Showmax PL competition Terms and Conditions: 16 March 2025

Go to our Instagram page and respond to our question correctly (the “Competition”) to win tickets for two people to the football game Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns that will take place on 16 March 2025 at FNB Stadium (the “Prize”). This Competition is organised by Showmax SA (Pty) Ltd. (“Showmax”). Your participation in the Competition shall be governed by the terms and conditions set forth below (“Competition Terms”).

1. Eligibility

1.1 To participate in the Competition, you must:

1.1.1 reside in South Africa and be able to collect the Prize at Showmax’s premises at MultiChoice City in Johannesburg (“MultiChoice City”);

1.1.2 have a Showmax account with an active Showmax Premier League Subscription Plan;

1.1.3 be at least 18 years of age or older;

1.1.4 answer the question published on our Instagram page correctly by submitting your answer in the comments section of the dedicated post;

1.1.5 be among the ten fastest Subscribers who respond to the question as described in 1.1.4 above.

1.2 The Competition is not open to:

1.2.1 directors, members, partners, agents, employees or consultants of the any entity of the MultiChoice Group or any supplier of goods or services in connection with a Competition;

1.2.2 the spouse, life partner, business partner or associate, or the natural or adopted parent, child or sibling of any of the persons specified in clause 1.2.1 above.

2. Prize and winner selection

2.1 The Competition start date on 12 March 2025 and will run until the ten winners are determined, but no longer than until 14 March 2025 (“Competition Period”).

2.2 The winners will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that they fulfil the eligibility criteria under clause 1 above.

2.3 Showmax will notify the winners on 14 March 2025 via a direct message on Instagram. The winners are required to provide the necessary information to allow Showmax to verify their eligibility. If the winners do not respond in timely manner or provide the necessary information, they will forfeit the Prize and Showmax shall be entitled to select a new winner in their place.

2.4 The winners must come collect the Prize at MultiChoice City, in accordance with Showmax’s instructions.

2.5 The Prize includes two physical tickets to a football game. The Prize does not include any transportation or reimbursement of any costs related to the participation at the football game. Showmax reserves the right to allocate the seats to the winners within its sole discretion.

3. Other terms and conditions

3.1 The Prize is not transferable to any third party and may not be deferred, changed or exchanged for cash or any other item or benefit. Showmax reserves the right to replace the Prize with an alternative prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond Showmax’s control make it necessary to do so.

3.2 Showmax will not be responsible for any costs or expenses that you incur during and for purposes of your participation in the Competition and your acceptance and/or use of the Prize.

3.3 You may not participate in or win the Competition if you have won a competition promoted by Showmax within the past 6 months, unless:

3.3.1 the Prize is a ticket to attend an event, in which case the waiting period will be one month; or

3.3.2 the Competition Terms state otherwise.

3.4 You may not win the Prize if it is unlawful for us to supply the Prize to you. In such case, you will forfeit it.

3.5 By participating in the Competition, you acknowledge that Showmax will process your personal information in the scope of your name, email, phone number, your Showmax account and subscription information, your photos and videos, your Instagram profile information and any other information that your provide to Showmax in connection with the Competition. Showmax will process your personal information to organize the Competition, select the winners and promote Showmax’s products and services, including on social media platforms, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok. To the extent required under applicable law, you provide your consent to Showmax to use your image and likeness for the purposes described in this clause. You acknowledge and agree that you shall not be entitled to any fee, royalty or other compensation in connection with the processing of your personal information or the use of your image or likeness. The winners undertake to inform the persons who accompany them (partners) to the football game about the use of the photos and videos captured at the football game by Showmax.

3.6 If you use a mobile phone for entry into the Competition, the telephone calls / text messages you make will be charged at the prevailing rates, which may vary from time to time. "Free" minutes under a cell-phone contract do not apply.

3.7 Showmax may invite you to be present when the Prize winners are determined or announced, to participate in any of its marketing activities, to appear in person in the electronic media and/or the print media, and/or to endorse, promote or advertise any of Showmax’s goods or services, for which no fee, royalty or other compensation will be payable. You may decline such an invitation.

3.8 It is your responsibility to ensure that your entry is received by Showmax prior to the closure of the Competition. Any entries that are not received by Showmax prior to the closure of the Competition will not be eligible to participate, regardless of the reason for the late entry. Showmax and its affiliates are not responsible for any entries that are not received by Showmax, whether timeously or at all, regardless of the cause thereof. Without limitation, Showmax and its affiliates are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telecommunications network or lines, online systems, servers or providers, computer hardware or software failure or malfunction, traffic congestion (whether physical, or on the Internet, telephone lines or at any service provider, website or other device or medium), or any combination thereof, or any other technical or other problems.

