Better Homes and Gardens – Win A South of France River Cruise with Scenic Tours

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“Better Homes and Gardens – Scenic Tours French Cruise Adventure Competition” Terms and Conditions
By entering the “Better Homes and Gardens – Scenic Tours French Cruise Adventure Competition” (“the Competition”), you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:
1. STANDARD TERMS
1.1 Information on how to enter forms part of the terms of entry.
2. WHO CAN ENTER?
2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all residents of Australia 18 years of age or older where the Channel Seven signal and its affiliated networks (“Affiliates”) signals are received.
2.2 Employees and their immediate families of the Seven Network (Operations) Limited, Scenic Tours Pty Ltd, MNet Mobile Pty Ltd and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to enter.
3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The Competition commences on Thursday 17 July 2014 at 17:00 (AEST) and concludes on Monday 21 July
2014 at 09:30 (AEST) (“the Competition Period”).
3.2 For entry details, viewers must watch the Seven Network (“the Network”) and affiliates during the
Competition Period. There will be a competition segment aired from time to time, which will display
information on how to enter.
3.3 In order to enter the draw, viewers must either:
a) Send a text message/SMS registering their full name, suburb and state to 1977 7677 (Charge $0.55 – Helpline 1300 851 419);
b) Telephone 1902 55 77 06 (Charge $0.55 fixed – Helpline 1300 851 419) and register their name, address (including postcode) and contact daytime telephone number (including STD area code); OR
c) Use your smartphone to log on to yahoo7.com.au/bhgwin and click on the Better Homes and Gardens competition link and select the option you prefer (number of entries – 1 entry for $0.55, 2 entries for $1.05, 5 entries for $2.50, 15 entries for $7.00 or 20 entries for $9.00 – Helpline 1300 851 419).
3.4 All entrants in the Competition may enter up to a maximum of 100 times, but only one prize will be awarded per person. For SMS entries, once the maximum of 100 entries have been received from a single mobile account, entrants will receive a reply SMS message notifying them of this limit. If it is otherwise discovered that an entrant has entered more than 100 times in total, via any entry mechanic, only the first 100 entries will be included in the draw and further entries will not be considered, nor will the cost of the entries be refunded to entrants.
3.5 For SMS entrants, each entry must be charged to a mobile account and SMS entries via the internet, computer generation or “scripting” are invalid and will not be accepted.
3.6 Entries must be received by Monday 21 July 2014 at 09:30 (AEST). The time of entry will in each case be the time the SMS message or 1902 telephone call is received by the Mnet Mobile Pty Ltd database.
3.7 SMS entrants will receive a reply message to their entry.
3.8 Each SMS entry will be charged at premium rate, namely $0.55 (including GST), which covers the entry and
the reply message.
3.9 The maximum 1902 call cost is $0.55 (including GST). 1902 call costs will be higher from mobile phones.
4. PRIZES
4.1 There will be one (1) prize winner who will each receive the prize package detailed in clause 4.2.
4.2 Each prize package consists of:
Number
Full Details
RRP ($AUD)
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1 x Prize Package
The major prize winner will receive the following:
(refer to clause 4.3 for conditions)
13 Day Scenic Tours South of France River Cruise package for two people (Tour Code FRAC) which also includes economy flights for 2 adults from the winner’s nearest Australian Capital City Airport to Paris, France then returning from Nice, France at the end of the cruise
(All associated taxes, flight and airline charges are included)
$25,040
TOTAL MAXIMUM PRIZE POOL VALUE
$25,040
Total maximum prize pool value is $25,040 AUD. Prize value is 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.
4.3 The prize winner and their travelling companion (must also be 18 years or over) receiving the prize package detailed in clause 4.2 must abide by the following conditions:
a) The winner and their travel companion must abide by the full prize package itinerary as well as terms and conditions detailed on the Scenic Tours website (http://www.scenictours.com.au/tour/south-of-france-river-cruise-frcr.1-1516/) or by the Scenic Tours representative
b) The prize package does not include travel insurance, visas, items of a personal nature, meals (other than featured in the itinerary), laundry, telephone calls, additional nights or upgrades etc.
c) The winner and their travelling companion must travel on the same flight, at the same time, for
their return flights to France from their closest Australian capital city airport (Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, or Hobart).
d) The Prize Package must be fulfilled in the 2015 season (by 6 July 2015) and is limited to
availability on set departures.
e) As the prize airfares and accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking the
prize winner must confirm and redeem their travel reservation no later than Monday 20
October 2014.
