“HP IDOL HANDS” PROMOTION

 

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.                  For the purposes of this promotion, the following definitions will apply: “Entrant” means any individual aged 16 years or over that submits a valid completed online entry in accordance with these Terms and Conditions; and “Voter” means any individual who registers to judge entries that appear on the promotional website, which shall include Entrants.

 

3.                  Entry is open to any individuals aged 16 years or over who are registered members of the YouTube website. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.

 

4.                  To enter, eligible Entrants must create a video and upload it to the YouTube website at www.youtube.com. The video must depict the Entrant’s hands. The video must not contain any material determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion to be obscene, offensive or inappropriate. Each video must be composed in accordance with the YouTube Terms of Use and Code of Conduct (see www.youtube.com). Entrants must then visit www.hp.com.au/idolhands, follow the prompts to the competition entry page, input the requested details including the YouTube URL of their video entry and submit the fully completed entry form.

 

5.                  Video entries submitted will be viewable promotional website video gallery via the submitted YouTube URL. All uploaded videos will be moderated by the Promoter. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to remove any material from the website that it deems, in its absolute discretion, to be obscene, offensive or inappropriate, or infringing upon the rights of any third party, including, but not limited to, copyright, and to subsequently disqualify any Entrant that uploads such material.

 

6.                  The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries or votes and Entrants and Voters (including their identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any Entrant or Voter who submits an entry or vote that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry or voting process. Each Entrant or Voter is only permitted to register one single email address for the purposes of the promotion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

 

7.                  Incomplete, indecipherable or inaudible entries may be deemed invalid by the Promoter, in its absolute discretion.

 

8.                  Multiple entries permitted, subject to the following: (a) each video entry must be substantially unique; and (b) each entry must be submitted separately and in accordance with entry requirements.

 

9.                  Promotion commences 08/11/07. Final entries close 5pm AEDST on 28/02/08.

 

10.             There will be 4 rounds of judging prior to the determination of the major prize winner. Entries for each round of judging close at 12 noon AEDST on the following dates: Round 1 – 30/11/07; Round 2 – 21/12/07;  Round 3 – 30/01/08; Round 4 – 15/02/08.. Each round of judging will take place at Publicis Mojo, Level 5, 55 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006 Australia at 12pm AEDST on the same day that entries close for that round. During each round of judging, the judges will judge all entries that have been received up to that round’s close date. The best valid entry as determined by the judges in each monthly round will be showcased on the promotional website as a winner for that month. Once an entrant has been judged a winner in a monthly round, their winning entry will no longer be eligible for subsequent rounds, but will still be eligible for the major prize.

 

11.             The winner of the major prize will be determined via an online vote. Entries displayed on the website will be judged by Voters. Voters will have the opportunity to award a vote for each displayed entry during the promotional period. A Voter may only submit one vote per entry per day (including any entry submitted by the Voter themself). Voting closes at midnight 12am AEDST on 14/03/08. The votes will then be tallied by the Promoter in order to determine a winner. The determination will take place at 2pm AEDST on 17/03/08 at Publicis Mojo, Level 5, 55 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006 Australia. The entry with the highest number of votes at that time will win the major prize. In the event of a tie between entries, the entries will be judged and the winning entry will be determined by the Promoter in its absolute discretion and based on the creative merit and originality of the video.

 

12.             Winners will first be notified by email and then by telephone. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners.  Each entry will be individually judged based on the creative merit of the video entry provided. The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

 

13.             The entry with the highest number of votes as determined by process outlined in Clause 11 will win AUD$10,000 cash and a HP Touchsmart PC valued at AUD$3,299 RRP. Cash prize will be awarded in the form of a cheque.

 

14.             The best valid entry as determined by the judges in each monthly round will each win a HP Touchsmart PC valued at AUD$3,299 RRP each, including shipping costs.

 

15.             If the winner of a prize is an individual under the age of 18 years, the prize will be awarded to the winner's nominated parent or guardian.

 

 

16.             All HP Touchsmart PC prizes are subject to the standard warranty of the Promoter applicable to all of its products. Services such as extended warranty services are not available to be taken as part of the prize.  Order and delivery of the prizes will be processed through Publicis Mojo on behalf of the Promoter.

 

17.             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.

 

18.             Total prize pool value is AUD$26,495. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless otherwise specified.

 

19.             All entries submitted (including videos) become the property of the Promoter. Entries will not be returned to any Entrant. As a condition of entering into this promotion, each Entrant licences the Promoter to use their entry in any media for an unlimited period for any reason including but not limited to future promotional, marketing or publicity purposes, and agrees, if requested, to supply original files of video in high resolution for the Promoter’s use in print and online advertising. Each Entrant warrants to the Promoter that each entry submitted is an original artistic work of the Entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third party.  The Entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter against all costs and claims by third parties arising from a breach of this warranty.  Entrants consent to any use of their entry which may otherwise infringe their moral rights pursuant to the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

 

20.             Entrants consent to the Promoter using the entrant's name, likeness, image and/or voice in the event they are a winner (including photograph, film and/or recording of the same) in any media for an unlimited period without remuneration for the purpose of promoting this competition (including any outcome), and promoting any products manufactured, distributed and/or supplied by the Promoter.

 

21.             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, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any Entrant or Voter; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.

 

22.             Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the Entrant’s or Voter’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 or a Voter to automatically vote repeatedly is prohibited and will render all entries or votes submitted by that Entrant or Voter invalid.

 

23.             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) a prize.

 

24.             The Promoter collects 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. Entry and voting is conditional on providing this information. Unless otherwise advised, the Promoter may, for an indefinite period, also use the information for promotional, marketing and publicity purposes including sending electronic messages and making telephone calls. Entrants and Voters should direct any request to access, update or correct information to the Promoter.

 

25.             The laws of Australia apply to this promotion to the exclusion of any other law.  Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

 

26.             The Promoter is Hewlett-Packard Australia Pty Ltd of 31-41 Joseph Street, Blackburn VIC 3130. ABN 74 004 394 763.