TERMS & CONDITIONS – THE SCARBOROUGH HOTEL 140TH BIRTHDAY COMPETITION
PROMOTION OVERVIEW
Promotion Name: The Scarborough Hotel 140th Birthday Competition
Promoter: The Scarborough Hotel, Epochal Hotels
Promotion Period: Commences Wednesday 11 August 2026 and concludes Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Prize Draw Date: Thursday 20 August 10am AEST.
Draw Location: The Scarborough Hotel, 383 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Scarborough NSW 2515, Australia
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is open only to legal residents of Australia who:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Follow @thescarboroughhotel on Instagram
- Tag their crew in the competition post on Instagram during the promotion period
Ineligible Entrants: Directors, officers, management, employees, contractors and suppliers of The Scarborough Hotel, Epochal Hotels and their related bodies corporate, and immediate family members of the above (spouse, ex-spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, step-relations, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws) are ineligible to enter.
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METHOD OF ENTRY
1. Follow @thescarboroughhotel on Instagram
2. Locate the official competition post on @thescarboroughhotel
3. Tag your crew (friends) in the comments using the @ symbol and their Instagram username
4. Your entry is submitted once the tag is posted
5. One entry per person. Multiple entries from the same account will result in disqualification
6. Entrant's Instagram profile must be public for the Promoter to contact the winner
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PRIZE DETAILS
Total Prizes: 1 (one)
Prize Value: $200 (AUD)
Prize Description:
- $200 bar tab valid at The Scarborough Hotel
- Entry for four (4) people to The Scarborough Hotel 140th Birthday Event
- Event Date: Friday 21 August 2026
- Event Time: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Event Location: The Scarborough Hotel
Prize Conditions:
- Prize is non-transferable and non-refundable
- Prize cannot be exchanged for cash or other items
- Bar tab must be redeemed by 31 August 2026; any unused balance forfeits after this date
- All other costs (additional food, beverages, transport) are the responsibility of the prize winner
- The four attendees must be 18 years or older
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PRIZE DRAW
- Winners will be drawn at random via third-party automated draw generator
- Draw will occur on Friday 21 August 2026 at 10:00 AM AEST
- The winner does not need to be present at the draw
- Draw location: The Scarborough Hotel, [INSERT ADDRESS]
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NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS
- Winners will be notified via Instagram private message no later than Friday 21 August 2026
- It is the entrant's responsibility to ensure contact details remain correct throughout the promotion period
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS
Winners will be announced on @thescarboroughhotel Instagram page and contacted via direct message.
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UNCLAIMED PRIZE DRAW
If the prize remains unclaimed, it will be forfeited.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1. Eligibility
Entry is open only to Australian residents aged 18 years or older who meet all entry requirements. Employees, contractors, suppliers and immediate family members of The Scarborough Hotel and Epochal Hotels are ineligible. Previous winners of Scarborough Hotel promotions in the last 12 months are ineligible.
2. Entry Validity
Entries must be submitted in accordance with the Method of Entry during the Promotion Period. The Promoter will not advise entrants if their entry is deemed invalid. The time of entry will be deemed to be the time the entry is received by the Promoter. Multiple entries from the same account will result in disqualification.
3. Acceptance of Terms
Participation in this Promotion constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
4. Prize Details
The prize is valued at $200 AUD and includes a $200 bar tab and event entry as described. Prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash. No compensation will be paid if a winner is unable to use the prize as stated.
5. Prize Conditions – Travel & Accommodation
Not applicable to this promotion.
6. Tax Implications
Entrants are advised that tax implications may arise from prize winnings and should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications arising from accepting a prize.
7. Entry Costs
Entrants are responsible for all expenses incurred in entering the competition and will not be reimbursed whether or not they win.
8. Late & Invalid Entries
The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any late, lost, delayed, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries due to omission, error, tampering, deletion, theft, disruption to any network, or otherwise. No correspondence will be entered into regarding invalid entries.
9. Prize Draw
The prize will be awarded to the valid entrant drawn randomly in accordance with these Terms. The Promoter may draw additional reserve entries. If an entrant is deemed ineligible or cannot accept the prize, the prize will be awarded to the first reserve entry drawn. This process continues until the prize is awarded.
10. Winner Notification
Winners will be notified in accordance with these Terms. Notification is deemed to have occurred on the later of actual receipt or two business days thereafter. The Promoter takes no responsibility if unable to contact winners who have not provided correct or complete contact details.
11. Winner Announcement
The winner's name will be published on @thescarboroughhotel Instagram and via direct message.
12. Unclaimed Prize Procedure
If the prize is not claimed by the specified date, an unclaimed prize draw will be conducted in accordance with these Terms.
13. Warranties & Liability Disclaimers
To the greatest extent permitted by law, the Promoter excludes all warranties, representations and guarantees regarding the Promotion and prizes. By entering, entrants release and indemnify the Promoter and its related bodies corporate from all actions, penalties, liabilities, claims or demands for loss or damage suffered as a result of entering the Promotion, winning the prize, or using the prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law.
14. Limitation of Liability
In no circumstances will the entrant or Promoter have liability to the other for any loss or damage of an indirect or consequential nature, including loss of profit, reputation, goodwill or business opportunity. The Promoter is not liable for damage or delay in transit of prizes.
15. Disqualification
The Promoter may disqualify any entrant who submits a misleading entry, manipulates the entry process, or breaches these Terms. Any winner who breaches these Terms will forfeit the prize in whole with no substitute offered. The Promoter may cancel the entire Promotion without giving reasons or liability to entrants.
16. Right to Alter Promotion
The Promoter reserves the right to alter, extend, delete or change the promotion without notice, subject to any regulatory requirements.
17. Substitute Prizes
If a prize is unavailable, the Promoter may substitute it for another item of equal or higher value. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in prize value between advertising and receipt.
18. Force Majeure
In the event of any intervention of outside acts (vandalism, natural disasters, civil unrest, strike, war, terrorism) that prevents the Promotion from proceeding as described, the Promoter's obligations are suspended for the duration of the event. The Promoter may in its absolute discretion cancel and recommence the promotion, subject to relevant authority approval.
19. Entry Content & Intellectual Property
All entries become the property of the Promoter. Entrants assign all rights in their entry and related content to the Promoter, including copyright and intellectual property rights. The Promoter may use entry content for any purpose including commercial purposes without obligation to credit the entrant. Entrants warrant that entry content is original, lawful and not misleading.
20. Privacy & Personal Information
Entrants consent to the Promoter using personal information provided in connection with this promotion for facilitating the promotion, awarding prizes, and for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including electronic communications. The Promoter may use personal information for an indefinite period unless otherwise advised. Collection and disclosure of personal information will be handled in accordance with the Promoter's Privacy Policy and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
21. Photography & Publicity
By entering, winners agree that they may be required to provide photos for announcement of winners and photos during use of the prize. The Promoter may use the winner's name and image in promotional materials unless the winner opts out in writing.
22. Instagram/Meta Disclaimer
This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram or Meta Platforms. By entering, entrants release Instagram and Meta from all liability in relation to this Promotion. Any questions or complaints should be directed to the Promoter, not Instagram or Meta.
23. Governing Law
This Promotion and these Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Entrants accept the non-exclusive jurisdiction of courts and tribunals of New South Wales in connection with disputes concerning the Promotion.
24. Modification of Terms
The Promoter reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Modified terms will apply to all subsequent entries.
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CONTACT
For questions or enquiries regarding this competition, contact:
The Scarborough Hotel
info@thescarboroughhotel.com.au
(02) 4267 5444
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No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Last Updated: August 2026