Commonwealth Bank – Blog Technology – Subscribe for a chance to win 1 of 5 Samsung prize packs including a Samsung GALAXY Note 3+ Gear and GALAXY Tab S 10.5 valued at $1477

Entering is easy, simply subscribe and tell us in 25 words or less why you want to get financially fit. Getting financially fit is a long term commitment and we want to help you reach your goal with tips on Money Management, Property, Business, Technology and much more.

TERMS AND CONDITITIONS

Information on how to enter and prize details set out in all communications regarding the Commonwealth Bank of Australia “Subscribe to the CommBank Blog for your chance to win” Promotion (the “Promotion”) form part of these Conditions of Entry. Any entry not complying with these Conditions of Entry is invalid. Entry into this Promotion and the acceptance or receipt of a prize by any person is deemed as acceptance of these Conditions of Entry.

The Promoter is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, ABN 48 123 123 124, of Level 13, Darling Park Tower 1, 201 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000. Telephone: 13 2221 (the “Promoter”).

The Promotion commences on 8 September, 2014 and closes at 5pm AEST on 19 September, 2014 (the “Promotion Period”).

Entry into the Promotion is only open to individuals who satisfy the following eligibility requirements (“Eligibility Requirements”):
Individuals must be an Australian resident; and
Individuals must not be employees (or members of their immediate family) of the Promoter or the Promoter’s related entities directly involved in the Promotion (as determined by the Promoter). 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 1st cousin.
Have not already entered the Promotion
Entrants under 18 years old must have parental/guardian approval to enter and further, the parent/guardian of the entrant must read and consent to these Terms and Conditions. Parents/guardians may be required by the Promoter to enter into a further agreement as evidence of consent to the minor entering this promotion.

To enter, individuals must satisfy the Eligibility Requirements and, during the Promotion Period:
Answer the question in 25 words or less; “Tell us why you want to get financially fit” in the provided box within the “Subscribe to the CommBank Blog for your chance to win” competition landing page on the CommBank blog.
Entrants must also subscribe to the CommBank blog. Subscription may occur before or after an entrant fills out the competition Submit form, provided that the subscription is received and confirmed within the Promotion Period.
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions will be accepted at the Promoter’s discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

Only one (1) entry is permitted per person.

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.

This Promotion is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Entries will be judged by a representative of the Promoter and will be judged based on originality and creativity of the answer provided to the promotional question. Winners will be notified by email. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
The best 5 valid entries, as determined by the judges, will win one of the prizes following prize packs:

Samsung GALAXY Note 3+ Gear, valued at $879
Samsung GALAXY Note 3+ Tab S 10.5” Wifi, valued at $598
The entries will be judged by a representative of the Promoter at 201Sussex St NSW 2000 on 24 September 2014. Winners will be notified by email within two (2) days of the date of judging.

There will only be one prize per winner. Winners may not choose their own prize.

Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. Redemption of the prize is subject to any terms and conditions of the promoter.

Incomplete, ineligible or incomprehensible entries will be deemed invalid.

If the prize is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize with the prize to the equal value and/or specification.

Total prize pool value is $7,385. Prizes, or any unused portion of the prizes, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash unless stipulated.

The winners accept the prizes ‘as they are’ and acknowledge that the Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from their prize winnings. Winner should seek advice from the Australian Tax Office or their own taxation adviser or independent financial adviser.

All entries submitted become the property of the Promoter. Entries will not be returned to any entrant.

As a condition of entering this promotion, each entrant licences the Promoter to use their entry in any media for an unlimited period for any reason including but not limited to future promotional, marketing or publicity purposes. Each entrant warrants to the Promoter that each entry submitted is an original literary work of the entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third party. Entrants agree to indemnify the Promoter against all costs and claims by third parties arising from a breach of this warranty. Entrants consent to any use of their entry which may otherwise infringe their moral rights pursuant to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

Entrants consent to the Promoter 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 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.

In the event that for any reason whatsoever the winner does not take the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter then that the prize will be forfeited by that winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.

If any winner fails to claim their prize by 24 September, 2015 the Promoter may select further winning entries on 1 October, 2015 subject to any written directions given under applicable trade promotion laws and regulations. These winners names will be published on the Commonwealth Bank Facebook page on 26 September, 2014.

As a condition of accepting the prize, each winner must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.

If for any reason this Promotion is not capable of running as planned (including, but not limited due to infection by computer virus, bugs, 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 Promotion), the Promoter may take any action that may be available including cancelling, terminating, modifying or suspending the Promotion. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process.

The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or any website, or any combination thereof (including, but not limited to) any injury or damage to participants or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in or downloading any materials in this Promotion.

Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.

Nothing in these Conditions of Entry 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.

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 Conditions of Entry; (e) any tax liability incurred by the winner or entrant; or (f) use/redemption of the prize.

All entries become the sole property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects entrant’s information so that it may process their entry, administer this Promotion and contact the entrant regarding information on products or services that may be of benefit or interest to the entrant (for an indefinite period unless otherwise advised). ). Entry in the promotion is conditional on the provision of this information. The Promoter may communicate personal information to external providers and organisations to which it may outsource certain functions, such as agents, contractors and prize suppliers. Entrants may access and correct information by contacting the Privacy Officer, Customer Relations, Commonwealth Bank Group, Reply Paid 41, NSW 2001, by calling the Promoter on 13 2221 or by visiting any branch of the Promoter. Please refer to the Privacy Policy available at www.commbank.com.au or on request from any Commonwealth Bank branch.

These Conditions of Entry shall be governed by the laws of Australia and each entrant agrees to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of Australia.