Sony Purchase any participating Sony Digital Imaging product from a participating retailer to Win An Antarctica Cruise (travel in March 2025) Entry methods: Online, Purchase Req, Freq: Other, Prize pool: $36,000, Closes 31/12/2024
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Terms and Conditions – Sony x Chimu 2025 Antarctica Competition
General
Information on how to enter and prizes form part of the Terms and Conditions of Entry. Entry into this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms
and Conditions.
To the extent of any inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any other reference to this competition, these Terms and Conditions prevail.
Who can enter
Subject to the clauses below, entry is open to all residents of Australia and New Zealand who have fulfilled the requirements set out below ('Eligible
Entrants'). Entrants must be over the age of 18, as of the date of entry.
Employees, and their immediate families, of the Promoter, associated agencies and companies, contractors or individuals are not eligible to enter this
competition. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, defacto spouse, child or step child (whether natural or by adoption),
parent, step parent, grandparent, step grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step brother, step sister or 1st cousin.
The Promoter is Sony Australia Limited (ABN 59 001 215 354) (the 'Promoter'). The Promoter's address is Level 7 73 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW
2060.
How to enter
To enter Eligible Entrants must, during the Promotional Period (defined below): purchase any participating Sony Digital Imaging product from a
participating retailer (Eligible Product Purchase) and complete the competition form to receive an entry into the draw for a chance to win 2 tickets
for a voyage to Antarctica. Entrants may receive up to 2 entries into the draw per product purchased. If the Entrant purchases an eligible Sony
Digital Imaging accessory in the same transaction, the customer will receive a bonus entry into the draw. Entrants can purchase eligible products
online through any of the authorised retailers. All entrants will have to fill in the competition entry form online at
sonypromotions.com.au/antarctica.
Eligible purchases must be made within from 12:AM AEST 1st October 2024 until 11M AEDT 31st December 2024
Participating Sony Digital Imaging Products
Camera Bodies
Lenses
Accessories | Bonus Entry Only
Eligible Models
No. of Competition Entries
Eligible Models
No. of Competition Entries
Eligible Models
No. of Competition Entries
ZVE1B
ZVE1W
ILCE7CM2B
ILCE7CM2S
ILCE7CR
ILCE7M3B
ILCE7M4B
ILCE7RM4A
ILCE7RM5B
ILCE7SM3B
ILCE9M2B
ILCE1B
ILME-FX30
LME-FX3
ILME-FX6
2
SEL1224G
SEL1224GM
SEL14F18GM
SEL1625G
SELC1635G
SELP1635G
SEL1635GM
SEL1635GM2
SEL20F18G
SEL2070G
SEL24F14GM
SEL24F28G
SEL2450G
SEL2470GM
SEL2470GM2
SEL24105G
SELP28135G
SEL35F14GM
SEL40F25G
SEL50F12GM
SEL50F14GM
SEL50F25G
SEL70200G
SEL70200G2
SEL70200GM
SEL70200GM2
SEL70300G
SEL85F14GM
SEL90M28G
SEL100F28GM
SEL100400GM
SEL135F18GM
SEL200600G
SEL300F28GM
SEL400F28GM
SEL600F40GM
2
CEAG80T
CEAG160T
CEAG320T
CEAG640T
CEAG1920T
ECMB1M
ECMM1
ECMW3
VGC4EM
VGC5
XLRK3M
1
SEL057FEC
SEL075UWC
SEL14TC
SEL1635Z
SEL20TC
SEL2470Z
SEL28F20
SEL2860
SEL2870
SEL35F14Z
SEL35F18F
SEL35F28Z
SEL50F14Z
SEL50F18F
SEL50M28
SEL55F18Z
SEL85F18
1
Participating retailers include:
Australia:
JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Camera House, Ted’s Cameras, Diamonds, Digi Direct, Video Pro, Georges, Digital Camera Warehouse, Camera Pro, Camera
Electronic, Videocraft, Pro AV, Lemac, Ryda Dot Com, Kayell Australia, Aussie Camera Sales, Camera Clix, Camera Warehouse, Leederville Cameras,
Peninsula Camera, Videoguys Australia, Byron Photo Magic, Dragon Image, Landscape Photo Gear, Amazon Australia, the official Sony Australia eBay Store
(on brand new products only, excludes any refurbished and box damaged products), the official Sony Australia Store on Amazon Marketplace, the official
Sony Australia Store on Catch Marketplace, Sony Store Online and Sony Stores (Castle Hill, Chatswood and Parramatta)
