Competition Terms and Conditions
1. The competition will be held between 1st August 2009 and closes 30th September 2009. Entries shall be accepted until midnight (AEST) of the closing date.
2. The main sponsors for this competition are Virgin Blue, Pacific Blue, Tourism Wellington and InterContinental Wellington.
3. Entry is free and the competition is open to all individuals over the age of 18 years with internet access, except employees of the Promoter, competition sponsors and their related bodies corporate and their immediate families. Some prizes may have additional age restrictions.
4. To enter, individuals must correctly complete the online entry form during the promotion period. For the entry to be valid all questions must be completed and personal information must be provided. Individuals who complete and submit an online registration form to enter the competition will be deemed to accept and be bound by these terms and conditions.
5. The Winner will be chosen based on the answer provided to the question: In 25 words or less tell us why you deserve to win a trip to Wellington. Each entry will be individually judged based on creative merit. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Entries must be the original, independent creation of the entrant and free from any third party claims, including copyright or trademark claims. Entries must not: (i) have been published previously; (ii) have won prizes or awards in another competition or; (iii) contain information that is discriminatory, defamatory, and offensive or infringes any law or regulation.
6. The entrant consents to the Promoter, its related companies and the competition sponsors using comments made on the competition form, including placing such comments on its websites or third party websites. Unless expressly requested by the entrant to do so we may not acknowledge your authorship when posting comments.
7. The prize winner will be selected by the promoter on Friday 16th October 2009 at Level 29, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days of the date of the notification of the result of the competition it will be deemed as unclaimed and the Promoter will select replacement winners from the remaining entries based on the creative merit of their answer. This process shall be repeated until the Promoter has selected a confirmed winner for this prize.
8. Prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
9. One prize winner will be chosen by the judges based on the creative merit of their answer to the question: In 25 words or less tell us why you deserve to win a trip to Wellington. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. The winner will receive 2 nights accommodation at the InterContinental in Wellington valued at approximately AUD 750 as well as point to point economy class domestic or international return airfares for 2 adults valued at up to AUD6, 672. Taxes are not included and must be paid by the winner.
Prize is for 2 night’s consecutive accommodation at InterContinental Wellington.
i. Room type offered for the prize is a Standard Room.
ii. Prize includes full buffet breakfast each morning for two people.
iii. Prize winner must book accommodation at least 14 days in advance of stay.
iv. Prize is valid until 31st December 2009.
v. Prize is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
vi. All bookings are final, no changes or cancellations can be made.
b. Flights must be taken in conjunction with the other prize elements (accommodation and airport transfers), and will be booked directly through the promoter HotelClub (i.e. not through the sponsor).
i. Flights must be requested at least 14 days prior to your travel date
ii. International Airport taxes and Government Levies are the responsibility of the prize winner.
iii. Credit card payment is required at the time of booking for airport taxes.
iv. Travel is on confirmed space (i.e. we won’t bump you off the flight) but it is still subject to seat availability at the time of booking.
v. Tickets are not available during school holidays.
vi. Changes to flight details once booked will incur changes and fee per guest per change as stipulated by the airline partner.
vii. Tickets are non transferable.
viii. The prize must be redeemed by 16th April 2010.
11. The total prize pool is valued at up to approximately AUD7, 500. Prizes’ value subject to change and neither the Promoter nor the Sponsors will be liable to change prizes or pay any compensation due to changes in value.
12. If for any reason beyond the control of the Promoter this competition is not capable of running as planned and the administration of this competition is affected, the Promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
13. The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that allows an entrant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries submitted by that entrant invalid. If the Promoter believes that a person is deliberately manipulating entries into this promotion, the Promoter may exclude such person from this promotion.
14. The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or entry to be received by the Promoter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Website, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this competition.
15. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss, damage or loss of profit (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury suffered or sustained, as a result of participating in the game and or taking of any the prizes, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. In accepting the prize, the recipient may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.
16. Winners and guests are responsible for having valid passports, travel insurance and spending money. All prize items are valued inclusive of GST and the Promoter takes no responsibility for any variations in item values. The prizes are not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. In the event that any prize item is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize item of equal or greater value. Any taxes (other than GST) which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving the prize are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.
17. Unless otherwise advised, upon entering the competition each entrant accepts that the Promoter and its related corporate bodies may use information provided on the entry form for future promotional, marketing or publicity purposes (including electronic messaging) without any payment or other compensation to the entrant. If participants check the opt-in box the personal details of the entrant will be shared with the competition sponsors. Entrants have the right to access and correct personal information, or request that their information is not provided to third parties and can do so by contacting the Promoter.
18. The Promoter reserves the right to change the terms & conditions of the competition at any time.
19. The Promoter is Flairview Travel Pty Limited, trading as HotelClub, Level 29, 680 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000. ABN 85 092 445 442.
20. These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia. All entrants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.