Win a food lovers trip to Noosa in the sunshine coast!

Win a food lovers’ trip to Noosa in the Sunshine Coast
COMPETITION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Schedule
Competition: Win a food lovers’ trip to Noosa in the Sunshine Coast
Promoter: Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (ABN 91 314 398 574) (SBS) of 14 Herbert Street, Artarmon NSW 2064. Phone: 1800 500 727.
Entry Restrictions: The Competition is open to Australian residents only, aged 18 and over. Employees of the Promoter, the Prize Supplier(s) and associated companies and their immediate families are ineligible.
Competition Period:
Commences: 10am Monday, 31st October 2016 AEDT.
Closes: 11pm Monday, 14th November 2016 AEDT.
Maximum Number of Entries: One entry per person
How to enter:
• During the Competition Period, entrants must go to sbs.com.au/food and follow the directions to complete the online entry form.
•Entrants must agree to sign up to the Promoter’s SBS Food and My Week e-newsletter.
• Entrants must register their details, including (but not limited to) name, address and phone number.
• Entrants must answer the following question in 25 words or less:

Why would you like to win a food lovers’ trip to Noosa in the Sunshine Coast?

Major Prize:
One Major Prize winner will receive the following;
• 2 nights accommodation at Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, winner can specify their choice of either a pool or river studio room
Includes full hot buffet breakfast for 2 people in the Noosa Beach House for both days
Welcome local cheese plate and French Champagne on arrival
Complimentary self parking - Total accommodation value up to $1580
• Return economy flights for two people with Qantas from winner’s closest capital city, via Sydney direct into Sunshine Coast Airport up to $1500
• Airport transfers, Cab Charges vouchers up to the value of $200
• Dinner for two people at Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita up to $150
The Major Prize is valued up to $3430.00 AUD (RRP).
Travel Prize Conditions:
• Winner and their travel companion must be over the age of 18.
• Winner must be an Australian Resident
• The following QANTAS conditions apply;
As a prize winner, you will be travelling on a conditionally guaranteed’ basis and therefore in the event of an aircraft downgrade or unserviceability all Qantaslink will not be responsible for any expense incurred. Passengers must travel together and the certificate must be used in full in one booking. No changes permitted (changes will incur a fee). Travel is for off peak services unless specified (flights requested are subject to availability and are at the discretion of the airline) and excludes travel during December and other operational blackout periods. Flights must be booked more than 6 weeks prior to travel date.
Any funds remaining or unused sectors cannot be kept in credit and will be made void. Frequent Flyer points cannot be accrued. QantasLink will not be liable for any flight delays, schedule changes or cancellations. Travel insurance is not included. The certificate is not transferrable from the original prize winner, is not refundable, non-redeemable or saleable for cash. The certificate is not intended for use on any auction or bidding site. If flights are being used to connect with a commercially made booking please advise Qantaslink, as baggage through check is not available on promotional/guest tickets. Please note that certificate will be null and void if used for any purpose or event other than the stated event list on the certificate. Valid for identified cities or product only.
• The following Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort conditions apply;
‘Black out’ dates apply and this prize remains subject to availability and is valid until 30th November 2017. Some school holidays, public holidays and peak periods may be excluded. This prize must be taken by the validity date and cannot be extended. The full amount must be used in one visit – no credit can be given.
Total value of all Prizes: $3430.00 AUD
Prize Supplier/s: SBS Australia, Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, QANTAS, Noosa beach House Peter Kuruvita, Visit Sunshine Coast
Winner Selection:
One Prize Winner will be selected from all valid entries.A panel selected by the Promoter will judge all valid entries and the Winner(s) will be selected on 11am 15th November 2016 AEDT at 14 Herbert Street, Artarmon, NSW 2064.
Major Prize winner will be notified by email and phone on Tuesday, 15th November 2016.
Winners’ names will also be published on the SBS website on Thursday, 17th November 2016.
Second Chance Draw and notification:
If a Winner cannot be contacted by 11am Tuesday, 14th February 2017 AEDT, the Promoter or its nominated agent will select another winner from all valid entries. Second Chance Draw winners will be notified by email and phone on Wednesday, 15th February 2017 and published on the SBS website on Thursday, 16th February 2017.
General Terms and Conditions
Entry into the Competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions. Information relating to the Competition and the above Schedule form part of the terms and conditions for the Competition. The Promoter may vary these terms and conditions from time to time at its sole discretion, subject to approval of the relevant state authorities.
Eligibility to enter the Competition is subject to the Entry Restrictions above.
To enter the Competition, entrants must complete the process outlined in the Entry Details during the Competition Period. Any entry received outside of the Competition Period will be deemed invalid.
Entrants may enter the Competition up to the Maximum Number of Entries. Each entry must be submitted separately and meet the eligibility requirements.
Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost, delayed or misdirected entries.
The Promoter reserves the right to request proof of identity, proof of Australian residency status at the nominated Prize delivery address and proof of entry validity, in order to claim a Prize. Acceptance of proof of eligibility is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that an entrant cannot provide proof, their entry will be deemed invalid.
All valid entries are automatically entered into the Winner Selection process, which will take place at the times and dates set out in the Schedule, including any specified Second Chance Draw.
The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Winners will be notified in accordance with the Winner Notification details in the Schedule.
All Prizes are as depicted or described in the Schedule and, unless otherwise specified, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be redeemed for cash. The Promoter is not responsible for any additional costs associated with use of the Prize.
If a Prize is date specific, the Winner must be available to redeem the Prize on the date/s specified in the Schedule. If the Winner is not able to redeem the Prize on the specified date/s, the Promoter may determine another Winner in its absolute discretion.
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any loss, damages, or injury incurred to enter the Competition or in connection with taking up the Prizes.
