GETAWAY: 15 DAY IMPERIAL JEWELS OF RUSSIA COMPETITIONhttp://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8693485
Scenic Tours are giving you the chance to win an amazing trip of your own on board one of the luxurious Scenic TSAR from Moscow to St Petersburg visiting Red Square, the Kremlin, Medieval villages, the Winter Palace plus more. Return economy airfares from Australia are included with excursions and meals.
To find out more visit scenictours.com.au or call on 1300 SCENIC (1300 723 642)
How to Enter:
Call: 1902 556 999
1-90 call cost 55c inc GST. 1-90 call higher from mobiles.
OR
SMS your full name to 199 56 999SMS cost 55c inc GST
Salmat Digital Pty Ltd. Helpline number: 1300 131 276. Open to residents of Australia who are 18 years and over. Comp closes 26/08/13 at 23:59 AEST. Comp drawn on 26/08/13 at 10:00 AEST. Authorised under Permit Numbers: NSW: LTPS/13/04396, VIC: 13/1433, SA: T13/1085, ACT: TP13/02138.
GETAWAY – 15 DAY IMPERIAL JEWELS OF RUSSIA COMPETITION GAME OF CHANCE
Terms and Conditions
By entering the 15 Day Imperial Jewels of Russia competition (“the Competition”), you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
1) Information on how to enter forms part of the terms and conditions. Entry into this Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions of entry.
WHO CAN ENTER?
The promotion is open to people who are residents of Australia who are 18 years and over, except for employees of the Promoter, Salmat Digital Pty Ltd and their immediate families, and all companies and agencies associated with this promotion.
HOW TO ENTER
2) The Competition commences on Saturday 10Th August 2013 at 17:30 AEST and concludes on Monday 26th August 2013 at 11:59 AEST (“the Competition Period”).
3) There are two ways entrants can enter the Competition:
190: Call 1902 556 999 and register their full name, residential address and a daytime phone number as prompted during the Competition Period. Maximum cost of 190 call is 55c. Calls from payphones and mobile phones may attract a higher rate. 190 service provider is Salmat Digital Pty Limited.
OR
SMS: send an SMS containing their first name, last name and residential address (in that order with a space between each item) to 199 56 999 so it is received during the Competition Period. Premium SMS cost is 55c. Entrants must have premium service access. SMS entries via the Internet are ineligible. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Competition database and NOT at the time of transmission by the entrant. Premium SMS service provider is Salmat Digital Pty Limited. Helpline: 1300 131 276.
4) The SMS entry mechanic is only open to consumers with a SMS compatible mobile phone connected to a service provider which permits text messaging to the competition SMS number. It is recommended that entrants check with their individual service provider in this regard.
5) Multiple entries are permitted, subject to the following: (a) only one entry permitted per SMS message; (b) only one entry permitted per 190 call; and (c) each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with the entry requirements.
6) 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.
7) All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter and NOT at the time of transmission by the entrant.
Entrants must ensure that all care is taken when dialing or sending messages to the promotional number. It is the complete responsibility of the entrant to ensure that they dial or SMS the correct number, in the event that an error occurs the Promoter accepts no responsibility for costs incurred, responses received or all other adverse consequences.
9) The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of entries at any time during or after the Competition Period, and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process (including but not limited to tampering by way of the utilisation of techniques designed to avoid the payment of postage costs) or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
PRIZES
10) There will be one (1) major prize winner and they will receive the prize package detailed below. The draw will take place at Salmat Digital Pty Ltd, 116 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 on Tuesday 27th August 2013 at 10:00 AEST. The winner will be notified by phone and mail and their name will be published in the Public Notices section of The Australian on September 5th 2013.
Number
Full Details
RRP incl. GST ($AUS)
1x
15 Day Imperial Jewels of Russia River Cruise cruise in a B category cabin (includes balcony) for Two (2) people
$9,790.00 per person
2x
Return economy class airfares: (ex major capital cities of SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER during May 2014)
$2,780.00 per person
TOTAL MAXIMUM PRIZE POOL VALUE
$25,140.00
11) The prize values are correct as at the date of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between now and the ultimate date on which the prize is taken.
12) Prize is subject to availability at the time of booking and blackout periods may apply. Prize can only be taken on dates scheduled for this tour. Prize must be redeemed in full and must be taken on set departures in May 2014 only.
13) Taking the prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of Scenic Tours. Upon winner notification please see brochure for details. The Prize includes all meals as specified in the tour brochure.
14) The prize is not eligible towards Scenic Tours Loyalty Program, Scenic Club.
transfers (unless specified), laundry charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, passports, visas, travel insurance and all other ancillary costs. Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
16) 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 and port charges are included in the prize provided by the Promoter.
17) A credit card imprint or cash deposit will be required from the winner at check-in for any on- board incidental charges.
18) 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.
19) The prize (or any part thereof) cannot be sold, is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken for cash. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize.
