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Xmas Light Trail Competition 2019 – Decorators

Xmas Light Trail Competition – Decorators

Terms and Conditions

  1. The “Xmas Light Trail Competition – Decorators competition (the Competition) is a competition run by Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation (trading as Synergy) (ABN 58 673 830 106) (Synergy) on and subject to these terms and conditions.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Synergy’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into in relation to any dispute or other matter arising in relation to the Competition.

  2. To be eligible to enter the Competition, you must be 18 years of age or over and a named Synergy account holder prior to the commencement of the Competition (Eligible Participant).  You must also meet any eligibility criteria for the individual awards as set out below.
  3. The Competition Period commences at 9:00am (WST) on Monday 14 October 2019 and ends 9:00am Wednesday 18 December 2019 (Competition Period) unless otherwise specified in these terms and conditions, for entries to be eligible for each award category below:
    1. People Choice Award - Best Lights Display
    2. People Choice Award -Best Regional Lights Display
    3. Best Newcomers Award
    4. People Choice Award - Best House North of the River
    5. People Choice Award - Best House South of the River
    6. Best Solar Light Display Award
    7. Junior Judges Award
  4. An entry is deemed to be received at the time it is received by Synergy and not at the time of submission by the Eligible Participant.  Entries must be received by Synergy by the end of the Competition Period as specified above.  Entries received after the specified time as determined by Synergy will automatically be deemed as invalid.
  5. To enter the Competition, Eligible Participants must complete and publish the decorator profile form online at www.xmaslightstrail.com.au. All decorator profiles will be reviewed by Synergy and those adhering to the ‘decorator rules’ (determined in Synergy's sole discretion) will be approved within three business days.  If you have not been notified that you have been approved, then your entry will be deemed to be not approved unless otherwise determined by Synergy in its sole discretion.
  6. By entering the Competition, Eligible Participants consent to photographs and/or videos of their Christmas lights and their address being published on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website and Synergy Facebook pages including SynergyWA and Synergy Xmas Lights Trail.
  7. Your details may also be passed onto our media partners and may feature in media stories (TV, Radio, Print, and Digital) in relation to the Competition.   
  8. The total prize pool of the Competition is $10,000 (GST inc) which consists of ten (10) prizes to be awarded to ten (10) individual Eligible Participants across the seven award categories.
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  10. People Choice Award – Best Lights Display
    1. The People Choice Award – Best Lights Display consists of four (4) prizes with a total value of $4000 (GST inc). The prizes are one (1) $2500 and three (3) $500 Synergy account credits.

    1. The winners of the People Choice Award – Best Lights Display prizes will be determined based on the number of votes received on all Eligible Participants profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website during the Competition Period. The four Eligible Participants profiles with the highest number of votes as at 9:00am (WST) on Wednesday 18 December 2019 will be awarded the People Choice Award – Best Lights Display prizes in the order of the number of votes received with the $2500 account credit prize being awarded to the Eligible Participant's profile with the highest number of votes and each of the three $500 account credit prizes awarded to the Eligible Participants whose profile received the second, third and fourth highest number of votes.
    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.

     

    1. In the unlikely situation of a tie in the number of votes between Eligible Participants to determine each of the winners of the $2500 account credit prize, or the three $500 account credit prizes, the relevant prize will be combined with the next prize value and shared equally between the two Eligible Participants with the same number of votes. For example, if there are two Eligible Participants with equal highest votes then the prize for each will be a $1500 account credit, being $2500 + $500/2 with one less runner up prize awarded.
    2. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST). Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.
  11. People Choice Award - Best Regional Lights Display
    1. The People Choice Award - Best Regional Lights Display consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.
    2. To be eligible to win this prize the Eligible Participant's property with the display must be located within one of the six nominated regions within the SWIS (Mid West, Wheat Belt, Goldfields / Esperance, Great Southern, South West and Peel).

    1. The winner of the Best Regional Lights Display prize will be determined based on the number of votes received on Eligible Participants' profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website during the Competition Period. The Eligible Participant's profile that meets the criteria in item 10(b) with the highest number of votes as at 9:00am (WST) on Wednesday 18 December 2019 and located in any of the six nominated regions will be awarded the People Choice Award - Best Regional Lights Display prize.

     

    1. In the unlikely situation of a tie in the number of votes between Eligible Participants to determine the winner the $1000 Synergy account credit will be shared equally between the Eligible Participants with the same number of votes.For example, if there are two Eligible Participants with equal highest votes then the prize for each will be a $500 account credit, being $1,000 / 2.

       

    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.

       

    3. Regions are defined by Regional Development Commissions Act 1993 (WA).

       

    4. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST). Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.

     

  12. Best Newcomer Award
    1. The Best Newcomer Award consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.
    2. To be eligible to win this prize the Eligible Participant must not have listed their house on the xmaslightstrail.com.au in a previous year.

    1. The winner of the Best Newcomer prize will be determined based on the number of votes received on Eligible Participants' profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website during the Competition Period. The Eligible Participant's profile that meets the criteria in item 11(b) with the highest number of votes as at 9:00am (WST) on Wednesday 18 December 2019 will be awarded the Best Newcomer Award prize.

     

    1. In the unlikely situation of a tie in the number of votes between Eligible Participants to determine the winner the $1000 Synergy account credit will be shared equally between the Eligible Participants with the same number of votes.For example, if there are two Eligible Participants with equal highest votes then the prize for each will be a $500 account credit, being $1,000 / 2.

       

    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.

       

    3. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST). Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.

     

     

  13. People Choice Award - Best House North of the River
    1. The People Choice Award - Best House North of the River consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.
    2. To be eligible to win this prize the Eligible Participant's property with the display must be located within one of the following postcodes 6000; 6003; 6004; 6005; 6006; 6007; 6008; 6009; 6010; 6011; 6012; 6014; 6015; 6016; 6017; 6018; 6019; 6020; 6021; 6022; 6023; 6024; 6025; 6026; 6027; 6028; 6029; 6030; 6031; 6032; 6033; 6034; 6035; 6036; 6037; 6038; 6050; 6051; 6052; 6053; 6054; 6055; 6060; 6061; 6062; 6063; 6064; 6066; 6067; 6068; 6069; 6077; 6078; 6084; 6090; 6159; 6831; 6832; 6837; 6838; 6839; 6840; 6841; 6842; 6843; 6844; 6845; 6846; 6847; 6848; 6849; 6850; 6865; 6872; 6892; 6901; 6902; 6903; 6904; 6905; 6906; 6907; 6909; 6910; 6911; 6912; 6913; 6914; 6915; 6916; 6917; 6918; 6919; 6920; 6921; 6922; 6923; 6924; 6929; 6931; 6932; 6933; 6934; 6935; 6939; 6941; 6942; 6943; 6944; 6945; 6946; 6947

    1. The winner of the People Choice Award - Best House North of the River prize will be determined based on the number of votes received on Eligible Participants' profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website during the Competition Period. The Eligible Participant's profile that meets the criteria in item 12(b) with the highest number of votes as at 9:00am (WST) on Wednesday 18 December 2019 and located in any of the relevant postcodes will be awarded the People Choice Award - Best House North of the River prize.

     

    1. In the unlikely situation of a tie in the number of votes between Eligible Participants to determine the winner the $1000 Synergy account credit will be shared equally between the Eligible Participants with the same number of votes.For example, if there are two Eligible Participants with equal highest votes then the prize for each will be a $500 account credit, being $1,000 / 2.

       

    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.

       

    3. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST). Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.

     

     

  14. People Choice Award - Best House South of the River
    1. The People Choice Award - Best House South of the River consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.
    2. To be eligible to win this prize the Eligible Participant's property with the display must be located within one of the following postcodes 6057; 6058; 6059; 6100; 6101; 6102; 6103; 6104; 6105; 6106; 6107; 6108; 6109; 6110; 6111; 6112; 6147; 6148; 6149; 6150; 6151; 6152; 6153; 6154; 6155; 6156; 6157; 6158; 6160; 6162; 6163; 6164; 6166; 6926; 6951; 6952; 6953; 6954; 6955; 6956; 6958; 6959; 6960; 6961; 6963; 6964; 6965; 6970; 6979; 6981; 6982; 6983; 6984; 6985; 6986; 6987; 6988; 6989; 6990; 6991; 6992; 6997

    1. The winner of the People Choice Award - Best House South of the River prize will be determined based on the number of votes received on Eligible Participants' profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website during the Competition Period. The Eligible Participant's profile that meets the criteria in item 13(b) with the highest number of votes as at 9:00am (WST) on Wednesday 18 December 2019 and located in any of the relevant postcodes will be awarded the People Choice Award - Best House South of the River prize.

