www.couriermail.com.au/qldliteraryawardsBy entering the The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year “Promotion”, 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 only to all residents of Queensland. Must be able to show upon request proof of residency e.g. Drivers License.
2.2 Employees and their immediate families of Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to enter. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether by natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The competition commences on Saturday July 28, 2012 at 12:05am (AEST) and concludes on Friday August 31, 2012 at 23:55 (“the Competition Period”).
3.2 In order to enter the competition entrants must go to
www.couriermail.com.au/qldliteraryawards, cast their vote for The Courier-Mail People's Choice Queensland Book of the Year and complete the online entry form including the entrant’s full name, delivery address, email address and contact telephone number.
3.3 Only one entry/vote per valid email address is permitted.
3.4 The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify an entrant for tampering with the entry process or for submitting an entry which is not in accordance with the terms and conditions.
3.5 Entrants under the age of 18 years must obtain the prior permission of a parent or guardian over the age of 18 years before entering the competition.
4. PRIZES
There are twenty (20) major prize winners in The Courier-Mail People’s Choice Queensland Book of the Year “Promotion”.
Each major prize winner will receive the prize package as set out below:
TWENTY (20) x MAJOR PRIZE PACKAGES
• One (1) copy of The Ottoman Motel by Christopher Currie
• One (1) copy of Closer to Stone by Simon Cleary
• One (1) copy of The Fix by Nick Earls
• One (1) copy of Worse Things Happen at Sea by William McInnes and Sarah Watt
• One (1) copy of The Promise of Iceland by Kari Gislason
• One (1) copy of Riding the Trains in Japan by Patrick Holland
TOTAL PRIZE POOL VALUE $2,500 (incl. GST)
4.1 All prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. If for any reason the winner does not take the prize or any element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter, then the prize or any element of the prize will not be redeemable for cash.
4.2 In the event of that any prize item is unavailable; the Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize item of equal or greater value. Any taxes (other than GST, if any) which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving the prize are the sole responsibility of the winners.
4.3 In participating in the prizes, the winners agree to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the promotion, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners grant the promoter a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winners will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
4.4 A draw for any major prize, if unclaimed, may take place on 10/09/12 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 and or phone within two (2) business days of the draw.
5. HOW TO WIN
5.1 Each entrant who has entered the competition over the Competition Period and registered all details in accordance with clause 3 will be entered into the prize draws. All draws will take place at Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading ad News Queensland, cnr Mayne Road & Campbell Street, Bowen Hills Qld 4001 at 10:00am on Monday September 3, 2012.
5.2 The winner/s may be announced in The Courier-Mail (subject to the Editor’s decision). Prize winners will be notified by phone or mail within two (2) business days of the prize draw.
5.3 The Promoter’s decision is final and the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result.
5.4 If an entrant marks the “opt-in” box on the entry coupon, the entrant consents to storage of their personal information on the specified companies’ databases and the specified companies may use this information at any time in the future for promotional and marketing purposes regarding their respective products or services including contacting the entrant via electronic messaging.
6. NO LIABILITY
6.1 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, subject to State Legislation.
6.2 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland and their associated agencies and companies will take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or misdirected mail.
6.3 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland 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 that may occur:
6.3.1 during the draw;
6.3.2 whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the draw; or
6.3.3 in the participation in any prize;
6.3.4 as a consequence of late, lost or misdirected mail;
6.3.5 due to the broadcast of any program relating to the competition or the publication of any material, including any statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person;
6.3.6 arising from or related to any problem or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines or mobile communications network related to or resulting from participation in this promotion;
6.3.7 due to circumstances outside the Promoter’s reasonable control.
6.4 Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland and its affiliates assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission; communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available.
6.5 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 any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which 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, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition, subject to State Legislation.
7. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
The Promoter is:
ABN 61 009 661 778
Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland, cnr Mayne Road & Campbell Street, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006 or
Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd trading as News Queensland, GPO Box 130, Brisbane, Qld 4001
The Promoter (Queensland Newspapers Pty Ltd) is part of a global media and entertainment company. We would like to share your information with these overseas-related companies so that they can contact you with special offers. If you would prefer us not to, please contact our privacy officer at 07 3666 6902 or write to: The Privacy Officer, Queensland Newspapers, GPO Box 130, Brisbane Q 4001. You can gain access to your personal information by contacting our privacy officer.
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