1          GENERAL

1.1.        These terms and conditions apply to the rewards program known as ASCA Rewards, that has been established and is administered by ASCA Ltd ABN 99 104 727 513 (ASCA).

1.2.        References to:

    1.2.1. “we”, “our” and “us” are references to ASCA.

    1.2.2. “Membership” means membership of ASCA Ltd.

1.3.        By participating in ASCA Rewards you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and provide the consent specified in clause four (4) relating to personal information.

1.4.        The terms & conditions governing ASCA Rewards are subject to change, and can be amended by ASCA management from time to time. A copy of the current terms and conditions are available on the ASCA website. The ASCA Rewards program is offered to members of ASCA at our discretion.

1.5.        Your ASCA membership provides you with the opportunity to participate in the ASCA Rewards program.

1.6.        ASCA Rewards points will only commence accruing in your Points Account after:

    1.6.1. your application for membership to ASCA has been processed and you have received an ASCA member number and website logon.

1.7.        The accrual of ASCA Rewards points, spending of ASCA Rewards points or the redemption of rewards is not available in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion or program offered by us unless stated otherwise.

1.8.        We reserve the right to decide any matter or settle any dispute arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection to ASCA Rewards program and our decision on any such matter or dispute will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entered in to.

1.9.        Subject to any applicable law which cannot be excluded, we accept no liability for any loss, damage or injuries suffered or sustained (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss or losses arising from our actions including acts of negligence) by you arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection to ASCA Rewards program and you release and discharge us from any liability for any such loss, damage or injury. If we are liable to you in any way, then our liability will be limited to allocating to your Points Account the number of ASCA Reward points which we consider is appropriate in connection with your relevant claim.

1.10.     Unless otherwise stated you are solely responsible for any taxes, GST duties, levies, fees, or other charges levied or imposed arising from, as a result of or in connection to, your participation in ASCA Rewards program, the accumulation of ASCA Reward points or the redemption of ASCA Reward points or any rewards.

1.11.     Unless otherwise stated, any material published by us pertaining to these terms and conditions, including material relating to the rate of accrual of ASCA Reward points, redemption of ASCA Reward points for any rewards and the number of ASCA Reward points required to be earned and maintained for any level of participation in ASCA Rewards program, will form part of the terms and conditions of ASCA Rewards program, which may be varied by us from time to time at our discretion.

1.12.     If part or all of any clause of these terms and conditions is deemed illegal, invalid or unenforceable then it will be read down to the extent necessary to ensure that it is not illegal, invalid or unenforceable, but if that is not possible, it will be severed from these terms and conditions and the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions will continue to have full force and effect.

2          POINTS & REWARDS

2.1.        You will accrue ASCA Reward points as a result of certain eligible transactions at the standard rate unless otherwise stated. The standard rate of accrual of ASCA Reward points will be published by us, and will be subject to change from time to time.

2.2.        To accrue ASCA Reward points, it is your responsibility to ensure that your ASCA membership is current.

2.3.        We reserve the right:

2.3.1. to change the rate and manner in which ASCA Reward points are accrued (including but not limited to the transactions that we classify as eligible transactions and the standard rate of Point accrual) and set and change the number of Points to be redeemed for any product or reward.

2.4.        ASCA Reward points are issued on the understanding the person claiming the Rewards has been authorised to do so on behalf of the participating eligible business.

2.5.        We will not be responsible for replacing ASCA Reward points due to a change of staffing where we have not been notified.

2.6.        ASCA Reward points used by you will be deducted from your Points Account balance at the time of the transaction or at the time you request them to be used for any other purpose.

2.7.        Some rewards in ASCA Rewards program may be offered on a limited or first come, first serve basis, this will be at our discretion and no disputes will be considered.

2.8.        ASCA Reward points and any rewards forming part of ASCA Rewards program are not transferable, refundable or exchangeable for cash.

2.9.        All rewards that are offered in ASCA Rewards program are subject to availability and we reserve the right to cancel, withdraw or substitute any rewards at any time in our absolute discretion.

2.10.     We do not accept liability for:

    2.10.1. any lost or stolen rewards or gifts (including vouchers) after they have been issued;

    2.10.2. any loss or damage arising from our cancellation, withdrawal or substitution of any rewards that form part of ASCA Rewards program; or

    2.10.3. the unavailability of any rewards or gift that we previously displayed or promoted as being available for the redemption of ASCA Reward points or any other means.

2.11.     We make no representation and give no warranty (either expressly or impliedly) as to the quality, standard, fitness or suitability for purpose of rewards or gifts that form part of ASCA Rewards program.

2.12.     ASCA Reward points will expire at various times within the membership year.

2.13.     You can opt out of receiving marketing information in relation to ASCA Rewards program, however we may not be able to provide you with some of the main benefits of the ASCA Rewards program including, but not limited to, point accrual information.

3          TAXATION

3.1.        We do not provide any advice or give any warranty in relation to the taxation implications arising form and ASCA Rewards that you become entitled to under the ASCA Rewards program. All rewards are valued inclusive of GST.

3.2.        No taxation liability is accepted by ASCA and we recommend you obtain independent advice on your taxation position.

4          PRIVACY

4.1.        The information we collect arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with your membership and participation in the ASCA Rewards program shall become and remain our property.

4.2.        We will, at your request, provide you with access to your personal information held by ASCA in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available at asca.com.au

5          TERMINATION OF THE ASCA REWARDS PROGRAM

5.1.        You may terminate your membership at any time by giving written notice to ASCA, at which time all ASCA Reward points and associated rewards (whether they be ASCA Reward points and rewards having accrued or not) will be permanently cancelled.

5.2.        We may terminate or suspend your membership (in our absolute discretion) if we believe (in our absolute discretion) the following occurs:

    5.2.1. you fail to strictly comply with these terms and conditions;

    5.2.2. your membership expires, is cancelled or is suspended.

6          ENTIRE AGREEMENT

6.1.        These terms and conditions are the entire agreement between ASCA, and the ASCA Rewards program participant.

6.2.        All trademarks depicted in the ASCA Rewards program are the registered trademarks of the respective companies.