Get your bags packed for a fun-filled, shop-till-you-drop holiday complete with exquisite dining and idyllic views. You and a friend have the change to win the luxurious trip of a lifetime. Flying with Virgin Atlantic, you and a friend could be flying to Hong Kong with 4 nights accommodation in a 5 star hotel and $1000 spending money.
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To enter, simply tell us in 25 words or less "If you were Richard Branson what would be your next innovation for Virgin Atlantic?"Competition TCs - Virgin Atlanticv2.doc
“Virgin Atlantic” Competition
Terms and Conditions
By entering the “Virgin Atlantic” competition (the “Competition”), you are
agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
1. STANDARD TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry.
2. WHO CAN ENTER?
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all residents of Australia.
2.2 Directors, management, employees and their immediate families of Yahoo!7 Pty
Limited (the “Promoter”), Virgin Atlantic (the “Sponsor”) and their associated
agencies and companies are not eligible to enter.
2.3 All entrants under the age of 18 must obtain the prior permission of a parent or
guardian over the age of 18 to enter. If the winner of the Competition is under the
age of 18 at the conclusion of the Competition Period, the prize will be awarded
to the winner’s parent or guardian.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The Competition commences on Monday, 7th November 2011 at 9:00 am (AEST)
and concludes on Monday, 6th February 2012 at 4:00 pm (AEST) (the
“Competition Period”).
3.2 In order to enter, users must log-on to
http://au.totaltravel.yahoo.com/experiences/virgin/win and register their name,
address (including postcode), daytime telephone number and email address, and
answer the following question:
“Tell us in 25 words or less, if you were Richard Branson what
would be your next innovation for Virgin Atlantic?”3.3 The entry must be:
a) the original, independent creation of the entrant that has not previously been
published in any form in any country in the world; and
b) free from any claims, including copyright or trademark claims by other parties.
3.4 Entries that are found to have been derived from another person’s work in any
country in the world will be considered invalid and, if awarded a prize, that prize
must be returned to the Promoter. The Winner may be required to sign a
statutory declaration regarding the originality of the entry. The Promoter
reserves the right to disqualify any entry it believes breaches any of these
conditions.
3.5 Entrants in the Competition may enter as many times as they like, however, only
one entry per person per day will be accepted.
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3.6 The time of entry will be the time at which the completed online entry form is
received by the Competition’s online database. Entrants will be presented with a
confirmation page once the completed email entry is submitted by the entrant.
Entries received outside of the Competition Period will be deemed invalid and
ineligible to enter the Competition.
3.7 Entry details and any intellectual property subsisting in the entries become and
remain the property of the Promoter and will not be returned to the entrant. The
Winner of the Competition agrees to grant the Promoter and Sponsor a perpetual
and exclusive licence (including the right to sub-licence) to use their entries in all
media worldwide and the Winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
3.8 The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject bulk entries which it
considers to have been generated using software to generate multiple entries.
4. PRIZE
4.1 There will be one (1) winner (the “Winner”).
4.2 The prize (the “Prize”) consists of:
PRIZE DESCRIPTION RRP
1 x Prize
A trip for 2 to Hong Kong
Prize consists of:
2 x return economy flights from Sydney to Hong
Kong
4 night’s accommodation at a 5* hotel for 2 at
Marco Polo HongKong Hote,
$1000 cash spending money
$2000
$1200
$1000
Total Prize value is A MAXIMUM OF $AUD 4200 (including GST). Prize
values are based upon the recommended retail prices and are correct as of 26
October 2011. The Prize value may vary depending on point of departure and
dates of travel. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any change in Prize
value between now and the ultimate travel date.
4.3 Unless expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions all other expenses
associated with redeeming the Prize become the responsibility of the Winner.
The Winner and their travelling companion are responsible for all expenses other
than that specified, including but not limited to spending money, transfers, meals,
drinks, incidentals, mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls, activities,
insurance, taxes (including departure taxes), energy surcharges, gratuities,
services charges, passports, travel insurance, excess baggage and all other
ancillary costs. Travel insurance is compulsory and is the responsibility of the
Winner and their travelling companion. The Promoter and Sponsor are not liable
for any costs incurred if the Winner or their travelling companion travels withoutCompetition TCs - Virgin Atlanticv2.doc
insurance. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the Winner
at check-in to the hotel, for all incidental charges.
