swiss Alps, Barcelona and a bunch of other amazing destinations, just answer the following question in 25 words or less: What city on the Roman Chariot trip would you most like to visit, and why?
Check out what Billy got up to on his Topdeck trip here.
Find out more about Topdeck and the Roman Chariot trip here.
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Comp closes 11.59pm December 19, 2012.
THE FINE PRINT
All entrants must be between the ages of 18 and 39 (inclusive).
The Prize winner and guest must travel at the same time and depart from and return to the same capital city. The Prize winner and guest are responsible for return transport from their respective residence to the airport in their nearest capital city for the flights (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth). If the Prize winner is from Tasmania, ACT or NT connecting flights from these cities to the nearest flight departure capital city will be the responsibility of the winner and his/her guest.
View terms and conditions here.
Enter the Competition now!
Enter now for your chance to travel on Topdeck's 13 day Roman Chariot trip from London to Rome!
User:
What city on the Roman Chariot trip would you most like to visit, and why?:
ENTRY INTO THE COMPETITION
1. Entry into the Channel [V] “TOPDECK” competition (the “Competition”) is open to all residents of
Australia aged between 18 and 39 years of age (inclusive). The Promoter is FOXTEL Management
Pty Ltd (ABN: 65 068 671 938) of 5 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia (the
“Promoter”). Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the Competition
is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. The officers, management and employees (or immediate family of an officer, manager or employee)
of the Promoter, the agencies associated with this Competition, FOXTEL, Telstra, Optus TV and their
related bodies corporate are not eligible to enter.
3. Competition begins at 12:00pm (AEST) on Thursday 8 November 2012 and closes at 11.59pm
(AEDT) on Wednesday 19 December 2012 (the “Competition Period”).
4. To enter the Competition and be eligible to win, entrants must:
(a) Be between 18 and 39 years of age (inclusive);
(b) Visit the Competition entry page at
www.vmusic.com.au;(c) complete the online entry form;
(d) in 25 words or less answer the following question, “What city on the Roman Chariot trip
would you most like to visit, and why?” (the “Competition Question”).
5. All entries must include all mandatory information as indicated on the form, which includes and is not
limited to the entrant’s name, address, postcode, daytime phone number (including area code),
mobile phone number (if applicable), email address and date of birth. All entries must be original and
must not incorporate material which has been previously published. Incomplete entries or those
which, in the opinion of the Promoter, infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, contain
any objectionable content, profanity, or is potentially insulting, inflammatory or defamatory will be
ineligible to win the Prize. It is each entrant’s responsibility to inform the Promoter if his/her residential
address, email address or phone number changes during the Competition Period.
6. Unlimited entries per membership per day are permitted during the Competition Period; however the
answer to the Competition Question in each entry by the same entrant must be unique and original. In
the sole discretion of the Promoter, if the Promoter reasonably believes that an entrant has infringed
the intellectual property rights of any third party, that entrant will be disqualified without notice. The
use of any automated software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the
participant automatically to enter repeatedly is prohibited (“Repeat Entry Device”). If the Promoter
reasonably believes that an entrant is using any Repeat Entry Device, the Promoter may disqualify
that entrant without notice.
PRIZE
7. There is one (1) x Prize in total, consisting of a Topdeck Roman Chariot trip for two (2) which
includes:
a) two (2) x return economy airfares from the Prize winner’s nearest Australian major capital city
(Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth only) flying into London and out of Rome
(maximum value of $2,500 per person). NOTE: If the Prize winner is from Tasmania, ACT or NT
connecting flights from these cities to the nearest flight departure capital city will be the
responsibility of the winner and his/her guest;
b) five (5) nights hotel, two (2) nights in hostels and five (5) nights in bungalows at campsites (all
accommodations are multi-share, single sex rooms, usually two (2) to four (4) per room); ONLINE SKILL
c) twelve (12) breakfasts, three (3) lunches and seven (7) dinners;
d) A sightseeing tours of all major cities;
e) Local guide in Florence;
f) Paris gourmet picnic;
g) Tuscan resort stay;
h) English Channel ferry crossing;
i) Transport between countries in a modern air-conditioned coach; and
j) Escorted services of a fully trained Topdeck trip leader and driver plus the services
of a Topdeck ‘on site chef’ in Lauterbrunnen and Rome.
(“Prizes”).
8. The total maximum Prize value is up to $8,820. The Prize value is the recommended retail value as
provided by the suppliers and is correct at the time of printing. The Promoter is neither responsible
nor liable for any change in the value of the Prize occurring between publishing date and date the
Prize is claimed. All Prize values are in Australian dollars.