New Zealand:
Harvey Norman Computers, JB Hi-Fi, Photowarehouse, Auckland Camera Centre, PB Tech, Progear, Photogear, Rubbermonkey, Carters Photographics, Sony
Store Online, Sony Store Auckland, and Sony Store Christchurch
Entry form will require the following details:
Full name
Email address
Contact number
State
City
Postcode
Country (AU or NZ only)
Name of model purchased
Unique 7-digit serial number
Name of retailer where model was purchased
Suburb of retail store where model was purchased
Tax invoice number/receipt number
Date of purchase
By submitting an entry into this competition entrants consent to receive promotional and other marketing messages from the Promoter (including
messages sent electronically for an unlimited period of time). Entrants will be able to opt-out at any time by following the instructions included in
each message sent by the Promoter.
Entries must provide contact details on request to be eligible to win. Entrants may only enter in their own name. Inaudible, incomprehensible,
illegible, and incomplete entries may be deemed invalid.
Number of Entries permitted
One entry per person per Eligible Product Purchase. All entrants must retain their original receipts, documents or tags to validate proof of purchase
during the promotional period. Such evidence must, on request by the Promoter, be provided to the reasonable satisfaction of the Promoter, to
demonstrate that the entrant has complied with these Terms and Conditions. Any entrant found to be sharing any receipt or other proof to demonstrate
Proof of Purchase with any other entrant, whether or not related in any way, will have all entries invalidated and will not be able to claim a prize.
If such an entrant is awarded a prize and then found to have breached this clause, the entrant must immediately return any awarded prize to the
Promoter. The Promoter has sole discretion to determine if this clause has been breached by any entrant. The Promoter reserves the right to request
whatever documentation it deems necessary to confirm if the entrant has breached this clause. An entrant must provide any requested documentation to
the Promoter upon request. The Promoter may conduct an immediate redraw if the first drawn entrant is unable to satisfy this clause.
Open, Close, Draw and Publish dates
The competition commences on 01/10/2024 at 12:01 AM AEST and closes 05/01/2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT ('Promotional Period'). All times noted in these Terms
and Conditions are local times, based on the location of the Promoter. If any draw date falls on a public holiday, as defined in the state of the
Promoter, that draw will be conducted on the next business day. Entries must be received by the Promoter prior to the competition close date and time.
The winner will be the first valid entry drawn at Permitz Group 19 Brisbane Water Drive Koolewong NSW 2256 on 07/01/2025 at 11:00 AM AEDT. The
Promoter will ensure that all entries have an equal chance of winning a prize.
The winner will be notified by email within two business days of the draw. The winners details (last name, first initial and postcode) will also be
published on 09/01/2025 at com.au/antarctica (AU) or sonypromotions.co.nz/antarctica (NZ) for 30 days. Winner will have 14 business days to respond
and provide proof of purchase i.e. tax invoice and photo of serial number located on purchased product.
Prizes (or in the case of vouchers, prize confirmations) will be sent within 28 days of the draw.
The Promoter may conduct such further draws on 09/04/2025 (at 11:00 at Permitz Group, 19 Brisbane Water Drive Koolewong NSW 2256) as the original draw
in order to distribute any prizes unclaimed by this date, subject to State and Territory legislation. Winners of any further draws will be notified by
email within two business days of the draw. The winners details (last name, first initial and postcode) will also be published on 16/04/2025 at
com.au/antarctica (AU) or sonypromotions.co.nz/antarctica (NZ)) for 30 days.
