Terms & Conditions

The Vodafone Taxi Grand Prix Competition (Competition) is open to anyone who is resident in the UK and aged 18 or over except anyone professionally associated with the Competition and their families. The Competition will run from 04/06/09 until 28/08/09 (Competition Period).
Only one entry per person.
To enter the Competition you must compete in the online Taxi Grand Prix Games (Games), hosted at vodafone.co.uk/taxigp during the Competition Period. If you take part in the Games you will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions together with any rules set out in any of the promotional material.
Entrants must pick a team of two drivers. Each driver will have to complete a set distance, picking up real fares in a “Vodafone McLaren Mercedes” branded taxi. Their progress will be tracked via GPS. Entrants may change the drivers in their team at any time during the Competition Period.
The Games are made up of five separate races. The team that completes the race distance in the quickest time will be awarded the highest number of points and win the race. The team with the most points at the end of the season (i.e. after all five races) will win the Championship Prize.

The races are detailed below with their relevant timings:

	British Grand Prix	German Grand Prix	Hungarian Grand Prix	European Grand Prix	Belgian Grand Prix	Championship prize
Opens	0600 on 10 June 2009	0600 on 6 July 2009	0600 on 20 July 2009	0600 on 17 August 2009	0600 on 24 August 2009	0600 on 10 June 2009
Closes	0000 on 14 June 2009	0000 on 10 July 2009	0000 on 24 July 2009	0000 on 21 August 2009	0000 on 28 August 2009	0000 on 28 August 2009
Winner/s Selected & Notified	By 17 June 2009	By 14 July 2009	By 28 July 2009	By 25 August 2009	By 1 September 2009	By 5 September 2009
Minimum age of entrant	18 years	18 years	18 years	18 years	18 years	18 years

To be eligible for Championship prize you must compete in ALL of the five races outlined above.
Vodafone accepts no responsibility for entries that are incomplete, lost or not received for any reason.
Winners will be contacted by the mobile phone number provided by the entrant on registration. If contact cannot be made after 3 calls, a new winner will be drawn. This will continue until the winner has been successfully contacted. No compensation will be offered to the original winner(s).
The winner must provide their full name, postal address and valid email address to Vodafone once they have been informed that they have won.
Vodafone will make reasonable efforts to fulfil all elements of the Competition but cannot be held responsible for failing to fulfil certain elements beyond its reasonable control.
All prizes are subject to availability and in the event that any prize is not available, a prize of equal value will be offered as a replacement.
The Prizes

BRITISH GRAND PRIX

1st prize: There will be one winner. Winner will win a Hotlaps Experience (see below), two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix held on 19, 20 & 21 June 2009, one piece of merchandise (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone’s discretion) signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovalainen and one Vodafone mobile handset (make & model at Vodafone’s discretion)

Hotlaps Experience includes the winner participating in a driving experience on the Silverstone track with Lewis Hamilton on Saturday 20 June 2009. The winner will require a full manual UK licence and be over the age of 18. The winner may bring one guest to watch the experience. The winner and guest must utilise the two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix included in this prize to gain entry to the circuit. No additional tickets will be issued.

Runner Up (2-10): There will be nine winners. Winners will win two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix held on 19, 20 & 21 June 2009, one piece of merchandise signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovalainen (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone’s discretion) and one Vodafone mobile handset (make & model at Vodafone’s discretion)

Runner Up (11-15): There will be five winners. Winners will win two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix held on 19, 20 & 21 June 2009 and one piece of merchandise signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovalainen (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone’s discretion).

Runner Up (16-30): There will be fifteen winners. Winners will win two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix held on 19, 20 & 21 June 2009

Spot Prizes: There will be twenty winners. Winners will win two stand seat tickets to the 2009 British Grand Prix held on 19, 20 & 21 June 2009.

