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Australian Retreat Giveaway
Official Terms & Conditions
1. Promoter details
The promoter of this competition is:
Promoter: Andrea Cross
Business: AX Events / Andrea Cross
ABN: 70 272 426 796
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Website: https://axevents.com.au
Contact: andrea@axevents.com.au
2. Competition period
2.1. The Australian Retreat Giveaway opens at 12:00am AEDT on 1 November 2026.
2.2. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT on 30 November 2026.
2.3. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
2.4. The successful major prize winner and runner-up recipients will be announced on 7 December 2026.
2.5. The Promoter reserves the right to amend competition dates where circumstances outside their reasonable control require it, subject to applicable laws.
3. Eligibility
3.1. Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over.
3.2. This competition is designed for established Australian online business owners and coaches who:
- Operate an established online business.
- Have an existing membership, client or community base of at least 10 members.
- Are ready to bring their community together through an in-person retreat.
- Have a genuine interest in hosting a retreat within Australia.
- Have the financial capacity to cover all expenses associated with hosting the retreat that are not included in the prize.
3.3. Applicants must be the business owner or an authorised decision-maker for the business.
3.4. The Promoter reserves the right to request reasonable evidence of eligibility before awarding a prize.
3.5. The Promoter reserves the right to reject applications that do not meet the eligibility requirements.
3.6. Employees, contractors and immediate family members of the Promoter may be excluded from entering.
4. How to enter
4.1. Entry into the competition is free.
4.2. To enter, applicants must:
- Complete the official Australian Retreat Giveaway application form.
- Provide all requested business and contact information.
- Answer all application questions honestly and accurately.
- Meet the eligibility requirements outlined in these Terms & Conditions.
- Submit their application before the competition closing date.
4.3. Only one application per business owner/business will be accepted unless otherwise specified by the Promoter.
4.4. Incomplete, misleading, fraudulent or duplicate applications may be disqualified.
4.5. Entry does not guarantee selection as a finalist or winner.
5. Prize details
5.1. Major Prize: One Winner
One successful applicant will receive a professionally managed two-day Australian retreat by Andrea Cross / AX Events, valued at $7,999 AUD.
The prize includes professional retreat management services provided by Andrea Cross / AX Events, covering the agreed planning, coordination and management of the retreat.
The precise scope of services will be agreed between the Promoter and the winner during the initial planning and consultation process.
5.2. Runner-Up Prizes
The Promoter will award up to 5 runner-up retreat management credits valued at $2,000 AUD each.
These credits can be applied towards eligible retreat management services provided by Andrea Cross / AX Events.
The runner-up credits:
- Are not redeemable for cash.
- Are non-transferable.
- Cannot be exchanged for other products or services.
- Must be used towards an eligible retreat management booking.
- Are subject to availability and agreement on the scope of services.
- Must be redeemed in accordance with the conditions outlined in these Terms & Conditions.
6. Prize exclusions
6.1. The major prize covers the professional retreat management service only.
6.2. The winner is responsible for all additional expenses associated with planning and delivering the retreat, including but not limited to:
- Venue hire and accommodation.
- Flights, transport and travel expenses.
- Meals, catering and beverages.
- Activities, excursions and entertainment.
- Guest speakers, facilitators and external contractors.
- Merchandise, gifts and attendee welcome packs.
- Photography and videography.
- Insurance, permits and other third-party expenses.
6.3. Any additional suppliers, bookings or third-party services required for the retreat must be paid for directly by the winner.
6.4. The Promoter is not responsible for additional costs incurred by the winner or attendees.
7. Retreat requirements and conditions
7.1. The retreat must be held within Australia.
7.2. The major prize covers a two-day retreat with a maximum of 20 attendees, including the winner, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7.3. The retreat must be planned in consultation with the Promoter.
7.4. A minimum of six months' planning lead time is recommended to allow sufficient time for sourcing, planning and coordination.
7.5. A minimum of four months' lead time may be considered at the Promoter's discretion, subject to availability and feasibility.
7.6. All retreats awarded under this competition, including the major prize and runner-up prizes, must be fully planned and delivered no later than 30 June 2028.
7.7. The winner and runner-up recipients must work collaboratively with the Promoter and provide all required information, approvals and payments to third-party suppliers within agreed timeframes.
7.8. The Promoter reserves the right to determine whether a proposed retreat location, date or format is suitable and achievable within the prize conditions.
8. Additional retreat days
8.1. The major prize covers two days of retreat management.
8.2. If the major prize winner wishes to extend the retreat beyond two days, additional retreat management services will be charged at $2,000 AUD per additional day.
8.3. Additional days must be agreed upon in writing before planning or delivery.
8.4. All additional expenses associated with extended retreat days remain the responsibility of the winner.
9. Judging and winner selection
9.1. This competition is a judged competition based on skill and merit, not a random prize draw.
9.2. All eligible applications will be reviewed and assessed by Andrea Cross.
9.3. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Business Readiness
The establishment of the business, clarity of its offering and readiness to host a retreat.
Community Connection
The strength, engagement and size of the applicant's existing client or membership community.
Retreat Vision
The applicant's vision for bringing their community together and the experience they hope to create.
Potential Impact
The potential value and impact the retreat could bring to the applicant's clients, community and business.
