Terms and conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – AUSTRALIAN FAMILY

Dear Users, you may be using our website to look for information or articles on parenting, health issues, family issues and the like or you may be interested in reading or contributing to the forum discussions.

These Terms and Conditions (“terms”), as amended from time to time, form an agreement between you, the user, and Australian Family and (name of company) which operates Australian Family publication and website. Whenever you use our website to look at information or articles on our website or take part in the forums you agree to be bound by these terms.

You should look at these terms regularly, as they may be amended, without notice. Any queries about these terms should be directed to Australian Family ph. (03) 9819 6777.

Included in these terms are the following:

1. Privacy Policy
2. Copyright information
3. Disclaimers
4. Forum rights and obligations
5. Giveaway/Survey information.

PRIVACY POLICY

Any personal information that you submit to Australian Family is protected by the Privacy Act 1988 but may be disclosed to a third party:

a) to the extent necessary, to provide the service you have requested or to meet the purpose for which it was submitted; or
b) if we have informed you of a particular third party to whom it will be disclosed, at the time of collection; or
c) if the disclosure is required by law or permitted by the Privacy Act 1988.

You have the right to access and request correction of any personal information concerning you pursuant to Privacy Act 1988. You also have the right to request destruction or deletion of any information concerning you pursuant to Privacy Act 1988. If you wish to exercise either of the above rights please contact Australian Family on (03) 9819 6777.

We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
We will take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

You will acknowledge and consent to the use or disclosure of your personal information in circumstances that are:

a) set out in this Privacy Policy; or
b) clearly explained to you at the time when the information is collected from you; or
c) permitted under the Privacy Act 1988.

We will not collect, use or disclose sensitive information (such as information about racial or ethnic origins or political or religious beliefs) except with your specific consent or in the circumstances permitted by the Privacy Act 1988.

We may disclose statistical information collected on the website and will ensure that it does not identify the details of any particular individual user for marketing and/or advertising purposes.

Click stream Data

Click stream paths are the paths a user takes when navigating a web page or the Internet in general.

When you visit our web site our Internet Service Provider makes a record of your visit and logs the following information for statistical information – the entrance into the site, what pages are visited, how long a user spends on a page and what search criteria they enter in forms within the page. The Internet Service Provider does not record any personal information about the user such as their internet address etc.

Cookies

This website implements the use of cookies.

E-mail addresses

We will only use your e-mail address in accordance with our Privacy Policy set out above.

Procedures for Complaints

If you have any queries concerning any of the above, or if you have any complaints please do not hesitate to contact Australian Family on (03) 9819 6777.

COPYRIGHT

Australian Family is the name of the publication and website operated by Family Pack Services Pty Ltd, ABN 080050166 . The company is a separate and distinct legal entity. Australian Family and Family Pack Services Pty Ltd reserves all their rights, including copyright and intellectual property rights and trademarks. For permission to use or reproduce any of the information contained in this website, please contact Australian Family.

DISCLAIMER

The information on our website is intended as a first point of reference only and should not be relied on as professional medical, health or parenting advice. The user should always revert to an appropriate professional, ether in the medical or appropriate field for specific advice relating to their specific problem.

Australian Family and the company advises that the information and advice contained in the articles, views and forums on our website do not necessarily reflect our own views. It is the users responsibility to use their own experience and common sense in determining the course of action they will take. You should always refer to a professional adviser (medical or otherwise) for specific advice.

Australian Family does not accept responsibility for any advice, information or views on our website. We also do not accept liability for any loss or damage suffered by any user who relies upon the information on our website (whether partly or wholly), including any views or information contained on the forum pages. You agree to indemnify Australian Family for any loss or damage or any legal action or proceeding brought against Australian Family as a result of your reliance on this information or your breach of these terms of use.

Our website may sometimes contain references to other websites and Australian family does not vouch for the validity or authority or authenticity of this information and you agree to use this information at your own risk.

The laws of Victoria and Australia apply in relation to any issues which arise regarding the use of this website.

