This Contest (as defined below) is subject to the following terms & conditions (“T&C”), which may be updated by Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (“BCCL”) having its registered office at The Times of India Building, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001 and corporate office at 9-10, Express Building, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 102, from time to time without notice to Contestant (as defined below). The Contestant confirms to have read the T&C at https://nbtrangmanchclub.com/star-homemaker. The Contestant is entering into the Contest at her sole discretion and free will. The Participation or submission of entry in the Contest shall be deemed as the acceptance of the T&C by the Contestant.

1. Definitions

• “Contest” shall mean the contest titled as NBT Star Homemakers. The Contest is being organized for engagement with Nav Bharat Times reader(s).
• “Contestant” shall mean the individual who participates in the Contest.
• “NBT” shall mean Nav Bharat Times.
• “Prize” means prize as decided by BCCL and Bumper Prize as determined by BCCL.

2. Eligibility

• This Competition is valid for Indian citizens (Female) aged from 21 years onwards.
• The participation is FREE for all NBT Rangmanch Club Annual Members (membership should be valid till 30 Nov 2020).
• Non-members and expired members would need to purchase NBT Rangmanch Club Annual membership of INR 499 in order to be eligible for this contest.
• The employees of BCCL and their affiliates, distributors and dealers of BCCL, the sponsors of the Contest, family members or the relatives of employees of BCCL, distributors, dealers, sponsors are not eligible to participate in the Contest. Any such entry, even if successful, would be deemed inadmissible for the purpose of this Contest.

3. Prize and Participation

• The registration for the Contest is open till 14th Nov, 2020 vide website https://nbtrangmanchclub.com/star-homemaker/. BCCL reserves the right to extend or shorten the registration period at its sole discretion. Further, BCCL reserves the right to terminate, postpone, pre-pone the Contest at its sole discretion. BCCL shall not be liable for any delays or non-receipt of applications for any account and for any reason whatsoever.
• Each registered participant, who has taken NBT RMC Annual membership from 25th Oct till the last date of registration shall be eligible for a gift voucher worth INR 500 by VVALYOU. This voucher can be used to purchase branded products of Color Bar, United, Surya from vvalyou website and is valid till 31 Dec 2020. No clubbing of vouchers is allowed. If the reader chooses a product over and above the voucher value of Rs 500/-, then they will be liable to pay additional money
• All registered participants shall be invited for online screening round auditions (first round). The candidates shortlisted after 1st round shall be invited for online PI round. The further shortlisted candidates shall be invited for finale round from where 10 winners shall be chosen.
• The registered participants shall have to make themselves available on the day of the screening/ PI/ finale round basis the time slot allotted to them, failing which their candidature for the pageant shall get cancelled. The decision taken by BCCL shall be binding for all the participants/Contestants.
• All the round shall be held online. However, BCCL may ask candidates to physically appear for later stages depending on the contest flow.
• The Jury / voters shall choose the Contestant to make them eligible for next phase basis criteria defined by Organizers and/or Jury. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges constituted by the Organizers. The judge’s decision will be final & binding. BCCL holds the final decision to choose the Contestant/winner in case of a tie.
• The title for Ms Popular Choice shall be give on the basis of most voted candidate. This shall be applicable on the finale question where the finalists video entries shall be hosted on the website for voting. Voting will be validated by the BCCL’s IT team and jury panel for the Contest. Any discrepancies found in voting numbers, BCCL has all rights to check and declare genuine voting count. The decision taken by BCCL shall be binding for all the participants/Contestants. No communications shall be entertained in this regard. Voting based titles will be selected based on the final voting count received one night before the day of final event.
• BCCL reserves the right of disqualifying any entry of the Contestant if the Contestants violates any of the terms contained herein and any other terms of the Contest.
• BCCL shall not be held responsible if the sponsors do not reward qualifiers with the prizes promised by them.
• Contestants may be required to sign additional forms, agreement(s) with BCCL as and when required by BCCL.
• The 10 Winners to make themselves available for 7 days in a year for promotional activities of the associated brands till the period of 1 year from the date of Grand Finale.
• The 10 Winners of NBT Star Homemakers shall get 1 Microwave each. The Prize(s) are non- transferable. Prizes cannot be exchanged for their value in cash or for other prizes. Each prize may have a validity period and the same should be redeemed with the respective sponsors within such validity period as mentioned on the Prize. Further, any charge over and above the stated Prize shall have to be borne by the Contestant themselves including without limitation travelling, prize collection/delivery charges etc.
• In case any Contestant refuses to accept the Prize decided for him/her, his/her participation to the Contest will be declared null and void. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
• BCCL will not be responsible for any defects/inadequacy in the products/services redeemed in lieu of the Coupons/gift vouchers and the same would have to be addressed to the sponsor/service provider/manufacturer directly. BCCL shall not be liable to replace/exchange the Prize/products/services at any stage
• The winner of the Prize shall exclusively bear any levies, duties, registration, insurance cost and taxes, wherever applicable, on the Prize. The Contestant shall be solely liable for any other expenses related to the acceptance/use of the offer or participation in the contest. All/any Government taxes on prize money (as applicable), shall be borne by the winner(s) and all deductions, such as tax deduction at source (“TDS”), wherever applicable, shall be made by BCCL in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 1961.

