Competitions and Promotions

Daytek Portable Clothesline Competition

Terms and Conditions:

  • Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • Entry is open to persons over 18 years of age and residents of Australia only.
  • 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 in answering 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.
  • Employees of the Promoter and members of their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The Promoter cannot accept responsibility for lost, misdirected or delayed entries. Only one entry per person is permitted. All duplicate entries will be removed prior to the prize judging.
  • Promotion commences on 01/09/24 and closes on 30/09/24.
  • Prize details: Three Winners will receive one Prize Pack each, consisting of the following: 1 x Daytek Portable Clothesline; 1 x Keep Peg Stainless Steel Sock Hanger; 1 x 50 Pack Keep Peg 316 Stainless Pegs. Value: $410.97 per prize pack.
  • The winner will be notified by email within 7 days of the close of the competition. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other prizes. Prize value is recommended retail value as provided by the supplier and is correct at time of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value.
  • The promoter may conduct further judging at the same time and place as the original judging as is necessary, in order to distribute a prize if unclaimed.
  • In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
  • All entries become the property of the Promoter and will be entered into a database. The promoter collects your information to provide our products and services and may also use your information for the marketing purposes by Direct Publishing and/or selected corporate partners.
  • The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
  • 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 Policies. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policies, the Promoter may, 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. The Australian Privacy Policy also contains information about how Australian entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose Australian entrants’ personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
  • The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).

$3,000 Cash Giveaway, September 2024

  1. Promotion commences 12:00am AEST 01/09/2024 and closes 11.59 pm AEST 30/09/2024. (Promotion Period). Draw date: 07/10/2024 at 3pm. Prize: $3,000.
  2. Entry open to Australian and New Zealand residents. Employees of the Promoter and persons and agencies associated with the Promotion are ineligible to enter.
  3. To enter the entrant must have a current, valid and ‘opt-in’ email subscription to the Promoter’s email newsletter as at the end of the Promotion Period (Eligible Subscription) AND place a qualifying order during the Promotional Period. A qualifying order is a valid order placed with the Promoter by phone or website (Qualifying Order).
  4. The first valid entry drawn at random from the entries received during the Promotion Period will win $3,000, paid in the local currency of the winner.
  5. The winner will be notified within 7 days of the Draw, and the winner’s name will be published. Promoter will conduct further draw/s for any unclaimed prize.
  6. Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of Eligible Subscriptions and Qualifying Orders and cancel any entry not in accordance with the Promotion terms and conditions.
  7. The Promoter is Direct Group Pty Ltd, Innovations Park, 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia.

$3,000 Cash Giveaway, August 2024

  1. Promotion commences 12:00am AEST 01/08/2024 and closes 11.59 pm AEST 31/08/2024 (Promotion Period). Draw date: 06/09/2024. Prize: $3,000
  2. Entry open to Australian and New Zealand residents. Employees of the Promoter and persons and agencies associated with the Promotion are ineligible to enter.
  3. To enter the entrant must have a current, valid and ‘opt-in’ email subscription to the Promoter’s email newsletter as at the end of the Promotion Period (Eligible Subscription) AND place a qualifying order during the Promotional Period. A qualifying order is a valid order placed with the Promoter by phone or website (Qualifying Order).
  4. The first valid entry drawn at random from the entries received during the Promotion Period will win $3,000, paid in the local currency of the winner.
  5. The winner will be notified within 7 days of the Draw, and the winner’s name will be published. Promoter will conduct further draw/s for any unclaimed prize.
  6. Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of Eligible Subscriptions and Qualifying Orders and cancel any entry not in accordance with the Promotion terms and conditions.
  7. The Promoter is Direct Group Pty Ltd, Innovations Park, 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia.

