Terms & Conditions

Channel Seven Swisse Vitamins Consumer Promotion Terms and Conditions

By entering the Swisse Vitamins Consumer Promotion 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. Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these conditions of entry.

2. WHO CAN ENTER?

2.1 Subject to clause 2.2, entry is open to all residents of Australia.

2.2 Employees and their immediate families of Seven Network (Operations) Limited, Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd., m.Net Corporation, and their associated agencies and companies are not eligible to enter.

3. HOW TO ENTER
3.1 The competition commences on Sunday 14th September, 2008 @ 0900 (AEST) and concludes on Sunday 12th October, 2008 @ 0900 (AEDT) (“the Competition Period”) however, the eligible entry period for each weekly prize will commence and conclude on the following dates and times:

Week START DATE at 1000 AEST* CLOSING DATE at 0959 AEST/AEDT
1 Sunday 14th September 2008 @ 0900 Monday 22nd September 2008
2 Monday 22nd September 2008 Monday 29th September 2008
3 Monday 29th September 2008 Monday 6th October 2008
4 Monday 6th October 2008 Sunday 12th October @ 0900
*unless specified in the table

3.2 Entrants must purchase any Swisse Vitamins branded product (excluding Swisse Childvite 1 and Swisse Childvite 2) (“Eligible Product”) during the Competition Period. Each “Eligible Product” will contain a barcode printed on the label. Entrants must submit the last six (6) digits from their “Eligible Product” barcode for entry into the draw.

3.3 Entrants must retain their receipt and product packaging of the “Eligible Product” as proof of purchase and therefore valid entry into the competition. Failure to produce the product packaging, purchase receipt, proof of identity (and for entrants under the age of 18, permission from a parent or guardian over the age of 18 upon request may cause the entry to be invalid and therefore ineligible to win a prize.

3.4 Entrants may be required to provide their original purchase receipt/s for all entries into the competition if requested by the Promoter or sponsor.

3.5 Purchase receipts must clearly specify that the purchase was made during the Competition Period.

3.6 To be eligible to enter customers must do any one of the following:

a) send a text message/SMS to 19 77 4 777 and register the last six (6) digits from their “Eligible Product” barcode along with the date they purchased the “Eligible Product”, their full name, state and postcode. Only one (1) barcode may be entered per entry, per person;

or

b) visit the website www.yahoo7.com.au/swisse and register the last six (6) digits from their “Eligible Product” barcode, along with the date they purchased the “Eligible Product”, their full name, email address, street address (including postcode) and daytime telephone number (including STD area code). Only one (1) barcode may be entered per entry, per person;

or

c) fill out the entry coupon available in selected pharmacies, health food stores and supermarkets nationally, and include the last six (6) digits from their “Eligible Product” barcode along with the date they purchased the “Eligible Product”, their full name, email address, street address (including postcode) and daytime telephone number (including STD area code). Completed coupons to be mailed to Swisse Vitamins Consumer Promotion, PO Box 132, East Suburbs MC NSW 2004). Only one (1) barcode may be entered per entry, per person.

3.7 Only one (1) entry may be lodged per person, per single purchase of an “Eligible Product”.

3.8 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.

3.9 SMS entries for the major prize must be received by m.Net Corporation by Sunday 12th October 2008 @ 0900 (AEDT). The time of entry will in each case be the time the SMS message is received by the m.Net Corporation database.

3.10 SMS entries for the weekly prizes must be received as per the start and close dates in Clause 3.1. The time of entry will in each case be the time the SMS message is received by the m.Net Corporation Ltd database.

3.11 SMS entrants will receive a reply to their message.

3.12 Each SMS entry will be charged at premium rate, namely $0.55 (including GST), which covers the entry and the reply message.

3.13 For valid entry into the weekly draws (See Clause 5.1 for weekly draw dates and times) entries made using coupons from selected pharmacies, health food stores and supermarkets nationally must be received by the Promoter by the regular last mail on the Wednesday preceding each weekly draw date as follows; Wednesday 17th September 2008, Wednesday 24th September 2008, Wednesday 1st October 2008 and Wednesday 8th October 2008.

3.14 For valid entry into the major prize draw (See Clause 5.1 for weekly draw dates and times) entries made using coupons from selected pharmacies, health food stores and supermarkets nationally must be received by the Promoter by the regular last mail on Wednesday 8th October 2008.