Commitment and Feasibility
The applicant's commitment and practical ability to bring the retreat to life within the required timeframe.
9.4. The successful major prize winner and runner-up recipients will be selected based on the overall merit, quality and suitability of their applications against the judging criteria.
9.5. All applications will be assessed consistently against the published criteria.
9.6. The judges' decision will be final, subject to applicable Australian Consumer Law.
9.7. The Promoter is not required to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
10. Winner notification and acceptance
10.1. The successful major prize winner and runner-up recipients will be notified using the contact details provided in their applications.
10.2. The winner will be announced on 7 December 2026 via the Promoter's nominated communication channels.
10.3. The major prize winner must respond and formally accept the prize within 14 days of notification.
10.4. If the winner does not respond within this timeframe, the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the prize and select an alternative winner.
10.5. The winner and runner-up recipients may be required to provide additional information to verify their eligibility and commence the planning process.
10.6. If a selected recipient is found to be ineligible or has provided false or misleading information, the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the prize and select another applicant using the published judging criteria.
11. Prize transferability and redemption
11.1. All prizes are awarded to the successful applicant and their nominated business.
11.2. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be sold, exchanged or redeemed for cash.
11.3. The major prize must be used by the business identified in the original application.
11.4. The prize cannot be exchanged for another service or substituted for cash.
11.5. The winner cannot transfer the prize to another business or individual without the Promoter's prior written approval.
11.6. Runner-up credits must be redeemed in accordance with the conditions outlined in these Terms & Conditions.
11.7. All runner-up credits must be used towards a retreat that is fully delivered by 30 June 2028.
11.8. Any unused runner-up credit remaining after 30 June 2028 will expire and be forfeited, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Promoter or required by law.
12. Winner responsibilities
12.1. The winner is responsible for ensuring their retreat is financially viable and that all associated expenses can be met.
12.2. The winner must:
- Secure and pay for the retreat venue and accommodation.
- Arrange and pay for all catering, activities and third-party suppliers.
- Manage attendee ticketing, registrations and payments unless otherwise agreed.
- Ensure appropriate insurance and safety arrangements are in place.
- Obtain any required permits, approvals or permissions.
- Communicate relevant attendee information and requirements to the Promoter.
- Meet agreed deadlines and provide timely approvals.
- Ensure attendees are aware of any applicable retreat terms and conditions.
12.3. The Promoter will provide professional retreat management services within the agreed scope of the prize.
12.4. Any services or requirements outside the agreed scope may incur additional fees, which must be approved by the winner before work commences.
12.5. Runner-up recipients are responsible for any costs exceeding the value of their $2,000 retreat management credit, including all third-party expenses.
13. Cancellation, postponement and changes
13.1. The winner must notify the Promoter as soon as reasonably possible if they need to change or postpone the retreat.
13.2. Any changes to the retreat date, location, format or scope must be mutually agreed upon in writing.
13.3. The Promoter will make reasonable efforts to accommodate changes, subject to availability.
13.4. If the winner chooses not to proceed with the retreat, the prize may be considered forfeited.
13.5. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash, refunded or transferred to another person or business.
13.6. If the Promoter is unable to deliver the prize due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, they will work with the winner to agree on a reasonable alternative arrangement, subject to applicable laws.
14. Liability and business outcomes
14.1. The Promoter will provide the retreat management services with reasonable care and skill.
14.2. The Promoter does not guarantee any particular business, financial, membership, sales or client retention outcomes as a result of the retreat.
14.3. The winner acknowledges that the success of the retreat depends on various factors, including attendance, pricing, marketing, business strategy and attendee engagement.
14.4. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible for losses, expenses or damages arising from third-party suppliers, venues, accommodation providers, transport operators or other external service providers.
14.5. Nothing in these Terms & Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any rights or remedies available under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot legally be excluded.
15. Publicity and promotional use
15.1. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that the Promoter may request permission to use their business name, logo, photographs, testimonials and general retreat experience for promotional and marketing purposes.
15.2. Any use of the winner's image, likeness, testimonial or identifiable personal information will be subject to their consent.
15.3. The Promoter may share general information about the competition, including the winner announcement, through social media, email marketing and the AX Events website.
15.4. Participation in the competition does not automatically grant the Promoter ownership of the winner's intellectual property, business materials or retreat content.
16. Privacy and personal information
16.1. Personal information collected through the competition will be used for the purposes of administering the giveaway, assessing applications, contacting applicants and managing the awarding of prizes.
16.2. Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation and the Promoter's privacy policy, where applicable.
16.3. The Promoter will not sell applicants' personal information to third parties.
16.4. Applicants may be contacted by the Promoter regarding the competition and related retreat management services.
16.5. Any ongoing marketing communications will be subject to applicable consent and unsubscribe requirements.
17. General conditions
17.1. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of applications and disqualify any applicant who breaches these Terms & Conditions.
17.2. The Promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend or cancel the competition where circumstances outside their reasonable control make this necessary, subject to applicable laws.
17.3. The Promoter will not be responsible for technical issues, internet outages, application form errors or submissions that are not successfully received.
17.4. If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
17.5. These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, subject to any mandatory laws that apply in other Australian jurisdictions.
17.6. By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions.