Win a trip to LA - This is 40 - NW - 25 wol

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Five years after film-maker Judd Apatow introduced us to Pete and Debbie in Knocked Up, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann reprise their roles as a husband and wife both approaching a milestone meltdown in THIS IS 40, an unfiltered, comedic look at the life of an American family.

To celebrate the release of THIS IS 40, we’re giving one reader the opportunity to win an amazing trip for two to LA!

You’ve seen their movies and TV shows – now see where the stars actually live. You’ll see over 40 mansions on this fully narrated two-hour tour through LA and Beverly Hills. Then dine at The Ivy, a favourite among Hollywood’s who’s who, built for style in the shabby-chic garden of a deteriorating home. Finally, hit the streets for serious retail therapy with $700 spending money and lose yourself in the fantasy world of Beverly Hills.

MAJOR PRIZE:
 
• Return economy airfares for two from the winner’s nearest capital city to LA
• Two return airport-hotel transfers
• 5 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel
• VIP shopping experience with a personal shopper
• $700 spending money for your shopping experience
• Hollywood movie stars’ home tour • Lunch for two people at The Ivy
• Travel insurance for two people

RUNNERS UP PRIZES
Twenty five people will win an in-season pass to THIS IS 40.

ENTER NOW! and tell us, in 25 words or less, what activity would you most like to do in LA and why? Include your full name, address, daytime telephone number, date of birth and email with your entry.


http://www.nwonline.com.au/competitions/win-a-trip-to-la-thanks-to-this-is-40.htm

In 25 wol, what activity would you most like to do in LA and why?