GERMAN, HUNGARIAN, EUROPEAN AND BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

1st prize: There will be one winner for each Grand Prix (4 winners in total). Winners will win a McLaren Technology Centre Visit (see below), one piece of merchandise signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovalainen (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone’s discretion) and one Vodafone mobile handset (make & model at Vodafone’s discretion).

McLaren Technology Centre Visit includes a tour of the McLaren Technology Centre for the winner plus one guest, food and drinks throughout the visit and a presentation by McLaren staff. The date of the visit will be advised at least 10 days in advance.

Runners Up 2: There will be one winner for each Grand Prix (4 winners in total). Winners will win one piece of merchandise signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovalainen (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone's discretion) and one Vodafone mobile handset (make & model at Vodafone's discretion).

Runners Up (3-5): There will be three winners for each Grand Prix (12 winners in total). Winners will win one piece of merchandise signed by Lewis Hamilton or Heikki Kovainen (choice of merchandise will be at Vodafone's discretion).

CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE

There will be one winner. The winner will win a Join the Team Experience (for the winner plus one guest) which includes joining the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team over the race weekend of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Full prize includes return economy class flights, double/twin occupancy hotel accommodation, travel to and from the circuit (Fri, Sat, Sun), lunch and dinner each day, access to Monza race circuit (Fri, Sat, Sun), access to the F1 Paddock (Fri, Sat, Sun), hospitality in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Brand Centre, meeting key team personnel and assisting with general team duties across the race weekend with Lewis Hamilton. The winner and their guest must provide their full name, passport details and confirmation of travel insurance within 24 hours of being notified. The winner and their guest must be available to travel between 10 – 13th September 2009 inclusive.
The distribution of prizes will be facilitated as follows:
1. Hotlaps Experience: Using the email address supplied by the winner, a detailed Guest Information document will be supplied at least 3 days prior to the event, which will include relevant meet points and accreditation information.
2. British Grand Prix Tickets: Will be posted by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery to the address supplied by the winner. The delivery will require a signature or it will be returned to the relevant Royal Mail distribution centre for collection. The tickets will be dispatched by last post on Tuesday 16 June 2009 and therefore are likely to be delivered on or before Thursday 18 June 2009.
3. Signed Merchandise & Handset: Will be posted by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery to the address supplied by the winner on being contacted. The delivery will require a signature or will be returned to the relevant Royal Mail distribution centre for collection. The prizes will be dispatched within 8 weeks of the winner being notified.
4. McLaren Technology Centre Visit Using the email address supplied by the winner, a detailed Guest Information document will be supplied at least 10 days prior to the event, which will include relevant meet points and accreditation information.
5. Join the Team Experience: Using the email address supplied by the winner, a detailed Guest Information document will be supplied at least 8 days prior to the event, which will include relevant meet points and accreditation information.
6. No alternative distribution methods are possible. Vodafone does not accept any responsibly for prizes lost or delayed in transit
Vodafone will pay for the package and postage costs for the prizes.
None of the prizes include, unless otherwise stated, travel expenses, accommodation and / or any insurance that might be necessary. These items are the sole responsibility of the winner.
In the event that any winner is unable to participate in the prize for any reason they must notify the Vodafone sponsorship department immediately by emailing vmm@brand-rapport.com Vodafone will offer the prize to another entrant. No compensation will be offered to the original winner.
Prizes are non-transferable and no cash alternative is available.
Any access to the F1 Paddock, the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Brand Centre, McLaren Technology Centre is subject to the terms of access.
Vodafone will not take responsibility for loss of, or damage to, personal possessions, or injury, including death, other than due to negligence, while travelling to or from the promotion or during the event.
Winners accept that the any of the prizes could be rescheduled, cancelled or suspended for any reason whatsoever beyond the control or the Promoter.
Winners and guests may be required to take part in publicity and must comply with all terms and conditions of entry to venues.
A list of winners can be obtained by contacting vodafonesponsorship@brand-rapport.com by 30 October 2009.
The Promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Promoter: Vodafone Limited, Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN