December 15 Comp Terms & Conditions

COMPETITION – TERMS & CONDITIONS 2026

Promoter

1. The promoter is Gold Coast Football Club Limited (ABN 47 144 555 822), of People First Stadium, 296 Nerang-Broadbeach Road, Carrara QLD 4211 (“Promoter” or “GCFC”).

Eligibility

1. Entry is open to all current and/or paid and compliant SUNS members
2. Entrants under 18 years of age must have parental/guardian approval. 
3. Employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter and associated agencies are ineligible.

Promotion Period

1. The competition commences on Friday 9th of October at 10:00am AEST and closes on 15th of December at 11:59pm AEST.

How to Enter

1. You must purchase or renew membership for the 2027 season.
2. This must be paid (either in full or via the first payment plan instalment) by 15th of December at 11:59pm AEST.
3. All individual persons who meet the above criteria will receive one (1) automatic entry
4. All payments must be current as at the competition closing date

Judging Criteria

1. The prize winner will be selected at random. This is a game of chance, not skill. 
2. This will take place on or before Wednesday the 16th of December 2026 at 9am AEST. The winner will be notified via email or phone within 2 days and announced on Gold Coast SUNS | 2027 Competition Winners 

Prize Details

1. One (1) monetary prize will be awarded to the value of $5000AUD

Notification of Winner

1. The prize winner will be notified via phone call within 2 days of the selection to organise the claiming of their prize. The result of the draw is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners name will be published on Gold Coast SUNS | 2027 Competition Winners  from the day that the prize winner is selected

Prize Conditions

1. Prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and not redeemable for cash. If unclaimed after 3 months, a redraw will occur at the original draw location. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of equal value if unavailable.
2. The monetary prize will be deposited into the competition winners nominated bank account.  

General Conditions

1. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
2. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to invalidate any entries (and entrants who submit or cause those entries to be submitted) which it reasonably suspects have been submitted: 
   1. using false, incorrect, fraudulent or misleading information, including but not limited to personal details and contact information; 
   2. through the use of multiple identities, email addresses or accounts; 
   3. through the suspected use of artificial intelligence, bots, automated systems or other technology to generate multiple identities, accounts or entries; and/or
   4. in any way in contravention of these Terms and Conditions
3. The Promoter may cancel, suspend, or modify the competition due to unforeseen circumstances. 
4. The Promoter is not liable for any loss, injury, or damage except where liability cannot be excluded by law.
5. The Promoter reserves the right to request that the winner provide proof of identity prior to awarding the prize. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the Promoter. Prize winner may be required to sign any form required by the Promoter including without limitation a legal release and indemnity form or a declaration confirming their eligibility to accept the prize
6. By entering, entrants consent to the Promoter using their name, image, likeness, and entry for promotional and marketing purposes without compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law
7. If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority
8. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the prize winnings. Independent financial advice should be sought. Where the operation of this competition results in, for GST purposes, supplies being made for non-monetary consideration, Eligible Entrants agree to follow the Australian Taxation Office’s stated view that where the parties are at arm’s length, goods and services exchanged are of equal GST inclusive market values.
9. Unless the contrary intention appears, a reference in these terms or in any advertisement relating to this competition, to Australian dollars, dollars, AUD$ or $ is a reference to the lawful currency of Australia. All references to dollar amounts are inclusive of goods and services tax (GST).

Privacy

1. All personal information will be handled in accordance with the GCFC Privacy Policy: https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/privacy. By entering, you consent to the use of your details for promotional and marketing purposes.

Social Media Disclaimer

1. This promotion is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media platform.

Governing Law

1. This competition and these Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Entrants submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland and any courts entitled to hear appeals from those courts.