f) The Promoter and Prize Sponsor will not be liable for any cost arising from or otherwise related
to delays or cancellations to the connecting flight(s) booked by the winner, either to or from the nominated capital city and their residence. All booking and costs related to obtaining, amending or otherwise concerning the connecting flight(s) to/from their residence and the nominated capital city are the responsibility of the winner.
g) Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash and are not transferable or exchangeable. The travel companion nominated by the major prize winner. Once nominated are not transferable.
h) Prize is subject to availability at time of booking and can only be taken on dates already
scheduled for this tour.
i) The Prize includes all meals as specified in the tour.
j) Taking the prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of Scenic Tours. See brochure
for details.
k) Prize is not eligible for the Scenic Tours loyalty program, Scenic Club.
l) Prize includes port charges.
m) Winner and their companion must have appropriate and valid passport before travelling
(cost of which is the winner’s responsibility).
n) The prize package must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a
winner is unable to use the prize or any element of the prize as stated. If the prize is not utilised by 6 July 2015 it will be fortified. Taking the prize is subject to any prevailing terms and conditions of Scenic Tours. See brochure for details.
o) Any changes made to the booking by the prize winners or their travel companions, including extending the trip, are at the winner’s expense and must be arranged by the winner.
p) The Prize includes all meals as specified in the tour package and the Prize also includes port charges. Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses related to the prize become the responsibility of the prize winners and their nominated travel companions. Subject to the prize stipulated in clause 4.2, the prize winners and their travel companions are responsible for all expenses including but not limited to spending money, transfers, meals, room amenity charges, drinks, incidentals, mini-bar, in- room video, laundry, room service, telephone calls, activities, insurance, energy
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surcharges, gratuities, services charges, passports and all other ancillary costs. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the prize winner at check-in to the hotel, for all incidental charges.
q) The prize winner is responsible for ensuring that all those travelling have valid passports and applicable visas. The Promoter will not be held responsible for any loss or delay that may occur as a result of any passport or visa not being produced in time for travel. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility if the major prize winner’s nominated travel companions cannot travel because of non-compliance with any passport, visa or immigration requirements.
4.4 In accepting the prize the winners and their nominated travel companions agree to participate in and co-operate with all reasonable media editorial requests, including but not limited to, being interviewed and photographed, and the winners grant the Promoter a perpetual and non- exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winners will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
4.5 The prize winner and their nominated travel companion agree they will not sell or otherwise provide their story and/or photographs to any media or other organisation except Scenic Tours.
4.6 It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winners and their nominated travel companions must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and the Promoter’s requirements.
4.7 Prize winners and nominated companions must provide valid identification to the Prize Provider.
4.8 Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winners and
their nominated travel companions.
4.9 Prize does not include travel insurance, items of a personal nature, meals (other than featured in the
itinerary), laundry, telephone calls, additional nights or upgrades etc. Travel insurance is highly
recommended to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
4.10 The Promoter may require the prize winners and their nominated travel companions to sign a waiver of
liability and indemnity in the form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
4.11 Independent financial advice should be sought as tax implications may arise as a result of accepting the prize.
4.12 The promoter may vary these terms and conditions at its discretion, subject to state government legislation.
4.13 Full details of prizes can be obtained by telephone the Seven Network in each state on Sydney 02 8777 7777;
Melbourne 03 9697 7777; Adelaide 08 8342 7777; Brisbane 07 3369 7777; Perth 08 9344 0777.
5. HOW TO WIN
5.1 There will be one (1) prize winner drawn from the national pool of 1902, SMS and WAP entrants who will win
the prize package detailed in clause 4.2.
5.2 Each entrant who has entered the Competition in accordance with these terms and conditions and registered
all necessary registration information via the method(s) set out in Clause 3.3 (“Qualifying Entrant”) will be entered into the draw. Entries that do not comply with any of the terms and conditions, may be deemed invalid and a further draw(s) will be conducted in its place. Each entrant who has entered the Competition in accordance with these terms and conditions during the Competition Period using a mobile phone with a reply path and whose SMS message has passed through the Telco carriers network to MNet Mobile Pty Ltd database or phoned the 1902 number registered all details required by Monday 21 July 2014 at 09:30 (AEST) (“Qualifying Entrant”) will be entered into the draw. Entries that do not comply with any of the terms and conditions, may be deemed invalid and a further draw will be conducted in its place. The draw will take place at MNet Mobile Pty Ltd, Level 1, 16 Anster Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 on Monday 21 July 2014 at 10:00 (AEST).
