http://www.expedia.com.au/promos/guess-and-win.aspxSimply tell us how much you think this luxury hotel prize is worth for your chance to win the prize!
Ultimate Melbourne Weekend Prize includes: - 3 nights accommodation in a King Suite (Fri-Sat-Sun)
- Daily valet parking (if required)
- A bottle of Moet & Chandon with chocolate dipped strawberries
- 3 course dinner for two
- Transfers to and from Melbourne Airport (if required)
- Yarra Valley Winery tour for two
- 2 x tickets to AFL Semi Final (subject to winner’s travel dates)
- $200 Melbourne Central Shopping Voucher
Winners will be notified by email. Prize available for redemption for 12 months from date of winner notification.
Flights not included. **If more than one person submits a correct entry (or if there is more than one closest and higher entry) such entrants will progress to the Final Entry Period set out at item A.5 of the Terms & Conditions. As per the T&C's, a 25wol answer will be required if the competition proceeds to the final entry period, between the 16th-19th August, however I haven't put wol as a requirement for the initial stage ~ tigers-------------------------------------------
Terms and Conditions
Part A - Promotion Specific Terms & ConditionsA.1 The PromoterThe 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 06:00:01 AEST on Friday, 22 July 2011.
The Promotion Period will be comprised of two entry periods (if required), being:
the period from 06:00:01 AEST on Friday, 22 July 2011 to 11:59:59 AEST on Thursday, 11 August 2011 ("Initial Entry Period"); and
if required, the period from 10:00:01 AEST on Tuesday, 16 August 2011 to 23:59:59 AEST on Friday, 19 August 2011 ("Final Entry Period"),
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 – Initial Entry Period and method to determine the prize winner To enter the Promotion, entrants must visit the website located at
www.expedia.com.au/promos/guess-and-win.aspx during the Initial Entry Period and complete the registration form.
Entrants must also:
- agree to receive newsletters in relation to Expedia.com.au (if the entrant has not already agreed to receive such newsletters) and not cease to be a recipient of newsletters prior to the prize winner announcement; and
- in the space provided, enter an estimate for the value of the Marriott Melbourne hotel package deal displayed on the website ("Hotel Package").
At the end of the Initial Entry Period, the Promoter will review all entries received during the Initial Entry Period to determine which entrants (if any) have submitted a correct estimate for the value of the Hotel Package. Such entrants will then progress to the Final Entry Period as set out in item A.5 below
If only one entrant has submitted a correct estimate for the value of the Hotel Package, such entrant will be the final prize winner and will be announced on Tuesday, 16 August 2011. For the avoidance of doubt, in such circumstances, the Promotion will not progress to the Final Entry Period.
If none of the entries submitted during the Initial Entry Period contain a correct estimate for the value of the Hotel Package:
- the Promoter will review all entries received during the Initial Entry Period to determine the entrant(s) who has submitted the closest higher estimate for the value of the Hotel Package;
- if only one entrant has submitted the closest higher estimate for the value of the Hotel Package, such entrant will be the final prize winner and will be announced on Tuesday, 16 August 2011. For the avoidance of doubt, in such circumstances, the Promotion will not progress to the Final Entry Period; and
- if more than one entrant has submitted the closest higher estimate for the value of the Hotel Package, such entrants will then progress to the Final Entry Period as set out in item A.5 below.
For the avoidance of doubt, any estimate for the value of the Hotel Package that is lower than the actual value of the Hotel Package will not be eligible to progress to the Final Entry Period (if required).
Entries submitted via the Wall of the Expedia.com.au page on Facebook or by any other method will be automatically deemed invalid and will not be considered for the purpose of the Promotion.A.5 Final Entry Period (if required) and method to determine the prize winner If the Promotion proceeds to the Final Entry Period, the entrants who are eligible (in accordance with paragraph A.4) to progress to the Final Entry Period ("Final Round Entrants") will be notified by the Promoter by email (at the email address provided when entering the Promotion) upon the commencement of the Final Entry Period.
During the Final Entry Period, each Final Round Entrant must submit to the email address provided by the Promoter a description, in 25 words or less, of why the entrant deserves to win the prize.Each valid entry received from a Final Round Entrant will be assessed and judged by the Promoter over a 1 week period at the end of the Promotion Period and one final prize winner will be selected from the pool of Final Round Entrants ("Prize Winner").
The entries received during from the Final Round Entrants will be judged by the Promoter based on the creativity and originality of the answer. The Prize Winner will be announced on Tuesday, 23 August 2011.
the Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify the relevant Itinerary Number(s) from the Promotion and/or disqualify your participation in the Promotion.
A.6 Number of entries Entrants may submit a maximum of one (1) entry to the Promotion during the Initial Entry Period.
Final Round Entrants may submit a maximum of one (1) entry in accordance with paragraph A.5 to the Promotion during the Final Entry Period.If the Promoter becomes aware, or has reason to suspect (in its reasonable opinion), that you have:
created multiple or false email accounts for the purpose of participating in this Promotion; 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 your participation in the Promotion.