     

    1. In the unlikely situation of a tie in the number of votes between Eligible Participants to determine the winner the $1000 Synergy account credit will be shared equally between the Eligible Participants with the same number of votes.For example, if there are two Eligible Participants with equal highest votes then the prize for each will be a $500 account credit, being $1,000 / 2.

       

    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.

       

    3. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST). Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.

       

     

  15. Best Solar Light Display Award
    1. The Best Solar Lights Display Award consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.

    1. Eligible Participants must opt into this category when completing their decorator profile on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website. An Eligible Participant may only opt into this category if 100% of their external light display is powered by solar power.

     

    1. The winner of the Best Solar Light Display will be determined based on the number of votes received on Eligible Participants' profiles on the Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website that have opted into the 'Best Solar Lights Display' category during the Competition Period. The five (5) Eligible Participants profiles that meet the criteria in item 14(b) with the highest number of votes received as at 9:00am (WST) Monday 16 December 2019 will be deemed finalists for this category (Solar Finalists). Synergy will then endeavour to audit the eligibility of the Solar Finalists.Synergy will select in its sole discretion a Solar Finalist as the winner of the Best Solar Lights Display Award prize. If all of the Solar Finalists are deemed ineligible for the prize, then, subject to these terms and conditions, Synergy reserves the right to alter the judging criteria for this category in order to determine a winner, or if it cannot, appoint a winner.
    2. Votes are awarded by the general public during the Competition Period.
    3. Synergy reserves the right to conduct an onsite inspection as part of the audit process to establish eligibility prior to selecting the winner.
    4. The winner must be able to prove that 100% of their external light display is powered by solar power. Other non-light decorations (such as inflatable characters) may be powered by non-renewable sources.
    5. If the winner has a solar and battery system installed in their home they must be able to prove that they can run the lights of their display daily from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (WST), when requested by Synergy.
    6. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December 2019 at approximately 6:00pm (WST).Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.

     

     

  16. Junior Judges Award
    1. The Junior Judges Award consists of one prize with a total value of $1000 (GST inc). The prize is a $1000 Synergy account credit.
    2. Eligible Participants must be a customer within the Perth Metropolitan area.
    1. The winner of the Junior Judges prize will be selected by a group of Synergy junior elves (children aged between 5 – 10 years old chosen by Synergy at its sole discretion) (Mini Judges).
    2. The Mini Judge aspect of the Competition closes at 5:00pm (WST) on Monday 9 December 2019 (Mini Judge Competition Period).
    3. At the end of the Mini Judge Competition Period, Synergy will select the ten (10) Eligible Participants profiles, located in the Perth metropolitan area, whose profiles have received the most votes from Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website (Pool).  Synergy will then select three (3) Eligible Participants profiles out of the Pool  (Finalist Houses).
    4. The Mini Judges will be brought to view the lights at each of the Finalist Houses between Wednesday 11 December and Tuesday 17 December 2019 and filmed while they judge the Finalist Houses.
    5. The Finalist House that receives the most votes from the Mini Judges will be deemed to be the winner of the Junior Judges Award prize.
    6. The winner may be announced on TV on Wednesday 18 December at approximately 6:00pm (WST).  Synergy reserves the right to announce the winner by another forum and at another date and time in its sole discretion.
    7. Employees of Synergy and their relatives and agents are not eligible to enter this category.

 

 

CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND ALL AWARD CATEGORIES

  1. Synergy, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify entries that are not in the spirit of the Competition.
  2. Synergy will on occasion audit the votes logged against individual decorator profile, and at its sole discretion adjust the number of votes any Eligible Participant may have, which may affect the final outcome of the Competition.   
  3. Unless otherwise stated, all winners will be notified on Thursday 19 December 2019 via phone or email by a Synergy authorised representative. Winners will have 24 hours to respond in writing to claim their prize or the prize will be forfeited.
  4. Winners details will be published on the Synergy and Synergy Xmas Lights Trail website and Facebook and Instagram pages, used in promotional purpose and by media partners.
  5. Eligible Participants are only eligible to win a maximum of one prize in the Competition. In the instance that an Eligible Participant is determined to be the winner in more than one award category making them eligible to win in more than one prize, the Eligible Participant will be awarded the prize of the greatest value and will not be eligible to receive the other prize. In the instance that an Eligible Participant wins in two award categories of the same prize value they will be awarded the prize for the award category  that appears first in the list in item 3 of these terms and conditions.
  6. The prizes will be processed by as a credit on each winner's electricity account for the relevant address with Synergy until the value of the prize has been reached.  The winner will be required to pay for any amount outstanding in relation to the account after the value of the prize has been reached.  For example, if the winner of the Best Solar Light Display award category has a bill in the amount of $1200, and is awarded the $1000 prize, the customer will have reached the value of the prize and will be required to pay the amount of $200 that is outstanding in relation to their account. 
  7. All prizes are applied as a credit to each winner's Synergy account and cannot be cashed out (even if the account is in credit). 
  8. Each winner agrees to participate and co-operate as required by Synergy in editorial activities relating to the Competition, including but not limited to being interviewed for the Channel Nine news, The Western Australian Newspaper and 96FM.  Synergy may publish this information on its website, in newsletters, in newspapers and on social media, including on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Each winner agrees they will not, and will ensure that their companions do not, participate in editorial activities with any other media organisation without Synergy's prior consent. 
  9. The prizes must be taken "as offered" and cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for cash.  If the stated prize is unavailable for any reason, Synergy reserves the right to offer a substitute prize of equivalent value or specification or both.
  10. Any additional products or services not included in the prize, but required by a winner, will need to be arranged and paid for by that winner.
  11. By entering and participating in the Competition, Eligible Participants agree to hold harmless, defend and indemnify Synergy and Facebook from and against any and all claims, demands, liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), losses, costs or expenses, with respect to or arising out of or related to the Eligible Participant’s participation in the Competition.
  12. Eligible Participants acknowledge that the Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.
  13. Each Eligible Participant participating in the Competition consents to Synergy using his or her listing name, address and photograph/video of their Christmas lights in any media for promotional purposes related to the Competition.  Synergy has the right to use such publicity materials in any medium and in any reasonable manner it sees fit.
  14. Synergy accepts no responsibility for any late, lost, incomplete, misdirected, incorrectly submitted, delayed or ineligible entries, applications, claims or correspondence whether due to error, omission, alteration, tampering, theft, deletion, destruction, transmission, interruption, communications failure or otherwise.  Synergy has no control over the postal system, internet, telecommunications networks or lines and accepts no responsibility for any problems associated with them, whether due to traffic congestion, technical malfunction or otherwise.
  15. If for any reason any aspect of the Competition is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of infection by computer virus, telecommunications networks failure, bugs tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any cause beyond the control of Synergy which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Competition, Synergy reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition subject to the approval of Gaming and Wagering Commission (WA) or other relevant authorities, if and only to the extent required.
  16. None of Synergy and its associated agencies and companies are liable to any winner or any other person in any way (including but not limited to liability for negligence) for any loss, expense, damage or injury which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any negligence) in connection with all or any of the promotion, the Competition or acceptance, transportation, delivery or use of the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (in which case that liability is limited to the minimum liability allowable by law).
  17. Any queries or complaints regarding the Competition and its terms must be directed to Synergy.
  18. Nothing in these terms and conditions excludes, restricts or modifies the rights of any person or entity as a “consumer” under the Australian Consumer Law (or any other statutory rights) to the extent the law does not allow them to be excluded, restricted or modified.
  19. All entries will be the property of Synergy. The information entrants provide will be used by Synergy for the purpose of and relating to conducting the Competition and otherwise in accordance with Synergy’s Privacy Policy and Collection of Information Statement (available at synergy.net.au). Without limitation, Synergy may disclose entrants’ personal information to relevant suppliers, contractors and agents for or in relation to any of those purposes and to State and Territory regulatory bodies and winners’ names may be published, as required, under the relevant legislation and as set out in these terms and conditions. Synergy’s marketing activities are subject to the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
  20. Synergy in its sole discretion may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, or invalidate any affected entries, subject to the approval of Gaming and Wagering Commission (WA) or other relevant authorities, if and only to the extent required.
  21. These terms and conditions are governed by and to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Western Australia.