3.15 For valid entry into the weekly draws (See Clause 5.1 for weekly draw dates and times) entries made via the internet must be received by the Promoter by 2359 AEST/AEDT on the Wednesday preceding each weekly draw date as follows; Wednesday 17th September 2008, Wednesday 24th September 2008, Wednesday 1st October 2008 and Wednesday 8th October 2008. The time of entry will in each case be the time the website entry is logged on the database.

3.16 For valid entry into the major prize draw (See Clause 5.1 for weekly draw dates and times) entries made via the internet must be received by the Promoter by 2359 AEDT on Wednesday 8th October 2008.

3.17 For entries via the internet, there is no additional cost to the entrants to register their entries other than the costs paid by the entrants to access the promotional website via their internet service provider. Any costs associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the internet service provider used.

3.18 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.

3.19 All entrants under the age of 18 must obtain the prior permission of a parent or guardian over the age of 18 to enter.

4. PRIZES
4.1 There will be four (4) weekly prize winners and one (1) major prize winner drawn from the national pool to become winners as outlined below:

The prizes consist of:

Total prize value is to a maximum of $31,360.00 inc. GST AUD. Prize value is correct as at the date of printing. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between the date of printing and the ultimate travel date.

4.2 If a prize winner cannot provide their original purchase receipt/s for all entries into the competition (if requested by the Promoter or sponsor) they may not be awarded their prize.

4.3 If the winner of one of the weekly prizes is from Victoria they will not win any flight component of the prize element. Instead, the Victorian winner will receive return transfers from their home to the hotel (within a 60 km radius). Any associated travel costs will be the responsibility of the winner and is not included in the prize.

4.4 The Major Prize is a single event holiday and cannot be separated into different holiday vacations or redeemed for cash.

4.5 Availability of the travel component of the Major Prize cannot be guaranteed during peak periods such as Christmas, School holiday and special event periods and is subject to availability.

4.6 The value of the weekly and major prize is subject to change and is correct as at 05/08/2008. Prize value will vary based on point of departure and dates of travel and is based on peak season prices.

4.7 Travel suppliers/airlines to be chosen at 33 Degrees Worldwide Pty Limited discretion.

4.8 All passengers must travel together on the same flights and stay at the same properties in each destination.

4.9 Once bookings are confirmed, changes will incur a fee of $150 per person, plus GST, plus supplier charges. These charges will be at the expense of the winner.

4.10 Travel insurance is compulsory and at the expense and responsibility of the Major Prize winner.

4.11 Major Prize winner will be required to sign a liability waiver form to accept the Major Prize.

4.12 All other expenses such as spending money, additional meals, taxes, passports, visas, vaccinations, transport to and from departure point, additional transfers, items of a personal nature, in-room charges not stipulated will be the responsibility of all prize winners.

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

4.14 The winners of the weekly prizes must be available to travel on the dates required (and dates are subject to the availability of tickets to a live taping of Dancing With The Stars Series VIII). If an original winner is unable to attend the live taping allocated to the winner by a representative from the Seven Network they may choose to nominate a proxy to attend the event on their behalf. The details of the proxy must be provided to the Promoter at least five (5) working days before the allocated travel date.

4.15 The promoter and sponsors make no representation as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. International trave; advice can be obtained from various sources, including government, local consular offices and the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

4.16 All accommodation and land components of the weekly and major prizes are subject to Seven Network (Operations) Limited and all other suppliers booking conditions and availability. All prizes are valid for two adults travelling together. The major prize must be taken as offered and travel completed within twelve months of final draw date. The Major Prize winner must provide Seven Network (Operations) Limited with a minimum of 21 days advance notice of intention to travel.

4.17 Air Tickets for the weekly and major prize winners are available on the regular scheduled services of each airline and are subject to seasonal embargos. Flight itinerary may have to be adjusted depending on the airlines departure city and their current flight schedule. Frequent Flyer points are not available from any airline on the travel prize and the winners and their travelling companions cannot upgrade any travel prize using Frequent Flyer points.

4.18 If a winner of one of the weekly prizes is unable to attend the live taping of an episode of Dancing With The Stars VIII on the dates allocated to them by a Seven Network representative and does not nominate a proxy, as per the conditions of Clause 4.13, the tickets to the live taping of an episode of Dancing With The Stars Series VIII will be forfeited, but all other prize elements will be valid for twelve months (subject to availability).

4.19 The major travel prize is not transferable and both major and minor prizes cannot be redeemed for cash.

4.20 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, filmed for broadcast, and photographed. The winners (and their companion) agree to grant the Promoter a perpetual and non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide and the winners (and their companion) will not be entitled to any fee for such use.

