PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Promotion Overview
| Promotion | Ecosa Competition |
| Promoter | realestate.com.au Pty Ltd, ABN 21 080 195 535, 511 Church St, Richmond 3121, Ph: 1300 134 535 For inquiries about the Promotion, please contact the Promoter via EMAIL or PHONE. |
| Promotion Period | Starts at 09:00 AEST on July 2, 2026, and ends at 23:59 AEST on August 2, 2026 |
| Eligible Entrants | Open to Australian residents 18 years and older. |
| Entry | To participate, entrants must:
By entering, participants consent to their information being shared with Ecosa to join their marketing database. Ecosa will manage personal information in line with its Privacy Policy, and entrants can unsubscribe anytime. |
| Entry Limits | Each individual is permitted only one entry. |
| Prize | A $5,000 voucher for use on the Ecosa bedroom range. Note that any additional costs related to the voucher must be borne by the winner. Cash equivalent for any remaining balance on the voucher will not be provided. Terms of redemption will apply. |
| Winner Determination | Draw - Takes place at 511 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121, at 11:00 AEST on August 3, 2026, via computerized selection. - The initial valid entry selected wins the prize. - Additional reserve entries may be drawn for any invalid entries. - Should the draw fall on a weekend or public holiday, it will occur on the next business day. The process will be open for public observation. |
| Winner Notification | Winners will be notified via email within seven days post-draw and published at realestate.com.au by September 30, 2026. |
| Unclaimed Prize | Prizes must be claimed by 11:00 am AEST on October 1, 2026. In case of unclaimed prizes, a secondary draw will happen at the same time on October 2, 2026. The new winner will also be contacted within seven days and published at realestate.com.au by October 16, 2026. |
About These Terms
About these Terms
- Participation in this promotion implies acceptance of these Conditions of Entry.
- Entrants acknowledge their understanding of these Conditions of Entry upon entry.
- The Promotion occurs during the defined Promotional Period, with records of the Promoter being final as to entry times received.
Eligibility and Restrictions
Eligibility
- Only Australian residents aged 18 or over can participate.
- Employees of the Promoter and related companies are ineligible.
- Entrants may be contacted to confirm their identity or eligibility.
- Entries can be dismissed if they're deemed to violate these terms.
(You may think you can just slip in an entry, but think again.) There are strict conditions that prevent anyone outside Australia from even trying to participate. This helps ensure the competition remains fair and that the draw isn't flooded with international entries. Each participant is allowed just one entry, which limits any attempts at gaming the system. Importantly, employees of the organizing companies can't partake, which protects the integrity of the promotion.
Entry Validity and Automation
Entries
- Entries that are incomplete or illegal will be considered invalid.
- No automated entry systems are allowed.
- Winners consent to promotional use of their name or image.
Prize Details
Prizes
- In case a prize is unavailable, substitutes of equal value will be provided.
- Winners must claim the prize within a designated time period.
- Prizes are non-exchangeable for cash or other goods.
General Provisions
General
- These Terms reference Melbourne time.
- No entry fee applies, but entering online requires usual internet access costs.
- The Promoter reserves the right to cancel or modify the Promotion if unforeseen events occur.
Privacy Considerations
For further information regarding the use of personal data, refer to the Promoter's Privacy Policy.
By entering this Promotion, participants consent to their information being shared as necessary for the promotion's execution.
- The Promoter may publish the winner’s surname, initial, and postcode.
- Winners agree to participate in reasonable promotional activities.
- The Promoter bears no liability for tax implications concerning the prize.
Implications and Future Considerations
This competition isn't just a chance to snag some bedroom items; it's also a calculated move by realestate.com.au to grow its customer base. By requiring entrants to create accounts, the platform effectively adds to its marketing database. This strategy represents a significant reliance on consumer data collection, raising questions about privacy and consent.
If you're working in this space, the emphasis on marketing communications might make you consider how these strategies impact user trust. Competitors may follow suit, crafting promotions that seek to build similar databases. Consumers may start viewing these competitions with skepticism, as they will want to understand how their data is managed and what 'consent' really entails. With increasing scrutiny over data practices globally, it could provoke discussions on the limits of data usage in contests like this.
What's more, the rules around the draw and notification seem designed to ensure fairness and transparency. Yet, the potential for unclaimed prizes and secondary draws could highlight operational inefficiencies in engagement. If a significant number of entrants fail to claim rewards, the efficacy of the promotional strategy comes into question.
Looking ahead, companies like Ecosa and realestate.com.au will need to continuously reassess their promotional tactics against shifting consumer expectations around privacy and value. After all, the success of such promotions hinges not just on the prizes, but on the perceived integrity of the process in securing and handling customer data.