Astrofest Competitions Terms & Conditions of Entry 2023
All the terms and conditions for the competitions at Astrofest are below. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Astrofest Coordinator via [email protected].
Astrofest Pre-registration Competition - Terms & Conditions of Entry 2023
General
1. The promoter of the Astrofest Preregistration Competition (“Competition”) is the University of Western Australia (ABN 37 882 817 280) of 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009 (“UWA‟).
2. Details on eligibility, how to enter and the prizes for the Competition are set out in these terms and conditions of entry (“Terms and Conditions”). By entering into this Competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.
3. 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
4. Subject to clause 5, any person worldwide of any age, who has fulfilled the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions is eligible to enter the Competition.
5. Employees of UWA or its associated agencies and companies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter this Competition.
6. UWA or its contractor or agent may, in their absolute discretion, disqualify an entrant for any reason including breaching these terms and conditions, or acceptable or reasonable standards of safety, conduct and respect.
How to enter
7. Eligible persons may enter the Competition by preregistering to attend Astrofest via astronomywa.net.au/astrofest.
8. UWA has the discretion to deem incomprehensible, illegible, non-compliant and incomplete entries invalid.
Number of entries permitted
9. Entrants may submit a single entry to the competition. Duplicate entries will be counted as one entry.
Prizes on offer
10. The total value of the prize is to be confirmed.
11. The pre registration prizes include:
- Sky-Watcher Heritage 3" Table Top Dobsonian Telescope
- Gift Certificate for a Gold Galaxy Stargazers Club membership
- Double Helix magazine subscriptions
- Family Passes to the Perth Observatory
- Family Passes to Scitech
- and other prizes to be announced on the night.
12. The prize is subject to the following rules:
a. the prize-winning entries shall be selected by UWA at its absolute discretion (subject to clause 15);
b. the prize must be taken as stated at clause 10 and is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash;
c. if the specified prize becomes unavailable for any reason, UWA may, but is under no obligation to, substitute a prize of like or equal value;
d. any tax payable as a result of the prize being awarded or received will be the prize winner's responsibility;
e. UWA takes no responsibility for the loss of the prize or the inability of the prize winner to use the prize due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by the prize winner, or otherwise; and
f. UWA makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability, merchantability of the Prize.
13. The winner acknowledges and agrees that no other payment, cost, fee or prize is payable to the winner by UWA other than as expressly stated in clauses 10 and 11 above.
Open, close and draw and publish dates
14. The competition opens on Monday the 9th of October 2023 and closes on Thursday the 16th of November, 2023 at 11:59pm AWST (“Promotional Period‟). Entries must be received by UWA during the Promotional Period to be valid. Entries received after this time will not be included in the Competition and UWA accepts no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected, incorrect or invalid entries.
15. The prize winner will be determined by UWA via a random draw.
16. The prize selection will take place on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 5:30pm AWST.
17. The winner will not be notified by phone or email.
18. The prize must be claimed by the winner at Astrofest during the prize draw at 5:30pm on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023. Winners will be required to claim their prize by collecting it from Curtin Stadium during the Astrofest prize draw. The prize will not be shipped or otherwise delivered to the winner.
19. If the prize is not claimed within the Astrofest prize draw, UWA may conduct further draws at Astrofest, at Curtin Stadium on Kent Street at 5:40pm in order to distribute the unclaimed prize.
Publicity of Competition
20. It is a condition of entry in the Competition that UWA has the right to publish the name, image, voice, photograph or video of entrants (“Materials”) for any matter incidental to the Competition or the promotion or marketing of UWA.
21. UWA may use such Materials in any medium including without limiting on its website or other electronic means, in any reasonable manner it sees fit.
Privacy and miscellaneous
22. UWA will collect, use and manage personal information provided in each entry in accordance with its privacy policy accessible online at: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?method=document&id=UP14%2F10
23. All entries become the property of UWA once submitted.
24. By submitting an entry, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that they are giving UWA permission to use their entry for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes.
25. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, UWA (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 Competition, including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from or in connection with:
a. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under UWA’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 UWA) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of UWA;
d. any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
e. any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f. redemption of the prize; and
g. participation in the Competition
Cancellation
26. UWA reserves the right to suspend, cancel or otherwise close the competition earlier than is stated in these terms and conditions for safety, security, technical failures, weather conditions or any other causes which affect the proper administration, fairness or security of the Competition.
For more information
27. For more information please contact Leah Kalimeris, Astrofest Coordinator, via [email protected].
1. The promoter of the Astrofest Preregistration Competition (“Competition”) is the University of Western Australia (ABN 37 882 817 280) of 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009 (“UWA‟).
2. Details on eligibility, how to enter and the prizes for the Competition are set out in these terms and conditions of entry (“Terms and Conditions”). By entering into this Competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.
3. 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
4. Subject to clause 5, any person worldwide of any age, who has fulfilled the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions is eligible to enter the Competition.
5. Employees of UWA or its associated agencies and companies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter this Competition.
6. UWA or its contractor or agent may, in their absolute discretion, disqualify an entrant for any reason including breaching these terms and conditions, or acceptable or reasonable standards of safety, conduct and respect.
How to enter
7. Eligible persons may enter the Competition by preregistering to attend Astrofest via astronomywa.net.au/astrofest.
8. UWA has the discretion to deem incomprehensible, illegible, non-compliant and incomplete entries invalid.
Number of entries permitted
9. Entrants may submit a single entry to the competition. Duplicate entries will be counted as one entry.
Prizes on offer
10. The total value of the prize is to be confirmed.
11. The pre registration prizes include:
- Sky-Watcher Heritage 3" Table Top Dobsonian Telescope
- Gift Certificate for a Gold Galaxy Stargazers Club membership
- Double Helix magazine subscriptions
- Family Passes to the Perth Observatory
- Family Passes to Scitech
- and other prizes to be announced on the night.
12. The prize is subject to the following rules:
a. the prize-winning entries shall be selected by UWA at its absolute discretion (subject to clause 15);
b. the prize must be taken as stated at clause 10 and is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash;
c. if the specified prize becomes unavailable for any reason, UWA may, but is under no obligation to, substitute a prize of like or equal value;
d. any tax payable as a result of the prize being awarded or received will be the prize winner's responsibility;
e. UWA takes no responsibility for the loss of the prize or the inability of the prize winner to use the prize due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by the prize winner, or otherwise; and
f. UWA makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability, merchantability of the Prize.
13. The winner acknowledges and agrees that no other payment, cost, fee or prize is payable to the winner by UWA other than as expressly stated in clauses 10 and 11 above.
Open, close and draw and publish dates
14. The competition opens on Monday the 9th of October 2023 and closes on Thursday the 16th of November, 2023 at 11:59pm AWST (“Promotional Period‟). Entries must be received by UWA during the Promotional Period to be valid. Entries received after this time will not be included in the Competition and UWA accepts no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected, incorrect or invalid entries.
15. The prize winner will be determined by UWA via a random draw.
16. The prize selection will take place on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 5:30pm AWST.
17. The winner will not be notified by phone or email.
18. The prize must be claimed by the winner at Astrofest during the prize draw at 5:30pm on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023. Winners will be required to claim their prize by collecting it from Curtin Stadium during the Astrofest prize draw. The prize will not be shipped or otherwise delivered to the winner.
19. If the prize is not claimed within the Astrofest prize draw, UWA may conduct further draws at Astrofest, at Curtin Stadium on Kent Street at 5:40pm in order to distribute the unclaimed prize.
Publicity of Competition
20. It is a condition of entry in the Competition that UWA has the right to publish the name, image, voice, photograph or video of entrants (“Materials”) for any matter incidental to the Competition or the promotion or marketing of UWA.
21. UWA may use such Materials in any medium including without limiting on its website or other electronic means, in any reasonable manner it sees fit.
Privacy and miscellaneous
22. UWA will collect, use and manage personal information provided in each entry in accordance with its privacy policy accessible online at: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?method=document&id=UP14%2F10
23. All entries become the property of UWA once submitted.
24. By submitting an entry, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that they are giving UWA permission to use their entry for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes.
25. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, UWA (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 Competition, including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from or in connection with:
a. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under UWA’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 UWA) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of UWA;
d. any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
e. any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f. redemption of the prize; and
g. participation in the Competition
Cancellation
26. UWA reserves the right to suspend, cancel or otherwise close the competition earlier than is stated in these terms and conditions for safety, security, technical failures, weather conditions or any other causes which affect the proper administration, fairness or security of the Competition.
For more information
27. For more information please contact Leah Kalimeris, Astrofest Coordinator, via [email protected].
ASTROFEST GRAND PRIZE DRAW COMPETITION - TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 2023
General
1. The promoter of the Astrofest Feedback Draw Competition (“Competition”) is the University of Western Australia (ABN 37 882 817 280) of 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009 (“UWA”).
2. Details on eligibility, how to enter and the prizes for the Competition are set out in these terms and conditions of entry (“Terms and Conditions”). By entering into this Competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.
3. 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
4. Subject to clause 5, any person worldwide of any age, who has fulfilled the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions is eligible to enter the Competition.