$3,000 Cash Giveaway, July 2024

  1. Promotion commences 12:00am AEST 01/07/2024 and closes 11.59 pm AEST 31/07/2024 (Promotion Period). Draw date: 07/08/2024. Prize: $3,000
  2. Entry open to Australian and New Zealand residents. Employees of the Promoter and persons and agencies associated with the Promotion are ineligible to enter.
  3. To enter the entrant must have a current, valid and ‘opt-in’ email subscription to the Promoter’s email newsletter as at the end of the Promotion Period (Eligible Subscription) AND place a qualifying order during the Promotional Period. A qualifying order is a valid order placed with the Promoter by phone or website (Qualifying Order).
  4. The first valid entry drawn at random from the entries received during the Promotion Period will win $3,000, paid in the local currency of the winner.
  5. The winner will be notified within 7 days of the Draw, and the winner’s name will be published. Promoter will conduct further draw/s for any unclaimed prize.
  6. Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of Eligible Subscriptions and Qualifying Orders and cancel any entry not in accordance with the Promotion terms and conditions.
  7. The Promoter is Direct Group Pty Ltd, Innovations Park, 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, Australia.

RUNT Movie Competition

Terms and Conditions:

  • Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • Entry is open to persons over 18 years of age and residents of Australia only.
  • 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 in answering 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.
  • Employees of the Promoter and members of their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The Promoter cannot accept responsibility for lost, misdirected or delayed entries. Only one entry per person is permitted. All duplicate entries will be removed prior to the prize judging.
  • Promotion commences on 19/08/24 and closes on 06/09/24.
  • Prize details: Winners will be sent one of 10 double passes to see RUNT at participating theatres.
  • The winner will be notified by email within 7 days of the close of the competition. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other prizes. Prize value is recommended retail value as provided by the supplier and is correct at time of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value.
  • The promoter may conduct further judging at the same time and place as the original judging as is necessary, in order to distribute a prize if unclaimed.
  • In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
  • All entries become the property of the Promoter and will be entered into a database. The promoter collects your information to provide our products and services and may also use your information for the marketing purposes by Direct Publishing and/or selected corporate partners.
  • The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
  • 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 Policies. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policies, the Promoter may, 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. The Australian Privacy Policy also contains information about how Australian entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose Australian entrants’ personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
  • The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).

$125,000 Cash Giveaway 2023-24

1.Total prize pool, $125,000 cash must be won. Competition starts 22/06/2023 and closes 11:59pm 19/06/2024. Prizes drawn 3:00pm AEST at Handling Matters, 40/1-5 Thew Parade Cromer NSW 2099, Australia as follows: 21/06/2024 – Two separate prizes to be awarded, First Prize – 1 x $100,000, Second Prize – 1 x $25,000. All prizes paid in local currency of the winner.

2.Prizes will be delivered as a cheque to the prize winners via registered post. Winners will have until the 25/09/2024 by 5:00pm AEST to claim their prizes. If the prize is unclaimed an ‘unclaimed prize draw’ will be drawn on the 02/10/2024 at 3:00pm AEDT at Handling Matters, 40/1-5 Thew Parade Cromer NSW 2099, Australia. To enter, place a qualifying order during the promotional period by phone 1300 303 030, mail, 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086 Australia, fax, (02) 9004 4830; via our websites, or in our showroom located at 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086. A qualifying order is classified as one received during the promotional period 12:01am 22/06/2023 until 11:59pm 19/06/2024 via any of our purchasing channels above, and you will automatically go into the draw to win. Orders returned under the Direct Group Money-Back Guarantee, or cancelled orders, subject to state regulations, may lose their status as eligible competition entries. It will be at the promoter’s discretion as to whether such entries remain valid.

3.The Promoter reserves the right, to verify the validity of any entrant (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an order that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter reserves the right, to the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to state regulations, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.

4.The Promoter is Direct Group Pty Ltd, Innovations Park, 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086. Prize-winners will be randomly selected via a random number generator. Winners will be notified by phone, mail and email by 28/06/2024. If needed, Winner(s) of the unclaimed prize draw will be notified by phone, mail and email by 08/10/2024. Winners list will be published on our website by 17/07/2024. If needed, the ‘unclaimed prize draw’ will be published on our website by 16/10/2024.

5.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, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, 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.

6.No correspondence will be entered in to regarding the draw. We reserve the right to feature photographs, names and locations of prize winners in accordance with our privacy policy. Entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand, aged 18 years and over, except employees of the promoter, Direct Group Pty Ltd (ABN: 45 065 432 199) and associated companies. Promoter’s address is 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086.

