GoBrimble Business Awards – Terms & Conditions

(Effective as of August 2025)

1. Promoter

The promoter is BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd, trading as Brimble Media running GoBrimble.com (“the Promoter”).

2. Eligibility

For Businesses

• Open to businesses operating within Queensland that provide goods or services to the public.

• Businesses must register via the official GoBrimble website and pay the applicable entry fee in full.

• Only active, paying businesses are authorized to display GoBrimble branding, materials, or signage. Unauthorized use will result in immediate removal and potential legal action.

• All information provided during registration must be accurate, complete, and current.

• Franchise or chain businesses are eligible; however, judging and recognition will be based solely on the achievements and presentation of the nominated local store.

• The Promoter reserves the right to request proof of business legitimacy (e.g., ABN, business license) and may disqualify businesses failing to meet eligibility requirements.

For Customers (Voting Participants)

• Open to Australian residents aged 18 years or older.

• Voting is free and available via the official GoBrimble Awards website.

• Proof of purchase (e.g., receipt, photo of transaction) is required at the time of submission to validate prize eligibility. Failure to provide valid proof may void prize claims.

3. Entry & Voting Periods

• Business nominations open on [Start Date] and close on [Close Date].

• Voting opens on [Voting Start Date] and closes on [Voting End Date].

• Nominee pages will be published within two (2) business days of confirmed registration.

4. Categories & Awards

• Categories include (but are not limited to): Food & Dining, Beauty, Health, Fitness, Professional Services, Retail.

• BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd reserves the right to merge, subdivide, or eliminate categories at its sole discretion to ensure fair competition.

• Category winners and overall winners will be determined by verified votes as of September 2026.

• An overall award title (e.g., Queensland’s Best Restaurant) may be determined from category winners at the Promoter’s discretion.

5. Judging & Voting Rules

• Primary winners will be determined by verified customer votes; however, the Promoter reserves the right to apply a judging process in the event of tie-breakers or irregularities.

• The judges’ decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.

• All scoresheets and judging notes will be destroyed following determination of winners. No judging feedback will be provided.

• Voting is limited to one (1) vote per person per category per day, with anti-fraud measures in place.

• Votes may be verified via email, IP address, and device tracking. Fraudulent activity (e.g., automated votes, fake accounts) will result in disqualification of the business and/or voter.

6. Prizes

For Businesses

• Winners receive digital certificates, social media features, and inclusion on GoBrimble.com.

• Overall winners receive additional exposure and official recognition at the Awards Gala Event.

For Customers

• A $1,000 cash prize will be drawn from eligible entries on 18 September 2026.

• The prize pool may increase if the competition grows or additional prizes are offered by businesses with prior approval from BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd.

• Additional prize draws may occur at the Promoter’s discretion.

• Winners will be notified by email and announced publicly via GoBrimble.com and official social media channels.

• Prizes are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and not redeemable for alternative goods or services.

• If the competition is cancelled or unable to proceed for any reason, no prizes will be awarded, and the Promoter holds no liability for compensation.

7. Awards Event

• The Awards Gala will take place in Brisbane in September 2026.

• Attendance is optional and does not affect eligibility.

• Event details, including venue and ticket pricing, will be announced closer to the date.

• Tickets are non-refundable except as required by law. The Promoter reserves the right to change the event date, venue, or format (including virtual delivery) without liability.

8. Withdrawal & Refund Policy

• Should a business wish to withdraw after registration, written notice must be provided to BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd within three (3) business days of being notified as a finalist.

• Entry fees are non-refundable except in circumstances determined at the sole discretion of the Promoter.

• Failure to make full payment of the entry fee by the deadline will result in removal from the Awards without refund.

9. Use of Information & Publicity Rights

• By entering, businesses grant BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd, its partners, and affiliates the right to use their name, logo, images, and award results for promotional purposes across media channels without additional consent or compensation.

• Finalists’ information may be published online, in print, or in event marketing collateral.

• Entry data from businesses and voters may be used by BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd to contact participants for marketing, promotional offers, and future campaigns.

• By attending the Awards Gala or related events, participants consent to photography, videography, and audio recording for promotional use without additional approval or compensation.

10. Disqualification & Enforcement

• Any business or individual engaging in fraudulent activity, manipulation of votes, misrepresentation, or breach of these Terms will be disqualified without refund.

• The Promoter reserves the right to deny any business entry or revoke participation without providing written reasons.

• No written explanations will be provided to winners regarding the selection process.

• Unauthorized use of GoBrimble branding by non-active participants will result in immediate legal action.

11. Liability & Indemnity

• BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for technical failures, lost data, or delays caused by third-party providers.

• Participation is at the entrant’s own risk, and the Promoter will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage.

• Entrants agree to indemnify and hold harmless BrimbleCorp Pty Ltd, its employees, partners, and contractors against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from participation.

12. Force Majeure

• The Promoter is not liable for any delay, suspension, or cancellation of the Awards or related events caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, or technical failures.

13. Privacy

• By entering, participants consent to their personal information being collected, stored, and used by the Promoter for the administration of the Awards and related marketing communications, in compliance with Australian Privacy Law.

14. General

• The Promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the Awards at any time without prior notice or liability.

• By registering or voting, all participants agree to these Terms and Conditions in full.

• These Terms are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia.