"ACER RACER" PROMOTION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ELIGIBILITY TO ENTER AND THE PROMOTIONAL PERIOD
1. Information on how to enter and the prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Subject to clause 3, entry is only open to Australian and New Zealand residents aged 18 years or over who have a valid Facebook account (Entrants).
3. Employees of the Promoter, their immediate families and agencies associated with this promotion are not eligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin.
4. Promotion commences at 9:00am AEST on 04/06/2012 and ends at 11.59pm AEST on 12/08/2012 (Promotional Period).
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY
5. To be eligible to enter and accrue points, Entrants must, during the Promotional Period, register to participate in the promotion. To register, Entrants must complete the following steps, during the Promotional Period:
a) Visit Acer Australia Facebook page (
http://www.facebook.com/#!/AcerANZ) using a desktop computer, or visit
www.acerracer.com.au on a browser enabled smart phone mobile device (iPhone, Android and Windows Mobile 7) and access the Acer Race Facebook application (Promotional Application);
b) Follow the prompts to install the Promotional Application and "Allow" the Promoter access to their Facebook profile and personal information in the manner required (as outlined in the Promotional Application); and
c) Confirm and/or provide (as necessary) their correct personal details, including their first and last name, valid email address and telephone number and submit their fully completed registration form.
6. Once an Entrant registers for the promotion, they will be able to log into their account at any time during the Promotional Period, by visiting the Promotional Application and following the prompts to log in (either via a desktop computer or a compatible mobile device).
7. There is a strict limit of one (1) registration per Entrant.
8. The promotion will contain two (2) elements: Major Prize Draw and Weekly Live Races.
Major Prize Draw
9. Once an Entrant validly registers for the promotion, he/she will be eligible to obtain entries into the Major Prize Draw by completing various promotional activities available on the Promotional Application (as outlined below) to accrue points. Entrants will receive one (1) entry into the Major Prize Draw for each point they accrue during the Promotional Period.
10. Entrants will be able to accrue points/entries for completing the following promotional activities during the Promotional Period:
a) Create a "Support Team":
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to invite a Facebook Friend to the promotion and to join their Support Team. Upon completion of the invite process, the referred Facebook Friend will receive a promotional message which will be posted on the Facebook Friend's Facebook wall inviting them to join the Entrant's Support Team;
ii. Entrants can send multiple invites, subject to the following: (a) only one (1) invite per Facebook Friend permitted per week; (b) each invite must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements; and (c) maximum of ten (10) invites permitted per week; and
iii. Entrants will accrue two (2) points for each Facebook Friend they successfully invite to join their Support Team who then joins their Support Team.
b) Visit the Acer Website:
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to visit the Acer website and view Acer products;
ii. Entrants are only permitted to complete this promotional activity to accrue points once during the Promotional Period; and
iii. Entrants will accrue five (5) points for validly completing this promotional activity.
c) Watch a Training Video:
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to view Acer related videos (Video);
ii. Entrants can view multiple Videos, subject to the following: (a) each Video can only be viewed once; and (b) each Video must be viewed separately, in full, and in accordance with the requirements; and
iii. Entrants will receive five (5) points per valid Video.
d) Like the Acer Australia Facebook Page:
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to visit and "Like" the Acer Australia Facebook Page (
http://www.facebook.com/#!/AcerANZ);
ii. Entrants are only permitted to complete this promotional activity to accrue points once during the Promotional Period; and
iii. Entrants will accrue ten (10) points for validly completing this promotional activity.
e) Complete Weekly Survey:
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to completing the short surveys that are provided each week during the Promotional Period (Surveys);
ii. Entrants can complete multiple Surveys, subject to the following: (a) each Survey can only be completed once; (b) each Survey must be completed separately, in full, and in accordance with the requirements; (c) maximum of one (1) Survey permitted per week; and
iii. Entrants will receive five (5) points per valid Survey.
f) Upload a Facebook Post:
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to upload a promotional post on their Facebook wall (Facebook Post);
ii. Entrants can upload multiple Facebook Posts, subject to the following: (a) each Facebook Post can only be uploaded once; (b) each Facebook Post must be uploaded separately, in full, and in accordance with the requirements; (c) maximum of three (3) Facebook Posts permitted per week; and
iii. Entrants will receive one (1) point per valid Facebook Post.
g) Tag a Tweet with #AcerRacer
i. Entrants must follow the prompts on the Promotional Application to access Twitter and tweet any tweet using the #AcerRacer tag (Tweet);
ii. Entrants can Tweet multiple times, subject to the following: (a) each Tweet can only be uploaded once; (b) each Tweet must be uploaded separately, in full, and in accordance with the requirements; (c) maximum of three (3) Tweets permitted per week; and
iii. Entrants will receive one (1) point per valid Tweet.
11. IMPORTANT: Each time an Entrant completes any of the above promotional activities, a post about the promotion will automatically be uploaded on the Entrant's Facebook wall indicating the promotional activity completed and containing a link to the promotional website. Entrants must agree to give permission to the Promotional Application to post to their Facebook wall on their behalf when they are installing the Promotional Application following the prompts for this process to work. Entrants who do not agree to these permissions will not be able to accrue points.
12. Detailed instructions on how to complete the promotional activities and accrue points (as well as point allocations for each promotional activity) will be available on the Promotional Application throughout the Promotional Period.
Weekly Live Races
13. Entrants are automatically able to participate in "Weekly Live Races" by registering for the promotion on the Promotional Application. Weekly Live Races will run in accordance with the dates and times detailed in the table below. Points can be accrued for the Weekly Live Races during the dates and times detailed in the table below. For the purposes of Weekly Live Races only, any points accrued for a Weekly Live Race will not rollover for any subsequent Weekly Live Races (however they will be eligible for the Major Prize Draw). No points can be accrued from the time of lockdown until the next time points open, as detailed in the table below:
| Weekly Live Races | Points open | Points close & lockdown begins | Race | Winner Announced |
| 1 | 04/06/2012 9:00 AM AEST | 21/06/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 21/06/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 21/06/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
| 2 | 21/06/2012 7:00 PM AEST | 28/06/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 28/06/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 28/06/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
| 3 | 28/06/2012 7:00 PM AEST | 05/07/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 05/07/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 05/07/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
| 4 | 05/07/2012 7:00 PM AEST | 12/07/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 12/07/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 12/07/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
| 5 | 12/07/2012 7:00 PM AEST | 19/07/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 19/07/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 19/07/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
| 6 | 19/07/2012 7:00 PM AEST | 26/07/2012 12:00 AM AEST | 26/07/2012 5:00 PM AEST | 26/07/2012 No later than 6:00 PM AEST |
14. Each Entrant will have a "racer" on the Promotional Application. Weekly Live Races are virtual 100 metre hurdles races on the Promotional Application, that the racers participate in a knockout tournament mechanic, until three (3) winners are placed number 1, 2 and 3 in the final race. The Weekly Live Races will run over a number of "Heats" which will be automatically decided by the Promotional Application, based on the number of participants that are in the Weekly Live Race at the time the Weekly Live Race is run. Each Heat will include a number of "Groups", and each Group made out of eight (
racers, which are grouped randomly by the Promotional Application. The racer that is placed number one (1) in each Group progresses to the next Heat until a final race is reached, and until three (3) winners that are placed number 1, 2 and 3 in the final race are the winners of that week.
15. During a Weekly Live Race, Entrants have no control over their racer, they can only spectate the results which will be based on their racer's stats (detailed below) and random chance.
16. Speed, Power and Performance stats attributes affect a racer's chances to win or lose Weekly Live Race. The Promotional Application will list a racer's attributes. All attributes can be a maximum of fifteen (15) bars, and they start at five (5) by default for each Weekly Live Race. The attribute is reset each week back to the default, after each Weekly Live Race. Attributes are detailed
as follows:
a) Speed: The higher the speed bar, the faster the racer goes on the track. The speed difference is on a sliding scale.
b) Performance: The higher the performance bars, the less chance of getting a stumble or fall. Performance affects the racer's chance of clearing a hurdle. At each "jump" the random probability "dice" is rolled, which can bring three possible outcomes:
i. Clear: racer jumps over hurdle with no issues;
ii. Stumble: racer knocks the hurdle down and stumbles upon landing, but doesn't fall. This loses the racer speed / time; or
iii. Fall: racer knocks over hurdle and falls flat. They get up and run again but they lose speed and time.
c) Power: This effects the "depreciation" of both speed and performance during the race. Racers with low power will get slower and less likely to clear the hurdles as a race progresses.
17. Entrants can increase their racer's attributes by collecting points for completing promotional activities (as detailed in clause 10) and converting the points for bars to increase Speed, Performance or Power. One (1) point equates to one (1) bar. Points/bars are set back to default for each Weekly Live Race and all racers revert to five (5) bars per attribute each week.
