Win 1 of 5 ultimate Grand Final packages, plus great weekly prizes!

Play Mars Match-Ups in 2017 to for your chance to win ONE of FIVE ultimate Grand Final packages, plus great weekly prizes!
Every round of the 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, four (4) player v player match-ups will be chosen from the list of matches.
Fans who register and select all four MARS Match-Ups correctly in any given round, will receive one entry into the post season Major Prize draw, and the chance to win one of the five ultimate Grand Final packages on offer.
MARS MATCH UPS 2017 PROMOTION
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PARTICIPATION
1. This competition (“Competition”) is conducted by Mars Australia
Pty Ltd, ABN 48 008 454 313, trading as Mars Chocolate
Australia, of Ring Road, Wendouree VIC 3355 (“Promoter”).
2. Entry to the Competition constitutes acceptance of these
conditions.
3. The Competition is only open to Eligible Entrants. An "Eligible
Entrant" is an individual who: (i) is a resident of Australia aged 13
years or older as at the time of entry; and (ii) is not an employee of
the Promoter or any of its related corporations or any of their
agencies associated with the Competition; and (iii) is not a spouse,
defacto spouse, parent, child or sibling (whether full, half, step or
by adoption) of such an employee. An Eligible Entrant who is
under 18 years of age, must obtain the permission of a parent or
guardian to enter.
4. Competition entry opens at 9:00am on 21/03/2017 and closes at
kick-off time of the final Match (defined below) on 27/08/2017
("Entry Period"). All times and dates are times and dates in
Melbourne, Victoria which may be AEST or AEDT depending on
the date.
ENTRY
5. The Competition consists of twenty three (23) separate rounds for
entry (each a "Round") corresponding to the twenty three (23)
rounds of home and away matches (each a "Match") of the 2017
Toyota AFL Premiership Season, excluding the finals (“Season”).
The entire Season fixture is available at
(http://www.afl.com.au/fixture).
6. Each Round opens Tuesday prior to the first Match for that Round
and entries must be completed by the times detailed in clause 11
for that Round. For each Round, the Promoter will select four (4)
pairs of AFL players, and display each pair on the Competition
Website as a “Match Up”.
7. A single statistic relevant to the performance of each Match Up
pair will be displayed on the Competition Website. Following the
conclusion of the relevant Match, the player whose statistics are
higher will be deemed the winner of the Match-Up. In the event of
a tie in regards to all statistics one (1) point will be awarded for
either selection. Statistics will be determined by the Promoter and
no correspondence will be entered into.
8. To be eligible to enter, an Eligible Entrant must, during the Entry
Period, visit www.afl.com.au/marsmatchups ("Competition
Website") and follow the prompts to register to play MARS MatchUps.
9. To enter, an Eligible Entrant must visit the Competition Website
during the Entry Period, log in to their registered account, and
select the player in each Match-Up that they think will win that
Match-Up.
10. Subject to the other conditions, an Eligible Entrant may enter the
Competition once per Round, and may make one selection per
Match Up in each Round.
11. All Eligible Entrants must ensure that their entries in each MatchUp
are made by the official starting time of the Match to which that
Match-Up refers to, as set out on the Competition Website. Once a
Match has commenced selections into any Match-Up containing
players from that Match will no longer be accepted. The cut off
date and time to enter each particular Match and Round may differ
from Round to Round. The Promoter takes no responsibility for
any late or misdirected entry or for any delays or failures in any
telecommunications service or equipment.
12. The Promoter may, at its absolute discretion, declare any or all
entries made by an Eligible Entrant invalid if the Eligible Entrant: (i)
fails to establish their entitlement to enter the Competition to the
Promoter's reasonable satisfaction; or (ii) in the Promoter's
reasonable opinion, tampers with the entry process or benefits
from such tampering; or (iii) in the Promoter's reasonable opinion,
submits an entry which is not in accordance with these conditions.
13. Entries are deemed to be received at the time an Eligible Entrant’s
selections are successfully recorded on the Competition Website.
14. An entry by more than one person (i.e. a joint entry) is invalid.
INTERNET ENTRIES
15. Any costs associated with participating in this Competition
including but not limited to accessing the Competition Website are
the responsibility of the person seeking access and are dependent
on the internet service provider used.
16. Eligible Entrants must make their entries manually via the Internet
only using a compatible browser. The Promoter may reject internet
entries if it reasonably forms the opinion that they have been
entered using automated entry means or by use of a competition
entry service.
MAJOR PRIZE WINNER DETERMINATION
17. In each Round, each Eligible Entrant will be awarded one (1) point
for each Match Up for which they successfully select the winner in
accordance with these conditions. A maximum of four (4) points
will be awarded per Eligible Entrant for each Round. In the event
any particular player in a Match-Up is injured prior to, or for some
other reason does not play in the Match, the Match-Up will be void
and one (1) point will be awarded in relation to it. If an Eligible
Entrant does not select a winner for a Match-Up they will not
receive any points in relation to that Match-Up.