5. Employees of UWA or its associated agencies and companies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter this Competition.
6. UWA or its contractor or agent may, in their absolute discretion, disqualify an entrant for any reason including breaching these terms and conditions, or acceptable or reasonable standards of safety, conduct and respect.
How to enter
7. Complete and submit the Astrofest 2023 Feedback survey towards the end of the Astrofest event either on the iPads available at Astrofest or using your mobile device following the link posted at the event and on astronomywa.net.au/astrofest.html. The completion and submission of the Feedback survey will open the competition entry link, allowing you to submit an entry.
8. UWA has the discretion to deem incomprehensible, illegible, non-compliant and incomplete entries invalid.
Number of entries permitted
9. Entrants may submit a single entry to the draw. Duplicate entries will be counted as one entry.
Prizes on offer
10. The total value of the prizes are to be confirmed.
11. The main prize is:
- Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Telescope.
Two runner-up prizes include:
- Sky-Watcher AZ-Go2 102mm Refractor Telescope.
- Sky-Watcher 5" Virtuoso GTI Collapsable Dobsonian Telescope.
12. The prize is subject to the following rules:
a. the prize-winning entries shall be selected by UWA at its absolute discretion (subject to clause 15);
b. the prize must be taken as stated at clause 10 and is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash;
c. if the specified prize becomes unavailable for any reason, UWA may, but is under no obligation to, substitute a prize of like or equal value;
d. any tax payable as a result of the prize being awarded or received will be the prize winner's responsibility;
e. UWA takes no responsibility for the loss of the prize or the inability of the prize winner to use the prize due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by the prize winner, or otherwise; and
f. UWA makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability, merchantability of the Prize.
13. The winner acknowledges and agrees that no other payment, cost, fee or prize is payable to the winner by UWA other than as expressly stated in clauses 10 and 11 above.
Open, close and draw and publish dates
14. The competition opens at the commencement of Astrofest at 6.00pm AWST on Saturday 18th November and ends on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 8:59pm AWST (“Promotional Period‟). Entries must be received by UWA during the Promotional Period to be valid. Entries received after this time will not be included in the Competition and UWA accepts no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected, incorrect or invalid entries.
15. The prize winner will be determined by UWA via random selection using a crowd-based random number generator.
16. The prize winner selection will take place on Saturday the 18th of November 2023 at 9:10pm AWST.
17. The winner will be announced during the major competition draw on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 9:10pm AWST at the Curtin Stadium Main Stage. The winner will also be contacted via phone or email on Monday the 20th of November.
18. The prize must be claimed by the winner from Astrofest staff by December 4th, 2023. Winners will be required to claim their prize by collecting it from either The University of Western Australia or Curtin University (whichever is more convenient for them). The prize will not be shipped or otherwise delivered to the winner.
19. If the prize is not claimed by December 4th, 2023, UWA may conduct further draws at UWA on December 7th, 2023 in order to distribute the unclaimed prize. The winner of any unclaimed prize draw will be notified by phone or email within five business days of the draw and must claim the prize within 30 days of notification of winning in accordance with clause 18. If not claimed, UWA may conduct further draws following expiry of that 30-day period, in accordance with this clause 19.
Publicity of Competition
20. It is a condition of entry in the Competition that UWA has the right to publish the name, image, voice, photograph or video of entrants (“Materials”) for any matter incidental to the Competition or the promotion or marketing of UWA.
21. UWA may use such Materials in any medium including without limiting on its website or other electronic means, in any reasonable manner it sees fit.
Privacy and miscellaneous
22. UWA will collect, use and manage personal information provided in each entry in accordance with its privacy policy accessible online at: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?method=document&id=UP14%2F10
23. All entries become the property of UWA once submitted.
24. By submitting an entry, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that it is giving UWA permission to use their entry for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes.
25. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, UWA (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 Competition, including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from or in connection with:
a. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under UWA’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 UWA) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of UWA;
d. any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
e. any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f. redemption of the prize; and
g. participation in the Competition
Cancellation
26. UWA reserves the right to suspend, cancel or otherwise close the competition earlier than is stated in these terms and conditions for safety, security, technical failures, weather conditions or any other causes which affect the proper administration, fairness or security of the Competition.
For more information
27. For more information please contact Leah Kalimeris, Astrofest Coordinator, via [email protected].
1. The promoter of the Astrofest Feedback Draw Competition (“Competition”) is the University of Western Australia (ABN 37 882 817 280) of 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009 (“UWA”).
2. Details on eligibility, how to enter and the prizes for the Competition are set out in these terms and conditions of entry (“Terms and Conditions”). By entering into this Competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these Terms and Conditions.
