1. Promoter
1.1 The promoter of all competitions and prize draws (each a “Promotion”) is HC Partners LP (“HC Partners”, “we”, “us”, “our”), 39 George Street, Timaru 7940, New Zealand.
1.2 Additional competition‑specific details (such as prize descriptions, dates and entry mechanics) will be set out in the relevant promotional material (for example, social media posts, website pages or email campaigns). Those details form part of these Terms and Conditions.
2. Eligibility
2.1 Unless stated otherwise in the promotional material, Promotions are open to legal residents of New Zealand aged 18 years or over.
2.2 HC Partners employees are not eligible to enter, unless expressly stated otherwise.
2.3 HC Partners may request proof of identity, age and residency and may invalidate any entry that does not provide satisfactory proof.
3. How to Enter
3.1 Entry instructions for each Promotion (including how to enter, any conditions, and the Promotion period) will be set out in the relevant promotional material and form part of these Terms and Conditions.
3.2 Unless otherwise stated, entry is free and no purchase is necessary. Standard internet, data or postal charges may apply and are the responsibility of the entrant.
3.3 Entries must be received within the Promotion period specified in the promotional material. Entries received outside that period will not be accepted.
3.4 Unless otherwise stated, there is a limit of one entry per person per Promotion. Duplicate, automated or bulk entries may be disqualified.
4. Prizes
4.1 The nature, quantity and approximate value of prizes for each Promotion will be described in the relevant promotional material.
4.2 Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash, unless we expressly agree otherwise.
4.3 If any prize (or part of a prize) becomes unavailable for reasons beyond our reasonable control, HC Partners may substitute a prize of equal or greater value.
5. Winner Selection and Notification
5.1 The method for selecting winners (for example, random draw or judged competition) will be described in the promotional material.
5.2 Random draws (if applicable) will be conducted by HC Partners or its authorised representative at a time reasonably soon after the Promotion period ends.
5.3 Unless otherwise stated, winners will be notified using the contact details or platform used to enter (for example, email, phone, or direct message on social media).
5.4 Winners must respond and claim their prize within the timeframe stated in the promotional material, or if no timeframe is specified, within 7 working days of first being contacted. If a winner does not respond in time, cannot be contacted, is ineligible or declines the prize, HC Partners may at its discretion select an alternative winner or cancel the prize.
5.5 If it is not clear who submitted an entry, HC Partners may treat the authorised account holder of the relevant email address, phone number or social media account as the entrant.
6. Prize Delivery or Collection
6.1 Details of how prizes will be supplied, delivered or collected will be arranged with each winner.
6.2 Where collection is required, winners are responsible for their own travel and any associated costs, unless stated otherwise.
6.3 If a winner does not take or redeem a prize within any specified timeframe, the prize may be forfeited.
7. Content, Conduct and Disqualification
7.1 Entrants must comply with all applicable laws and must not submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, offensive, misleading or that infringes the rights (including intellectual property or privacy rights) of any third party.
7.2 By submitting any content (including text, images, video or other materials) as part of a Promotion, entrants warrant that they either own that content or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and submit it.
7.3 HC Partners may, in its sole discretion, disqualify any entry or entrant that does not comply with these Terms and Conditions or that may, in HC Partners’ opinion, damage its reputation or that of any other person.
8. Use of Entries and Publicity
8.1 By entering a Promotion, entrants grant HC Partners a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish and communicate their name, social media handle and any entry content for the purposes of administering the Promotion and for reasonable promotional and marketing purposes in any media, without further compensation (unless prohibited by law).
8.2 Winners may be asked to participate in reasonable publicity activities (such as photographs, interviews or quotes) relating to the Promotion. By entering, winners agree to such use of their name and general location (e.g. city or region), unless they notify HC Partners otherwise.
9. Privacy
9.1 HC Partners collects personal information about entrants (such as name, contact details and any other information provided) for the purposes of administering Promotions, contacting winners and for any related publicity as described in these Terms and Conditions.
9.2 Personal information will be handled in accordance with New Zealand privacy law and HC Partners’ Privacy Policy.
9.3 Entrants may request access to and correction of their personal information by contacting HC Partners.
10. Social Media Promotions
10.1 Where a Promotion is conducted on or promoted through social media platforms (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn), entrants must comply with the terms of use and policies of those platforms.
10.2 Promotions are in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with any social media platform used. Entrants acknowledge that they are providing their information to HC Partners and not to any social media platform.
10.3 By entering, entrants release all social media platforms used in connection with the Promotion from any liability arising out of or in connection with the Promotion.
11. General
11.1 Entry into any Promotion constitutes acceptance of these General Competition Terms and Conditions and any competition‑specific terms set out in the relevant promotional material.
11.2 HC Partners’ decisions in relation to any Promotion (including eligibility, winner selection, prize allocation and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions) are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
11.3 HC Partners reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel any Promotion or these Terms and Conditions at any time if events beyond its reasonable control require this, provided that such changes will not materially disadvantage existing entrants.
11.4 To the maximum extent permitted by law, HC Partners and its related entities, employees and agents are not liable for any loss, damage or injury (including indirect or consequential loss) suffered or claimed in connection with any Promotion or prize, except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law.
11.5 These Terms and Conditions, and any Promotions to which they apply, are governed by the laws of New Zealand and entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.Every effort has been made to offer the most current, correct and clearly expressed information possible within this site. Nonetheless, inadvertent errors can occur and applicable laws, rules and regulations may change.
The information contained in this site is general and is not intended to serve as advice. No warranty is given in relation to the accuracy or reliability of any information. Users should not act or fail to act on the basis of information contained herein. Users are encouraged to contact HC Partners LP for advice concerning specific matters before making any decision?