FORUM RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Users of the Australian Family website are able to participate in discussions on our forum pages, either by browsing topics of discussion or posting their own opinions on the website. Any user who participates in a forum in these ways agrees and is required to:

1. Accept these terms and conditions in relation to the use of the forum, including but not limited to accepting full liability for their posted opinion;

2. Provide certain personal information, such as their name, telephone number and e-mail address. If you do not wish to supply this information, you will not be permitted to post an opinion on the forum pages;

3. Permit Australian Family, at their absolute discretion and with no recourse against Australian Family, to remove any information or comments or any other material posted which is, in our opinion, dangerous, in poor taste, contains inappropriate or offensive language, is abusive, disrespectful of another person’s religious, political or other opinions, or is in any other way unacceptable to Australian Family.

4. Agree that Australian Family has full authority to terminate the users ability to participate in these forums for the reasons explained in No. 3 above;

5. Agrees not to publicise any goods or services on our forums and if Australian Family considers material to contravene these terms, this material can be removed by them, at any time and at their absolute discretion;

6. Use appropriate language;

7. Defer from reproducing or copying in any way the views of any other person or entity which has already been produced in another publication or website or in any way whatsoever breaching Australian or other copyright laws of other countries. It is the users responsibility to inform themselves of these laws and requirements.

GIVEAWAY AND SURVEY INFORMATION

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY – Australian Family Readers Survey – Volume 25

1. Entry is only open to residents of Australia. Employees and their immediate families of Promoter and its associated agencies are ineligible. To enter, consumers must fully complete the official survey form located on the Australian Family website at www.australianfamily.com.au, describe in 25 words or less “tell us why you would like to win a weekend away for your family at a BIG4 Holiday Park” and submit online. Alternatively print out the survey (available in PDF format online) and post the completed survey form to Australian Family Magazine PO Box 3087, Auburn, VIC, 3123 or fax to (03) 9819 6733 during the promotional period. Limit of one entry per person. No responsibility accepted for lost/late/misdirected entries.
2. Commences 29.10.09 and closes last mail received 28.02.10. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winner. Each entry individually judged based on creative and literary merit. Judges' decision is final.
3. The three best entries from all entries received, as determined by the judges, will each win two nights in a fully self contained ensuite cabin for two adults and up to two children at their choice of BIG4’s 180 Holiday Parks across Australia. Each prize valued at AU$500 each. Prize valid until 19th September 2010. Bookings subject to availability. Prize not to be used with any other discounts or special offers. Not available during Christmas, School Holidays or peak seasons.
4. Total prize pool valued up to AU$1,500.00. Prize values correct at date of publication and Promoter accepts no responsibility for variation in prize value. Prizes not transferable and cannot be taken as cash.
5. All winners will be notified by mail by 19.03.10. The Promoter collects 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, unless ticking the box on the entry form, each Eligible Entrant also agrees that the Promoter may use this information, or disclose it to other organisations that may use it, in any media for future marketing or promotional purposes without any further reference, payment or other compensation to the Eligible Entrant, including sending the Eligible Entrant electronic messages. Eligible Entrants’ personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winners’ names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to the Promoter’s Privacy Officer at the address set out in point 9 below.
6. If winner of major prize is under 18 yrs, prize awarded to winner's parent/guardian.
7. Promoter not liable for loss/damage suffered (included but not limited to indirect/consequential loss), or for personal injury suffered/sustained, as a result of accepting prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
9. Promoter is Australian Family Magazine P/L (ACN 081005389), Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic,
3122.

AUSTRALIAN SCHOLARSHIPS GROUP FRIENDLY SOCIETY LIMITED "ASG $12,000 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP DRAW" PROMOTION

The terms and conditions of the ASG promotion can be found on their website - Australian Scholarships Group - Win a $12,000 Scholarship, terms and conditions.

AUSTRALIAN FAMILY GREAT GIVEAWAYS - TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AUSTRALIAN FAMILY GREAT GIVEAWAYS, Edition 25

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Entries only open to residents of Australia. Employees & immediate family of promoter & associated agencies are ineligible. To enter, consumers must obtain a copy of the Summer 2009 edition of Australian Family Magazine and provide the following details; 1: Name and full postal address, 2: Contact number, 3: Email address, if applicable, 4: Nominate which prize draw they would like to enter and 5: Answer the following: – Tell us in 25 words or less what you like about the new Australian Family website. How to enter a) send details by fax to 03 98196733 or b) visit www.australianfamily.com/offers/giveaways and complete the designated fields. The competition commences on Thursday, 29 October 2009 and closes 5pm Sunday, 28 February, 2010.
2. Entries will be judged on Friday, 5 March 2010 at Australian Family. Winners will be notified by email or mail by 19.03.2010. Judges decision is final.
3. There are a total of 64 prize packs to be won within 8 prize draws.
4. Giveaways prize packs

