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Terms and Conditions
NEWS.COM.AU’S
TRAVEL COMPETITION WITH LASTMINUTE.COM.AUBy entering the ‘News.com.au & lastminute.com.au Travel Competition, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
1.STANDARD TERMS
1.1Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these conditions of entry.
2.WHO CAN ENTER
2.1
Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all residents of Australia who are 18 years of age and over (‘Eligible Entrants’). 2.2Employees and their immediate families of News Limited Australia and lastminute.com.au, and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to participate in the promotion. 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
3.1The competition commences on Monday 1 July 2013 at 10:00 AEST
and concludes on Monday 22 July 2013 at 23:59 AEST. (“the Competition Period”).3.2To enter the competition, entrants must complete the [insert name] survey and fully complete and submit the online entry form including by providing their full name, email address and contact telephone number in the competition.
3.3The entry mechanic is only open to users with access to the internet, with a current and functioning email address. It is recommended that entrants check with their individual service provider in this regard.
3.4
One entry per person will be allowed. There will be 1 major prize winner.
3.5The major prize winner will be determined on Monday 22 July 2013 at 2.00pm AEST at News Limited, Level 24, 175 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000. The major prize winner will be the entrant who has the most compelling answer to “What’s your favourite adventure and why?”
3.6All winners will be announced on the news.com.au website on Wednesday 24 July 2013.
3.7The time of entry will be the time that it is received by News Limited, Level 24, 175 Liverpool Street Sydney NSW 2000.
3.8The Promoter, its agents, affiliates or representatives will not be liable for any lost, late or misdirected entries.
3.9Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid. This will include entries with an invalid email registration.
4.DRAW
4.1Each entrant who completes the online entry form during the Competition Period and registers their details in accordance with clauses 2 and 3 will be entered into the prize draw.
4.2The prize winner will be notified by email within 2 working days of the prize draw & announced.
4.3 The Promoter’s decision in relation to any aspects of the competition is final and the Promoter will not enter into any correspondence regarding the result.
4.4Entries not completed in accordance with these terms and conditions will not be considered eligible and will not be included in the draw. Indecipherable or incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.
4.5It 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.
4.6The Promoter reserves the right to request that the winner provides proof of identity, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof of entry validity in order to claim the prize. Proof of identification, residency and entry considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that the winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in whole and no substitute will be offered.
4.7The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and to disqualify any entry which, in the opinion of the Promoter, includes objectionable content, profanity, potentially insulting, inflammatory or defamatory statements, disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these terms and conditions or entry, or who has, in the opinion of the Promoter, engaged in conduct in entering the promotion which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of the promotion and/or Promoter. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify a winner if the Promoter becomes aware that the winner and/or the winner’s entry is of a type described in this clause.
5.PRIZES
5.1
Subject to Clause 4.2, the Major Prize winner will receive a trip to New Zealand to the value of $7700, courtesy of lastminute.com.au, consisting of:
o2x return economy flights to Queenstown, from the winner’s nearest Australian capital city (valued at up to $2,500)
o4x nights accommodation for two in a one bedroom villa with a king-sized bed at Azur Queenstown with airport transfers, transfers to and from the Queenstown town centre, daily full breakfast, afternoon tea, and pre-dinner drinks and canapés for two (valued at up to $5,200)5.2a The prize is valid from 22/07/2013 – 22/07/2014 and is subject to booking and flight availability. Block out periods include: 15/12/2013 – 15/01/2014. This may affect chosen travel dates. Prizes must be taken as offered. No modifications or exchanges will be possible and prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash or kind.
5.2bAll travel arrangements are to be made at least 30 days prior to travel. Travel arrangements are subject to the terms of the Promoter or its assigned representatives.
5.2cAll Prizes are subject to availability at the time of booking and, if any component of a prize is unavailable on the dates proposed by the winner, the Promoter will consult with the winner to determine alternative dates on which the prize will be booked.
5.2dOnce the major prize has been provided by lastminute.com.au Pty Limited, changes to the travel or accommodation arrangements are at the expense of the winner.
5.2eAny additional costs incurred by the Winner, other than those that form part of the prize, are the responsibility of the winner, including transfers, visas, spending money, and any incidental, non room-only charges including but not limited to room service, telephone calls and internet usage. Travel insurance is also not included and is advisable.
5.3The total maximum prize pool value is $7700.
5.4Prize value is correct at Friday 28 June 2013. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. Prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. Prize must be taken as offered and cannot be varied.
5.5Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash. In the event that a winner does not take the prize as offered at the time stipulated, then the prize will be forfeited and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize. Prizes must be taken as offered and cannot be varied. Any unused portion of the prize is not-transferable, non-refundable and non-redeemable for other goods or services and cannot be taken as cash.
5.6Should any component of the prize package not be able to be fulfilled by the promoter/s due to unforeseen circumstances, best endeavours will be made to fulfil the remaining prize components.
5.7The winner must, on request by the Promoter, be able to provide evidence which, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoter, demonstrates that the winner is an eligible entrant (as per clauses 2.1 and 2.2) and has complied with these terms and conditions.
5.8If the Major prize remains unclaimed by Friday 30 August 2013, the prize will be reallocated.
5.9Any taxes (other than GST, if any) which may be payable as a consequence of the winner receiving this prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
5.10In 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 world wide and the winners (and their companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
5.11The winner agrees that they will not sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation.
6.NO LIABILITY
6.1The Promoter, News Limited, shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Neither is the Promoter, News Limited, responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the entrant or any of the equipment or programming associated with, or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or combination thereof that may occur in the course of the administration of this competition, including any omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line or telephone, mobile or satellite failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, or alteration of, entries.
6.2If for any reason, this competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the reasonable 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, take any action that may be available and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition subject to any written directions given under State Legislation.
6.3Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents), News Limited excludes all liability (including negligence) for any personal injury, loss or damage (including loss or opportunity) whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including but not limited to, where arising out of the following:
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 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 conditions of entry;
e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f) the broadcast of any program relating to the competition or the publication of any material, including statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other entrants or any other person; and/or
g) participation in the prize.
6.4Once prizes have left the Promoter premises, the Promoter, and their associated agencies, News Limited take no responsibility for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
6.5The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
7.PRIVACY CONSENT
7.1News Limited as the Promoter of this competition collects your personal information to assist us in providing the goods or services you have requested, to process your competition entries and to improve our products and services. We or any of our Australian related companies may be in touch by any means (including email or SMS) at any time to let you know about goods, services or promotions which may be of interest to you. We may also share your information with other persons or entities who assist us in providing our services, running competitions (including administering the competition or distributing prizes) or with other companies who provide prizes for competitions or reader offers. We may also disclose your personal information in accordance with these terms and conditions if you are a prize winner or finalist.
This company 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 on 02 8114 7400 you can gain access to your personal information by contacting our Privacy Officer.
8.PROMOTER’S DETAILS
8.1The Promoter is News Limited (ABN 47 007 871 178) of Level 24, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000 and lastminute.com.au (ABN 34091825142) of Level 10, 17 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
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