4.21 If a winner of the prize is under the age of 18 as at the date of the draw, an adult must accompany the minor in the participation of the prize.

4.22 Winners should seek independent financial advice about any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings.

4.23 Full details of prizes can be obtained by telephoning Seven on Seven 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) major prize winner drawn from the national pool of entrants at m.Net Corporation, Level 2, 8 Leigh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 on Monday 13th October 2008 @ 1010 (AEDT) and four (4) weekly prize winners drawn from the national pool of entrants at m.Net Corporation, Level 2, 8 Leigh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 on the following weekly draw dates; Monday 22nd September 2008, Monday 29th September 2008, Tuesday 7th October 2008, Monday 13th October @ 1000 (AEST/AEDT).

5.2 Each entrant who has entered the competition over the duration of the “Competition Period” (with consideration of the weekly draw opening and closing dates in Clause 3.1) via the entry coupon in selected pharmacies, health food stores and supermarkets nationally, the web address in Clause 3.5 (b) or using a mobile phone with a reply path and whose SMS message has passed through the Telco carriers network to m.Net Corporation’s database and can provide proof of purchase of eligible products from the Swisse Vitamin product range will be entered into the draw/s (See Clause 5.1 for weekly and major prize draw dates).

5.3 Winners will be notified by a phone call, and a letter advising the winners of their prize will also be express posted. Winners of the weekly draws on Monday 22nd September 2008 and Monday 29th September 2008 will be published in the Public Notices section of The Australian newspaper on Monday 13th October 2008 and winners of the weekly and major prize draws on Tuesday 7th October 2008 and Monday 13th October 2008 will be published in the Public Notices section of The Australian newspaper on Monday 27th October 2008.

5.4 Winners of the weekly prizes will be required to provide their proof of purchase (original receipt/packaging of “Eligible Product”) by mail to Seven Network at no cost to the winner within three (3) working days of their notification by mail. The major prize winner will be required to provide their proof of purchase (original receipt/packaging of “Eligible Product”) by mailing to the Seven Network at no cost to the winner by Monday 20th October 2008 in order to receive their prize.

5.5 The Promoter’s decision is final and the Promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding the result.

5.6 It is a condition of accepting the prize that the weekly winners must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and prize supplier’s requirements, and that the winner complies with all directions given to them whilst attending a live taping of an episode of Dancing with the Stars VIII.

5.7 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.

5.8 Subject to State government legislation an unclaimed prize draw will take place at m.Net Corporation, Level 2, 8 Leigh Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 on Monday 16th February 2009 at 1000 (AEDT) and winners be published in the Public Notices section of The Australian newspaper on Monday 23rd February 2009. Any weekly winner in an unclaimed prize draw will receive all elements of the prize except the tickets to the live taping of an episode of Dancing With The Stars Series VIII, and will have to take the prize within twelve months (subject to availability).

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 & affiliates, m.Net Corporation, Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd., 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 & affiliates, m.Net Corporation, Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd., 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) during the draw;
b) whilst undertaking any travel won on or connected with their entry into the draw;
c) in the participation in any prize;
d) as a consequence of late, lost or misdirected mail;
e) 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;
f) in relation to failure of an SMS entry message to be received by the Promoter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion; or
g) arising from or related to any problem or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines or mobile communications network related to or resulting from participation in this promotion.

6.4 Seven Network (Operations) Limited 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 Regulation.

6.5 If for any reason this 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 this 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 Regulation.

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 Sponsor is Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd. (ABN 62 004 926 005) of 36-38 Gipps Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC 3066.

7.3 Entry details remain the property of the Promoter. m.Net Corporation, on behalf of Seven Network Limited (ABN 65 052 816 789) and its related entities (“Seven”), is collecting the entrant’s personal information for the purpose of conducting and promoting this competition (including but not limited to determining and notifying winners) and the entrant’s personal information may be disclosed to m.Net Corporation Ltd for this purpose. In addition, if you consent, your personal information will be used for the purpose of Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd sending you information regarding Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd and Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd products, and your information will be disclosed to Swisse Vitamins Pty. Ltd for this purpose. The entrant may request access to his or her personal information by writing to Privacy Officer, m.Net Corporation Ltd., Level 2, 8 Leigh St, Adelaide SA, 5000 or sending an email to privacy@mnetcorporation.com

7.4 SA permit number: T 08/3268, NSW permit number: LTPS/08/08006, ACT TP 08/03288, VIC permit number: 08/3636.