OPTUS “ALWAYS WIN” PROMOTION (“PROMOTION”)

 

HOW TO ENTER

 

To be eligible to enter the major prize draw and win an instant prize, current Optus Pre-Paid or Boost Mobile customers must recharge their mobile account with $30 or more credit during the promotional period. It is a condition of entry that customers use their own Optus Pre-Paid phone to enter the promotion.

 

Instant Win Component

Once the recharge has been confirmed as successful, the customer will receive an SMS containing a unique code. Customers must visit www.optus.com.au/alwayswin during the promotional period, input the requested details including the unique code and their mobile phone number. Customers will be notified instantly of the prize they have won. If the winner has won a Product Prize, their account will be credited accordingly. If the winner has won a Content Prize, they will be directed to a content download page to redeem their prize. If the winner has won a Physical Prize, they will be required to complete their personal details online so that the prize may be awarded.

 

Major Prize Draw

Customers will receive one (1) entry into the Major Prize draw for each dollar spent on a successful recharge. For example, if the entrant spends $30 dollars on a recharge, they will receive 30 entries into the Major Prize draw.

 

Entrants must retain a record of their unique code(s) for all entries submitted.

 

Unsubscribe. If a customer chooses to unsubscribe from receiving communication advertising this promotion, they will not receive any further communication including the text message containing the unique number required for entry. 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

 

2. Entry is limited to Australian residents who are current Optus Pre-Paid or Boost Mobile customers (“Entrants”). Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and its agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.

 

3. 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. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

 

4. Incomplete, ineligible or indecipherable entries will be deemed invalid.

 

5. Multiple entries permitted, subject to the following: (a) only one entry will be awarded into the Major Prize draw per dollar spent in recharging the customers Optus Pre-Paid or Boost Mobile account subject to a minimum of $30 spent in the one transaction; (b) the same unique code cannot be used more than once; (c) unrecognised codes will be deemed invalid; and (d) each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements.

 

6. Promotion commences on 01/07/08 and closes at 11.59am AEST on 01/10/08 or once 7,500,844 unique codes have been exhausted whichever occurs first. Entries and all claims for instant win prizes must be received by 11.59am AEST on 01/10/08. The Major Prize draw will take place at Optus, 1 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 on 10/10/08 at 3.00pm AEST. The Promoter reserves the right to draw additional reserve entries and record them in order in case an invalid entry or ineligible entrant is drawn. Instant winners will be notified in writing instantly. The Major Prize draw winner will be notified by mail and the names of all winners (for prizes valued over $100) will be published at www.optus.com.au/alwayswin on the following dates 30/07/08, 25/08/08, 20/09/08 and 23/10/08 depending on the date on which the prize is won.  The Major Prize winner and winners of instant prizes valued at over $250 who reside in Victoria will have their names published in The Australian on the following dates 30/07/08, 25/08/08, 20/09/08 and 23/10/08 depending on the date on which the prize is won.  The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

7. Prize Determination Conditions.

    • Entrants are not eligible to win a Content Prize for their first two entries into the promotion. Entrants cannot instantly win the exact same type of Content Prize or the exact same Product Prize more than once within six separate entries. For the avoidance of doubt, if an Entrant instantly wins a 10 Free Rev-Up Text prize, they will not win that same prize (i.e. 10 Free Rev-Up Text prize) for their next five entries.

    • Entrants cannot win the same category of Content or Product prize two times in a row. For the avoidance of doubt, if an Entrant instantly wins a 10 Free Rev-Up Text prize, they cannot win a 20 Free Rev-Up Text prize with their following entry.

    • Entrants are not eligible to win a Rev-Up Data Prize for their first two entries into the promotion.

