Bennett, Coleman & Co. Limited (BCCL) (hereinafter referred to as BCCL) is a company within the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, having its Registered Office at The Times of India Building, Dr. D.N. Road, Mumbai 400 001. By participating in the 'Navbharat Times Read & Win contest’ (hereinafter referred to as the 'Contest'), you accept and agree that you are of the minimum age of 18 years and accept and agree to the following terms and conditions:- (1) The Contest shall be known as 'Navbharat Times Read & Win'. (2) One Time Registration is mandatory for participation in the contest and to stand eligible for the Gifts/Prize (3) The Contest is organized managed and conducted by Navbharat Times a publication of BCCL. (4) This Contest is subject to BCCL's policies and other conditions. (5) The duration of the contest is from 20 th Nov, 2018 to 19 th Dec, 2018 (for a period of four weeks). (6) This Contest is open to Navbharat Times readers residing in Mumbai city, Thane, Navi Mumbai or Vasai-Virar. (7) In the duration of the Contest, each day Navbharat Times newspaper will have one question based on the news in the newspaper with 4 options and participants will have to choose one correct answer from these 4 options. Participants need to SMS their choice of answer to NBTWIN<space> Q1 <space> a/b/c/d (depending on whether you choose a, b, c or d as your answer) to 7231994445. Please also note that ‘Question number’ in the SMS response will change on a daily basis for example user needs to SMS NBTWIN <space> Q1 <space> a/b/c/d on Day 1 and SMS NBTWIN <space> Q2 <space> a/b/c/d on Day 2 and so on. Participants, after they share their answer, will receive an automated SMS with their points for the day and cumulative points for the Contest period. SMS cost will be charged as per TRAI or applicable Telecom operators’ guidelines. (8) 100 daily winners will be chosen on random basis and will be intimated about their gifts or e-voucher for Big Bazaar vouchers through SMS on the very next day. Each mobile number will be treated as a unique ID and multiple SMS from same mobile number will not be considered for the Contest. (9) All documents / posts / texts received shall remain the property of BCCL. (10) Decision of the Management of BCCL is final and no correspondence or any other claims whatsoever, in this regard will be entertained. (11) The Prize is subject to the laws of India and deduction of taxes, levies and other statutory payments shall be as applicable and borne solely by the Winner only. BCCL will not be responsible to pay any applicable tax or duty or levy or fee including but not limited to gift tax, registration tax etc. (12) BCCL does not give any warranty or guarantee concerning the quality, suitability or merchantability of any prize and BCCL or its management, directors, officers, agents, representatives shall not be responsible for or liable (including but not limited to the Product and Service Liabilities) for deficiency and/ or defect of any product/service given as the prize or any kind of consequential damages/ loss, in any manner whatsoever. BCCL shall not be responsible for any realization of Gift vouchers or prize. Any prize or gift shall be handed over to winners only after payment of any applicable TDS and all winners must possess a valid PAN card. (13) Friends and families of BCCL employees shall not be eligible to participate in this Contest. (14) All right, title and interest, including but not limited to the Intellectual Property Rights, in the promotional material(s) and / or images, posts, texts, videos or any such material created by BCCL or submitted by the contestants shall vest solely and exclusively with BCCL at all times. (15) BCCL reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this Contest in part or full, or change any or all of the terms and conditions that are applicable, without giving prior intimation/notice of any kind and will not be liable for any consequential losses/damages. Decision of BCCL in this regard and in general with respect to this Contest and the Terms & Conditions thereto shall be final, binding and non-contestable. (16) Nothing contained herein amounts to a commitment or representation by BCCL to conduct further or other schemes. (17) All disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts at Mumbai only. (18) Images/ Pictures/ Photographs displayed in the promotional campaign for the Contest are for reference only; actual gifts or prize may appear different. (19) Gifts are subject to the laws prevailing in the country, including regulations as may be applicable to the winner. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained under any circumstances. (20) Participants’ entering the Contest shall be deemed as his/her acceptance of the terms and conditions. (21) Gifts or prize cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash; no cash claim can be made in lieu of the gifts or prize. (22) Winners shall not conceal or misrepresent any information during the scrutiny or otherwise, failing which the participant shall be disqualified for participating in the Contest. (23) Daily prize winners will be announced on daily basis. Bumper prizes or gifts will be handed over to the winners post bumper lucky draw (if required) on or after 20 th December 2018 after completing and complying with all due process. In the event the successful participant fails to collect the gift within 15 days mentioned by BCCL, the gift may be forfeited by BCCL and the participant shall have no right or objection on it. (24) BENNETT COLEMAN & CO reserves the right to withdraw &/or alter any of the terms & conditions of this Contest at any time without prior notice. (25) Interpretation of Rules and Regulations and terms & conditions for any legal issue will be considered only in English. (26) By participating in this contest; you agree to receive contest related updates and news about BCCL Services, Promotional announcements, Brand Campaign Notifications and Surveys via Calls, SMS texts, Emails, Website Browser Notifications, App push notifications, etc.
