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| These Terms and Conditions govern only the Australian stage of the Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design Challenge invitational, and the prize for that stage (‘Australian Software Design Challenge'). Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions. |
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The Australian Software Design Challenge is open only to teams of 1 to 4 (inclusive) full and part time undergraduate and post graduate students over the age of 18 years of age living in Australia who are currently enrolled and studying at any university or accredited higher education establishment in Australia (‘University’) at the time of entry, who have at least one (not included in the team size noted above) nominated Academic Mentor from their University supporting their team’s entry and who have registered at http://www.imaginecup.com by 29 May 2007 ('Eligible Teams'). |
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Each Academic Mentor shall only be allowed to mentor one team from their University. An Academic Mentor must be a Faculty Member currently teaching at a University. |
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Employees of the promoter or its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies are not eligible to enter the Australian Software Design Challenge nor are members of these employees' families (defined as parents, children, siblings, spouse and life partners). |
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All Eligible Teams must provide the following deliverables:
- An application design proposal (optional submission; to be used for industry mentoring service only; due by 23.59 (Sydney time) on 30 Mar 2007)
- One page executive summary
- Application executables and readme files
- Project specification, no more than 5 pages
- Visual representation of system architecture
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| The deliverables must address the competition theme “Imagine a world where technology enables a better education for all” and be received by the promoter no later than 23.59pm 30th May 2007 (‘Closing Date’). |
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Only one Entry per Eligible Team is permitted. Entries will not be returned. Incomplete, corrupted or illegible Entries may be deemed invalid at the sole discretion of the promoter. |
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Entry constitutes full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of Entries and to disqualify any entrant who the promoter believes either has tampered with the Entry process or has submitted an Entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions. |
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Any costs associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used. Any contact details entered incorrectly on the website shall be deemed invalid. |
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The Australian Software Design Challenge runs from 1 December 2006 until 30 June 2007.Complete entries must be addressed to Nicholas Ellery, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde, Sydney, NSW
2113 and received no later than 23:59 (Sydney time) on 30th May 2007 except for the application design proposal which must be received by the promoter by 23:59 (Sydney time) on 15 March 2007. |
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Details from all Entries will be collected and used for the purposes of conducting this promotion (which may include disclosure to third parties for the purpose of processing and conducting the promotion) and for publicity purposes surrounding this promotion. By entering this promotion entrants consent to the use of their information as described. Entrants may access and/or change their data by following the procedures in the promoter’s privacy policy which is available at www.microsoft.com/australia/privacy. The promoter will only use your personal details for marketing purposes outside those described above if you “opt in” to join the mailing list when prompted. |
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All Entries from Eligible Teams received by the Closing Date will be reviewed by a panel of Microsoft technical and business matter experts. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winners. Each entry will be individually judged based on technical and creative merit. |
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The 7 Eligible Teams selected as having the best Entries (‘Selected Teams’) will be notified by the promoter by phone on 9th June 2007 and an announcement will be posted to www.microsoft.com.au/imaginecup. |
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The 7 Selected Teams will then be invited to attend the Australian Software Design Final in Sydney (location to be determined at a later date) which will take place in approximately the middle of June where the Selected Teams will have the opportunity to exhibit and demonstrate their applications and ideas in an open forum environment to the judging panel. The promoter will arrange and pay for return economy airfares (from the winning teams’ nearest capital city) to Sydney for the day event. All meals, beverages, extra activities, spending money, and all other ancillary costs not expressly provided are the responsibility of the members of the Selected Teams. In the event that for any reason whatsoever any person in a Selected Team does not participate in an element of the Australian Software Design Final at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element will be forfeited by that person and cash will not be awarded in lieu of participation in that element of the Australian Software Design Final. |
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The overall winner of the Australian Software Design Challenge and two runners-up will then be determined and announced at the end of the Australian Software Design Final Event. |
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The second and third placed Selected Teams will win:
- 2nd Prize: An Xbox 360™ Gaming Pack valued at $ $649.95 for each Team member and $1000 for the Team.
- 3rd Prize: A copy of Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system and the 2007 Microsoft® Office system for each member of the Team and the Academic Mentor and $500 for the Team.