A.7 Prizes and Winners The Prize Winner will be notified at the times set out in paragraph A.4 or A.5(d) (if applicable). The Prize Winner will also be announced on the Wall of the Expedia.com.au Facebook page.
The Prize Winner will receive the Hotel Package as the final prize. For the avoidance of doubt, the Hotel Package is provided and arranged by the Marriott Melbourne in accordance with the Prize Terms & Conditions set out below and consists of:
3 nights accommodation (Fri-Sat-Sun) at the Marriott Melbourne in a King Suite;
Daily valet parking (if required);
A bottle of Moet Chandon with chocolate dipped strawberries;
3 course dinner for two at Essence Restaurant;
Transfers to and from Melbourne Airport (if required);
Yarra Valley Winery tour for two;
2 x tickets to the AFL Semi Final (subject to the prize winner’s travel dates); and
$200 Melbourne Central Shopping Voucher.
A.8 Prize Terms & Conditions Redemption of the Hotel Package is subject to all applicable booking terms & conditions set by the Marriott Melbourne and notified to the Prize Winner at the time of booking the Hotel Package.
The Hotel Package is available to be booked at the times specified by the Marriott Melbourne and is not available be booked during peak times such as public holidays and school holidays (if applicable), is subject to hotel availability and cannot be changed once the booking has been made.
Flights are not included in the Hotel Package. All flights and other transport (if required) must be organised by the winner and their guest for arrival and departure to the venue.
All components of the Hotel Package must be taken during the same period and no component can be delayed or deferred by the Prize Winner.
If for any reason whatsoever the Prize Winner is unable to take any element of the Hotel Package in the time period specified (for example, if the Prize Winner does not redeem the Hotel Package during the AFL Semi Finals), then that element of the prize in its entirety will be forfeited by the Prize Winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
Prize value (which forms part of this Promotion and will be disclosed at the end of the Promotion) is recommended retail price as provided by Marriott Melbourne and is subject to change. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value.
The Promoter takes no responsibility for any variations in prize values.
A.9 Game of skill This is a game of skill and chance does not play a part in determining the winner.
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Part B - General Terms & ConditionsB.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
All entries become and remain the property of the Promoter.
B.4
By submitting an entry, you grant to the Promoter and its related parties an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, transferable, royalty-free license to use, copy, reproduce, edit, modify and exploit, in whole or in part, the entry (by means of any and all media), and to sublicense such rights to others, for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to:
reproducing the entry by any means;
incorporating the entry in any of the Promoter's websites or the websites of its related bodies corporate;
communicating the entry in any medium;
advertising and promotion; and
editing or modifying the entry in any manner which, in the Promoter's absolute discretion, is considered appropriate.
B.5
By submitting an entry, you consent to, and waive all moral rights in respect of, anything done in relation to the entry by the Promoter or its sub-licensees in the exercise of the Promoter's licence rights under these Terms. The Promoter or its sub-licensees may attribute you as the owner of the entry in any use of the entry, but you acknowledge that the Promoter or its sub-licensees may not include any attribution of you in their discretion, and you consent to the Promoter doing so.
B.6
By entering this Promotion you warrant to the Promoter on a continuing basis that you have complied with all applicable laws in creating and submitting your entry.
B.7
Subject to any written direction given under any state regulation, in the case of any act, agent or event which prevents or hinders the Promoter's ability to proceed with the Promotion as set out in these Terms, or if for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned (including, without limitation, because of 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;
cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion.
B.8
All prizes awarded in connection with the Promotion are subject to the standard terms and conditions applicable to such prizes, as notified to you at the time of redeeming the prize.
B.9
The prize winners consent to the use of his or her name, place of residence, 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. The prize winner agrees to participate in reasonable promotional activities as requested by the Promoter.
B.10
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.11
In the event that any prize item is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize item of equal or greater value.
B.12
By participating in the Promotion, to the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to release and hold harmless the Promoter, Expedia, Inc., Facebook, Inc., and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents ("Released Parties") from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of or in connection with participation in the Promotion or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to:
inaccurate / incorrect transcription of entry information or any other printing or publishing errors;
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;
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 ;
errors in the administration of the Competition or the processing of entries;
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; or
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 or receipt or use of any prize.
You further agree that in any cause of action, the Released Parties' liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Promotion, and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for legal costs. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
B.13
The Promoter's decisions are final and the Promoter will not enter into any correspondence.
B.14
Any additional costs, expenses or taxes which may be payable:
as a consequence of a prize winner receiving a prize in connection with this Promotion; or
in connection with redeeming the prize or participating in any travel or activities associated with the prize,
are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.
B.15
When entering the Promotion, you are providing your information to the Promoter and not to Facebook. The Promoter collects personal information in order 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.16
All entrants in the Promotion acknowledge that:
the Promoter does not own or operate the Expedia.com.au website; and
the Expedia.com.au website is owned and operated by Expedia, Inc, a company incorporated in Washington, USA, Travel Agent Licence No. NSW 2TA08326
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