Name our mascot and WIN a Robot

Name The DE robot – PLAY

Hello this little character has just been launched into Discover Energy to add the smarts to our systems and make our services even better for our Discover Energy customers and is looking for a name ! Can you help?

Simply Enter you details in the form below:

YOU could be the lucky winner of a remote Control Robot

Win a Remote Control Robot

Intelligent Programmable Dancing Singing Robot with Infrared Controller Led Eyes Gesture Sensing Robot Kit

Valued at over $80 dollars

GENERAL COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND ENTRY RULES

Robot mascot naming competion 

a) Prize only includes 1 Intelligent Programmable Dancing Singing Robot with Infrared Controller Led Eyes Gesture Sensing Robot Kit

b) The Winner will be chosen by Discover Energy and notified by email by 30th June 2020 – no other discussion will be entered into.

All further rules apply as our standard competition rules stated below.

These General Competition Entry Rules apply to all of Discover Energy’s competitions. They may be amended or varied from time to time by Discover Energy. Special Competition Rules may apply to particular competitions, in which case an addendum to these rules will be made for that competition.

1. Who May Enter

The competition is not open to:

(a) a person who is an employee, officer, servant, volunteer or contractor of Discover Energy or its related bodies corporate or associates or any of its agencies involved with this competition;

(b) the spouse, de facto spouse, parent, natural or adopted child, and sibling (whether natural or adopted by a parent), of a person referred to in paragraph (a) above;

(c) a person who has used or attempted to use any more than one name in order to qualify to win any contest run by Discover Energy;

(d) a person who refuses to comply with or breaches any terms of these General Competition Entry Rules. All contestants acknowledge that Discover Energy can rely on this clause at any time, even if Discover Energy only learns of a person’s ineligibility after Discover Energy has nominated the person as the winner or awarded the prize. Return of the prize or payment of its value to Discover Energy can be required by Discover Energy if this occurs.

2. Prizes

Notwithstanding anything else in these Rules, Discover Energy has absolute discretion in awarding prizes in a competition.

In order to claim a prize in a competition, the winner must:

(a) be eligible to enter under these General Competition Entry Rules and any Special Competition Rules;

(b) be announced by Discover Energy as the winner of that prize by means determined by Discover Energy;

(c) not be prohibited by any rule of law from using or otherwise enjoying the prize for which he or she has been announced as the winner;

(d) demonstrate to Discover Energy’s satisfaction that he or she is the winner of the prize, and if necessary prove that he or she is not prohibited from using or otherwise enjoying the prize (for example, by producing photo-identification, such as a driver’s licence or passport, or signing a declaration to that effect); and

(e) comply with any request made by Discover Energy under the General Competition Entry Rules or any Special Competition Rules that apply to that competition; and

(f) only one (1) qualifier or winner per family per competition unless otherwise stipulated.

Where the winner of a prize is below the lawful age to use or otherwise enjoy the relevant prize, Discover Energy may, in its absolute discretion, award the prize to the winner’s lawful parent or guardian or require the parent or guardian to sign an indemnity and consent for the winner to receive or participate in the prize.

Prizes will only be awarded following winner validation and verification.

Should a prize winner choose not to accept the prize allocated by Discover Energy, the prize will not be substituted with another prize.

All prize items are valued inclusive of GST and Discover Energy takes no responsibility for any variation in item values. Any taxes which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving the prize are the sole responsibility of that winner.

Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. If the specified prize becomes unavailable, Discover Energy may substitute a prize of like or equal value.

No prohibited prizes will be awarded.

Winners will be notified by mail, telephone, email or by any other contact details provided by the winner..

If prizes are sent by post, they are generally sent via Australia Post or private courier.

Any loss of prizes by a courier company or Australia Post is not the responsibility of Discover Energy. In that event, Discover Energy may or may not, in its discretion, replace the prize.

Upon request by Discover Energy a copy of the General Competition Entry Rules and/or a signed receipt and acknowledgment must be signed and endorsed by any winner to indicate his/her understanding and acceptance of these terms. All unclaimed prizes after ninety days (90) days of being won will be forfeited, and a redraw may take place, all at Discover Energy’s discretion.

In the event a winner chooses not to accept a prize, they forfeit any and all claims to the prize which can then be awarded to a competition runner up at the time at the discretion of Discover Energy.

The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

3. Exclusion of Liability

Discover Energy takes no responsibility for the loss of prizes due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by an entrant. Discover Energy makes no representations or warranties as to the quality/suitability/merchantability of any of the goods/services offered as prizes.

Discover Energy shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered or sustained (including but not limited to consequential loss), including for personal injury or property damage suffered or sustained, as a result of accepting any prize or participation in any competition or prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.

A person who enters a competition releases from and indemnifies Discover Energy from and against all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize or participation in any competition including (but not limited to) personal injury and damage to property and whether direct, indirect, consequential, foreseeable, due to some negligent act or omission, or otherwise.

A winner (or his or her parent or guardian as appropriate) may be required to sign and return any liability release and provided by Discover Energy and/or its contractors as a condition of the prize being awarded. Failure to return the signed releases and indemnities will result in the entitlement to the prize being forfeited and a selection of another winner.

4. Disqualification

Discover Energy assumes no responsibility for any error, defect, delay, theft or unauthorised access to or alternation of entries. Subject to any written directions given under the applicable law, if for any reason, the competition is not capable of operating as planned, including infection by computer viruses, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the control of Discover Energy which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the competition, then Discover Energy reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this competition.

Discover Energy reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual for: any reason


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