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AFL Footy Tipping Competition — Legal Information

This AFL Footy Tipping Competition is independently promoted and administered by SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd (“Promoter”).

The competition is conducted using a private group within the ESPN Footy Tips platform. The tipping system, including tip submission, scoring, rankings and platform functionality, is governed by ESPN’s platform rules, systems and terms of use.

Eligibility to participate and the awarding of prizes are determined solely by SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd.

This promotion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or administered by the Australian Football League or ESPN.

Official Terms and Conditions

1. Promoter
The promoter of this competition is SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd.

2. Competition Platform
The competition is conducted using a private group within the ESPN Footy Tips platform. All tipping mechanics, scoring, rankings and system functionality are governed by ESPN’s platform rules, terms of use and system processes.

3. Independent Promotion
This competition is independently organised and administered by the Promoter. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or administered by:

• The Australian Football League or its related entities
• ESPN or its related entities

4. Eligibility
Participation is limited to persons approved by the Promoter.
The Promoter may restrict or revoke participation at its discretion, subject to applicable law.
Eligibility requirements may include:

• Age restrictions
• Employment or client relationship requirements
• Geographic limitations
• Invitation or registration approval

5. Entry
Participants must join the designated private ESPN tipping group and submit tips via the ESPN platform in accordance with ESPN deadlines and rules.
The Promoter is not responsible for:

• Late or missed tips
• Platform outages
• Account access issues
• Scoring outcomes generated by ESPN systems

6. Prizes
Total prize pool value: AUD $1,750
Prize allocation:

• 1st Prize — $1,000
• 2nd Prize — $500
• 3rd Prize — $250

All prizes are supplied and awarded solely by the Promoter.
The Promoter determines:

• Prize eligibility
• Prize distribution timing
• Tie-break procedures (if not determined by ESPN rankings)

Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable unless determined otherwise by the Promoter.

7. Determination of Winners
Competition rankings are determined by ESPN platform scoring.

Final prize eligibility and awarding remain at the Promoter’s discretion, acting reasonably and in accordance with these Terms.

8. Disputes
Platform scoring disputes must be raised with ESPN where relevant.

Prize or eligibility disputes must be raised with the Promoter.

The Promoter’s decision regarding prizes is final, subject to applicable law.

9. Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not liable for:

• Platform technical failures
• Data loss
• Tip submission errors
• ESPN system functionality
• Indirect or consequential loss

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights under Australian Consumer Law.

10. Intellectual Property

AFL names, logos, clubs and related materials are the property of the Australian Football League.

ESPN names, logos and platform systems are the property of ESPN.

All are used for informational and fan engagement purposes only.

11. Privacy
Participant personal information is collected and used solely for competition administration in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.

12. Variation
The Promoter may amend these Terms where reasonably necessary, including to comply with law or correct errors.

13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Australian State or Territory in which the Promoter operates.

14. Contact
All enquiries regarding eligibility, prizes or competition administration should be directed to:
SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd
admin@smspersonnel.com
1300 22 33 66

Prize Liability and Indemnity

All prizes supplied by SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd are accepted at the winner’s own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible for:

• Loss, damage or injury arising from prize use
• Tax implications associated with prize receipt
• Third-party service failures connected to prize redemption

Winners are responsible for any personal tax liability arising from receipt of a prize.

Participants indemnify the Promoter against any claim arising from:

• Participation in the competition
• Use or misuse of any prize
• Breach of these Terms

Nothing in this clause limits rights under Australian Consumer Law.

Platform and Trademark Disclaimer

This competition operates using the ESPN Footy Tips platform.

The operation of the tipping system — including tip submission, scoring, rankings and functionality — is governed by ESPN’s platform rules and terms.

Eligibility and prizes are controlled solely by SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd.

This promotion is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

• The Australian Football League
• ESPN

All trademarks, logos and intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.

Responsible Participation

This tipping competition is intended solely for recreational and social engagement.

Participation is not gambling and should not be treated as a source of income.

Participants should engage responsibly and for entertainment purposes only.

Trade Promotion Compliance

Promoter: SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd
Total prize pool: AUD $1,750

The competition is conducted in accordance with applicable Australian trade promotion and consumer protection laws.

Based on the total prize value, permits are generally not required in most Australian jurisdictions for free-entry promotions. Where participants are located in jurisdictions requiring permits above specified prize thresholds, the Promoter will comply with those requirements.

Privacy

Personal information is collected solely for the purpose of administering the competition, verifying eligibility and awarding prizes.

Information will not be disclosed except where required by law or necessary for administration of the competition.

Participants may contact the Promoter to request access to or correction of personal information. Refer to the Promoter’s Privacy Policy for full details.

Contact and Complaints

For all enquiries, disputes or complaints relating to:

• Eligibility
• Prizes
• Competition administration

Contact:
SMS Personnel Australia Pty Ltd
admin@smspersonnel.com
1300 22 33 66

For ESPN platform technical support, contact ESPN directly.