Entering the draw implies acceptance of the rules.
Authorised under ACT TP 23/00870, NSW Authority No. TP/00444, SA T23/677


Reader’s Digest Blanket Permits
  • Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in any promotion run under these Terms and Conditions is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
  • Entry is only open to residents of Australia and New Zealand aged 18 years or older (unless otherwise stated in the promotional material).
  • Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies 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 1st cousin.
  • 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 reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process including but not limited to tampering by way of use of techniques designed to avoid the payment of SMS/190 call costs or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise fair and proper conduct of the promotion. Errors and omissions may 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. The Promoter’s legal rights to recover damages or other compensation from such an offender are reserved.
  • Incomplete, indecipherable or illegible entries will be deemed invalid.
  • 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.
  • Each promotion starts and finishes on the times and dates advertised on the relevant promotional material. To be eligible, entrants must follow the entry instructions set out on the relevant promotional material (by the closing date/time indicated).
  • Any applicable entry requirements or limitations will be specified in the relevant promotional material (with the details on how to enter). In the event that multiple entries are permitted, each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements.
  • If a draw is to take place, the draw will take place at the Promoter’s office on the date and time advertised in the relevant promotional material.
  • All winners will be notified in writing within two business days of the draw and any Australian winners from South Australia (of prizes valued at over $250) will be published in The Australian on the date advertised in the relevant promotional material. All Australian winners’ names will be published online at www.readersdigest.com.au on the date advertised in the relevant promotional material.
  • The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • The number of prizes available and their individual value will be advertised in the relevant promotional material.
  • If for any reason a winner does not take a prize (or an element of the prize) by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize (or an element of the prize) will be forfeited.
  • If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.
  • Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified.
  • Any cash prizes will be awarded in the form of a cheque or by electronic funds transfer to the winner’s nominated bank account (in the local currency of the winner).
  • In the event that a draw takes place, if necessary, a draw for any unclaimed prizes will then take place no earlier than three months after the original draw. Winners will be notified in writing within two business days of the draw and any South Australian winners (of prizes valued at over $250) will be published in The Australian within two weeks of the draw. All Australian winners’ names will be published online at www.readersdigest.com.au on the date advertised in the relevant promotional material.
  • 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 the promotion (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.
  • If a 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, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention or fraud, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
  • If entry is via an online mechanic, the website address will be specified in the promotional material. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and will be dependent on the Internet service provider used.
  • If entry is via a premium SMS mechanic, the SMS number will be specified in the promotional material. The cost of the SMS will be 55c. Entrants must have premium service access. Details of the SMS helpline number will also be included with the promotional material. SMS entries via the Internet will be ineligible.
  • If entry is via phone, the phone number will be specified in the promotional material. Call cost from landline phones will not exceed 55c, however, calls from mobile and pay phones may attract a higher rate.
  • All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the promotion database and NOT at the time of transmission by the entrant.
  • The use of any automated entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that allows an entrant to automatically enter a promotion repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries submitted by that entrant invalid.
  • 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 or New Zealand (“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; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) use of a prize.
  • 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 Policies, which can be viewed at http://www.readersdigest.com.au/privacy-policy (for Australia residents) and http://www.readersdigest.co.nz/privacy-policy (for New Zealand residents). In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policies, the Promoter may, 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. The Australian Privacy Policy also contains information about how Australian entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All New Zealand entrants should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose Australian entrants’ personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
  • As a condition of accepting a prize, each winner may be required to sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoter and/or prize suppliers in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
  • The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).
  • NSW Permit No. LTPM 16/01255 ACT Permit No. TP 16/02394

Caption Competition

  • This competition is open to residents of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines only. All entries must be received no later than the last day of each competition month.
  • The promotional material, information on how to enter and prize details form part of these terms and conditions. To be eligible to enter the competition, you must reply in accordance with the conditions specified in this promotion. Employees of Reader’s Digest and members of their immediate families are not eligible to enter. Reader’s Digest shall not accept responsibility for lost, misdirected or delayed entries.
  • The winner will be selected at the offices of Reader’s Digest, on or about the third day of the calendar month following the competition month.
  • The best entry, as determined by the judges, will win $100. Total Number of prizes: 1. Total value of giveaway: $100.
  • The prizewinner will be notified by email. If Reader’s Digest does not receive confirmation of acceptance of the prize within 30 days, the competition will be rejudged and a new winner announced.
  • The promoter may use the entrants’ names, addresses and photographs for promotional, marketing and publicity purposes and by submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to this use. Promoters’ decisions on all matters pertaining to this competition are final.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).