Prize on offer
The total prize pool is valued at up to $36,000 (Including GST), as at 18/09/2024.
The total number of competition winners in this competition is one. The prize on offer is:
Number of winners
Prize description
Total value
1 Winner
Win 2 tickets for a voyage to Antarctica.
The prize includes:
- Return economy flight from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, Australia to Argentina
-Return flights from New Zealand to Australia will be provided if the winner resides in New Zealand
2 x Category 5 berths in one cabin on the Best of Antarctica, Whale Discovery cruise hosted by Chimu Adventures, departing on 9th March 2025. https://www.chimuadventures.com/en-au/antarctica/sony-best-o...
Cruise inclusions:
-Accommodation onboard the Ocean Endeavour vessel in booked cabin category
-All meals onboard the Ocean Endeavour vessel including snacks
-Onboard lecture program from Expeditions Team and Naturalists
-All applicable shore excursions and Zodiac cruising (except paid adventure options with cost)
-Use of rubber boots on land and use of waterproof outer shell jacket
-Insulated inner jacket
-Transfer from Ushuaia airport to hotel (Day 1) and pre-night hotel with breakfast
-Transfer from Ushuaia hotel accommodation to the Ocean Endeavour vessel for embarkation
-Transports to Ushuaia airport on return to port
-All port taxes
-All landing fees
-Use of onboard gym, sauna, pool and jacuzzi and onboard yoga
Other entry conditions:
-Lay-by and purchases from duty-free, discounted or clearance eBay sales, refurbished products from the official Sony Australia eBay store, parallel
import stores and second-hand purchases/retailers are excluded from this promotion.
Entries from, or on behalf of businesses or resellers (i.e. distributors or retailers) are not eligible for this promotion. Only entrants who are
‘end-users’ of the Eligible Products are entitled to submit an entry under this promotion. For the purpose of this promotion, ‘end-user’ means
“Consumer” as defined in the Australian Consumer Law.
-Entrants must retain their original proof of purchase document(s) for all entries as proof of purchase. Failure to produce the proof of purchase for
all entries when requested may, in the absolute discretion of the Promoter, result in invalidation of ALL of the entrant’s claims and forfeiture of
any right to a reward. Proof of purchase document(s) must clearly specify the store of purchase, that an Eligible Product was purchased, and that the
purchase was made during the entry period but prior to competition entry.
-Entrants must also be able to provide a photo of the product serial number plate, located on the base or side of the product, upon request so that
the promoter may verify the serial number entered into the competition entry form
-Entrants must opt-in to receive marketing and promotional emails from Sony Australia or Sony New Zealand
-Validated winner must be able to travel between 7th March to 21 March 2025.
-The prize must be taken on the date stipulated; no transfers accepted.
-Winner must permit Sony Australia and Sony New Zealand to pass on name and contact details to Chimu in order to issue the prize.
-Any additional spending money, meals, domestic flights in Australia, insurance, taxes, passports, visas, extra accommodation, items of a personal
nature and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner. Unless expressly stated, all other expenses become the responsibility of
the winner.
-The cruise is non-redeemable for cash. Any attempt to resell or auction all or any part of this cruise will result in an immediate cancellation of
the booking. Cruise cannot be exchanged for another itinerary.
-While a substitute traveller other than the winner may be designated upon initial booking, the cruise becomes non-transferable once confirmed.
-On acceptance of the competition prize, the winner acknowledges that they have read and agreed to Chimu Adventures booking conditions.
-The winner is required to obtain the relevant & suitable travel insurance at their own expense in order to be able to take the cruise. It is the
traveller’s personal responsibility to ensure that they have valid documentation, including but not limited to, valid passports, visas, and health
requirements, which meet the requirements of immigration and other government authorities at every destination. Any fines, penalties, payments or
expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be the sole responsibility of the
traveller/s.
