Win a 15-day luxury APT Europe river cruise for 2! The Australian Women's Weekly

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Information on how to enter and Prize (defined below) form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. The promoters are Bauer Media Pty Limited (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 – 58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 and Australian Pacific Touring (APT) (ABN 44 004 684 619), Level 4, 1230 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham VIC 3192 (each a “Promoter”).
3. The promotion commences at 9.00 am AEST on 23 April 2015 and closes at 5.00 pm AEST on 21 May 2015 (“Promotional Period”).
4. To be eligible to enter, individuals must:
a) be aged 18 years old or over (employees, and their immediate families, of the Promoter, participating retailers and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to claim);
b) be Australian residents with an Australian residential address; and
c) during the Promotional Period, visit www.aww.com.au/apt, complete their details and answer the following question in 25 words or less: What makes your mum magnificent?5. 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 to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions will 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.
6. Multiple entries are permitted.
7. Incomplete, indecipherable or illegible entries will be deemed invalid.
8. By entering, the entrant warrants that the entry:
a. is original and not copied, and was created by the entrant;
b. does not breach the intellectual property rights of any person;
c. does not include (or link to) any content that contravenes any law, infringes the rights of any person or is obscene, offensive, discriminatory, indecent or otherwise objectionable or inappropriate. Without limitation, entrants must not include (or include a link to) any content that involves malice, swearing or which may be defamatory or in contempt of court;
d. does not include (or link to) any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, any audio-visual or sound recording, or any other item in which copyright subsists (“Copyright Content”), unless the entrant is entitled to do so. If an entrant has any doubts about whether they have the right to include (or link to) any Copyright Content in their entry, they must not include it. By including any Copyright Content in their entry, the entrant warrants that they are entitled to do so; and
e. contains no viruses or other computer code or material embedded in it which may have a negative impact on the APT website, this competition or any network or third party computer systems.
9. The best one (1) valid entry, as determined by the judges will be deemed the winner and will win the following prize (the “Prize”):
a. two (2) x adult return economy flights and from the winner’s nearest Australian major capital city to Amsterdam, valued at up to $5,000 ($2,500 per person) including taxes;
b. fourteen (14) x nights’ APT Magnificent Europe Luxury River Cruise departing in between 15 October 2016 and 30 November 2016 from Amsterdam to Budapest or vice versa. In a Cat E. Twin Window Suite (Piano Deck), valued up to $17,590;
c. arrival and departure transfers in Europe, port charges and tipping for two (2) people;
d. excursions and entertainment for the duration of the fifteen (15) Day Magnificent Europe Luxury River Cruise as specified on page 43 of the APT Europe River Cruising 2016 preview brochure to the value of $3,360 per couple;
e. breakfast for fourteen (14) mornings, twelve (12) lunches and fourteen (14) dinners for two (2) adults.
10. Total Prize pool is $22,590 (includes taxes, depending on point of departure). Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. These are the responsibility of the winner. The Prize is valued in Australian Dollars, inclusive of GST and the Promoter takes no responsibility for variation in Prize value. The Prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash. No elements of the Prize can be exchanged for travel or accommodation in other destinations. Total estimated prize value may fluctuate due to time of year trip is taken, in relation to high and low seasons, and is based on 2016 pricing. All values in these Terms and Conditions are correct as at time of printing and subject to change at any time.
11. The judging will take place at Level 3, 1230 Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham VIC 3192 at 9.00 am AEST on 25 May 2015. This competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary and creative merit of the answer to 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.
12. Winners will be notified by email and/or phone no later than 5.00 pm AEST on 26 May 2015. The winner must claim the prize by 5.00 pm on 27 May 2015 by replying to the notification email or confirming via phone. If the winner does not claim prize within the specified time limit, the entrant who submitted the second best entry (as judged by the judges) will be notified by email. The winner must present your prize letter at the time of booking to redeem your prize.