9. The Prize is for 2 people travelling together on Topdeck’s Roman Chariot trip departing in 2013 only.
The Prize is not available for travel in July 2013.
10. All ancillary and incidental costs incurred in taking and using the Prize are the responsibility of the
Prize winner and their guest (i.e. unless expressly stated as being part of the Prize, all other
expenses are the sole responsibility of the Prize winner and their guest).
11. The Prize winner will accept the Prize at his/her sole risk. With the exception of liability which cannot
be excluded by law, the Promoter and the Prize provider shall not be liable for any loss, damage or
costs of any kind suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any
personal injury, sickness or suffered or sustained by the Prize winner or their guest as a result of
taking the Prize. As a condition of accepting the Prize, the Prize winner and their guest agree to
release the Promoter and the prize provider from all liabilities, loss or damage of any kind arising out
of or in connection with the acceptance and participation in the Prize.
12. The Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash. The Prize or any element of the Prize cannot be
exchanged for any other prize or cash. The contents of the Prize will be at the Promoter’s sole
discretion.
JUDGING AND AWARD OF PRIZE
13. Eligible Competition entries will be judged on the basis of originality and creativity at Channel [V],
Level 1, 5 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, NSW 2113 on Thursday 20 December 2012 at 12.00pm
(AEDT). Chance plays no part in the selection of the Prize winner. The Prize winner will be notified
via email or phone on Friday 21 December 2012.
14. If a Prize winner cannot be contacted, then the Prize will be forfeited and a substitute prize will not be
offered in lieu of the Prize.
15. It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the Prize winner and their Guest may be required to sign a
legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
16. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse to allow the Prize winner or guest to take part in any or all
aspects of the Prize, if the Promoter determines, in its absolute discretion, that the Prize winner ONLINE SKILL
and/or guest are not in the mental or physical condition necessary to be able safely to participate in
the Prize.
AGE
17. The Prize winner and their guest must be between 18 and 39 years of age (inclusive).
TRAVEL
18. It is a condition of entry that the Major Prize winner and their guest must be available to travel during
2013 (excluding July). A minimum of 12 week’s notice is required to select the departure date, which
is subject to availability of the Prize supplier, Topdeck Travel. Failure by the Prize winner to use or
book the travel within the stated period will mean the Prize will be forfeited in full and no substitute
Prize or cash will be offered in lieu under any circumstances.
19. Flights will be booked by Topdeck Travel. Frequent Flyer points are not available from any airline.
Flights may not be direct flights to the final destination. Once flights are booked they are completely
non-transferable or changeable.
20. Obtaining adequate travel insurance is a compulsory condition for the Prize winner and their guest in
using the Prize to protect against unforseen circumstances; however, all such arrangements and
costs are the sole responsibility of the Prize winner and their guest. The Prize winner and guest are
advised to obtain independent advice regarding choosing a suitable insurance policy.
21. The Prize winner and guest are responsible for ensuring that they are able to travel to all the relevant
countries and destinations in taking the Prize. As a condition of entry, the Prize winner and or his/her
guest must not be subject to any restrictions on their rights to travel to and from those countries.
Entrants must have a valid passport with more than six months until expiry (from the date the Prize
winner is judged) to be eligible for the Prize.
22. The Prize winner and guest must travel at the same time and depart from and return to the same
capital city and are responsible for return transport from their respective residence to the airport in
their nearest capital city for the flights (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth). If the Prize
winner is from Tasmania, ACT or NT connecting flights from these cities to the nearest flight
departure capital city will be the responsibility of the winner and his/her guest.
23. It is the sole responsibility of the Prize winner and guest to ensure that their personal travel
documentation is valid and to check with all government travel advisory and immigration authorities
regarding travel requirements and eligibility. Any fines, penalties, payments and expenditure incurred
as a result of not meeting such requirements are the sole responsibility of the Prize winner and
his/her guest.
24. The Prize winner and his/her Guest are advised to consult their healthcare professional regarding
recommended immunisations and/or health checks prior to travelling and to check for travel warnings
and any perceived hazards with appropriate authorities, including
www.dfat.gov.au.
25. The Promoter and the associated agencies, make no representation as to the safety, conditions or
other issues that may exist at any destination. It is the sole responsibility of the Major Prize winner
and guest to first check with all government travel advisory information regarding the safety and
situation of the destination of their chosen destination/event.