$36,000
Prize must be used in full prior to 22/03/2025. In the event a winner does not take/use the prize by the time stipulated, then the entire prize will
be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.
Where the prize involves driving, travel or an event, winners and any companions under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal parent or
guardian over the age of 18 at all times.
Unless expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions all other expenses are the responsibility of the winners (and their companions) including but
not limited to current passports, visas, meals, spending money, transport to and from departure and arrival points, transfers, drinks, incidentals,
mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls, activities, gratuities, services charges, travel insurance, pre and post accommodation, optional
activities or excursions and all other ancillary costs. A credit card imprint or cash deposit may be required from the winner at check-in to the
hotel, for all incidental charges. Holidays are subject to flight and booking availabilities.
By entering this competition, and by collecting a prize, the winner acknowledges and accepts that driving, travel and any other activities comprising
the prize, are inherently dangerous and may result in death, injury, incapacity, damage to property or other losses. The Promoter is not responsible
for any acts of god, such as adverse weather conditions or industrial action or civil commotion that may occur whilst the winner is travelling. It is
the responsibility of the prize-winner to enquire about local issues and conditions at destinations prior to travel. The Promoter does not guarantee
that the winner will enjoy the travel prize or be suited to the type of travel prize that is offered.
Travel arrangements to and from the winner's home and their nearest capital city airport do not form part of the prize unless expressly stated in
these terms & conditions and are the responsibility of the winner and their travelling companion/s. The winner must travel on the same flights and
itinerary as their travelling companions. The travel prize cannot be used as part payment for another airfare package. Frequent flyer points cannot be
accrued on this prize. Flights and accommodation are subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be exchanged for other destinations.
Travel restrictions & blackout dates apply. Prizes cannot be taken during peak periods or school holidays, and winners must provide all suppliers
with a minimum of 21 days' advance notice of intention to travel. Embargo restrictions apply during certain periods. Bookings are subject to
conditions & availability (including but not limited to capacity limitations and other restrictions).
In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter then that element of
the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize.
Compliance with any health or other government requirements is the responsibility of the prize winner and their travel companions. All prize travel
will be subject to the carrier's General Conditions of Carriage. The Promoter and carrier make no representation as to the safety, conditions or other
issues that may exist at any destination. International travel advice can be obtained from various sources, including local government, local consular
offices and the web site of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at smartraveller.gov.au. Prizes for travel for a particular event
or attraction must be taken to coincide with the event or the times and dates during which the attraction is available. Travel insurance is not
included in the prize but is highly recommended.
Further Terms and Conditions
Any entrant found to have used a third party (including online competition entry site) to enter on their behalf will have all entries invalidated and
any claim they have to any prize will be invalidated. If such an entrant is awarded a prize and then found to have breached this clause, the entrant
must immediately return any prize awarded. The Promoter has sole discretion to determine if this clause has been breached by any entrant. The Promoter
reserves the right to request whatever documentation it deems necessary to confirm if the entrant has breached this clause. An entrant must provide
any requested documentation to the Promoter upon request. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who provides false information or
who seeks to gain an unfair advantage or to manipulate this competition.
Any entrant found to be entering incorrect contact details, including incorrect email contact details, will have all entries invalidated and any claim
to any prize will be invalidated. If such an entrant is awarded a prize and then found to have breached this clause, the entrant must immediately
return any prize awarded. The Promoter has sole discretion to determine if this clause has been breached by any entrant. The Promoter reserves the
right to request whatever documentation it deems necessary to confirm if the entrant has breached this clause. An entrant must provide any requested
documentation to the Promoter upon request.
If the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value,
subject to State and Territory legislation. Cash will not necessarily be awarded as a substitute. It is a condition of accepting the prize that the
winner must comply with all the conditions of use of the prize and prize supplier's requirements. Each prize must be taken as stated and no
compensation will be payable if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated.