 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Giveaway

Terms and Conditions:

  • Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • 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 in answering 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.
  • Employees of the Promoter and members of their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The Promoter cannot accept responsibility for lost, misdirected or delayed entries. Only one entry per person is permitted. All duplicate entries will be removed prior to the prize judging.
  • Promotion commences on 23/07/23 and closes on 31/09/23.
  • Entry is only open to individuals aged 18 years or over who hold an Australian Government issued photo identification and reside in Australia (on a permanent or temporary basis) and are available to cruise on a transpacific cruise departing Honolulu, Hawaii on Quantum of the Seas 10 October 2023 or Ovation of the Seas October 15 2023. The competition excludes employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and all companies and agencies associated with this Competition (“Entrants”). Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, defacto 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.
  • Entrants into this Competition must be 18 years of age as at the date of entry in order to be eligible to enter the Competition.

PRIZES

  • If the specified prizes become unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the promoter/Prize Provider may substitute a prize of like or equal value, subject to country regulations.
  • To the extent permitted by law, Royal Caribbean will not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by entrants or anyone else as a result of, arising out of, or in any way connected with the Promotion or its prizes.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • By entering this Promotion, entrants agree to the use of their names, photographs and likeness for promotional/advertising purposes, and agree to make themselves reasonably available for this purpose.  Any copyright associated with an entry will be owned by Royal Caribbean.
  • Royal Caribbean collects and holds personal information provided by entrants for the purposes of administering this Promotion and for future Royal Caribbean promotional purposes.  All personal information provided by entrants will be held by Royal Caribbean and will not be provided to third parties unless otherwise specifically set out.  Under the Privacy Act 1993, entrants have the right to access and correct their personal information.  Please refer to Royal Caribbean’s Privacy Policy.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