TERMS & CONDITIONS NW Issue 3 – on sale 7 January, 2013 WIN! A trip to LA 1. Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Conditions of Entry. 2. Entry is only open to Australian residents who are 18 years and over. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter. 3. Promotion commences 00:01 AEDST 7 January, 2013 and closes 23:59 AEDST on 13 January, 2013. The judging will be done by a panel of judges appointed by the promoter. The judging will take place at Promoter’s premises, 54 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000 on 14 January, 2013. The winners will be notified by phone and in writing using contact details provided in their entry. 4. To enter, individuals must go to www.nwonline.com.au and follow the prompts on the competition entry page and input the requested details including their full name, address, telephone number, date of birth, current email address and answer to the competition question in 25 words or less ‘what activity would you most like to do in LA and why?’ and then submit the fully completed form as instructed. 5. Limit one (1) entry permitted per person. 6. This is a game of skill, chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary and creative merit of the answer to the question provided. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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 promoter’s or their agents book publications, 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. 9. 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. 6. Incomplete or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid. 7. The best (1) valid entry, as determined by the judges, will be deemed the major prize winner and will receive: • Two (2) x Return economy airfares from the winner’s nearest capital city to LA valued at up to $6000 (including taxes, depending on point of departure) • Two return airport/hotel transfers valued at up to $300 • Five (5) x nights’ accommodation in a minimum of four (4) star hotel in a standard twin share room valued at up to $3250 • VIP shopping experience on Rodeo Drive with personal shopper valued at $500 and $700 spending money – awarded in the form of a cheque made in favour of the winner. • Hollywood Movie Stars Home Tour valued at $350 • Lunch for two people at the Ivy valued at $200 – to be pre booked and pre-paid to the value of $200 only. • Standard Travel Insurance for two people valued at $500 The next best twenty five (25) valid entries determined by the judges will be deemed the runners-up winners and will each receive: • 1 x in-season pass to see This is 40 valued at $35.00 The total prize pool from the entire promotional period is valued at up to AU$12,675 (incl. taxes, depending on point of departure) Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. These are the responsibility of the winner. 8. The prize must be redeemed in full and as a package by 4 January 2014. The prize is subject to availability at the time of booking and blackout periods do apply including the prize cannot be taken over public holidays, Christmas period or special events periods. The prize cannot be changed once all bookings (such as flights and hotel accommodation) have been made. Bookings must be made a minimum of two months prior to traveling. 9. The winner (and their companion) are responsible for all other expenses including spending money, meals (unless specified), drinks, transfers (unless specified), laundry charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, passports, visas, upgraded travel insurance and all other ancillary costs. 10. Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses (including travel to and from the departure point) become the responsibility of the winner. 11. A valid passport is required for all international journeys. All passports must be valid for six (6) months prior to departure. It the responsibility of the winner and their travel companions to ensure they have all required travel documentation (including but not limited to passports & visas) as required for travel to the destination point. All costs associated with obtaining this travel documentation is the responsibility of the winner. 12. The winner and (their companion) are responsible to obtain all required documentation and visas to enter United States of America and Canada. If the winner should also be a U.S. citizens will require additional documentation to enter Canada. A Canadian visa may be required for Non-U.S. citizens; check your home country requirements for entering Canada. From 4 September 2010, the United States government will charge a US$14 as payment for the mandatory ESTA for all individuals proposing to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. The fee is payable by credit card and, it is very important to make payments through the official website. ESTA’s official website is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. This cost is the responsibility of the winner and their friend. 13. The Two (2) flights must be utilized at the same time, for the same travel dates, to the same destination. 14. The winner may extend their stay on the trip at the winner’s expense. 15. Transport to and from Departure point including but not limited to additional Domestic airfares if required, any additional meals, any extra sightseeing or activities, any additional accommodation, personal spending money, and all other ancillary costs, as well as obtaining any of these, are the responsibility of the winner and their travel companions. Prize also excludes medical expenses, items of a personal nature, beverages, optional tours not outlined, laundry, telephone calls, additional nights, room upgrades or other ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize other than those specified. These costs and expenses are the responsibility of the winner. Any extension to the duration of the prize is at the winner’s sole expense and subject to availability at the time of booking. For the removal of doubt, taxes for international travel are included in the prize winning international airfares provided by the Promoter. 16. All tours and shopping experience are subject to availability at the time of booking and subject to scheduled tour company and shopping assistants. The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any loss or damage suffered in the event that Hollywood Movie Stars Home Tour or Rodeo Drive shopping experience is postponed, cancelled, rescheduled or relocated for any reason whatsoever. This subject to factors including weather at the time of the scheduled redemption of the prize. 17. All prize items are valued inclusive of GST and the Promoter takes no responsibility for any variations in item values. The components of the Prize may alter for reasons beyond the Promoter’s control. The Prize is not, nor any component thereof, transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. No components of the Prize can be exchanged for other travel or accommodation at other destinations. In the event 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 Winner. 18. International prize quotes are quoted in Australian dollars and are based on exchange rates in effect on the day of costing and are subject to change. 19. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner (and any traveling companions) must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and prize supplier’s requirements 20. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner may be requested to present their credit card upon arrival at any hotel to cover all incidentals they may incur including their stay at that hotel. 21. Prize must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not exchangeable or 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 prize at a venue is subject to the standard rules and regulations of that venue/s. 22. The double in-season pass is only valid at participating cinemas. Not valid at EVENT Cinemas Gold Class, Vmax, Greater Union and Birch Carroll & Coyle Gold Class, Vmax or Village Cinemas Gold Class, Vmax. Not valid at IMAX, Hoyts La Premiere, Directors Suite, Bean Bag Cinema, Xtremescreen; Reading Gold Lounge, Titan XC; Cinema Nova ‘Nova Deluxe’ and Hayden Orpheum Cremorne. Not Valid public holidays. Not valid Fridays and Saturdays after 5pm. Not valid cinema discount days or with any other offer. Not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. Not valid for mobile or online ticketing. Voucher does not guarantee entry as seats are limited. Valid even with NO FREE TICKET restrictions. 23. In acceptance of the prize, the Winner acknowledges that they may incur ongoing costs associated with the prize which are the entire responsibility of the winner. 24. Prize is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers. 25. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the Winner does not take the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize will be forfeited by the Winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize. 26. In the event that a prize, or part of a prize, is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize or part of the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize or part of the prize to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification subject to any written directions from the various Lottery Departments. 27. The promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any late lost or misdirected mail (including but not limited to prizes). 28. The Promoter is not responsible nor liable for any prize damaged in transit in the delivery of their prize 29. As a condition of accepting the prize, the winner (and their companions) 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. 30. In the event that the prize, or part of the prize, is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize or part of the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize or part of the prize to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification subject to any written directions from the various Lottery Departments. 31. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster (including but not limited to natural disaster)the Promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion, subject to state Regulation approval. 32. If a medical circumstance in some way restricts your ability to enter the competition through the required mechanic, you are still eligible to enter however you must briefly state your circumstances upon entry. 33. If your entry is selected as a winning entry, validation of your circumstances/ the validity of your entry will be undertaken by the Promoter. Method of validation (without limitation) will be determined by the Promoter in its complete discretion. If the winning entry is deemed to be a winner, the winner will be notified as per the terms and conditions herein. In the event that the Promoter requests the entrant to sign any legal documents relating to the verification of their medical circumstance, the legal documents will take the form determined by the Promoter. It is a condition of accepting the prize the winner sign any such legal documentation. 34. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used. 35. 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 State and Territories of Australia (“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. 36. 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 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 the prize. 37. 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, 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. 38. 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 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. 39. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The collection, use and disclosure of personal information provided in connection with this promotion is governed by the Privacy Notice (see Contents Page for location in this issue). 40. By entering this promotion, the entrant consents to receipt of any email regarding the promotion, and other emails which inform the entrant of the Promoter’s other publications, products, services and events and to promote third party goods and services it may be interested in. 41. The Promoter is ACP Magazines Ltd (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 – 58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone: 9282 8000.