Spend $20 or more in any Dymocks store and submit your details along with your Dymocks receipt number here to go in the draw to win a Cunard 5-night Australian Literature Festival at Sea cruise for you and one guest in a twin share Balcony stateroom departing Sydney on 11 December 2024.
Entries close 11:59pm Monday, 1 April 2024.
Cunard’s Australian Literature Festival at Sea 2024 in partnership with Dymocks
Find yourself captivated by award-winning authors and fellow readers on Cunard’s inaugural Australian Literature Voyage at Sea, curated in partnership with Dymocks! With a line-up that includes acclaimed British author Alexander McCall Smith and Australian bestselling writer Fiona McIntosh, this 5-night roundtrip voyage, sailing from Sydney, is a dream voyage for literature lovers. More talent to be announced in the coming months.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjonSnZeum-vjpWV470hEYDYn8YdW2JhgKOwuSK4GoPeQ1hg/viewformTERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. The Promoter is Dymocks Franchise Systems (NSW) Pty Ltd ABN 73 002 989 862 of Level 6, 428 George Street, Sydney NSW, Australia 2000, telephone 02 9224 0411. (‘Promoter’).
2. The Prize Supplier is Carnival plc trading as Cunard (ABN 23 107 998 443) or Level 5, 465 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW Australia 2067 (‘Prize Supplier’).
3. Instructions, prizes and information on how to enter the competition and the Annexed Prize Supplier Terms and Conditions form part of these Terms and Conditions. By entering, entrants accept these Terms and Conditions.
4. How To Enter?
Entry is opened to Australian residents who make a purchase of $20.00 or more at any Dymocks store and complete the online competition form (
https://forms.gle/qqMTaNPZvcUh2bHB6) during the Promotional Period. As part of entering this competition, entrants agree to:
a. sign up to receive special offers and information from Cunard and its sister brands from the Carnival Corporation & PLC Group via the online competition form.
b. retain their original receipt as proof of a valid purchase during the Promotional Period.
5. NON-ELIGIBILITY
a. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, Prize Supplier and any third parties associated with this promotion are ineligible 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 first cousin.
b. Persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted to enter.
6. PROMOTIONAL PERIOD
The promotion commences at 00:01am (AEDT) on Tuesday 30 January 2024 and closes at 11:59pm (AEDT) on Monday 01 April 2024.
7. LOCATION OF PRIZE DRAW
The prize draw will take place at Trade Promotions and Lotteries Pty Ltd, 24/88 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 on Wednesday 03 April 2024 at 04.00pm (AEDT). The winner will be drawn through computer-generated selection.
8. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS
The results of the prize draw will be published on the Dymocks website (
https://www.dymocks.com.au/booklover/competition-winners) on Friday 05 April 2024. All eligible prize winners will be notified by email or phone and will be asked to confirm their details are correct to claim their prize.
9. UNCLAIMED PRIZES & SECOND CHANCE DRAW
A second chance draw will occur 12 weeks after the first draw. Prizes must be claimed by winners before 28 June 2024. All prizes unclaimed as at 11:59pm 27 June 2024 will be entered into a second chance draw which will be held on 28 June 2024 at the same time and place as the first draw. The results of the second chance draw will be notified to winners and published on 2 July 2024 in the same manner as the first draw.
10. DECISIONS ARE FINAL
The Promoter’s determination regarding the draw is final and binding on all entrants. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries or other communications. Entries will be deemed void if illegitimate, forged, manipulated or tampered with in any way.
11. VERIFICATION
The Promoter reserves the right to request verification of identity and any other information relevant to entry into or participation in this promotion. Verification is at the discretion of the Promoter whose decision is final. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any individual who is involved in any way in interfering or tampering with the conduct of this promotion.
12. PRIZE
a. The total prize pool value is up to AU$4,798 (incl. GST).
b. There is 1 prize to be awarded. The winner will win:
i. one (1) Cunard 5-night Australian Literature Festival at Sea cruise for the winner and one accompanying guest (total 2 people) in a twin share Balcony stateroom (BF) on board Queen Elizabeth departing Sydney on 11 December 2024 (Q435) (the ‘Prize’).
c. The Prize includes:
i. select onboard main meals and snacks (with the exception of those restaurants and meals which have an additional cover charge);
ii. select onboard activities, evening entertainment and shows (with the exception of those activities and facilities which have an additional cover charge) as well as kids clubs;
iii. taxes, fees and port expenses;
d. Itineraries and are not guaranteed and onboard offerings are subject to change.
e. Award and redemption of the Prize is subject to the winner agreeing to the Annexed Prize Supplier Terms and Conditions.