 

8.Instant win prizes:

Item Unit Cost Quantity Total Cost
CONTENT      
Prize Value of Each Prize Number of Prizes Total Value
Wallpaper  $      3.50 149,951 $524,828.50
Ringtone  $      5.50 599,801 $3,298,905.50

 

PRODUCTS      
Prize Value of Each Prize Number of Prizes Total Value
6 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**  $       4.97 303,650  $    1,509,140.50
10 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**   $       8.09 826,600  $    6,687,194.00
15 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**   $     11.99 350,883  $    4,207,087.17
20 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**   $     15.89 320,519  $    5,093,046.91
25 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**   $     19.79 269,910  $    5,341,518.90
30 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**   $     23.69 269,910  $    6,394,167.90
50 minutes of Pre-Paid Minutes**  $     39.29 20,243  $       795,347.47
       
10 x Rev-Up Texts***   $       2.50 202,433  $       506,082.50
15 x Rev-Up Texts***   $       3.75 202,433  $       759,123.75
20 x Rev-Up Texts***   $       5.00 202,433  $    1,012,165.00
25 x Rev-Up Texts***   $       6.25 202,433  $    1,265,206.25
30 x Rev-Up Texts***   $       7.50 202,433  $    1,518,247.50
       
20 x Pre-Paid Texts****  $       5.00 472,343  $    2,361,715.00
30 x Pre-Paid Texts****   $       7.50 472,343  $    3,542,572.50
40 x Pre-Paid Texts****   $     10.00 472,343  $    4,723,430.00
50 x Pre-Paid Texts****   $     12.50 472,343  $    5,904,287.50
60 x Pre-Paid Texts****  $     15.00 472,343  $    7,085,145.00
       
$10 worth of Rev Up Data*****  $     10.00 202,433  $    2,024,330.00
$20 worth of Rev Up Data*****  $     20.00 202,433  $    4,048,660.00
$30 worth of Rev Up Data*****  $     30.00 202,433  $    6,072,990.00
$40 worth of Rev Up Data*****  $     40.00 202,433  $    8,097,320.00
$50 worth of Rev Up Data*****  $     50.00 202,433  $  10,121,650.00

 

PHYSICAL PRIZES      
Prize Value of Each Prize Number of Prizes Total Value
Hollywood Movie Money Movie Tickets#  $     15.50 2,000  $      31,000.00
iPod Shuffle (1GB)  $     98.00 750  $      73,500.00
Winter Hamper (including basket, marshmallows, 2 x mugs, rug, hot chocolate & JB HI-Fi voucher for $160  $   230.00 20  $        4,600.00
Sony Digital DVD Camera (DCR DVD608)  $   699.00 25  $      17,475.00
Burton Snowboard  $   499.00 10  $        4,990.00
Electric Visual Goggles  $   169.95 100  $      16,995.00
Electric Visual Sunglasses  $   159.95 100  $      15,995.00
Electric Visual Backpack  $   139.95 50  $        6,997.50
Electric Visual Beanie  $     34.95 100  $        3,495.00
Motorola K1 - 18 x Gold Boost Bundle, 2 x Black   $   199.00 20  $        3,980.00
Motorola V3 Silver Bundle Pack  $   119.00 10  $        1,190.00
Motorola W375 Silver Bundle Pack  $     99.00 20  $        1,980.00
Samsung M300  $   129.00 20  $        2,580.00
Samsung C520 Boost Black Bundle Pack  $     99.00 20  $        1,980.00
Samsung C520 Boost White Bundle Pack  $     99.00 20  $        1,980.00
Boost D615 Grey Platinum Bundle Pack  $   149.00 20  $        2,980.00
Sony Ericsson W200i White Bundle Pack  $   129.00 20  $        2,580.00
Sony Ericsson Z310i   $     99.00 20  $        1,980.00
Samsung 101cm LCD HDTV   $  1,799.00 2  $        3,598.00
Nintendo Wii   $     390.00 5  $        1,950.00

 

TOTAL - Instant Win Prize Pool 7,500,844 $ 93,095,987.35
Major Prize    $         20,000.00
Total - All Prize Pools    $ 93,115,987.35