  • Travel must be taken on the date to be specified by the Promoter/Prize Provider subject to black-out period as specified by the Prize Provider. If a winner and travelling companion are, for whatever reason, unable to travel during these dates or do not take an element of the prize within the time stipulated then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner.
  • The best valid entry, as determined by the judges, will win an Ovation of the Seas or Quantum of the Seas transpacific cruise for two (2) people (including at least one person aged 18 or over) and AUD$3000 spending money. The best valid entry will be awarded a complimentary Cruise Certificate valid until October 15 2023 to be redeemed on one (1) of the following options subject to availability:
ShipDateFromToNtsItinerary
Quantum of the Seas10-Oct-2023HNLBNE18Transpacific
    Ovation of the Seas15-Oct-2023HNLSYD18Transpacific
  • The cruise Prize is valid for two (2) guests, with at least one (1) guest 18 years of age or older. Any children under the age of 1 are not permitted to sail on a transpacific cruise. During the entire duration of a cruise Prize, a nominated parent / guardian must accompany any person under 18 years of age. Any additional passengers are subject to the prevailing standard fare for the selected cruise date at the time of making the booking.
  • Each prize value is based on the twin share Balcony Stateroom grade cabin and any upgrades are unavailable. Prizes are not transferrable to any other ship, cruise or date than that which is specified above. Each prize includes:
  • Complimentary onboard experiences and activities which may include (subject to availability, age, height and weight restrictions and terms & conditions) FlowRider® surf simulator, RipCord® by iFLY® (complimentary when at port), North Star® (complimentary when at port), SeaPlex® including bumper cars and roller-skating, rock-climbing wall, sports court, adults-only solarium, fitness centre, poolside movies, Splashaway Bay℠ kids’ water park, Theatre entertainment, award-winning Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme (kids club); and
  • Complimentary food and beverage venues (breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks, a la cart dining, pizza and soft serve ice cream). Venues may include Windjammer Café, Sorrento’s Pizza, SeaPlex® Dog House, Main Dining Room, Café@Two70, Café Promenade. Fees apply for specialty dining and beverage packages.
  • The winner and their travelling companion/s are responsible for all other expenses not listed above including but not limited to: flights, any other travel or onboard costs/expenditure, pre or post cruise accommodation, spending money, meals (other than those specified), drinks (other than those specified), mini-bar, incidentals, laundry, room service, phone calls, gratuities, optional activities and excursions, freight, excess baggage, ground transport, taxes (excluding departure and any other flight associated taxes included within the prize), energy surcharges, service charges, passports, visas, travel insurance, and all transfers, including travel costs to and from their closest capital city airport if the winner is from a regional area. The winner is responsible for ensuring that they and their travelling companion are fit to travel and have received appropriate immunisations, insurance, and/or health checks prior to taking the prize.
  • It is the traveller’s personal responsibility to ensure that they have valid documentation, including but not limited to valid passports and visas which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at the destinations. Any fines, penalties, payments of expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be the sole responsibility of the
  • All Prize travel will be subject to the carrier’s General Conditions of Carriage. The Promoters and carrier make no representations as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. By entering this Competition, and by collecting the Prize, the Winner acknowledges and accepts that driving, travel and any other activities comprising the Prize, are inherently dangerous and may result in death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses.
  • The Promoter/Prize Provider strongly recommends that all Winners take out travel insurance and consult the smarttraveller.gov.au website prior to travelling.
  • Unless otherwise expressly stated, Prize values are based upon the recommended retail prices as at 15 June 2023. The Prize Provider accepts no responsibility for change in Prize value between now and the ultimate Prize redemption date.
  • Independent financial advice should be sought as tax implications may arise as a result of accepting the Prize.
  • Prizes cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.
  • All Entrants agree that if they Win the Prize, they will not, and their companions will not, sell or otherwise provide their story and / or photographs to any media or other organisation, including the internet. Photographs will be allowed only at the discretion of the Prize Provider.
  • Prize sailing must be taken on applicable sailings OV 15 Oct 2023 or QN 10 October 2023. In the event a Winner does not take the Prize at the time stipulated, then the entire Prize will be forfeited by the Winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the Prize.
  • Total Prize pool is valued at up to $8,999 AUD based on published prices for 15 October 2023, 18-night sailing on Ovation of the Seas valued at $5,999 correct as at 15th June 2023 and AUD$3000 spending money. All prices stated are in Australian Dollars, represent the recommended retail price (RRP), include GST and are to the best knowledge, information and belief of the Prize Provider correct at time of printing.
  • Where relevant, it is the Winners’ and their travel companions’ personal responsibility to ensure that they have valid travel and health documentation. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be the sole responsibility of the Winner and their travel companions. The Promoter and the Prize Provider makes no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination.
  • The cruise Prize is valid for two (2) guests, with at least one (1) guest 18 years of age or older. During the entire duration of a cruise Prize, a nominated parent / guardian must accompany any person under 18 years of age. Any additional passengers are subject to the prevailing standard fare for the selected cruise date at the time of making the booking. The value of the cruise fare is based on the Balcony Stateroom grade cabin and any upgrades are unavailable. The Prize is not transferrable to any other ship, cruise or date than that which is specified above.
    It is a condition of accepting a Prize that the Winner and their travel companions must comply with all the Conditions of use of the Prize and the Prize Provider’s requirements (as applicable). Without limitation, Winners and their travel companions will be subject to all booking Terms and Conditions as set out at: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/terms-and-conditions/information-terms-and-conditions-au. It is the responsibility of the Winner to confirm such Conditions with the Prize Provider or other relevant third parties.
  • The cruise Prizes are a single event trip for the Winner and their travel companions and cannot be separated into separate trips or components. Winners and their companions must travel together.
  • It is a condition of accepting a cruise Prize that the Winner may be requested to present their credit card or a cash deposit upon arrival at any accommodation to cover all incidentals they may incur during their stay.
  • The Prize must be taken as offered and is subject to booking and availability. The Prize, or any unused portion of a Prize, is not transferable, exchangeable and cannot be refunded for or redeemed as cash. Prize is not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
  • As a condition of accepting a Prize, Winners and their travel companions:
  1. consent to the Promoter, its related entities any other entities determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, using (if any of these parties elect to use) the name, image, likeness and / or voice of each of the Winner and / or their travel companions for marketing purposes and in any media worldwide for an unlimited period of time without remuneration, reference or further notification to the Winners or their travel companions, for the purpose of promoting the Competition (including any outcome); and
  2. agree to participate in and co-operate with all reasonable media or editorial requests of the Promoter, its related entities and any other entities determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, including but not limited to being individually or jointly interviewed, photographed and filmed, and acknowledge that the Promoter, its related entities and any other entities determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion, may use such interviews, footage and photographs in any media worldwide for an unlimited period of time without remuneration to anyone, reference or further notification to the Winners or their travel companions. The inclusion of any such interviews, footage or photographs (including but not limited to creative control of the feature) will remain with the Promoter, its related entities and / or any other entities determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion at all times.
  • The Winner acknowledges and accepts that activities that form part of the Prize are inherently dangerous and may result in death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses. Some onboard activities attract age, weight and height restrictions that may prevent some Winners from participating.
  • The Promoter and its Prize Provider are not responsible for any acts of god, such as adverse weather conditions or industrial action or civil commotion that may take place. The Winner must make his or her own enquiries about local issues and conditions at destinations prior to travel.
  • The winners will be contacted by au@rcclapac.com within 10 working days of the winner being announced with instructions on how to redeem their prize.
  • In the event that a Prize, or part of a Prize, is unavailable (for any reason beyond the Prize Provider’s reasonable control), the Prize Provider 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 or greater recommended retail value and / or specification, subject to any written directions from the various lottery departments.
  • Each entrant acknowledges and agrees that if his/her entry wins, the Promoter (any each of its assignees and licensees) and Prize Provider have the right, in their absolute discretion, to edit, amend, copy, use, publish, broadcast and communicate to the public, the entry in any media including the internet, without any further consultation, reference, payment or any other compensation to the entrant.
  • The promoter may conduct further judging at the same time and place as the original judging as is necessary, in order to distribute a prize if unclaimed.
  • In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
  • All entries become the property of the Promoter and will be entered into a database. The promoter collects your information to provide our products and services and may also use your information for the marketing purposes by Direct Publishing and/or selected corporate partners.
  • The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
  • 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 Policies. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policies, the Promoter may, 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. The Australian Privacy Policy also contains information about how Australian entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose Australian entrants’ personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
  • The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).

