Contest rules

These General Contest Rules apply to all Xtra Research contests. They may be amended or varied from time to time by Xtra Research. Special Terms and Conditions may apply to particular contests, in which case an addendum to these General Contest Rules will be made for that contest. Please enquire at Xtra Research for any special Terms and Conditions for contests you wish to enter.

1. Unless otherwise specified in special contest Terms and Conditions, no person may enter any contest more than once.
2. All prizes will be delivered within 6 weeks from the date of winning. Unclaimed prizes will be dealt with according to legislative requirements. Xtra Research will not notify winners of time remaining. It is the sole responsibility of winners to collect their prize.
3. Prizes will be mailed to winners at the address provided with member's registration details. No responsibility will be accepted by Xtra Research for the safe and effective postal delivery of the prize.
4. In special situations, and subject to the absolute discretion of Xtra Research, a winner may nominate a designated representative to receive a prize. The representative will be required to present written authorisation from the winner.
5. In the event that a winner chooses not to accept a prize, they forfeit any and all claims to that prize, which will be dealt with according to the absolute discretion of Xtra Research subject to legislative requirements.
6. A copy of these General Contest Rules must be signed and endorsed by any winner upon request by Xtra Research.
7. Prizes are non transferable, must (where applicable) be used on the dates specified and may not be redeemed for cash.
8. All prizes are accepted entirely at the risk of the winner, and Xtra Research excludes all warranties in connection with any prize to the extent permitted by law.
9. Xtra Research, its agencies, affiliates, sponsors and representatives are not responsible for defective prizes or misuse of any prize, or for any claims, liability, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with any contest promoted by Xtra Research.
10. All contestants release from, and indemnify XXtra Research Pty Ltd (ABN 82 877 205 208) against, all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize(s) or participation in any contest including (but not limited to) personal injury and damage to property and whether direct or consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or omission or otherwise.
11. If a specified prize becomes unavailable, Xtra Research may, subject to State regulation, substitute a replacement prize at its absolute discretion.
12. Unless otherwise specified, the class of travel for any travel prize incorporating an airfare is economy class.
13. Competitors may be required by Xtra Research to participate in a photo, video and/or film session and acknowledge that Xtra Research has the right to use such publicity photos, videos and/or films in any medium and in any reasonable manner it sees fit, unless that person advises Xtra Research at the time of entering the relevant contest that he/she wishes to retain his/her anonymity.
14. Contest entries and material submitted in connection with any contest (whether in written, audio, electronic or visual form, or a combination of those) or any photographs, video and/or film footage and/or audio recording taken of competitors become the property of Xtra Research which may use the material in any medium and in any reasonable manner it sees fit. Copyright in any such material becomes and remains the sole property of Xtra Research.
15. Xtra Research may publicise, broadcast or otherwise disclose a competitor's name, character, likeness, statements or any recording of their voice in advertising or promotional activities concerning a specific contest, or Xtra Research contests generally. Xtra Research may promote or advertise that a winner has won a contest.
16. Winners are responsible for any and all taxes payable as a result of a prize being awarded or received.
17. All entries by internet are sent entirely at the risk of the entrant. If there are any difficulties arising out of the internet or any associated equipment Xtra Research may at its absolute discretion disqualify the entire entry or any portion thereof.
18. All winners of all prizes must agree to these General Contest Rules and any Xtra Research special contest Terms and Conditions both in a form prescribed by XXtra Research Pty Ltd in order to receive their prize.
19. Xtra Research may incorporate information from entrants in any contest(s) in any data base to be used for the purpose of its business.
20. Where Xtra Research has special contest Terms and Conditions in relation to a particular contest, then they will prevail to the extent of any inconsistency between those special contest Terms and Conditions and these General Contest Rules.
21. A failure by Xtra Research to enforce any of these General Contest Rules in any instance(s) will not give rise to any claim by any person.
22. Xtra Research may, subject to State regulation, terminate any contest at any time at its absolute discretion. In the event of such termination, Xtra Research may at its absolute discretion elect not to award any prize in respect of the terminated contest. Special restrictions or qualifications may apply to particular contests, in which case an addendum to these General Contest Rules will be made. These General Contest Rules may, subject to State regulation, be changed at any time by Xtra Research.

NSW Permit No. TPL 06/12149