 

 

* Winners of Content Prizes will be provided with a choice of Content from which they will be able to select their prize. If a winner of a Content Prize is unable to provide the information required to determine the format in which the Content Prize should be provided, the winner will be offered a randomly awarded Product Prize to substitute the Content Prize originally won to be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion. 
** Pre-Paid Minutes is minutes which can be used to call any Optus mobile phone within Australia. Prize is valid for 7 days once credit applied.
*** Rev-Up Text is credit which can be used to text any mobile phone that permits text messaging irrespective of the Australian network the mobile is signed to.  Prize is valid for 7 days once credit applied.
**** Pre-Paid Text is credit which can be used to text other Optus/Boost Pre-Paid customers only.  Prize is valid for 14 days once credit applied.
***** Rev-Up Data is credit which can be used when Browsing Optus Zoo and downloading content (content charges apply).  Prize is valid for 30 days once credit applied. Winners of Rev-Up Data prizes whose phones are not compatible with such a prize will be offered a randomly awarded substitute Product Prize to be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion.

# Hollywood Movie Money Movie Voucher - value up to $15.50. Valid for any ticket to the film stipulated on the voucher film at participating cinemas for the duration of the film's presence. Not valid at Gold Class, The Director's Suite, La Premiere, Gold Lounges or Special Events – for full terms & conditions, further information and a list of participating cinemas see www.hollywoodmoviemoney.com.au

 

9. All mobile phone prizes are locked to the Optus network. An $80.00 fee applies if network locking is removed within the first 6 months from the activation date. Alternatively, if a winner recharges to the value of $80, no fee applies.

 

10. Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming any Content or Product Prize/s are not included. Any unused balance of any Content of Product Prize/s will not be awarded as cash. Redemption of Content and Product Prize/s is subject to any terms and conditions of the issuer.

 

11. The first valid entry drawn in the Major Prize Draw will win $20,000 cash.

 

12. Cash prize will be awarded in the form of a cheque.

 

13. If the winner of the Major Prize is under the age of 18 years, the prize will be awarded to the winner's nominated parent or guardian.

 

14. The Major Prize winner must be an Optus Pre-Paid or Boost Mobile customer at the time of the draw in order to be eligible to win the Major Prize.

 

15.  If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.

 

16. Total potential prize pool value is $93,115,987.35.  Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.

 

17. A draw for any unclaimed Physical Prizes or the Major Prize may take place on 13/01/09 at the same time and place as the original draw, subject to any directions from a regulatory authority and, if necessary award a prize of equivalent value. Winner names will be posted at www.optus.com.au/alwayswin and winners of prizes valued at over $250 who reside in Victoria will have their names published in The Australian on 22/01/09.

 

18. 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, including but not limited to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Promotion, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.

 

19. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the Entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used. 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.

 

20. Quality control errors will not invalidate an otherwise valid prize claim. Unless otherwise due to fraud or ineligibility under these Terms and Conditions, all prize claims in excess of the advertised prize pool will be honoured.

 

21. There will be a total of 7,500,844 unique codes generated for this Promotion.

 

22. 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 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 entrant; or (f) use of a prize.

 

23. The Promoter collects Entrants’ personal information in order to conduct the Promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such information to third parties, including, but not limited to, prize suppliers and as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry to the Promotion is conditional on the Entrant providing this information. The Promoter and its related bodies corporate may, for an indefinite period unless otherwise advised, use the information for promotional, marketing and publicity purposes including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to access, update or correct any information to the Promoter. All entries become the property of the Promoter.  See the Promoter’s Privacy Policy for details.

 

24. The Promoter is Optus Administration Pty Ltd of 1 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. ABN 79 055 136 804 (“Promoter”).

      NSW Permit No. LTPS/08/05447, Vic Permit No. 08/2488, ACT Permit No. TP08/02236 SA Permit No. T08/2173