4.4 The Winner and their travelling companion must each hold a valid passport with
at least six (6) months validity at the time of taking the flights in order to redeem
the Prize. Obtaining all travel documents such as passports, visas etc that are
required for travel to destinations forming part of the Prize is the responsibility of
the Winner and their travelling companion.
4.5 Flights leave from the Winner’s nearest capital city. The Winner and their
travelling companion must travel on the same flights and stay at the same
accommodation in each destination. Travel arrangements to and from the
Winner’s nearest capital city airport do not form part of the Prize and are the
responsibility of the Winner.
4.6 The Prize is only valid for travel until August 2012 and cannot be used for travel
on or near any holiday or special event periods in Australia or the destination
country, Other blackout periods may apply. Flights and accommodation are
subject to availability at the time of booking, are non-transferable and cannot be
exchanged for other destinations. Embargo restrictions apply during certain
periods, including school holidays and special events.
4.7 The Winner and their travelling companion must be able to travel within the travel
period specified in clause 4.2. Prize must be taken in a single trip and cannot be
separated into different trips. There will be no credit given if the whole Prize is not
utilised.
4.8 The accommodation type offered for each Prize is specified in clause 4.2 and
must be taken in consecutive nights’ stay. Where the accommodation type has
not been specified, it will be provided as a twin share standard room.
4.9 In participating in the Prize, the Winner and their travelling companion agree to
participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the
Competition, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed.
The Winner and their travelling companion agree to grant the Promoter a
perpetual and non-exclusive licence (including the right to sub-licence) to use
their name and such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the
Winner and their travelling companion will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
4.10 The Winner agrees they will not, and will ensure that their travelling companion
does not, sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or
other organisation.
4.11 Prizes are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. The Winner should
seek independent financial advice about any tax implications that may arise from
the Prize winnings.
4.12 The Sponsor is solely responsible for the fulfilment of the Prize.
4.13 In the event that a part of a Prize is no longer available, subject to regulations,
the Promoter reserves the right to substitute prizes in its discretion to the same
and equal recommended retail value.
5. HOW TO WIN
5.1 All entries completed and submitted in accordance with these Terms and
Conditions will be judged at the Promoter’s office at Level 2, Pier 8&9, 23Competition TCs - Virgin Atlanticv2.doc
Hickson Road, Millers Point, NSW 2000 on Wednesday, 8th February 2012 at
11:00am (AEST). One (1) Winner will be selected by a panel of judges appointed
by the Promoter. The Winner will be the entrant whose entry fulfils the entry
criteria and whose answer is judged to be the most creative and original from all
entries received. This is a game of skill. There is no element of chance in the
judging of the Competition or determination of the Winner.
5.2 The Winner will be notified by a phone call at the conclusion of the judging, and
an email advising the Winner of their prize will also be sent using the contact
details provided in their entry.
5.3 The judges’ decision (including any decisions as to prize distribution) is final and
the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result.
5.4 The Promoter reserves the right to request that the Winner provide proof of age
and/or identity prior to awarding Prize. Identification considered suitable for the
verification is at the sole discretion of the Promoter.
5.5 It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the Winner may be required to sign a
legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
5.6 If the Promoter is unable to contact a Winner within two (2) weeks of the date of
judging the Competition, that Winner will forfeit the relevant Prize in its entirety
and the Prize shall be awarded to the next runner up in the Competition. The
Promoter will not be liable for a Winner who does not respond to the Promoter’s
email or telephone contact attempts and therefore forfeits their Prize and no
correspondence will be entered into.
5.7 It is a condition of accepting a Prize that the Winner and any travelling
companion must comply with all the conditions of use of the Prize and the Prize
supplier’s requirements. To the extent of any inconsistency with these Terms and
Conditions, the terms and conditions of the prize supplier prevail. The terms and
conditions of Virgin Atlantic include, but are not limited to, the terms set out in
Annexure A.
5.8 The Promoter reserves the right to rejudge the Competition in the event that an
entrant, who was initially deemed to be the Winner, is unable to satisfy any of
these Terms and Conditions.
