TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1) Information on how to enter forms part of the terms and conditions. Entry into this promotion
is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions of entry.
2) The promotion is open to all residents of Australia, except employees of the Promoter and
their immediate families and all companies and agencies associated with this promotion.
3) Entry is via either;
4) Email: To enter email todaycompetitions@nine.com.au and answer the following question
in 100 words or less “who you would like to nominate and who you think deserves a Big W
Christmas Cheer?” Entrants must also supply their full name, age, address, postcode and
daytime contact number.
AND the entry must not be, without limitation:
a) late;
b) delayed;
c) incomplete;
d) incomprehensible;
e) unlawful;
f) obscene;
g) defamatory;
h) discriminatory;
i) libellous;
j) threatening;
k) pornographic;
l) harassing;
m) hateful;
n) racially or ethnically offensive;
o) capable of encouraging of conduct that would be considered a criminal offence;
p) capable of violating any law;
q) capable of giving rise to civil liability.
5) The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries at anytime during or after the
promotional period, and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the
entry process (including but not limited to tampering by way of the utilisation of techniques
designed to avoid the payment of postage costs) or who submits an entry that is not in
accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its
rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
6) The Promoter’s decisions in relation to all aspects of this promotion are final and binding on
all who enter and no correspondence will be entered into.
THE PROMOTION PERIOD
7) The total promotional period commences on 6 December 2010 at 5.30 AEDST and final
entries close 10 December 2010 at 16.00 AEDST (the Promotion Period).
All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter and NOT at the
time of transmission by the entrant.
9) The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for late, lost or misdirected entries, or entries
not received by the Promoter for any reason whatsoever. Entrants should not send in original
copies of their entries. No responsibility will be taken by the promoter in the event that the
original entry is lost or damaged in editing.
10) Multiple entries permitted, subject to the following: each entry must be submitted
separately and in accordance with entry requirements and must be substantially unique
11) Each valid entry received during the Promotion Period will be submitted for judging.
Judging will take place at the Promoters premises on 13 December 2010 and 17
December 2010. Judging will be done by a panel of judges appointed by the Promoter.
The winner will be notified by mail. Between 13 December 2010 and 17 December 2010
The Today show will also pre-record the person who nominated each winner telling
viewers why this person deserved to win the Big W Christmas Cheer prize. Between the
20 December 2010 and 24 December 2010, a winner will be announced on-air each day
via Door Knock from a Today show reporter. The pre-recorded message will be aired
each day before the nominated winner is notified via door knock. The Door Knock will be
shown straight after the pre-recorded message. The dates that the Door Knock will occur
are as follows:
Winner 1: Monday, December 20, 2010
Winner 2: Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Winner 3: Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Winner 4: Thursday, December 23, 2010
Winner 5: Friday, December 24, 2010
12) Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary, creative merit and suitability of the
promotion. The judges’ decision in relation to any aspect of the competition will be final and
binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.
USE OF ENTRIES
13) The Entrant warrants to the Promoter that the entry submitted is an original artistic work of
the Entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third parties. If the entry or any part of the
information provided to the Entrant in relation to the entry was provided by a third party, the
Entrant warrants that they have obtained the relevant copyright permission to submit the
entry for the purposes of this promotion. The entrant agrees to indemnify the promoter
against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach of the warranty set out in
this condition.
14) The Promoter is entitled to use any of the entries submitted in any manner and for any
purpose at its absolute discretion, including using the entries for future promotional,
marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment or other
compensation to the entrant. The promoter is entitled to amend, edit, select, crop, retouch,
add to or delete from any part of the submitted entry.
15) Entries must not be offensive, defamatory or racist. Any entry which the judges deem
inappropriate will be invalid. The entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter.
THE PRIZE
The five (5) best entries as determined by the judges will be deemed the Major prize winner and
will receive
• $10,000 cash awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner.
• $10,000 in Big W vouchers.
The total prize pool value for each individual winner is $20,000
The total prize pool for the entire promotional period is valued at $100,00016) If the winner is under the age of 18 years, the prize will be awarded to the winner’s nominated
parent and/or legal guardian.
17) Redemption of prizes is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and
service providers. Prizes do not include any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the
prize.
18) The Big W Vouchers part of the prize must be redeemed within 12 months of the date of
issue. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the prize is not redeemed by this date , the
prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash, nor any other prize will be awarded in lieu of
the prize being forfeited.
19) Prize 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 cannot be used in
conjunction with any other special offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The
Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winner is 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/ letter, redemption of that
portion of the prize will be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated on the voucher /
ticket / pass/ letter. The Promoter will not be liable for any voucher / ticket / pass/ letter that
has been lost, stolen, forged, damaged or tampered with in any way. Redemption of the prize
subject to the standard terms and conditions and guidelines of the service provider.
20) All elements of the prize are subject to availability with no cash alternative and the prize
package is non-transferable and non-refundable. Winner(s) cannot change, vary, substitute
or extend any element of the prize (in whole or in part).
21) If winner is unable to fulfill prize during time period, winner forfeits the prize package with no
compensation or further liability of the promoter. Cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.
22) If the prize or portion of the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves
the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State
Regulation.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
23) The Promoter reserves the right to ask a prize winner to provide proof of identity and proof of
residency at the nominated prize delivery address. Identification considered suitable for
verification is at the discretion of the Promoter.
24) Prize winners are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they
should seek independent financial advice prior to the acceptance of the prize.
25) No compensation will be payable if the winner is unable to use the prize as stated and
awarded. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize or any element thereof for a
prize or similar element of comparable value.
26) The Promoter reserves the right to ask any prize winner to sign a release as a condition of
accepting their prize.
27) If a prize winner is disqualified in accordance with these terms and conditions, the Promoter
reserves the right to award the prize to another entry from the same episode as determined
by the Promoter at its absolute discretion.
28) If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned for reasons beyond the
control of the Promoter, the Promoter may take any action available, including to cancel,
terminate, modify or suspend the promotion, subject to any direction given under the relevant
Lottery and Gaming Regulation and state/territory permit regulation.
29) All prizes must be taken as offered. The prizes are valued in Australian dollars. The Promoter
accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value.
30) The Promoter and their respective agencies and companies associated with this
promotion will not be liable for any loss (including but not limited to indirect or
consequential loss), damage or personal injury which is suffered or sustained (including
without limitation to that caused by any person’s negligence) relating to this promotion
or the awarding or taking of any prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded
by law. By entering this promotion, entrants accept and acknowledge full responsibility
for their decision to participate in the promotion and in taking of any prize.
31) The Promoter and their respective agencies and companies associated with this promotion
take no responsibility for prizes damaged in transit.
32) To the full extent permitted by law, the Promoter will not be liable to you in respect of any
claim for any loss or damage whatsoever (including, without limitation, any consequential,
indirect, special, punitive or incidental damages) or for any personal injury suffered by you as
a result of or in connection with the Promoter’s Promotion.
33) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner agrees to be interviewed, photographed
and/or filmed at any time during the acceptance of the prize by the Promoter or their agents.
There is no obligation upon the Promoter or to use such images or footage but if the
Promoter elects to do so, the winner consents to the Promoter using their name, likeness,
image and/or voice in any media for the purpose of promoting this competition, (including any
outcome), the Promoter itself, for an unlimited period of time without remuneration.
34) Entries will not be returned to any entrant. As a condition of entering into this promotion, each
entrant agrees to assign all of their rights, title and interest in and to their entry to the
Promoter. Each entrant warrants to the Promoter that (a) each photograph/ clip/ material /
entry submitted is an original artistic work of the entrant which does not infringe the rights of
any third party, (b) if entering a clip/ photograph/ entry which includes an individual who is not
the entrant, the entrant has obtained permission from the individuals appearing in the clip
(including if the individual is a child – the child’s parent or legal guardian. The entrant agrees
to indemnify the Promoter against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach
of the warranty set out in this condition. The promoter is entitled to amend, edit, select, crop,
retouch, add to or delete from any part of the submitted entry and to use any of the entries
submitted for any purposes at its discretion, including for any future promotion, marketing and
publicity purposes.
35) The Promoter collects entrants’ personal information in order to conduct the promotion. If the
information requested is not provided, the entrant may not participate in the promotion. By
entering the promotion, unless otherwise advised, each entrant also agrees that the Promoter
may use this information, including the entry itself, in any media for future promotional,
marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference, payment or other
compensation to the entrant, including sending the entrant electronic messages. Entrants’
personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and
winners’ names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. A request to
access, update or correct any information should be directed to the Promoter at their address
set out below.
36) The collection, use and disclosure of personal information in connection with this Promotion
is governed by the Promoter’s Privacy Notice and these Terms and Conditions.
37) The Promoter is: Nine Network Australia Limited, ABN: 88 008 685 407 of 24 Artarmon Road,
Willoughby NSW 2068. You can contact Nine in relation to the Promotion by mail to this
address or by telephone to (02) 9965 9999.
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