Once Prizes have left the Prize Supplier’s premises, no responsibility is taken for Prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
Prize values are based upon the recommended retail prices at the time of printing (inclusive of GST). The Promoter accepts no responsibility for change in Prize value between now and the ultimate Prize redemption date.
All Prizes are subject to availability. In the event that any of the Prizes or part of a Prize becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control, the Promoter reserves the right to provide a similar prize to the same or greater value as the original prize, subject to state regulations.
If the Prize involves tickets to an event or travel, the Promoter is not responsible for any change in times or dates, cancellations or rescheduling of events that may prevent the Prize Winner from redeeming the Prize or any part of it.
It is a condition of accepting the Prize that the winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the Prize and the Prize supplier’s requirements.
Travel portions of a Prize may be subject to blackout dates and travel periods as specified in the Schedule. If travel has not been redeemed within this time period, tickets shall be deemed null and void.
Rewards program points cannot be accrued when taking up the Prize.
Bookings are subject to availability and are not re-routable. Once booked and approved by the Prize supplier, any changes may incur a cancellation fee or amendment fee at the cost of the winner. Once tickets have been issued they cannot be changed.
Neither the Promoter nor the Prize Supplier/s or their associated companies will be held liable for any loss, damage or injury that results directly or indirectly from the Winner taking part in any aspect of the Prize. Where relevant, the Winner agrees that they take full responsibility for any activities engaged in while travelling and engaging in the Prize package and will take out appropriate travel insurance.
The Winner and their travelling companion are responsible for any visa requirements associated with the Prize. In the event that the Winner or their companion are unable to obtain appropriate visas, the Promoter takes no responsibility for the Prize winner’s or their companion's inability to take the Prize.
Winners are responsible for all costs not expressly listed as being included in the Prize, including without limitation, meals, entertainment, other travel and accommodation, incidentals, gratuities, services charges, optional extras, transfers, passports, visas, re-entry permits, spending money, freights, excess baggage, government taxes, departure taxes, ground transportation any tax liabilities, airport charges, any applicable surcharges and any other related costs. Unless otherwise specified in the Schedule, travel insurance is not included in the Prize and will be the responsibility of the winner(s). Travel insurance is highly recommended to protect against the additional costs incurred in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
If a Prize includes accommodation, it is a condition of accepting the Prize that the Winner may be requested to present their credit card or a cash deposit upon arrival at any accommodation to cover all ancillary costs they may incur during their stay. For the avoidance of doubt, the Winner acknowledges that the accommodation part of the Prize includes room charges only and no ancillary costs such as room service.
Travel arrangements to and from the Winner’s departure city airport do not form part of the Prize and are the responsibility of the Winner.
The Winner and their travelling companion must travel together on the same dates and to and from the same destination.
All travel will be subject to the general conditions of carriage. The Promoter and Prize Supplier make no representations as to the safety, conditions or other issues that may exist at any destination. It is the responsibility of the Winner to enquire about local issues and conditions at destinations before travel.
Neither the Promoter nor the Prize supplier or their associated companies is responsible, to the extent permitted by law, for acts of god, acts of terrorism or war (declared or undeclared) or other events beyond the Promoter and the Prize supplier's control which prevent awarding or acceptance of the Prize in accordance with the Prize description.
The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant submitting an entry which, in the Promoter’s opinion, includes objectionable content.
This Competition is a game of skill and chance will play no part in determining the Winner. Each entry will be individually judged, based upon literary and creative merit.
All entries must be the original independent creation of the entrant and free of any claims that they infringe any third party rights. Entries must not have been published previously and/or have been used to win prizes in any other competitions.
The Promoter takes no liability for any tax issues which may arise from accepting a Prize in this Competition. Consult an independent tax adviser if this is a concern.
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal or permanent injury or loss of life; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.
The Promoter and the Prize Supplier/s assume no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction or unauthorised access to, or alterations of entries, and reserves the right to take any action that may be available. If for any reason this Competition is not capable of running as planned, due to causes including, but not limited to tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administrative security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion, to take any action that may be available to the fullest extent permitted by law, including to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition. Subject to state regulations.
All entries become and remain the property of the Promoter.
Entrants consent to their full names and/or their entries being used in all media by the Promoter. Entrants acknowledge and agree they may be required to participate in promotional activities while taking up the Prize.
The Promoter may use entrants' names and details for promotional, marketing and publicity purposes. The Promoter may also be required to disclose your personal information to its contractors, agents, co-promoter and to state and territory gaming departments to assist in conducting the Competition.
All details of the entrants will be used and preserved in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and the SBS Privacy Policy. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to the SBS privacy contact officer. Unless otherwise notified, the Promoter may use the entries and details of entrants for promotional and publicity purposes.
Any entrant found to be using multiple social media accounts to enter the Competition may be disqualified at SBS’s sole discretion.
Entrants acknowledge this Competition is in no way associated with or sponsored or endorsed by Facebook. Any information disclosed by entrants entering this Competition is not provided to Facebook. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding this Competition must be directed to the Promoter and not to Facebook.