Terms and Conditions – Bass Coast Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition

Updated: February 2023

Overview

The Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition is an initiative by Bass Coast Shire Council aimed at promoting and supporting local businesses in the area. This competition is open to residents and visitors of Bass Coast who meet the requirement of spending a minimum of $20.00 (inc GST) in one transaction at participating businesses and submitting their receipt through the provided competition form. Running monthly from March to September 2023, the competition offers hampers of local products worth $200.00 (inc GST) each, making it an opportunity for customers to not only support local businesses but also win great prizes.

Instructions on how to enter the competition:

1. Make a purchase of $20.00 (inc GST) or more in one transaction at a participating Bass Coast business.
2. Retain a copy of the transaction receipt.
3. Visit the Shop, Eat, Love Local website (www.shopeatlovelocal.com.au) and click on the “Enter Competition” button or scan the QR code displayed at participating businesses.
4. Fill out the required information, including: your name, phone number, email address, town, name of business purchased from, date of purchase, amount spent and shop local related questions.
5. Upload a photo or scan of your transaction receipt.
6. Review and submit your entry.
7. By participating in the competition, you agree to the terms and conditions.

1.0 Eligibility Requirements

1.1 Minimum Purchase: Those wishing to participate in the competition must make a minimum purchase of $20.00 (inc GST) in one transaction at a participating business to enter the competition. For a full list of participating businesses please visit www.shopeatlovelocal.com.au.
1.2 Receipt Submission: Participants must upload a legible copy of their receipt in the competition entry form to confirm their entry into the competition. The receipt must clearly show the business name and the amount spent. Participants may only enter once per transaction receipt showing proof of purchase.
1.3 Competition Period: The competition will run monthly between March and September 2023.
1.4 Age Limit: Participants must be 18 years or older to enter the competition.
1.5 Employee Eligibility: Employees and Councillors of Bass Coast Shire Council are not eligible to enter the competition.

By adhering to these eligibility requirements, the Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition aims to ensure that only eligible residents are able to participate and win prizes and that the competition is fair and enjoyable for all.

2.0 Duration

2.1 The competition will run from 6 March 2023 to 30 September 2023, with the final draw taking place on 3 October 2023.
2.2 Purchases must be made and entries submitted between 6 March 2023 and 30 September 2023 to be eligible. Competition purchases and entries will not be accepted after 30 September 2023.

3.0 Prizes

3.1 Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition shall consist of a monthly draw, with the prize for each draw being a hamper of local products valued at no less than $200.00 (inc GST) per hamper. The total prize pool for the competition is estimated to be worth approximately $1,400.00 (inc GST).
3.2 Each hamper will include a selection of items from businesses in Bass Coast, showcasing the best of what the region has to offer. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
3.3 The winner of the competition will be notified via email and will have fourteen (14) days from notification to claim their prize. If the prize remains unclaimed after fourteen (14) days, a redraw will be conducted to determine a new winner.
3.4 The prize must be collected from the reception of a Bass Coast Shire Council customer service centre by arrangement:
• Wonthaggi (76 McBride Ave, Wonthaggi)
• Cowes (154 – 156 Thompson Ave, Cowes)
• Inverloch (16 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch), or
• Grantville (1504-1510 Bass Highway, Grantville).

4.0 Draws

4.1 The Shop Local Competition will feature monthly draws, with the first draw taking place in April 2023 for the March hamper, and the final draw taking place in October 2023, for the September hamper.

5.0 Notifications

5.1 Winners of the Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition will be notified via email of the day of the draw. If a winner cannot be contacted within fourteen (14) days of the draw, or if they are unable to accept the prize, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.
5.2 The names of the winners will be announced on the Bass Coast Shire Council’s social media channels, Bass Coast Shire Council website and the Shop, Eat, Love Local campaign website.

6.0 Claiming Prizes

6.1 Winners of the Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition will be required to claim their prize within fourteen (14) days of being notified. Prizes will only be awarded to the person named on the form used to enter the competition.
6.2 To claim their prize, winners must provide Bass Coast Shire Council with proof of identity, such as a government-issued ID or passport. The prize will be forfeited if the winner cannot provide proof of identity within the required timeframe.
6.3 Prizes are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or other forms of compensation. Bass Coast Shire Council reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event that the prize cannot be provided as described.

7.0 Limitations

7.1 Participants must follow all competition rules and guidelines, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.
7.2 Bass Coast Shire Council is not responsible for any lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries, or for any technical failure that may occur during the submission of an entry.
7.3 Bass Coast Shire Council reserves the right to disqualify any participant who tampers with the entry process, violates these guidelines, or acts in a disruptive or unsportsmanlike manner.
7.4 The decision of Bass Coast Shire Council regarding the competition is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.
7.5 By entering the competition, participants consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information by Bass Coast Shire Council for the purpose of administering the competition and complying with legal requirements.
7.6 Participants acknowledge and agree that Bass Coast Shire Council shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury suffered as a result of their participation in the competition or the acceptance and use of the prize.
7.7 These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice, and Bass Coast Shire Council reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the competition at any time, without liability.

8.0 Compliance

8.1 Participants must comply with all competition rules, terms, and conditions as set out in these Terms and Conditions.
8.2 Participants must comply with all applicable laws, including data protection and privacy laws.
8.3 Participants must comply with all Bass Coast Shire Council policies, including those related to social media and marketing.
8.4 Participants agree to participate in publicity, marketing, and promotional activities related to the competition and agree to Bass Coast Shire Council’s use of their name and image for these purposes.
8.5 Participants must provide accurate, current, and complete information as part of their entry.
8.6 Participants must act in good faith and not engage in any behaviour that could harm the reputation of Bass Coast Shire Council or any participating business.
8.7 Participants must comply with all instructions provided by Bass Coast Shire Council or its representatives.
8.8 Participants must adhere to any additional terms and conditions that may be imposed by individual participating businesses.
8.9 Non-compliance with any of these guidelines or terms and conditions may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any prize.

Privacy and Conditions of Participation

Bass Coast Shire Council values the privacy of all participants in the Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition. We are committed to protecting and respecting your personal information. The information collected from participants in the competition, such as name, contact number, email address, address and receipt, will only be used for the purpose of running the competition, including notifying winners, for research and feedback purposes and for internal analysis to improve future campaigns.

By participating in the Shop, Eat, Love Local Competition, you agree that Bass Coast Shire Council may display your name and image in media releases, website, and social media in connection with the Competition.

It is important to note that displaying your name does not give Bass Coast Shire Council the right to use your name or image for any commercial purposes, unless otherwise agreed by you in writing.

Additionally, you acknowledge that Bass Coast Shire Council will not be held responsible for any damage or loss arising from the display of your name or image in media releases, website, and social media.

Bass Coast Shire Council takes all reasonable steps to ensure the security of personal information it holds, and implements strict security measures to protect it from unauthorised access, modification, or destruction.

Participants have the right to access their personal information and to request its correction. If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au.