13. The Promoter reserves the right to re-judge a Prize in the event of any entrant being unable to satisfy these Terms and Conditions or forfeiting or not claiming a Prize. If any Prize remains unclaimed or forfeited through ineligibility or otherwise, the Promoter will conduct a further judging, as required, at the same time and place as the original judging on 01 June 2015. The second chance winner will be notified by email on 2 June 2015.
14. Prize values are correct at time of printing but no responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of any prizes.
15. The Prize does not include:
a. connecting flights or other transport to or from the departure airport in the winner’s nearest Australian major capital city;
b. travel insurance;
c. any costs associated with, or the organization of, obtaining valid passports and visas or any other required travel documentation;
d. any excess baggage expenses;
e. any costs associated with, or the organisation of, obtaining medical advice prior to travelling overseas or obtaining any recommended vaccinations and immunisations in the manner required prior to travelling;
f. day to day costs while on the APT Magnificent Europe Luxury River Cruise including without limitation food and drink and activity costs not included in the APT Magnificent Europe Luxury River Cruise, room service, use of the mini bar and telephone or internet costs; and
g. any incidental or additional costs not expressly stated as part of the Prize in these Terms and Conditions,
and it is the winner’s responsibility and cost to obtain such ancillary services.
16. A valid passport is required for all international journeys. All passports must be valid for six (6) months prior to departure. It is the responsibility of the winner to ensure the winner and winner’s companion have all required travel documentation including, without limitation, passports and visas as required for travel to Amsterdam.
17. If the Prize is not available, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute an alternate prize of equal or greater value.
18. The Promoter may change these Terms and Conditions at any time by providing reasonable notice to entrants by using the contact details submitted at the time of entry. Changes may include, but are not limited to: changes to the Prize; the dates and/or time of travel; the destination of travel; and the accommodation.
19. It is the responsibility of the individual to advise of any medical conditions, allergies or dietary requirements at the time of Prize acceptance.
20. The Prize must be taken in full and as a package as per specified departure dates from 15 October 2016 to 30 November 2016. The Prize is subject to availability at the time of booking. If the winner is unavailable to travel on the dates stipulated by the Promoter or does not take the Prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the Prize will be forfeited by the winner and neither cash nor another prize will be awarded in lieu of the forfeited Prize. In the event that the entire Prize is forfeited by the winner, the Promoter will award the Prize to the next valid entry as determined by the judges appointed by the Promoter. It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the winner must comply with all terms and conditions of third party suppliers, including any requirement to provide credit card details upon arrival at the accommodation for incidental costs during their stay.
21. Standard terms and conditions of travelling with Australian Pacific Touring (APT) will apply, including any applicable age restrictions. See Booking and Passage Terms and Conditions at http://www.aptouring.com.au/standard-items/footer/global-footer/general-information-conditions which passengers will be bound by.
22. 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, 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.
23. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
24. To the fullest extent permitted by law (including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and without limiting any other conditions of entry, the Promoter may, in its discretion, terminate, modify or suspend this promotion. All entrants participating in this promotion at the point of termination, modification or suspension of the promotion will be notified by the Promoter in writing. In the event of modification or suspension of the promotion, the entrant may choose to terminate their participation in the promotion at no cost.
25. 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 2010 (Cth), as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act 2001 (Cth) or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”).
26. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its 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, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (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 in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner; or (f) redemption of the Prize. The Promoter is not liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered, including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss, or for personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of accepting or using the Prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law; (g) personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of accepting or using the Prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
27. The Promoter collects personal information in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, and prize suppliers. Entry is conditional on providing this information. The Promoter may, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the information for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter will also use and handle personal information as set out in its privacy policy, which can be accessed by visiting http://bauer-media.com.au/privacy.htm and http://www.aptouring.com.au/privacy.
28. The winners agree that the Promoter may use their name and photographs of them for publicity and promotional purposes, without compensation, and that the Promoter will own copyright in any such photographs and in all material incorporating the photographs.
29. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
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