20) A valid passport is required for all international journeys. It the responsibility of the winner and their travel companion to ensure they have all required passports and visas as required for travel.
21) Adequate travel insurance for the duration of the trip must be organised by the winner at his/her own expense. Meals or tips, transfer fees (other than specified), excess baggage and any other personal expenses not specified in the prize package must be paid for by the winner.
22) If the prize or portion of the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State Regulation.
23) All prizes must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not transferable, exchangeable and cannot be redeemed as cash. The prize is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
24) 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 or greater recommended retail value and/or specification subject to any written directions from the various Lottery Departments.
25) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner(s) must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the prize supplier’s requirements (as applicable).
26) It is a condition of accepting a prize that the winner agrees to participate in and cooperate with all reasonable media editorial requests, including but not limited to, being interviewed, photographed and filmed and the winner grants the Promoter a perpetual, non-exclusive license to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winner will not be entitled to any fee for such use. The inclusion of any such footage or photographs (including but not limited to creative control of the feature) will remain with the Promoter at all times.
27) Prize winners are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize.
28) It is a condition of accepting the prize that the prize winner(s) (and their companions) may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
29) The Promoter may conduct such further draws at the same place as the original draw as are
necessary at 10am AEDST on Monday, 23 December 2013 in order to distribute any prize that remain unclaimed by that date, subject however to all reference to any relevant state and territory regulations. In the event of a winner in the unclaimed prize draw, the winner will be notified in writing and their name will be published in The Australian on Thursday, 26 December 2013.
GENERAL
29) By entering the Competition via SMS an entrant consents to the Promoter using the their personal details for the purposes of sending one (1) mobile terminated (MT) reply message which includes a confirmation of your entry in the Competition.
30) Participants must ensure that all care is taken when dialing or sending messages to the promotional number. It is the complete responsibility of the participant to ensure that they dial or SMS the correct number, in the event that an error occurs the Promoter accepts no responsibility for either, costs incurred, responses received or all other consequences. This is the responsibility of the participant.
31) The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the entrant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries submitted by that entrant invalid.
32) The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, either caused by the phone user or for any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this competition, or for any technical error, or any 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 network failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alteration of entries.
33) If this Competition is not capable of running as planned due to any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to, programming changes, technical failures (either in the administration of the Competition or the broadcast of the television program), unauthorised intervention, fraud or any causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the conduct, administration, security, fairness or integrity of the Competition, the Promoter
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to any written directions given by a regulatory authority, to: (a) modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the Competition; and/or (b) disqualify any entrant, as appropriate, including banning an entrant from participating in future promotions conducted by the Promoter, for any reason including, but not limited to, behaving in any manner that is, as determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, deemed to be inappropriate or contrary to any broadcast codes, regulations or any applicable laws including mentioning or promoting any product, service, venture or item or using inappropriate language or saying anything that may in the producer's reasonable opinion be abusive, rude, threatening, offensive, harmful or hurtful to any other third party.
34) The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any SMS messages not received by the Promoter or delays in the delivery of the SMS message due to technical disruptions or for any other reason. An entry will only be counted as being received when it has been received by the Promoter’s software system, not when it was sent from the handset.
35) The Promoter reserves the right to request the winner to provide proof of age and identity. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter.
LIABILITY AND RELEASE
36) Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter and its related entities (including theirs 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 Competition, 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 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 conditions of entry; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; (f) participation in the Competition and/or (g) redemption of the prize.
37) The Promoter and its related entities (including theirs officers, employees and agents) will take no responsibility for defective prizes or prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or misdirected mail.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
38) Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. Entrants’ personal information will be collected by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting and promoting this Competition (including for the purpose of identifying and notifying winners). Without limiting the foregoing, the Promoter may disclose entrants’ personal information to other parties assisting in the administration of the Competition including to the Promoter’s related entities, prize suppliers, external service providers and authorities that regulate this Competition. If the entrant consents, the Promoter, its related entities and business partners (as applicable) may also use the entrant’s personal information for the purpose of sending direct marketing messages with respect to programs, products and services available through any or all of them. Nine will handle the entrants’ personal information in accordance with Nine’s Privacy Policy which is available on its website. Entrants may request ac
information by writing to: Privacy Officer, Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd, Legal Department, PO Box 27, Willoughby NSW 2068 or emailing
privacy@nine.com.au.
PROMOTER
39) The Promoter is Nine Network Australia Pty Limited (ABN 88 008 685 407) of 24 Artarmon Rd, Willoughby, NSW 2068. You can contact the Promoter in relation to the Competition by mail to this address or by telephone to (02) 9906 9999.
40) Subject to state permit authority restrictions, the Promoter may amend these Terms and Conditions in its absolute discretion.
Authorised under Permit Numbers: NSW: LTPS/13/04396, VIC: 13/1433, SA: T13/1085, ACT: TP13/02138.
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