18. Each Eligible Entrant that is awarded all four (4) available points in
a particular Round will obtain one (1) entry into the Major Prize
Draw. Eligible Entrants are eligible to obtain multiple entries into
the Major Prize Draw if they are awarded all four (4) available
points in a particular Round more than once throughout the twenty
three (23) Rounds of home and away matches. For the avoidance
of doubt, Eligible Entrants can obtain a maximum of twenty three
(23) entries into the Major Prize Draw.
19. The Major Prize Draw will take place at AFL House, 140 Harbour
Esplanade, Docklands, VIC 3008 at 10:00am on 28/08/2017, the
next business day following the conclusion of the last Match in
Round 23.
20. The first five (5) valid entries drawn from the Major Prize Draw will
each win a trip for two (2) people to Melbourne, Victoria to attend
the Toyota AFL 2017 Grand Final, valued at up to $3,600 each,
depending on point of departure (“Major Prize”). The Major Prize
will consist of the following:
Reserved seating for two people at the 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final
held on 30/09/17 at Melbourne Cricket Ground;
One (1) x MARS® Grand Final merchandise pack for the winner and
guest to share;
Return economy flights for the winner and a travel companion from the
winner’s nearest capital city in Australia to Melbourne, Victoria (where
the winner usually resides outside Victoria);
2 x nights in a double/twin room in a 4-star or above hotel of the
Promoter’s choice, in Melbourne, VIC; and
Airport and hotel transfers up to $100 per person.
21. Spending money, meals, insurance, transport to and from
departure point, additional transfers, items of a personal nature, inroom
charges, taxes and all other ancillary costs are not included
in the Major Prize. The Major Prize must be taken to coincide with
the Toyota AFL 2017 Grand Final on 30/09/2017 with flights
departing on 29/09/2017 and is subject to booking and flight
availability.
22. During the entire duration of the Major Prize, a nominated
parent/guardian over the age of 18 years of age must accompany
any person(s) under 18 years of age. Any winner under 18 years
old must choose a parent/guardian over the age of 18 as the
winner’s guest.
23. The winners and their companion must depart from and return to
the same departure point and travel together. Itinerary to be
determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. Frequent
flyer points will not form part of the Major Prize. Major Prize
elements are subject to the standard terms and conditions of
individual providers. The winner may be required to present their
credit card at time of accommodation check in.
24. In the event one or more of the five(5) Major Prizes are unclaimed
by 9:00am on 12/09/2017, the prize(s) will be forfeited and a Major
Prize re-draw will take place on 14/09/2017 to award any
unclaimed Major Prize, subject to the directions of any regulatory
authority.
MINOR PRIZE DRAWS
25. There will be twenty three (23) draws corresponding to the twenty
three (23) Rounds of the Season (“Minor Draws”). Each Eligible
Entrant that is awarded all four (4) available points in a particular
Round will obtain one (1) entry into the Minor Draw corresponding
to that Round. Each Minor Draw will take place at AFL House, 140
Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, VIC 3008 at 10:00am on the next
business day following the conclusion of the last Match for a
particular Round. The date for each Minor Draw is specified in the
table below.
Round Draw
1 27/03/2017
2 03/04/2017
3 10/04/2017
4 18/04/2017
5 26/04/2017
6 01/05/2017
7 08/05/2017
8 15/05/2017
9 22/05/2017
10 29/05/2017
11 05/06/2017
12 13/06/2017
13 19/06/2017
14 26/06/2017
15 03/07/2017
16 10/07/2017
17 17/07/2017
18 24/07/2017
19 31/07/2017
20 07/08/2017
21 14/08/2017
22 21/08/2017
23 29/08/2017
26. The first five (5) entries drawn in each Minor Draw will each win a
Mars Product Package valued at $73 and consisting of one (1) x
$25 voucher to be used at the official online AFL Store & one (1)
MARS product box of 53g bars. Details and terms of purchase
relating to the use of the official online AFL Store voucher can be
found at http://www.theaflstore.com.au/gift-vouchers/gift-voucher-
25.html.
27. The Mars Product Packages will be distributed weekly during the
Competition and will be sent to winners by post to be received by
the winner within 30 days of the relevant Minor Draw, unless
otherwise advised by the Promoter
28. In the event any Minor Draw prizes remain unclaimed within 3
months of notifying the relevant winner all entries from all previous
Minor Draws will be combined and a draw to award the unclaimed
prizes will take place on 04/12/2017 at the same time and location
as the previous Minor Draws, subject to the directions of any
regulatory authority.
PRIZES GENERALLY
29. The maximum total value of all prizes is $26,395.00.
30. The Promoter takes no responsibility for any variations in value of
a prize. All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions of the
relevant third party prize suppliers (as applicable).
31. If a prize (or part of a prize) is unavailable for any reason, the
Promoter will, in its absolute discretion, substitute alternative
goods or services of no lesser retail value and/or specification,
subject to the approval of the authorities that have issued permits
for the conduct of the Competition. The Promoter accepts no other
liability or responsibility for any loss incurred by a winner or any
other party if a prize (or part of a prize) is unavailable for any
reason.
32. A right to receive a prize is not transferable or exchangeable and
cannot be taken as a monetary payment, unless otherwise
specified.
33. Unless expressly stated in these conditions, all expenses incurred
in relation to enjoyment of a prize are the responsibility of the
winner.