5.3 The winners will be notified by a phone call within two days of the draw, and a letter advising the winner of their prize will also be express posted. The winners’ entry details will be published in the Public Notes section of The Australian newspaper on the dates Monday 28 July 2014.
5.4 The Promoter’s decision is final and the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result.
5.5 The Promoter may in its absolute discretion deem entries invalid subsequently to a winner being notified or a winner’s name being announced if it is discovered that the winner did not enter the Competition in
accordance with these terms and conditions. In these circumstances, an additional draw will be conducted.
5.6 It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner (and any companions) may be required to sign a legal
release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
5.7 Subject to state government legislation winners must accept their prize by Monday 27 October 2014 at 09:30
(AEDT) an unclaimed prize draw will take place at MNet Mobile Pty Ltd, Level 1, 16 Anster Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 on Monday 27 October 2014 at 09:45 (AEDT) and winner(s) will be notified by a phone call and mail, their details published in the Public Notes section of The Australian newspaper on Monday 3 November 2014 if required.
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6. NO LIABILITY
6.1 In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly hinders the Promoter’s ability to proceed with the Competition on the dates and in the manner described in these terms and conditions, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the Promoter may in its absolute discretion cancel the Competition and recommence it from the start on the same conditions, subject to state government legislation.
6.2 Seven Network (Operations) Limited, Scenic Tours Pty Ltd, MNet Mobile Pty Ltd, Yahoo!7 Pty Limtied and their associated agencies and companies will take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit, or late, lost or misdirected mail.
6.3 Seven Network (Operations) Limited, Scenic Tours Pty Ltd, MNet Mobile Pty Ltd, Yahoo!7 and their associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any misadventure, accident, injury, loss (including but not limited to consequential loss) or claim that may occur:
a) whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the Competition; or
b) in the acceptance or participation in any prize;
c) as a consequence of late, lost or misdirected mail;
d) due to the broadcast of any program relating to the Competition or the publication of any material,
including any statements made by any compere, staff member, journalist, other entrants or any
other person.
e) in relation to failure of an SMS entry message to be received by the Promoter on account of
technical problems or traffic congestion; or
f) in relation to any damage or loss to Entrant’s or any other person’s computer software, computer
equipment or internet connection resulting from or related to participation in this Promotion;
g) any variation in Prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
h) any technical difficulties, technical error or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the
Promoter’s control); or any error, omission, interruption, deletion, delay, defect, theft, unauthorised
access or third party interference.
6.4 Seven Network (Operations) Limited and Yahoo!7 assumes no responsibility for any error, omission,
interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available, subject to state government legislation.
6.5 If for any reason the Competition is not capable of running as planned, due to causes including but not limited to tampering, unauthorized 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 the Competition, 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 state government legislation.
7. PROMOTER’S DETAILS
7.1 The Promoter is Seven Network (Operations) Limited (ABN 65 052 845 262) of Level 2, 38-42 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009.
7.2 The Prize Provider is Scenic Tours PTY LTD (ABN 85 002 715 602, LIC. NO. 2TA 002 632) of Level 2, 11 Brown Street, PO BOX 807, Newcastle, NSW, 2300.
7.2 Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. MNet Mobile Pty Ltd (in respect of SMS and 1902 entries) and Yahoo!7 (in respect of online entries) on behalf of Seven Network (Operations) Limited (ABN 65 052 845 262) and its related entities (“Seven”), is collecting your personal information for the purpose of conducting and promoting this Competition, including for the purpose of identifying and notifying winners and understanding our audiences. Seven will otherwise handle your personal information in accordance with Seven’s Privacy Policy which is available on our website at http://www.sevenwestmedia.com.au/privacy- policies (and which contains information regarding how you can access your personal information, correct it and/ or make a complaint about our handling of your personal information). By providing your personal information below, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy. Without limiting the foregoing, Seven may disclose the entrant’s personal information to its related entities, business partners and external service providers for research and profiling purposes as well as other purposes reasonably related to the entrant’s relationship with Seven. In addition, by entering this competition, you consent to Seven using your personal information for the purpose of Seven and its related entities sending you information regarding programs, products and services available through them and/ or through their business partners, and to Seven from time to time sharing your personal information with carefully selected business partners for the purpose of them sending you such information directly. We will always provide you with the ability to opt out of those communications. www.sevenwestmedia.com.au
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7.3 ACT permit number: TP 14/02029, NSW permit number: LTPS/14/04534, VIC permit number: 14/4411, SA permit number: T14/1043.
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