Win your own tailor-made trip worth $15,000!

Schedule
Competition: SBS Food Escape Travel Competition 2016
Permit Numbers: Authorised under: NSW Permit No: LTPS/16/08180; ACT Permit No: TP16/02039; SA Permit No: T16/1851
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. Entrants must be the holder of a full Australian driver’s licence. Employees of the Promoter, the Prize Supplier(s) and associated companies and their immediate families are ineligible.
Competition Period: Commences: 06:00 AEST/ADST on 7th of November 2016 – 00:00 5th of December 2016
Maximum Number of Entries: One per person
How to enter
During the Competition Period, entrants must go to sbs.com.au/food/win-ultimate-foodie-getaway-escape-travel and follow the directions to complete the online entry form.
Entrants must register their details, including (but not limited to) name, address and phone number.
Major Prize:
One Major Prize winner will receive 1 x AUD$15,000 Gift Card that can be used for 1 holiday and must be used at an Escape Travel store by 31 Oct 2017.The prize will be valued at AUD$15,000 (RRP) inclusive of GST.
There is 1 prize to be won.
The total prize pool will be valued at AUD$15,000 (RRP) inclusive of GST.
Gift Cards may be redeemed in whole or part during the validity period. Where used in part, no change will be given. Any unused balance may not be used against future purchases. This gift card is valid for 1 holiday only.
Gift Cards are non-refundable.
Gift Cards cannot be reloaded.
Gift Cards may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash, traveller’s cheques, cash passports or any other form of currency.
Gift Cards may not, without the prior written consent of Escape Travel, be resold or offered for resale at a premium (including via online auction or other unauthorised resale sites) or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes (including competitions and trade promotions) or to enhance the demand for other goods or services. If a Gift Card is sold or used in breach of this condition, Escape Travel may in its absolute and sole discretion cancel or render invalid the Gift Card without a refund and the Gift Card holder may be refused redemption of the Gift Card. Escape Travel will take all reasonable steps to notify you of Escape Travel intention to cancel or render invalid a Gift Card within a reasonable time before cancelling or rendering invalid the Gift Card.
Escape Travel may cancel or render invalid any Gift Card (including any available balance) which Escape Travel determines in its absolute and sole discretion was purchased at any time and in any way (including via online auction or other unauthorised resale sites) by fraudulent means. Escape Travel may cancel any bookings made using any fraudulent Gift Card which may include any non-refundable amounts. Escape Travel will not be responsible for any costs incurred by you if you purchase or attempt to redeem any fraudulent Gift Card. You acknowledge and agree that you will not be entitled to redeem any available balance on any fraudulent Gift Card and that Escape Travel will not be obliged to hold such balance on file for you or otherwise redeem or exchange that Gift Card.
The winner is responsible for the use and security of your Gift Card. Lost or stolen Gift Cards may not be replaced or refunded. The Winner is liable for all transactions on your Gift Card except those caused by fraud or negligence by Escape Travel or its employees.
Defaced, mutilated or altered Gift Cards may not be accepted, replaced or refunded.
Gift Cards may not be used for payment of credit or retailer accounts.
Personal information collected in relation to your Gift Card will be handled in accordance with Escape Travel Privacy Policy which is available at www.escapetravel.com.au or in store.
Australia applies to these terms and conditions and any disputes arising in relation to them.
The Major Prize is valued up to $15,000 (Including GST).
Travel Prize Conditions:
Winner must be over the age of 18.
The winner must be one of the travellers and must have current passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the travel date.
The Prize must be booked through Escape Travel prior to 31 October 2017.
Total value of all Prizes: $15,000
Prize Supplier/s: Escape Travel
Winner Selection:
One Prize Winner will be selected from all valid entries.
The Winner will be drawn at random by the Promoter (or its nominated agent) on 6th of December 2016 at 12:00 ADST at 14 Herbert Street, Artarmon, NSW 2064. The winner will be notified by email and phone on 8th of December 2016 and published on the SBS website and in The Australianby the 12th of December 2016.
Second Chance Draw and notification:
If a Winner cannot be contacted by 18:00 6th of March 2017, the Promoter or its nominated agent will select another winner from all valid entries. Second Chance Draw winner will be notified by email and phone on 8th of March and published on the SBS website and in The Australian by the 12th of March 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.
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.