Show your Club Colours!
(Version March 2023)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Conditions of Entry. Participation in
this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Entry is open to all ordinary Australian persons (“Eligible Entrants”). Entrants under 18 years of
age must have parental/guardian approval to enter and further, the parent/guardian of the
entrant must read and consent to these Terms and Conditions. Parents/guardians may be
required by the Promoter to enter into a further agreement as evidence of consent to the minor
entering this competition.
3. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, participating outlets and the
agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter this competition. Immediate
family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse child or step-child (whether natural or by
adoption), parent, step-parent.
4. Competition commences on Wednesday, 15 March 2023 at 9:00am AEDT and closes Friday,
24 March 2023 at 5:00pm AEDT (the “Competition Period”).
5. To enter this competition, Eligible Entrants must during the Competition Period answer the
question “in 25 words or less, why do you want to “decorate your fence” with your favourite
Club’s colours?” by filling out the form at https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/483854.
6. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to invalidate any entries (and entrants who
submit or cause those entries to be submitted) which it reasonably suspects have been
submitted: (a) using false, incorrect, fraudulent or misleading information, including but not
limited to personal details and contact information; (b) through the use of multiple identities,
email addresses or accounts; and/or (c) in any way in contravention of these Terms and
Conditions.
7. Incomplete, illegible or incorrect entries, or those which contain offensive or defamatory
comments, or which breach any law or infringe any third party rights, including intellectual
property rights, will be deemed invalid.
8. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an Eligible Entrant, the Promoter reserves the right, in
its sole discretion, to determine the identity of the Eligible Entrant.
9. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time during, or after the closing date of the
competition, to verify the validity of entries and Eligible Entrants (including an Eligible Entrant’s
identity and place of residence) and to disqualify any Eligible 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.
10. Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoter’s competition
database and NOT at the time of completion by the Eligible Entrant. Any cost associated with
entering the competition is the Eligible Entrant’s responsibility.
11. The judging will take place at AFL House, 140 Harbour Esplanade, 3008 on Monday, 27 March
2023 at 9:00am. The prize winners will be notified via email within 2 days of the selection to
organise the claiming of their prize. The Judges' decision is final and no correspondence will
be entered into. The winners’ names will be published on AFL social media pages/AFL website
from the day that the prize winner is selected.
12. This is a contest of skill, judged on criteria set by the AFL. Chance will not play a role in
determining the Competition winner.
13. The one hundred (100) most creative answers will win 1 x club fence banner of their team of
choice, featuring the team’s colours and logo, valued at $250.00.
14. The total prize pool is valued at $25,000.00.
15. One Hundred (100) prizes will be awarded in total. There is a limit of one (1) prize per Eligible
Entrant.
16. If for any reason a winner does not take the prize or any part of the prize at the time stipulated
by the Promoter, then the prize or that part of the prize cannot be transferred, exchanged or
redeemed for cash.
17. Prizes, or any unused portion of a prize, are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be
taken as cash.
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, the
Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law:
(a) To disqualify any Eligible Entrant; or
(b) Subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify,
suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
19. 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.
20. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude
or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and
Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer
protection laws in the States and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”).
Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable
Guarantees, the Promoter and the AFL (including their respective officers, employees and
agents) exclude all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury or death; or any loss
or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential,
arising in any way out of the promotion or accepting or using the prize.
21. The Promoter reserves the right to request that the winner provide proof of identity prior to
awarding the prize. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the
Promoter. Prize winner may be required to sign any form required by the Promoter including
without limitation a legal release and indemnity form or a declaration confirming their eligibility
to accept the prize.
22. In the event that a winner is unable to be contacted, and all methods of communication are
unsuccessful, or a winner does not respond to the Promoter’s initial communications within
three (3) months, a judgement for any unclaimed prizes may take place Tuesday, 27 June
2023 at the same time and place as the original judgement, subject to any directions from a
regulatory authority. Winners, if any, will be notified in writing by email on the day of the
selection and the winners’ names will be published at www.afl.com.au on the same day. The
prize remains the property of the Promoter until claimed by the prize winner.
23. Once prizes have left the Promoter's premises, the Promoter and their associated agencies
take no responsibility for prizes damaged, delayed or lost in transit.
24. Should an Eligible Entrant’s contact details change during the promotional period, it is the
entrant’s responsibility to notify the Promoter. A request to access or modify any information
provided in an entry should be directed to the Promoter.
25. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, or for any of the
equipment or programming associated with or utilised in this competition, or for any technical
error that may occur in the course of the administration of this competition. The Promoter
assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in
operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised
access to or alteration of entries.
26. In the case of the intervention of any outside act, agent or event which prevents or significantly
hinders the Promoter’s ability to proceed with the competition on the dates and in the manner
described in these terms and conditions, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures,
tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strike, war, act of terrorism, the Promoter
may in its absolute discretion cancel the competition and recommence it from the start on the
same conditions, subject to any written directions given under State Regulation.
27. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, including due to
infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical
failures or any causes beyond the control of the Promoter, which corrupt or affect the
administration, security, fairness or integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter
reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry
process, take any action that may be available, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend
the competition any changes are subject to State Regulations.
28. Eligible Entrants consent to the Promoter using the Eligible Entrant's name, likeness, image
and/or voice (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.
29. Prizes and participation in the competition are subject to any conditions imposed by the
supplier or organiser of the prizes, as applicable.
30. If due to any reason whatsoever the Promoter becomes aware after an Eligible Entrant has
won the prize that the Eligible Entrant has not complied with these terms, that Eligible Entrant
will have no entitlement to the prize, even if the Promoter has announced him/her as the
winner and that Eligible Entrant will be required, at the direction of the Promoter, to return,
refund or otherwise make restitution of the prize.
31. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize
winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. Where the operation of this
competition results in, for GST purposes, supplies being made for non-monetary consideration,
Eligible Entrants agree to follow the Australian Taxation Office’s stated view that where the
parties are at arm’s length, goods and services exchanged are of equal GST inclusive market
values.
32. Each Eligible Entrant must ensure that any other person whose details have been provided by
the Eligible Entrant to the Promoter for the purposes of the Eligible Entrant’s participation in
this competition has given their implied or express consent for their details to be provided to
the Promoter and any of its related companies and to be contacted by the Promoter or any of
its related companies in relation to this competition.
33. Eligible Entrants acknowledge that the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or
administered by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or any other social
media platform whatsoever. Any information provided as part of the competition is provided to
the Promoter and not to the relevant social media platform. Entry into the competition is
deemed acceptance of the terms and conditions of any relevant social media platform’s terms
and conditions including but not limited to Facebook’s terms and conditions of use and related
rules on www.facebook.com. Eligible Entrants completely release any relevant social media
platform, including but not limited to Facebook, from any and all liability in connection with this
competition.
34. Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in these terms or in any advertisement
relating to this competition, to Australian dollars, dollars, AUD$ or $ is a reference to the lawful
currency of Australia. All references to dollar amounts are inclusive of goods and services tax
(GST).
35. All entries and materials submitted to the Promoter in connection with this competition (in any
form including without limitation in hard copy or electronic form) become and remain the
property of the Promoter and each Eligible Entrant warrants it has the right to transfer these
things to the Promoter. The Promoter may use such entries and materials and any intellectual
property rights subsisting in them in any medium and in any manner it sees fit, including
without limitation, by reproducing, modifying or adapting such entries and materials. The
Promoter may collect Eligible Entrants’ personal information in order to conduct the promotion.
If the information requested is not provided, the Eligible Entrant may not participate in the
promotion. By entering the promotion, unless otherwise advised, each Eligible Entrant also
agrees that the Promoter, the Promoter's employees, related companies and agents, including
but not limited to the AFL, may use this information, in any media for future promotional
purposes, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes without any further reference,
payment or other compensation to the Eligible Entrant, including sending the Eligible Entrant
electronic messages and telephoning the Eligible Entrant.
36. All personal information you provide will be used by the AFL in accordance with our Privacy
Policy available at www.afl.com.au/privacy and may be disclosed by the AFL in accordance
with the AFL’s Privacy Policy (including for promotional and marketing purposes). By providing
your personal information, you agree to such use by the AFL.
37. The competition is governed exclusively by the laws of Australia.
38. The Promoter is Australian Football League (ABN 97 489 912 318), 140 Harbour Esplanade,
Docklands, 3008, (03) 9643 1999. Any reference to AFL refers to the Australian Football
League (ABN 97 489 912 318).
39. By entering into the Competition you indicate you have read and agree to be bound by the AFL
Privacy Policy: http://www.afl.com.au/privacy