3.9 Showmax and its affiliates are not responsible for any injury or damage to your or any other person’s computer, mobile telephone, or other device used by you to enter or obtain any materials related to the Competition. You agree that your participation in the Competition, and your acceptance and/or use of the Prize, or any aspect thereof, is at your own risk.

3.10 It is your responsibility to ensure that any information you provide to Showmax is accurate, complete and up to date.

3.11 Showmax does not make any representations or give any warranties, whether expressly or implicitly, as to the Prize, and in particular, but without limitation, make no representations and give no warranty that:

3.11.1 your entry or participation in the Competition will necessarily result in you winning the Prize;

3.11.2 the Prize, or any aspect thereof, will meet your requirements, preferences, standards or expectations; or

3.11.3 the Prize, or any aspect thereof, will be satisfactory, punctual, free from defects, safe or reliable.

3.12 Showmax and its affiliates will not be responsible for any harm, damage, loss or claim relating to the provision of any element of the Prize or any changes to a prize that may be made at any time.

3.13 Showmax and its third-party suppliers reserve the right to vary, postpone, suspend or cancel the Competition and any Prizes, or any aspect thereof, without notice at any time, for any reason which it deems necessary. In the event of such variation, postponement, suspension or cancellation, you agree to waive any rights, interests and expectations that you may have in terms of this Competition and acknowledge that you will have no recourse against Showmax, its affiliates and third-party suppliers.

3.14 Showmax and its affiliates will not be responsible and disclaim all liability for any loss, liability, injury, expense or damage (whether direct, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential) of any nature, whether arising from negligence or any other cause, which is suffered by your participation in the competition or the acceptance and/or use by you, or your partner (if applicable), of any Prize, or by any action taken by Showmax or any of its affiliates in accordance with these Competition Terms. If any liability is imputed to Showmax, such liability will be limited to the value of the Prize.

3.15 You, and in the event of your death, your family, dependents, heirs, assignees or any other beneficiaries of your estate, indemnify and hold us and our affiliates harmless against any claim by you, or your partner (if applicable), (whether direct, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential) of any nature, whether arising from negligence or any other cause, relating to any injury, loss, liability, expense and/or damage which you may suffer, howsoever arising, in relation to your entry into this Competition and/or acceptance and/or use of the Prize by you.

3.16 You acknowledge that the acceptance and use of the Prize is subject to the following:

3.16.1 all of the Competition Terms will apply to both you and your partner(s) (if applicable), and you will ensure that your partner(s) agrees to be bound and complies, and will continue to comply, therewith;

3.16.2 you indemnify and hold Showmax and its affiliates harmless against any claim by your partner or any third party if your partner suffers any loss or damage pursuant to your partner’s acceptance and/or use of the Prize.

3.17 If you fail to comply with any of these Competition Terms, then without prejudice to any other remedy which we may have:

3.17.1 you will be automatically disqualified, and you will forfeit the Prize/s if you have already won a Prize;

3.17.2 you will pay Showmax for any loss or damage incurred by Showmax directly or indirectly as a result of your non-compliance, including all our legal costs (including attorney and own client costs) which Showmax may incur in taking any steps pursuant to your non-compliance;

3.17.3 you indemnify and hold Showmax and its affiliates harmless against any claim by any person (whether direct, indirect, incidental, punitive or consequential) of any nature, whether arising from negligence or any other cause, relating to any death, injury, loss and/or damage which may be suffered howsoever arising in relation to your failure (or that of your partner(s), if applicable) to comply therewith.

3.17.4 For purposes hereof, “affiliate” means members of the MultiChoice group of companies, Showmax’ partners, co-promoters and sponsors of this competition, our subsidiaries, our and their subsidiaries and respective holding companies, the subsidiaries of their holding companies, and our and their directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives.

3.18 These terms and conditions must be read together with the Showmax Terms and Conditions and the Showmax Privacy Policy.

3.19 Showmax may cede, assign or novate any or all of its rights and/or any or all of its obligations set out herein and/or in the Showmax Terms and Conditions to any person or entity without notice to you.

3.20 These Competition Terms will be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

3.21 By participating in the Competition, you acknowledge and agree to receive communication from Showmax and/or its affiliates or agents in connection with the Competition.

These Competition Terms constitute an agreement between Showmax and you as the participant. By participating in the Competition, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Competition Terms, as they may be amended from time to time.