Cosmopolitan – Win a trip to Sydney for a $2,000 styling session and $500 Pandora gift pack

Terms and Conditions:

1. Instructions on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Entry is open to residents of Australia aged 16 years and over. Entrants under 18 years must have prior parental or legal guardian consent to enter. Employees of the Promoter, associated agencies and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.

3. Only one entry per person will be permitted.

4. The promotion commences 11:59am on Monday 1st September 2014 and closes at 12:01pm (AEST) on Tuesday 30th September 2014. The judging will be done by a panel of judges appointed by the Promoter. The judging will take place at the Bauer Media Limited 54 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000 and will begin on the 1st October 2014. The winner will be notified by telephone and in writing using the contact details given in their entry.

5. To be eligible to enter, entrants must do the following:

a. Entrants must go to www.cosmopolitan.com.au/ilovestyle during the promotional period and follow the prompts to the entry form

b. Fill in the entry form including their full name, address, current email address, daytime telephone number and answer the competition question in 25 words or less: ‘tell us what inspires your personal style?’

c. Style your own look using the theme selected as inspiration and upload one (1) photograph of their September style (using the theme as inspiration) (as per the criteria set out below).

d. Submit the entry as instructed.

And submit the entry as instructed.

The criteria of the photograph attached to your entry form must be:
• Full length photograph (head to toe)
• Smiling photographs will be accepted
• Face and body facing forward (not twisted to the side)
• No group photographs
• Not wearing swimwear or lingerie
• Photograph cannot be taken in a mirror
• Photograph must be in a JPEG form of a maximum of 3MB.

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.

10. 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.

11. The best 1 entry as determined by the judges will be deemed the major prize winner and will win the following prize.

One (1) x Return economy flight to Sydney from the winner’s nearest capital city valued at up to $800.00 (including taxes)(depending on point of departure)
A Styling session at Cosmopolitan head office with Cosmopolitan Fashion Director Nicole Adolphe valued at up to $2,000
One (1) x Pandora gift pack valued at up to $500

The Total prize pool is valued at up to $3,300 (including GST) (depending on point of departure). Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. These are the responsibility of the winner.

In the event the winner lives’ within 200km of the Sydney metropolitan area, the flight component of the prize will not be included. No alternative prize or cash will be provided to the winner in lieu of this component of the prize.

12. The prize must be redeemed in full and as a package by 31st October 2014. If the winner is unavailable to travel on the dates stipulated by the Promoter, the winner will forfeit the component of the prize which they are unable to redeem. In the event that the winner is unable to redeem either component of the prize on the dates stipulated by the Promoter, and the winner is unable to transfer the prize to a nominated person, then the prize will be forfeited by the winner and neither cash nor another prize will be awarded in lieu of the forfeited component/s of the prize. In the event that the entire prize is forfeited by the winner, the Promoter will award the prize to the next best valid entry.

13. The Promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any loss or damage suffered in the event that the Styling session with Nicole Adolphe is postponed, cancelled, rescheduled or relocated for any reason whatsoever. Nicole Adolphe’s availability to participate in the Styling session is subject to the Nicole Adolphe’s schedule and availability at the time of the arranged styling session. The Promoter makes no guarantees to the availability Nicole Adolphe.

14. The length of the Styling session with Nicole Adolphe is at the complete discretion at Nicole Adolphe and her management and the Promoter. The Promoter is not responsible for guaranteeing any length of time of the Styling session.

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

16. It is a condition of participating in the competition that the entrants agree to be interviewed, photographed and filmed or use of their entry at any time and the acceptance of the prize by the Promoter or their agents for a story or feature on this promotion to be developed and featured on the Cosmopolitan magazine, website and social media (or any other form of media it deems suitable) without further remuneration or reference to the participant. Details may feature in Cosmopolitan on a date to be determined by the Promoter. The inclusion of any such feature (including but not limited to creative control of the feature) will remain with the Promoter at all times.

17. The winner is responsible for all other expenses including spending money, meals (unless specified), drinks, transfers (unless specified), accommodation, laundry charges, activities (unless specified), incidentals, energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, 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.

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. 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 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 domestic travel are included in the prize winning domestic airfares provided by the Promoter.

20. Any extension to the duration of the prize is at the winner’s sole expense and subject to availability at the time of booking.

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.

22. Products included in prize package (including but not limited to titles, colour, design, sizing, model, finish, style etc) will be determined by the promoter in its complete discretion. All prizes must be taken as offered.

23. The prize will be delivered to the nominated address of the Prize winner. Delivery of the Prize is valid to any state and/or city in Australia.

24. 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.

25. Prize is subject to the standard terms and conditions of individual prize and service providers.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. The promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any late lost or misdirected mail (including but not limited to prizes).

29. The Promoter is not responsible nor liable for any prize damaged in transit in the delivery of their prize

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

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 subject to reference to all relevant state and territory rules and regulations, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.

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. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

Privacy:

37. The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI 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 PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its privacy policy, which can be accessed by visiting http://www.bauer-media.com.au/privacy.htm. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may also, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI 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 PI to the Promoter and direct any complaints regarding treatment of their PI according to the Privacy Policy. All entries become the property of the Promoter. 38. The Promoter is Bauer Media Pty Ltd (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 – 58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone: 02 9282 8000.