6. NO LIABILITY
6.1 Any costs associated with entering this Competition or claiming Prizes (such as
internet service charges) are the responsibility of the entrant.
6.2 Subject to any restrictions in law and subject to clause 6.4, the liability of the
Promoter however arising, whether by breach of any condition or warranty
implied by statute or of this agreement or of any duty of tort (including
negligence) is limited to the total value of the relevant Prize.
6.3 The Promoter, the Sponsor and their associated agencies and companies will
take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or
misdirected mail.
6.4 The Promoter, the Sponsor and their associated agencies and companies will not
be liable for any misadventure, accident, injury, loss (including but not limited to
consequential loss) or claim suffered or brought by an entrant:
a) during the judging;Competition TCs - Virgin Atlanticv2.doc
b) whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the
Competition;
c) as a consequence of the Winner and/or their travelling companion failing to
be checked in for their flights, or failing to arrive at the airport, at a time
specified by the relevant airline carrier and/or missing any of their flights;
d) in their participation in this Competition or in any Prize;
e) as a consequence of late, lost or misdirected mail;
f) as a result of failure to comply with any of these terms and conditions; or
g) due to the publication of any material, including any statements made by any
staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person.
6.5 The Promoter and its affiliates accept no responsibility for any problems or
technical malfunction of any communication network or for any late, lost,
incomplete, incorrectly submitted, delayed, illegible, corrupted or misdirected
entries, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration,
tampering, deletion, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration
of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
6.6 If, for any reason, this Competition is not capable of being conducted as planned,
including, but not limited, due to tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud,
technical failures or for any other reason which may corrupt or affect the
administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Competition,
the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual
who tampers with the entry process, take any action that may be available or to
cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, subject to state legislation.
6.7 In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents
or significantly hinders the Promoter’s ability to proceed with the Competition on
the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions, including
but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of
God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the Promoter may in its absolute
discretion cancel the Competition and recommence it from the start on the same
conditions.
6.8 The Promoter encourages responsible drinking. Legal aged consumers are
advised to consider the safe drinking levels recommended in the National Health
and Medical Research Council Australian Alcohol Guidelines that are available at
www.health.gov.au/nhmrc/publications.
7. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
7.1 The Promoter is Yahoo!7 Pty Limited (ABN 60 089 187 100) of Level 2, Pier 8&9,
23 Hickson Road, Millers Point, NSW 2000.The Sponsor is Virgin Atlantic
Airways Ltd, Eastside, Level 3, 75-85 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria,
Australia.
7.2 By entering this Competition, you agree to the Promoter’s use of your personal
information as described on Yahoo!7’s Privacy Policy –
http://privacy.yahoo.com/privacy/au. All entries become the property of the
Promoter and your name may be included on a database. By entering this
Competition you consent to the Promoter including your name in future mail,
email, SMS or other campaigns. If you are a Winner of this Competition you also
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purposes of fulfilling the Prize, and you acknowledge that the Sponsor is solely
responsible for its use of that information.Competition TCs - Virgin Atlanticv2.doc
Annexure A
Terms and Conditions of Virgin Atlantic
- All travel must be completed within time period set out in clause 4.2 of the
competition terms and conditions. No date changes are permitted.
- The prize will be invalid without the prizewinneremail.
- The prize is valid for only you and a companion travelling in both directions.
- The flights should be confirmed at least 3 weeks prior to departure.
- Valid on Virgin Atlantic services only over the specified routing and in the class of
travel stated.
- Ticket is non-transferable and non-endorsable for travel on any other airline.
- The prize will be forfeited for any breach of these conditions or any unlawful use
of the prize.
- Once the ticket has been issued it is valid only for the flights/dates shown.
- Limousine transfers are not permitted with this ticket.
- Frequent Flyer points cannot be accrued on this ticket.
- Virgin Atlantic highly recommends you take out travel insurance due to
unforeseen circumstances that may arise.
- Ticket is confirmed travel however this is subject to off load in an over sale
situation.
- Ticket is subject to Virgin Atlantic’s standard terms and conditions available at
www.virginatlantic.com.au- All relevant taxes and surcharges are payable by the prizewinner.