26. The Promoter is not responsible for any cancellation, delay or rescheduling of transport and any costs
incurred as a result (including, without limitation, any accommodation costs will be the sole
responsibility of the Prize winner and guest).
27. All 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.ONLINE SKILL
GENERAL
28. All entrants agree to provide the Promoter or the Promoter’s authorised agent with proof of identity,
residency, age and/or proof of entry validity if selected as the Prize winner or if reasonably requested
by the Promoter or the Promoter’s authorised agent. Proof of age, identification, residency and entry
considered suitable for verification is at the sole discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a Prize
winner cannot provide suitable proof that Prize winner will forfeit the Prize in whole and no substitute
will be offered.
29. By entering the Competition, each entrant warrants that their entry is their own original work, and that
they own all rights (including copyright) in their entry. Each entrant indemnifies the Promoter for any
costs or loss incurred by the Promoter as a result of this warranty being false or incorrect.
30. No responsibility will be taken by the Promoter, Channel [V]. FOXTEL, Telstra or Optus TV for any
changes in dates, times or cancellations or other arrangements that may prevent the Prize winners
from winning the Prizes or using the Prizes.
31. The Promoter reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to disqualify at any time:
a) any entry (including those judged as a winning entry) which, in the opinion of the
Promoter, includes any objectionable content, profanity or is potentially insulting,
inflammatory or defamatory; or
b) any individual who tampers with the entry process, submits an entry (including those
judged as a winning entry) that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or
who has in the opinion of the Promoter, engaged in unlawful or improper conduct that is
designed to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the Competition or is generally
damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the Promoter.
32. The Promoter reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to at any time, cancel or vary the
Competition or to cancel or vary the award of the Prizes including, without limitation, circumstances
where in the Promoter’s opinion (which it shall form in its absolute discretion):
a) a Prize winner does not satisfy the Competition entry requirements; or
b) the Promoter cannot conduct the Competition or award the Prize/s for any reason beyond
its control.
33. In the event that the Promoter cancels or varies the Competition or varies or withdraws the Prizes it
shall not:
a) be liable to any person for any loss or damage (including loss or damage caused by any
negligence) arising out of, or in connection with, such cancellation, variation or
withdrawal; or
b) be required to conduct the Competition at any other time.
34. No responsibility will be accepted by the Promoter for late, lost or misdirected entries and all entries
are deemed to be received at the time of receipt of the entry into the Promoter’s database and NOT
time of transmission by the entrant. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for outdated or incorrect
contact details or contact details by which the entrant cannot be contacted during business hours on
the relevant dates.
35. A decision of the Promoter in relation to the conduct of the Competition is binding and conclusive and
no correspondence will be entered into.
36. Entrants enter the Competition at their sole risk. With the exception of liability which cannot be
excluded by law, the Promoter shall not be liable for (and the Prize winner and guest agree to release
the Promoter from liabilities relating to) any loss or damage which is suffered (including but not limited
to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury or sickness suffered or sustained including any ONLINE SKILL
due to the Promoter’s negligence) as a result of accepting or using the Prize or entering the
Competition.
37. The Promoter collects entrants’ personal information (as that term is defined in the Privacy Act 1988
(Cth)) for the purpose of conducting and promoting this Competition (including, but not limited to,
determining and notifying winners). Entrants are advised that their personal information may be
disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and their names as the winner may be published
as required under the relevant lottery legislation. Entrants are also advised that from time to time, the
Promoter may disclose your personal information to third parties (including, but not limited to, third
party prize providers) for the purpose of administering prizes or for other purposes contemplated in
these Terms and Conditions.
38. By entering the Competition, all entrants agree that their name, image, biography and entries
(including, but not limited to, any written answers, photographs/images and audio-visual recordings)
may be reproduced, published, communicated, broadcast or shown to the public by the Promoter in
any media for its promotional purposes, without compensation to the entrants, subject to the
Promoter’s privacy policy which is available at
www.vmusic.com.au; for this purpose, each entrant
grants to the Promoter a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, transferable and royaltyfree licence in any such written answers, photographs /images and audio-visual recordings. Each
entrant consents to any act or omission by the Promoter which may infringe any of the entrant’s moral
rights (within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)), including: i) failing to attribute (or correctly
attribute) the entrant’s authorship of the entry; or ii) making any modification, variation or amendment
of any nature to the entry, whether or not it results in a material distortion or derogatory treatment of
the entry.
If you require any further entry details please write to Channel [V] GPO Box 99, Sydney, New South
Wales, 2001.
Australian Competitions Club