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The winning Selected Team will qualify to participate in the international final of the Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design invitational which will be held in Seoul, Korea on (tentative) 4th to 13th August 2007 (inclusive) and each team member, including Academic Mentor, will receive return economy scheduled flights (including taxes) from an Australian airport (from the winning teams’ nearest capital city) to Seoul, Korea, return transfers from their home to the airport in Australian and from the airport to their accommodation in Seoul, hotel accommodation for 10 nights on a room only basis and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the venue for the Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design worldwide Final. The winning team will also receive $2000. All meals, beverages, extra activities, spending money, and all other ancillary costs (including travel insurance) not expressly provided, as well as obtaining any of these, are the responsibility of the members of the winning team. In the event that for any reason whatsoever any person in the winning team does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the promoter then that element of the prize will be forfeited by that person and cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the prize. |
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The winning team will be responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary Visa for entry into Korea. Full details of timings and the accommodation will be provided to the winning team before 1 July 2007. Prize is subject to flight and booking availability and travel arrangements are dependent on winners’ nearest capital airport. Before the prize is awarded, the members of the winning team may be required to sign a form to release the promoter (and its affiliates) from and indemnify the promoter (and its affiliates) against, any and all liability arising from the use or participation in the prize. If any such person is under the age of 18 years, these documents must also be signed by the person's parent or legal guardian. |
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The promoter will provide details of the winning team to Microsoft Corporation and the winning team will be contacted by Microsoft Corporation to confirm their participation in the Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design invitational. The promoter will arrange and confirm their travel arrangements. The Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design invitational and participation in the Imagine Cup 2007 Software Design invitational are subject to Microsoft Corporation's terms and conditions for Imagine Cup 2007 which are available, together with more information, at www.imaginecup.com. The prize is as stated and non transferable. No cash or other alternatives available. |
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Each member of the winning Eligible Team consents to their surnames being made publicly available. The winners' surnames and country of residence will be available for a period of 3 months after the closing date or by emailing icaus@microsoft.com |
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No correspondence will be entered into regarding either the Australian Software Design Challenge or these Terms and Conditions. In the unlikely event of a dispute, the promoter’s decision shall be final. |
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If the promoter is unable to supply the nominated prize, the promoter reserves the right to supply another prize of equal value. Prize values are the recommended retail value (including GST) in Australia and are correct at time of printing. The promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value. The promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. |
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Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash unless otherwise stated. |
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The promoter reserves the right to amend, modify, cancel or withdraw the Australian Software Design Challenge at any time without notice. |
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Participants in the Australian Software Design Challenge accept that, except in respect of death or personal injury resulting from its negligence, the Promoter (and its affiliates) will have no liability whatsoever for any injuries, costs, damage or disappointment of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly from participation in the Australian Software Design Challenge or the Imagine Cup 2007. |
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The promoter assumes no responsibility for, and the entrant releases the promoter from responsibility for, any failure to receive an entry or for inaccurate information or for any loss, claim, damage or injury to person or property (including computer systems and servers) as a result of the entrant’s participation in this promotion or the conduct of the promotion generally or as a direct or indirect result of an entrant’s error, any technical problem of any kind including communications or network failure, unauthorised access to, transferring or theft of data, whether caused by the entrant or associated with the equipment or programming used in the conduct of this promotion. If, because of any such problem, this promotion is not able to be conducted as planned and/or the promotion’s administration, security, fairness or integrity are compromised or affected, the Promoter may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion and/or disqualify any entrant involved in interfering or tampering with the conduct of this promotion in any way. |
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The prize and the component parts of the prize are subject to their own providers' terms and conditions. The promoter cannot guarantee the performance of any third party (including but not limited to Microsoft Corporation) and shall not be liable for any act or default of any third party. The promoter accepts no responsibility or liability for third party provider, or for any events beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, natural disasters, war, terrorist attacks and civil unrest. The Australian Software Design Challenge and these Terms and conditions are governed by Australian law. |
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The promoter of the Australian Software Design Challenge is Microsoft Pty Limited, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales 2113, Australia |
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