 

Elvis Tickets Competition

Terms and Conditions:

  • Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • Entry is open to persons over 18 years of age and residents of Australia only.
  • 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 in answering 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.
  • Employees of the Promoter and members of their immediate families are not eligible to enter. The Promoter cannot accept responsibility for lost, misdirected or delayed entries. Only one entry per person is permitted. All duplicate entries will be removed prior to the prize judging.
  • Promotion commences on 26/07/23 and closes on 09/08/23.
  • Total prize value for Melbourne: $1195. Total prize value for Sydney: $1245.
  • The winner will be notified by email within 7 days of the close of the competition. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • Prize Details are as follows: Each winner to receive one of 10 double passes to Elvis: A Musical Revolution. Transport to the event is not included in the prize.
  • The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash or other prizes. Prize value is recommended retail value as provided by the supplier and is correct at time of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value.
  • The promoter may conduct further judging at the same time and place as the original judging as is necessary, in order to distribute a prize if unclaimed.
  • In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
  • All entries become the property of the Promoter and will be entered into a database. The promoter collects your information to provide our products and services and may also use your information for the marketing purposes by Direct Publishing and/or selected corporate partners.
  • The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
  • 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 Policies. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policies, the Promoter may, 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. The Australian Privacy Policy also contains information about how Australian entrants may opt out, access, update or correct their PI, how entrants may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or any other applicable law and how those complaints will be dealt with. All entries become the property of the Promoter. Unless otherwise indicated by the Promoter, the Promoter may disclose Australian entrants’ personal information to entities outside of Australia (for a list of the countries, see the Promoter’s Privacy Policy).
  • The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.
  • The promoter is Direct Publishing Pty Ltd, (ABN 81000565471), 431 Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 Australia, (www.readersdigest.com.au) (www.readersdigest.co.nz), Ph: Aust 1300300030 – NZ 0800450242 (“Promoter”).

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