WINNERS
34. Each winner, whenever determined, will be notified in writing sent
by e-mail to the e-mail address indicated in their registration. So
far as practicable, the notifications will be sent to winners within
two (2) business days of their determination. The notification will
include instructions as to how the winner is to claim the prize and
establish his/her entitlement to it.
35. The names of each prize winner in any draw or unclaimed prize
draw will be published on the Competition Website the next
business day following the relevant draw. Each name will be
displayed for a period of at least five (5) days.
36. In order to be entitled to any prize, each winner must, if requested
by the Promoter, agree to and sign and return an eligibility form
confirming their compliance with the conditions and eligibility to
accept the prize and if the prize involves travel, the winner and any
companion must as a condition of accepting the prize sign the
Promoter’s deed of indemnity and exclusion of liability. The winner
will forfeit his/her prize if he/she fails to ensure that all documents
relating to the prize are signed and returned in accordance with
this condition, as and when required by the Promoter.
GENERAL
37. If for any reason the conduct or operation of the Competition is
interfered with or disrupted in any way by a cause outside the
reasonable control of the Promoter (including by vandalism, power
failures, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strikes,
tampering, computer bugs or viruses or technical failures), the
Promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or
suspend or recommence the Competition, subject to the approval
of the authorities that have issued permits for its conduct.
38. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for: (i) any error,
omission, interruption, or delay in the operation or transmission of
any communication (including entries) sent to (or by) the Promoter
or any entrant whether caused by problems with communication
networks or lines, computer systems, software or internet service
providers, congestion on any carrier network or otherwise, (ii) any
theft, destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of such
communications; (iii) any problem with, or technical malfunction of,
any computer system or other equipment used for the conduct of
the Competition.
39. In the event of any of the circumstances set out in clause 52
above, the Promoter may (subject to relevant state and territory
lottery regulations and where necessary with the approval of the
relevant lottery authority) modify, cancel, terminate or suspend the
promotion.
40. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO ANY
WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION ON ANY WEBSITE
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROMOTION OR TO OTHERWISE
UNDERMINE THE FAIR AND LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF
THIS COMPETITION MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND
CIVIL LAWS. THE PROMOTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
SEEK DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW IN THE EVENT THAT ANY SUCH ATTEMPT IS MADE,
WHETHER OR NOT THAT ATTEMPT RESULTS IN ANY SUCH
DAMAGE, INTERFERENCE OR UNDERMINING.
41. All of the Promoter’s decisions are final and no correspondence
will be entered into.
42. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax liability incurred
as a result of an entrant participating in the Competition. Entrants
should obtain independent tax and financial advice.
43. To the full extent permitted by law, the Promoter, its associated
companies and agencies and all those entities' personnel (the
"Relevant Parties") exclude all liability for any loss (including any
damage, claim, injury, cost or expense) which is suffered or
incurred by any Eligible Entrant in connection with the Competition
or prizes, including: (i) any indirect, economic or consequential
loss; (ii) any loss arising from the negligence of a Relevant Party;
(iii) any liability for personal injury or death. Nothing in these
conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify an entrant’s
rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
44. If any provision of these conditions is unenforceable for any
reason, it will be severed and the remaining provisions will remain
in full force and effect.
45. Each winner consents to the Promoter using their name, likeness,
image and/or voice (including any photograph, film and/or
recording of them) in any media at any time or times without
remuneration for the purpose of promoting this Competition, the
Promoter and/or any of the Promoter's products.
46. The Promoter (Mars, we, us or our) collects your personal
information via this entry form when you submit an entry to this
Competition (Promotion).
We collect this personal information for the purposes of your entry
into the Promotion, and to send you marketing communications
about our brands, products and/or services. We may also use the
personal information you give us to provide prizes, for consumer
care and research purposes, and for other purposes, as
described in our privacy policy.
If we do not collect the personal information you have provided
in the entry form, you may not be able to submit a valid entry
into the Promotion and may not be able to receive
communications about our brands, products and services which
may be of interest to you.
We may disclose your personal information to our family of
companies and to our vendors or service providers. We
require these companies to comply with the Australian privacy
laws that apply to your personal information.
Our privacy policy at
http://www.mars.com/global/policies/privacy/pp- australiaen.aspx
contains information about:
(a) how you may access the personal information that is held by us
and seek correction of such information; and
(b) how you may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy
Principles, or a registered privacy code that binds us, and how we
will deal with such a complaint.
If you need to contact us, or have any questions, please use the
online contact form or the other contact details on our Contact
Page.
47. Any reporting errors or other quality control matters outside the
control of individual players shall not be used as the sole basis for
refusing to award a prize.
48. Each Eligible Entrant must ensure that any other person whose
details have been provided by the Eligible Entrant to the Promoter
for the purposes of the Eligible Entrant’s participation in this
Competition has given their implied or express consent for their
details to be provided to the Promoter and any of its related
companies and to be contacted by the Promoter or any of its
related companies in relation to this Competition.
49. Authorised under NSW LTPS/17/12217, ACT TP17/00434, SA
T17/416
AFL Approval Code: