'Sex and The City: The Ultimate Collection' DVD promotion

WINNERS

Winners will be contacted by phone or mail.

The main prize winner is:

Emma Troy, NSW

Runners up prizes won by:   

Visit www.pacificmags.com.au/promotions for full terms and conditions. Competition commences on 02/06/08 at 09:00 and closes on 23/06/08 at 17:00 AEST. The winners will be the best valid entries selected by the judging panel, having regard to skill, creativity and originality, at the Promoter's premises on 25/06/08 at 11am. Total prize value is $11,200, as at 01/05/08. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. The winner will be notified by mail and their name will be published online at www.pacificmags.com.au/promotions on 07/07/08. Please allow 8 weeks for delivery of your prize. The Promoter is Paramount Home Entertainment Level 21, Tower A, 821 Pacific Highway Chatswood NSW 2086. (ABN 29003 914609)

Conditions of Entry - Sex and the City DVD Release

1.       Information on "how to enter" and prizes form part of conditions of entry. Entry into this competition deems acceptance of these terms and conditions.  

2.       Enter as many times as you wish, by telling us in 25-words-or-less, your answer to the question posed in New Idea Magazine cover dated 07/06/08 and Who Magazine cover dated 16/06/08.

Each written entry must be original, and substantially different to anything submitted in the past and emailed to SATC_Who@paramount.com or SATC_NewIdea@paramount.com.

3.       Entry is open to all residents of Australia except employees and immediate families of the Promoter, associated companies and agencies and participating outlets. The Promoter is Paramount Home Entertainment Level 21, Tower A, 821 Pacific Highway Chatswood NSW 2086. (ABN 29003 914609)

4.       The competition commences on 02/06/08 at 09:00 and closes on 23/06/08 at 17:00 AEST. The winners will be the best valid entries selected by the judging panel, having regard to skill, creativity and originality, at the Promoter's premises on 25/06/08 at 11am.

5.       Total prize value is $11,200, as at 02/05/08. One major prize winner will win a trip for themselves and 3 friends (4 people in total) to Sydney valued at a total of $9,000 which includes:

-          Return flights from winners nearest capital city to Sydney valued up to $3600,

-          Private return airport/hotel limo transfers valued at $600,

-          2 nights accommodation in Sydney at Blue Hotel Woolloomooloo valued at a total of $2100,

-          Breakfast daily valued up to $300,

-          VIP Private shopping trip with personal stylist valued at $1500,

-          VIP Beauty hair and makeover for four (4) people valued at $700 in total,

-          Bar tab for cocktails at The Zeta Bar, Hilton Hotel Sydney valued up to $200.

-          10 runners up will each receive a boxed DVD set of Sex and the City: The Ultimate Collection valued at $220 each. Total runner up prize value is $2200.

6.       The flight portion of this prize is unavailable to the winner if they are a resident of NSW.

7.       Unless expressly stated in these terms and conditions all other expenses are the responsibility of the winners (and their companions) including but not limited to current passports, meals, spending money, transport to and from departure and arrival points, transfers, drinks, incidentals, mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls, activities, airport taxes (including departure taxes), energy surcharges, gratuities, services charges, travel insurance, pre and post accommodation, optional activities or excursions and all other ancillary costs. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the winner at check-in to the hotel, for all incidental charges. Holidays are subject to flight and booking availabilities. Winners under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the trip. Prize must be taken by 02/06/09 and must not be taken during public or school holidays. In the event a winner does not take the prize by the time stipulated, then the entire prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of prize.

8.       By entering the competition, and by collecting a 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 winner, for themselves and their executors, releases the Promoter, its agents, officers and employees, from any and all legal claims in connection with any death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses arising from or connected with the collection or enjoyment of the prize. Where the prize involves driving or travel, all winners under 18 years old must be accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. Before being eligible to collect a prize, each winner must provide to the Promoter proof of age, and if the winner is under 18 years old, the full name, address and telephone number of the winner's legal guardian. Before a winner is eligible to collect a prize, the guardian will be required to sign a release, in terms of the release given by the winner above. The release will also require the winner's guardian to accept responsibility for the acts and forbearances of the winner. Failure to provide such proof, particulars or releases will immediately invalidate the winner's entitlement to the prize, subject to state legislation.

9.       If the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State Regulation. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and prize supplier's requirements.Each prize must be taken as stated and no compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated.

10.    If the Promoter is unable to contact the winner to claim fulfilment of the promotional prize, that winner will forfeit the prize in its entirety and it shall be awarded to the first runner up in the promotion. A new runner up shall then be judged. The Promoter will not be liable for a winner who cannot be contacted and therefore forfeits their prize and no correspondence will be entered into.

11.    All entrants under the age of 18 must obtain the prior permission of a parent or guardian over the age of 18 to enter. Parent or guardian may be called to verify consent and be required to sign a release at the discretion of the Promoter. The winner of the major prize must be over the age of 18. If the winner of the major prize is under the age of 18 as at the date of the draw, the winner will forfeit the prize in its entirety and it shall be awarded to the first runner up in the promotion. A new runner up shall then be judged.

12.    All entrants must submit ONLY their own original answers. Any such answers cannot be previously published in any forum worldwide. All entries become the property of the Promoter and cannot be returned. Entries that are found to have been derived from the designs of a third party will be considered invalid and, if awarded a prize, that prize must be returned to the Promoter. The Winner may be required to sign a statutory declaration regarding the originality of the design. Without limiting the generality, the Promoter reserves the right to take legal action against anyone found to have breached this term. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who the Promoter has reason to believe has breached any of these conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the promotion. The Promoter's legal rights to recover damages or other compensation are reserved.