PRIZE 1. Mr Men and Little Miss. Major prize - 30 cm MMLM pavement Hero (Tricycle), Mr Men t-shirt Pink, Little Miss Sunshine Kids Sleep wear, White singlet with faux layering, Blue; Mr bump/Mr Happy MMLM t-shirt, MMLM beanie friends (set of 12), MMLM book & plush set, LM Sunshine beach cape, MMLM Face washer set, Purple; LM Naughty t-shirt, valued at $392.81. Runners-up prize - MMLM wood puzzle, MMLM Memory game, Blue Mr Strong briefs, Mr Strong singlet, Short Sleeve Mr Men T, MMLM T-shirt girls t-shirts, MMLM book & plush set,5" plush, MMLM Face washer set, MMLM hooded towel,4 pack briefs set, MMLM ride on garden set, valued at $195.69

PRIZE 2. Qcell protection cream x 10 valued at $39.95 each

PRIZE 3. Nude food movers x 10 prize packs - each contains I x Rubbish Free Lunch box, 1x Food Box, 1 Snack Box, 1x Cool Skin, valued at $32.92

PRIZE 4. Robi Comb Pro x 10 valued at $55 each

PRIZE 5. Bosisto’s laundry pack x 6 packs – each contains 3 month’s supply of Bosisto’s EucoFresh Laundry Powder Ultra Concentrate, Bosisto’s EucoFresh Pre-Wash Stain Remover, 2 luxury towels valued at $125 each.

PRIZE 6. Fun for learning kids DVDs x 10 packs containing 8 titles in each - 1-20 (Numbers), Around The House, A-Z (Alphabet), Food & Drinks, Fruits & Vegetables, In The Zoo, My Hobbies, Transportation, valued at $60 each.

PRIZE 7. Stuck on you. Two major prize packs - 1 x Medium Canvas, 1 x T-Shirt 1 x Wall Art and 1 x Pack of Shaped Labels valued at $139.80. 5 Runners-up prizes - 1 x Pack of Designer Collection Name Labels and 1 x T-Shirt valued at $54.90 each.

PRIZE 8. Penny Scallon. Two Major Prize Pack - 1 x School Back Pack, 1 x School Lunchbox, 1 x Art Smock and 1 x Lined Draw String Bag valued at $124.80 each. Five Runner Up Prizes - 1 x Kinder Backpack and 1 x Hat valued at $59.90 each

5. Prize values correct at date of publication & promoter accepts no responsibility for variation in prize values. Total prize pool valued at AU$4,712.23. Prizes not transferable & cannot be taken as cash.
6. Promoter not liable for loss / damage suffered (including but not limited to indirect / consequential loss), or for personal injury suffered/sustained, as a result of accepting a prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
7. The Promoter collects 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, unless otherwise advised, each Eligible Entrant also agrees that the Promoter may use this information, or disclose it to other organisations that may use it, in any media for future promotional purposes without any further reference, payment or other compensation to the Eligible Entrant, including sending the Eligible Entrant electronic messages. If the winner is under the age of 18 years the prize will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian.
8. If for any reason this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including due to infection by computer virus, bugs,
tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other 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.
9. The promoter is Australian Family Magazine P/L (ABN 80 081 005 389), 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122.

CUDDLY PROMOTION - Conditions of entry.

Entry is open to all families in receipt of the full size sample packs of Cuddly Ultra fabric conditioner. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. Employees and immediate families of promoter and asscoated agencies are ineligible to win.
The competition entrant must register online and answer the following question - "In 25 words or less tell us how you think Cuddly Ultra will make a difference to your laundry."
Only one entry per person will be accepted.
Competition commences 10th December 2009 and closes 12th February 2010.
The best 25 entries received, as determined by the judges, will win a $100 gift voucher from online toy store Peanut Gallery. Total prize value is $2,500.
Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Prize is not redeemable for cash.
Winners will be notified by email and the winner's names will be published on www.australianfamily.com.au.
The promoter is Australian Family Pty Ltd, Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122.