3. 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
4. Subject to clause 5, any person worldwide of any age, who has fulfilled the requirements set out in these Terms and Conditions is eligible to enter the Competition.
5. Employees of UWA or its associated agencies and companies, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter this Competition.
6. UWA or its contractor or agent may, in their absolute discretion, disqualify an entrant for any reason including breaching these terms and conditions, or acceptable or reasonable standards of safety, conduct and respect.
How to enter
7. Complete and submit the Astrofest 2023 Feedback survey towards the end of the Astrofest event either on the iPads available at Astrofest or using your mobile device following the link posted at the event and on astronomywa.net.au/astrofest.html. The completion and submission of the Feedback survey will open the competition entry link, allowing you to submit an entry.
8. UWA has the discretion to deem incomprehensible, illegible, non-compliant and incomplete entries invalid.
Number of entries permitted
9. Entrants may submit a single entry to the draw. Duplicate entries will be counted as one entry.
Prizes on offer
10. The total value of the prizes are to be confirmed.
11. The main prize is:
- Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 Telescope.
Two runner-up prizes include:
- Sky-Watcher AZ-Go2 102mm Refractor Telescope.
- Sky-Watcher 5" Virtuoso GTI Collapsable Dobsonian Telescope.
12. The prize is subject to the following rules:
a. the prize-winning entries shall be selected by UWA at its absolute discretion (subject to clause 15);
b. the prize must be taken as stated at clause 10 and is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and not redeemable for cash;
c. if the specified prize becomes unavailable for any reason, UWA may, but is under no obligation to, substitute a prize of like or equal value;
d. any tax payable as a result of the prize being awarded or received will be the prize winner's responsibility;
e. UWA takes no responsibility for the loss of the prize or the inability of the prize winner to use the prize due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by the prize winner, or otherwise; and
f. UWA makes no representations or warranties as to the quality, suitability, merchantability of the Prize.
13. The winner acknowledges and agrees that no other payment, cost, fee or prize is payable to the winner by UWA other than as expressly stated in clauses 10 and 11 above.
Open, close and draw and publish dates
14. The competition opens at the commencement of Astrofest at 6.00pm AWST on Saturday 18th November and ends on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 8:59pm AWST (“Promotional Period‟). Entries must be received by UWA during the Promotional Period to be valid. Entries received after this time will not be included in the Competition and UWA accepts no responsibility for late, lost, misdirected, incorrect or invalid entries.
15. The prize winner will be determined by UWA via random selection using a crowd-based random number generator.
16. The prize winner selection will take place on Saturday the 18th of November 2023 at 9:10pm AWST.
17. The winner will be announced during the major competition draw on Saturday the 18th of November, 2023 at 9:10pm AWST at the Curtin Stadium Main Stage. The winner will also be contacted via phone or email on Monday the 20th of November.
18. The prize must be claimed by the winner from Astrofest staff by December 4th, 2023. Winners will be required to claim their prize by collecting it from either The University of Western Australia or Curtin University (whichever is more convenient for them). The prize will not be shipped or otherwise delivered to the winner.
19. If the prize is not claimed by December 4th, 2023, UWA may conduct further draws at UWA on December 7th, 2023 in order to distribute the unclaimed prize. The winner of any unclaimed prize draw will be notified by phone or email within five business days of the draw and must claim the prize within 30 days of notification of winning in accordance with clause 18. If not claimed, UWA may conduct further draws following expiry of that 30-day period, in accordance with this clause 19.
Publicity of Competition
20. It is a condition of entry in the Competition that UWA has the right to publish the name, image, voice, photograph or video of entrants (“Materials”) for any matter incidental to the Competition or the promotion or marketing of UWA.
21. UWA may use such Materials in any medium including without limiting on its website or other electronic means, in any reasonable manner it sees fit.
Privacy and miscellaneous
22. UWA will collect, use and manage personal information provided in each entry in accordance with its privacy policy accessible online at: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?method=document&id=UP14%2F10
23. All entries become the property of UWA once submitted.
24. By submitting an entry, the entrant acknowledges and agrees that it is giving UWA permission to use their entry for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes.
25. Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, UWA (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 Competition, including, but not limited to, liabilities arising from or in connection with:
a. any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under UWA’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 UWA) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of UWA;
d. any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions;
e. any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;
f. redemption of the prize; and
g. participation in the Competition
Cancellation
26. UWA reserves the right to suspend, cancel or otherwise close the competition earlier than is stated in these terms and conditions for safety, security, technical failures, weather conditions or any other causes which affect the proper administration, fairness or security of the Competition.
For more information
27. For more information please contact Leah Kalimeris, Astrofest Coordinator, via [email protected].