The Promoter highly recommends a current residential street address be provided when requested for ease of correspondence and potential prize
delivery. The Promoter makes all reasonable efforts to deliver prizes to the addresses provided by competition entrants. The Promoter cannot guarantee
that any prizes returned to the Promoter due to non-delivery at the provided address will be re-sent to the prize winner.
The Promoter reserves the right to request winners to sign a winner's deed of release (and indemnification) or any other relevant forms or agreements
that the Promoter deems necessary, to provide proof of identity, proof of age, proof of residency at the nominated prize delivery address and/or proof
of entry validity (including phone bill) in order to claim a prize. Proof of identification, residency, age and entry considered suitable for
verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. In the event that a winner cannot provide suitable proof, the winner will forfeit the prize in
whole and no substitute will be offered.
The Promoter reserves the right to conduct a redraw in the event that an entrant, claiming to be a winner, is unable to satisfy these Terms and
Conditions or has breached these Terms and Conditions.
The Promoter's decision in relation to any aspect of the competition is subject to State and Territory legislation but also final and binding on each
person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into. No responsibility is accepted for late, lost or misdirected entries. Prizes are subject to
availability, not transferable or exchangeable and, with the exception of cash prizes, cannot be taken as cash. Prizes will be sent to the winner's
nominated address as stated in their original entry. The Promoter and their associated agencies, and companies associated with this promotion will
take no responsibility for prizes damaged or lost in transit.
Privacy Collection statement
By submitting an entry into this competition entrants consent to receive promotional and other marketing messages from the Promoter (including
messages sent electronically for an unlimited period of time). Entrants will be able to opt-out at any time by following the instructions included in
each message sent by the Promoter.
The Promoter and its related entities collect entrants' personal information for the purpose of conducting and promoting this competition (including
but not limited to determining and notifying winners). The Promoter may disclose personal information collected to an agent who is engaged to conduct
the competition draw and for prize fulfilment. The Promoter may also disclose personal information collected to Australian regulatory authorities,
such as the regulators of trade promotions. The Promoter will otherwise handle your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy
available at http://www.sony.com.au/section/privacypolicy. You may request access or to update your personal information or lodge a complaint by writing to The
Privacy Officer, Sony Australia Limited (ABN 59 001 215 354) of Level 7 73 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060.
Copyright, Statutory guarantees, Waiver and liability
All entries and any copyright subsisting in the entries become and remain the property of the Promoter who may publish or cause to be published any of
the entries received.
In participating in the prizes, the winners agree to participate and co-operate as required in all editorial activities relating to the Competition,
including but not limited to being interviewed and photographed. The winners (and their companions) agree to granting the Promoter a perpetual and
non-exclusive licence to use such footage and photographs in all media worldwide, including online social networking sites, and the winners (and their
companions) will not be entitled to any fee for such use.
Prize-winners are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek independent financial advice prior to
acceptance of that prize.
The Promoter (subject to regulatory approval) reserves the right to amend, cancel or suspend this competition if an event beyond the control of the
Promoter corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition or if such a change is required
to ensure the safety of the Promoter, its representatives and of entrants. The extent of any such amendment or other action will be proportionate to
the reasons giving rise to such action. Such changes may include the timing of any draw, the conduct of any prize related activities, and the timing
or destination of any travel. The Promoter will disqualify any individual who has tampered with the entry process or any other aspect of this
competition. In particular, computer generated entries and the use "scripting" is not permitted and will not be accepted.
Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant's responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limit, exclude or modify 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 or similar consumer protection laws in
the State and Territories of Australia ('Non-Excludable Guarantees').
Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers,
employees and agents) is not responsible for and 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: (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.
Competition permits
Authorised under: NSW Permit No. TP/03645. ACT Permit No. TP 24/02152. SA Licence No. T24/1624.
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