FEBRUARY 2010 MONTHLY COMPETITIONS
Toot’n tinkle

1. Entry is open to all registered members of Australian Family. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. Employees and immediate families of promoter and associated agencies are ineligible to win.
2. The competition entrant must register or login online and answer the following question - "In 25 words or less tell us your best toilet training tip."
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted. Entrants can nominate to win either a Toot(boys) or Tinkle (girls) Ultimate Kit to win
4. Competition commences 11th February 2010 and closes 11th March 2010.
5. The best 5 entries received, as determined by the judges, will win a Toot’nTinkle Ultimate Kit contain a Toot (boys) or Tinkle (girls) potty, toilet seat insert, reward board and magical heat sensitive potty sticker, colouring set which includes badges, stickers, post cards, pencils, Toilet Training Certificate, two toilet paper rolls and a toilet training ball (for the Toot range only), valued at $49.95 each.
6. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Prize is not redeemable for cash.
8. Winners will be notified by email and the winner's names will be published on www.australianfamily.com.au.
9. The promoter is Australian Family Pty Ltd, Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122.

McAfee Family Protection Software

1. Entry is open to all registered members of Australian Family. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. Employees and immediate families of promoter and associated agencies are ineligible to win.
2. The competition entrant must register or login online and answer the following question - "In 25 words or less tell us about your child’s favourite website."
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Competition commences 15th February 2010 and closes 15th March 2010.
5. The best 3 entries received, as determined by the judges, will win a McAfee Family Protection software kit, valued at $59.95 each.
6. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Prize is not redeemable for cash.
8. Winners will be notified by email and the winner's names will be published on www.australianfamily.com.au
9. The promoter is Australian Family Pty Ltd, Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122.

Roary FUN pack

1. Entry is open to all registered members of Australian Family. Entrants must be 18 years of age or over. Employees and immediate families of promoter and associated agencies are ineligible to win.
2. The competition entrant must register or login online and answer the following question - "In 25 words or less tell us about your child’s favourite Roary adventure."
3. Only one entry per person will be accepted.
4. Competition commences 18th February 2010 and closes 18th March 2010.
5. The best 5 entries received, as determined by the judges, will win a Roary Fun pack, consisting of MEET CONROD the V8 DVD and Roary diecast toy, valued at $34.90 each.
6. Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. Prize is not redeemable for cash.
8. Winners will be notified by email and the winner's names will be published on www.australianfamily.com.au
9. The promoter is Australian Family Pty Ltd, Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids promotion.

CONSUMERS

1. Entry is only open to residents of Australia, 18 years of age or over. Employees and their immediate families of Promoter and its associated agencies are ineligible. To enter, consumers must collect the barcodes from 6-packs and/or 8-packs of KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids or KLEENEX® Kids Moist Wipes. Consumers must also complete in full the official entry form and describe in 25 words or less “what you like about KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids and Moist Wipes”. Barcodes are to be attached to the completed entry form and placed in the entry box provided within the promotional period. Entry forms available at participating child care centres and online at www.australianfamily.com.au. No responsibility accepted for lost/late/misdirected entries.

2. Promotion commences 25th February 2010 and closes last mail received 31st May 2010. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winner. Each entry is individually judged based on creative and literary merit. Judges' decision is final.

3. The best entry from all eligible entries received, as determined by the judges, will win the major prize of a family holiday to the Gold Coast valued at AU$5,693.00 Prize includes: economy class airfares from the winner’s nearest capital city up to a maximum value of AU$2,000.00. Accommodation valued at AU$3297.00, for 7 nights for a family of 4 in a 2 bedroom apartment at Mantra Circle on Cavill. Accommodation subject to availability at time of booking and not available in school holidays, long weekends or during special events. Accommodation voucher is valid for 1 booking only and is not redeemable for cash and must be presented on arrival. Other conditions may apply. A 2-day Family World Pass (for 2 adults and 2 children), allowing access to both DreamWorld and WhiteWater World on the same day and again for a second day within 14 days of the first visit. The pass is valued at AU$336.00 and valid for 12 months. A Q-Deck pass allowing family (2 adults and 2 children) daytime entry to Q-Deck located on the 77th floor at the top of Q1 Tower. The pass will have the same 12 months validity as the Dreamworld/WhiteWater World pass and is valued at AU$60.00. All bookings subject to availability. Travel insurance, meals, transfers and any other ancillary expenses associated with the holiday are not included and are the responsibility of the prize winner. Prize not to be used with any other discounts or special offers.