13.    Competition entrants who have previously won any prize from any Pacific Magazines magazine will be deemed ineligible to win any prize until after three (3) months has elapsed from the draw or judging date of the prior prize winning. It will be the responsibility of the prize winners to calculate the time period in which they are eligible to enter future competitions outside of the three (3) month ineligibility period. The Promoter will not be responsible for alerting entrants as to when they are eligible to re-enter and no correspondence will be entered into.

14.    The Promoter reserves the right to rejudge in the event of an entrant, claiming to be a winner, being unable to satisfy these Terms and Conditions.

15.    The Promoter encourages consumers to enjoy alcohol responsibly. Legal aged consumers are advised to consider the safe drinking levels recommended in the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Alcohol Guidelines that are: Males: up to 6 standard drinks on any one day, no more than three days per week; and Females: up to 4 standard drinks on any one day, no more than three days a week. A full version of the Guidelines is available at http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/guidelines. Participation in this promotion is subject to relevant liquor legislation in each State or Territory, including responsible service of alcohol. If the winner of the alcohol prize is from the Northern Territory, that winner will be awarded alternative prizes, at the promoters discretion, to the value of the alcohol won. Any member of the winning party must be over 18 to consume any alcohol at the establishments offering prizes for this competition.

16.    Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winner and their travel companion. It is the responsibility of the prize-winner to enquire about local issues and conditions at destinations prior to travel. All prize travel will be subject to the carriers General Conditions of Carriage. The Promoter and carrier make no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various sources, including local government, local consular offices and the web site of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at www.smartraveller.gov.au. Prizes for travel for a particular event or attraction must be taken to coincide with the event or the times and dates during which the attraction is available.

17.    The judges' decision in relation to any aspect of the competition is final and binding on each person who enters. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. No correspondence will be entered into. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected entries. Prizes are subject to availability, not transferable or exchangeable and, with the exception of cash prizes, cannot be taken as cash. Prizes will be sent to the winner's nominated address as stated in their original entry. The Promoter and their associated agencies, and companies associated with this promotion will take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit.

18.    The Promoter is not responsible for any acts of god, such as adverse weather conditions or industrial action or civil commotion that may occur whilst the winner is travelling. Accommodation is twin share standard room. Travel arrangements to and from the winner's nearest capital city airport (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth) do not form part of the prize and are the responsibility of the winner and their travelling companion. The winner must travel on the same flights and itinerary as their travelling companions. The travel prize cannot be used as part payment for another airfare package. Frequent flyer miles cannot be accrued on this prize. Flights and accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be exchanged for other destinations. Travel restrictions & blackout dates apply. Prizes cannot be taken during peak periods or school holidays, and the winners must provide all suppliers with a minimum of 21 days advance notice of intention to travel. Embargo restrictions apply during certain periods. Bookings are subject to all suppliers booking conditions & availability (including but not limited to capacity limitations and other restrictions. 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. The Promoter does not guarantee that the winner will enjoy the travel prize or be suited to the type of travel prize that is offered. 

19.    All runners up are advised that the allocated film classification guidelines for each film must be adhered to as per usual standards set out by the film Classification Board and associated domestic legislation.

20.    A valid return street address must be provided for ease of correspondence. The Promoter makes all reasonable efforts to deliver letters and prizes to the addresses provided by the entrants. Entrants should take care to provide all necessary address details when submitting their original entry. Any such letters or prizes returned to the Promoter for whatever reason become the property of the Promoter and no correspondence will be entered into.

21.    If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned including infection by computer virus, line drop out, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter [subject to any written directions given under Regulation 37 of the Lottery And Gaming Regulations 1993 (SA) or other state and territory legislation] reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion. The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, technical problems of the phone or of any phone network, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participants or any other person's phone related to or resulting from participation or sending or receiving of any communication or of any materials in this competition.

22.    The winner will be notified by mail and their name will be published online at www.pacificmags.com.au/promotions on 07/07/08.

23.    Please allow 8 weeks for delivery of your prize.

24.    All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become and remain the property of the promoter. The Promoter collects personal information about entrants to include entrants in the promotion and where appropriate award prizes. If the personal information requested is not provided, the entrant may not participate in the promotion. By participating in the promotion, each entrant also acknowledges that a further primary purpose for collection of entrants personal information by the Promoter is to enable the Promoter to use the information to assist the Promoter in improving goods and services and to contact entrants in the future with information on special offers or provide entrants with marketing materials via any medium including, but not limited to, mail, telephone and commercial electronic messages. The Promoter may share information with its Pacific related companies or promotional partners who may contact entrants in this way with special offers.

25.    By entering the promotion, each entrant agrees that the Promoter may use entrants' personal information in this manner. The entrant also agrees that the Promoter may publish or cause to be published the winner's name and locality in any media as required under the relevant lottery legislation. Entrants can also gain access to, update or correct any personal information by contacting the Privacy Officer, Pacific Magazines Pty Ltd, 35-51 Mitchell Street, McMahons Point, NSW 2060. All personal information will be securely stored by the Promoter.

26.    In participating in the prizes, the winners agree to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the Competition, including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners (and their companions) agree to granting the Promoter a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winners (and their companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such use.

27.    Winners of any age may be required to provide satisfactory identification and sign a winner's deed of release or any other relevant forms or agreements that the Promoter deems necessary before a prize can be awarded.

28.    The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered, including but not limited to direct or consequential loss, or personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of prize winning trips or in connection with the redemption of and/or use of any other prizes. Any change in value of the prize occurring between the publishing date and date the prize is claimed is not the responsibility of the Promoter.