4. Other Terms

• The Contestant agrees that, she will participate in any promotional activities or material, without additional payment or permission, as requested by BCCL for a period of 1 year from the date of the Contest. Subject to applicable laws, Contestant hereby grants BCCL, by participating in the Contest and/or accepting a Prize, the right to use, in perpetuity the Contestant’s information, publish and display Contestant’s picture, voice, video, statements, quotes which may be adapted, edited or modified, as solely determined by BCCL for advertising, trade, publicity and promotional purposes in any media without notification or approval, all without any additional consideration.
• BCCL will use any personal information that the Contestant provides in accordance with applicable laws for the purposes of this Contest and for any marketing or other purposes. BCCL may also share such information(s) with its affiliates, its service providers and agents for the purpose of this Contest. The information may also be used by BCCL for:
  • recommending various products or services including those of third parties
  • dealing with requests, enquiries and complaints and Contestant related activities
  • marketing products and services and its analysis
  • abiding with laws and law enforcement / regulatory requests
• BCCL reserves the right to cancel or amend all or any part of the Contest and/or the terms & conditions/technical parameters without prior notice in the event of circumstances arising beyond its control that makes it necessary to do so. However, any changes to the terms & conditions/technical parameters or cancellation of the Contest, will be updated/posted on the website https://nbtrangmanchclub.com/star-homemaker. It would be the exclusive responsibility of the Contestant alone to keep themselves informed as to any changes in the terms & conditions/technical parameters/evaluation criteria stated for this contest.
• The Contest is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. BCCL expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. BCCL does not make any warranty that the Contest and or emanating results will meet your expectations.
• BCCL will in no event be liable for any damages whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential arising out of the Contest or use of the Prize(s) given through the Contest, in the event any disclaimer is held invalid, the liability of BCCL under this Contest shall not exceed the value of lowest single Prize.
• The Contestant hereby agrees and undertakes not to hold BCCL and/or or any of their group entities or affiliates, their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, vendors, responsible for or liable for, any actions, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, charges and expenses that the Contestant may/might have suffered, sustained or incurred, or claims to suffer, sustain or incur, by way of and /or on account of participation in the Contest or related to the Prize in any manner whatsoever.
• This Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes, differences and/or any other matters in relation and arising out of this Contest and/or pertaining to the rules and regulations of this Contest shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed by BCCL in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 and any subsequent amendment thereof. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in English and the seat of arbitration shall be at New Delhi. The arbitral award shall be final and binding.
• All disputes shall be subject to exclusive jurisdiction of New Delhi courts only.

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