4. The following 1,000 best entries, as determined by the judges, will win a Kleenex Plush Puppy, valued at AU$15 each.

5. Total prize pool valued up to AU$20,693. Prize values are correct at date of publication and Promoter accepts no responsibility for variation in prize value. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be taken as cash.

6. All winners will be notified by mail by 18th June 2010. Winners will also be published on www.australianfamily.com.au. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery of prizes.

7. In the event of any unclaimed prizes, the Promoter may judge the entries again and select new winner/s at the same time and place as the original competition judging on 30th September 2010. Unclaimed prizes will be subject to any written directions given under applicable trade promotion laws and regulations. The winner/s will be notified by mail within 7 days and their name/s will be published on the Australian Family website. Judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

8. The Promoter collects 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, unless ticking the box on the entry form, each Eligible Entrant also agrees that the Promoter may use this information, or disclose it to other organisations that may use it, in any media for future marketing or promotional purposes without any further reference, payment or other compensation to the Eligible Entrant, including sending the Eligible Entrant electronic messages. Eligible Entrants’ personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winners’ names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to the Promoter’s Privacy Officer at the address set out in point 11 below.

9. Promoter not liable for loss/damage suffered (included but not limited to indirect/consequential loss), or for personal injury suffered/sustained, as a result of accepting prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

10. The promoter and its agencies and companies associated with this promotion will take no responsibility for prizes damaged, lost or stolen in transit.

11. Promoter is Australian Family Magazine P/L (ACN 081005389), Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122.

Participating CHILDCARE CENTRES
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids promotion.

1. Entry is only open to participating registered childcare services in Australia. Employees and their immediate families of Promoter and its associated agencies are ineligible. To enter, childcare centres must display the competition entry box and associated promotional material as instructed and collect the barcodes deposited by families from 6-packs and 8-packs of KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids or KLEENEX® Kids Moist Wipes. These barcodes are to be returned in the entry envelope provided within the promotional period to: KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Kids Promotion, PO Box 3087, Auburn VIC 3123. To be eligible to enter the competition to receive Educational Experience Gift Vouchers, childcare centres must also complete in full the official entry form and describe in 25 words or less “what you like about KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids and Moist Wipes”. Entry forms available in the registration pack delivered to participating childcare services and online at www.australianfamily.com.au. Participating childcare services can enter as many times as they wish provided that each entry is accompanied by the minimum number of barcodes as described in point 3 below. No responsibility accepted for lost/late/misdirected entries.

3. All childcare centres submitting a valid entry including the minimum number of barcodes required at each Prize Level will win KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids in the following quantities.
Barcode Redemption Prize Levels:
Level 1. 50-149 barcodes submitted = 96 rolls of KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids, valued at $79.84.
Level 2. 150-299 barcodes submitted = 192 rolls of KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids, valued at $159.68.
Level 3. 300 ore more barcodes submitted = 576 rolls of KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids, valued at $479.04.

4. The best 10 entries received at each Prize Level in response to the question “tell us in 25 words or less what you like about KLEENEX® COTTONELLE® Toilet Tissue for Kids and Moist Wipes” will also win a share of $50,000 in Educational Experience Vouchers commensurate with Prize Levels below.
Level 1. The 10 centres submitting at least 50 and up to 149 barcodes and with the best answer to the entry question will each win a $500.00 voucher from Educational Experience.
Level 2. The 10 centres submitting at least 150 and up to 299 barcodes and with the best answer to the entry question will each win a $1,500.00 voucher from Educational Experience.
Level 3. The 10 centres submitting at least 300 barcodes and with the best answer to the entry question will each win a $3.000.00 voucher from Educational Experience.

5. Total prize pool valued up to AU$208,083.20. Prize values are correct at date of publication and Promoter accepts no responsibility for variation in prize value. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be taken as cash.

6. All winners will be notified by mail by 18th June 2010. Winners will also be published on www.australianfamily.com.au Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery of prizes.

8. Promoter not liable for loss/damage suffered (included but not limited to indirect/consequential loss), or for personal injury suffered/sustained, as a result of accepting prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

9. The promoter and its agencies and companies associated with this promotion will take no responsibility for prizes damaged, lost or stolen in transit.

10. Promoter is Australian Family Magazine P/L (ACN 081005389), Level 1, 554 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic, 3122.

Terms and conditions