18. More detailed instructions on how to compete in Weekly Live Races and to covert points to bars will be available on the Promotional Application throughout the Promotional Period.
RACE PRIZES
19. There are eighteen (18) "Race Prizes". Entrants who have competed in a Weekly Live Race and place in the top three (3) positions in the final race of that week, will be awarded a Race Prize as follows:
a) For First Position: ACER Aspire S5 Ultrabook™ model laptop valued at AUD$2,299 RRP;
b) For Second Position: ACER Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 Ultrabook™ model laptop valued at AUD$1,399 RRP; and
c) For Third Position: ACER Aspire S3 Ultrabook™ model laptop valued at AUD$899 RRP.
20. Race Prize winners will be notified in writing after verification by the Promoter has been completed, and their names will be published in The Australian on 27/08/2012. Colour options are not available for Race Prizes, and will depend on stock availability. Race Prizes will be mailed to the winners via registered post.
21. Limit of one (1) Race Prize per Entrant applies (except for SA residents). In the event that the same racer is in a top three (3) position across multiple weeks, the racer with the next best score in line on that week race will be deemed the winner and the applicable Entrant awarded the Race Prize.
22. Total Race Prize pool value is AUD$27,582.00.
Major Prize Draw
23. Entrants will receive one (1) entry into the Major Prize Draw for each point they accrue during the Promotional Period. The Major Prize Draw will be conducted at Acer Computers Australia, 8 Baywater Drive, Wentworth Point, NSW on 13/08/2012 at 3pm AEST. The Promoter may draw additional reserve entries and record them in order in case an invalid entry or ineligible Entrant is drawn.
24. The first valid entry drawn will win AUD$5,000 cash prize, which will be delivered to the winner as a bank cheque via courier. The major prize winner will be notified in writing within two (2) business days of the draw and their name will be published in The Australian on 27/08/2012.
GENERAL
25. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and Entrants (including an Entrant's identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any Entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry or point/bar allocation process. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
26. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to invalidate any entries, bars or points which it reasonably suspects have been obtained using false, incorrect, fraudulent or misleading information, including but not limited to personal details and contact information and/or entries/points/bars that have been collected through the use of multiple identities, email addresses or accounts, including but not limited to social networking accounts.
27. Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.
28. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the entrant.
29. The Promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
30. Subject to the unclaimed prize draw clause, if for any reason a winner does not take a prize (or an element of a prize) by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize (or that element of the prize) will be forfeited.
31. If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
32. Total prize pool value is up to AUD$32,582.00. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified. Prizes are subject to standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service suppliers.
33. A draw for any unclaimed prizes may take place on 13/11/2012 at the same time and place as the original draw, subject to any directions from a regulatory authority. Winners, if any, will be notified in writing within two (2) business days of the draw and their names will be published in The Australian on 27/11/2012.
34. Entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
35. If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any Entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
36. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website or downloading data on a mobile phone is the Entrant's responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
37. The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that allows an entrant to automatically enter or collect points/bars repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries/points/bars submitted or collected by that Entrant invalid.
38. The Promoter takes no responsibility should an Entrant not have the software, hardware or mobile phone plan that would permit access to and use of the Promotional Application. The Promotional Application is free to download. Standard carrier fees will apply to the download and use of the Promotional Application but there is no additional charge for the Promotional Application itself.
39. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia and New Zealand (Non-Excludable Guarantees). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
40. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter's control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry, points, bars or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or Entrant; or (f) use of a prize or taking of a prize.
41. As a condition of accepting a prize, a winner must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
42. The Promoter collects personal information in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian and New Zealand regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this information. The Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the information for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the Entrant. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter.
43. Entry and continued participation in the promotion is dependent on Entrants following and acting in accordance with the Facebook Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, which can be viewed at
www.facebook.com/terms.php.
44. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Twitter. Entrants understand that they are providing their information to the Promoter and not to Facebook or Twitter. The information an Entrant provides will only be used for the purposes outlined in these Terms and Conditions. Any questions, comments or complaints about this promotion must be directed to the Promoter and not to Facebook or Twitter.
45. The Promoter is Acer Computers Australia Pty Ltd, 8 Baywater Drive, Wentworth Point NSW 2127. ABN 78 003 872 768.
NSW Permit No. LTPS/12/4628, VIC Permit No. 12/1355, ACT Permit No. TP12/2146, SA Permit No. T12/1049.