13. RELEASE
Before the prize is awarded, the winner and any other person(s) sharing the prize with the winner may be required to sign an agreement to release the Promoter from and indemnify the Promoter against any liability arising from the use or participation in the prize. Irrespective of whether an entrant signs a release, by entering in the Promotion each entrant is deemed to release the Promoter from and indemnify the Promoter against any liability, loss, cost, damage, claim, demand, proceeding or litigation of any kind relating to the use or participation in the prize.
14. PRIVACY
a. Information collected from entrants will be used in accordance with the terms of the Promoter’s Privacy Policy which can be viewed at
https://www.dymocks.com.au/faq/privacy-security/.
b. Entrants consent to the Promoter and Prize Supplier 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, including an email to all participants of the promotion, 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 or Prize Supplier.
15. AUTHORISATIONS
Authorised under ACT Permit No. TP 23/02734
ANNEXURE – Prize Supplier Terms and Conditions
16. The Prize is subject to availability. If the Prize (or part of the Prize) is unavailable, Prize Supplier, at its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the Prize (or that part of the Prize) with a prize to substantially equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
17. Vaccination requirements apply. Government guidelines may result in a requirement to quarantine during or after your cruise and may restrict your ability to participate in shore tours or disembark the ship at ports we visit during your cruise. See
www.cunard.com for more information. Guidelines are subject to change without notice and as such, the Prize may vary from the descriptions provided.
18. With the exception of any expenses specifically included in the Prize, all:
a. costs associated with transport to/from the departure port will be the responsibility of the winner and accompanying guests and will not be borne by the Prize Supplier; and
b. pre and/or post accommodation, shore excursions or other onboard activities, spending money, additional meals, taxes, insurance, passports, visas, vaccinations, transfers, items of a personal nature, in-room charges and all other ancillary costs are not included.
19. The winner and their accompanying guests are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary and valid travel documentation including, passports, any requisite visas and vaccinations. The winner and their accompanying guests will be responsible for any expenses incurred in obtaining necessary travel documentation, including any fines or penalties incurred as a result of not having the requisite travel documentation.
20. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. If the winner is, for whatever reason, unable to travel within the nominated period, or does not take an element of the Prize within the time stipulated then that element of the Prize will be forfeited by the winner.
21. In accepting the Prize, the winner agrees to participate in and co-operate with all reasonable media editorial requests by Prize Supplier, including but not limited to, being interviewed and photographed, and the winner grants Prize Supplier a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winner will not be entitled to any fee for use.
22. With the exception of the intellectual property rights set out in the Win a Cunard Cruise Terms and Conditions and these Prize Supplier Terms and Conditions, the winner agrees they will not sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation.
23. Standard terms and conditions of travelling with Prize Supplier will apply, including any applicable age restrictions and vaccination requirements. See Cunard’s Booking and passage conditions at cunard.com/en-au/legal which passengers will be bound by.
24. The winner must provide valid identification to Prize Supplier. The winner must be over the age of 18 years (subject to applicable age restrictions). Alcohol consumption and gambling onboard are restricted to passengers aged 18 years of age or older. A credit card imprint or cash deposit will be required from the winner and/or accompanying guests at check-in in order to board the cruise ship, for all incidental charges.
25. Prize Supplier accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the incentive. Independent financial advice should be sought.
26. As a condition of accepting the Prize, the winner must sign any legal documentation, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
27. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, the Prize Supplier (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 Prize Supplier’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 Prize Supplier) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Prize Supplier; d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; e) if the cruise is delayed, postponed or cancelled for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Prize Supplier; f) any tax liability incurred by a winner or Entrant; or g) use of and/or taking of the prize.
28. Prize Supplier collects personal information from the entrants in order to conduct the competition with the Promoter and administer the Prize and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers and suppliers in the United States and, as required, to regulatory authorities in Australia, New Zealand and the ports of call on the cruise itinerary. Entry is conditional on providing this information. Prize Supplier 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 winner in accordance with its Privacy Policy available here:
https://www.cunard.com/en-au/advice-and-policies/privacy-policy. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct information to the Prize Supplier.
29. The laws of NSW apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. The winner submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of NSW.
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