Terms & Conditions
Icons SA Online Competition
Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before participating in the Icons SA Online Competition. By entering the competition, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
1. Eligibility:
- The Icons SA Online Competition is open to residents of South Africa only.
- Participants under 18 years must have parents/guardian consent to enter the competition.
- All participants must have access to a stable internet connection and a device capable of accessing the competition platform.
2. Entry:
- To enter the Icons SA Online Competition, participants must complete the online registration form and provide accurate and up-to-date information.
- Participants may enter as individuals or as part of a group. Group entries must designate a representative who will be responsible for communication and coordination.
- Participants may enter in one or more categories: singing, dancing, or talent. Each category requires a separate entry.
- All must be submitted within the specified entry period. Competition starts on the first day of every month and closes on the last day of the month.
- Winners will be announced on the 7th of every month.
- Entry into the competition is done via this website and is free.
- Voting opens at 00:00 on the first day of the month and closes at 23:59:59 on the last day of the month.
- Voting is via free daily votes and bonus codes which are redeemable for free votes (free methods) as well credit & debit cards.
- Entry into our monthly Icons SA competition is free. However, voting in the competition attracts a charge (as detailed below) to the voter in the case of votes cast via the paid-for methods. Votes cost R5.00 per vote.
- The 3 winners with the most votes at the end of the competition, are declared that month’s Icons SA winners. The winners will be announced on our winners page and via our Social Media pages.
- Winners will be awarded the following associated prizes by the Promoter in this competition:
- First Place Winner: R15,000 cash;
- Second Place Winner: R10,000 cash;
- Third Place Winner: R5,000 cash;
- Prizes will be paid to the verified Top 3 winners within 10-15 working days of their being announced.
- Prize winners will be notified directly by email and/or phone (using the contact details provided by them on their entry form) to arrange for the payment of their prize. This communication may involve requesting additional information to confirm that the prize winner does indeed qualify to receive a prize from Icons SA.
- Voters need the bill payer’s permission to vote via SMS, this applies to contract and pay-as-you-go subscribers. Proof may be required as such before any cash prizes are awarded.
- The Promoter will block votes from our system if more than 100 SMSs are received from the same mobile number. Further SMSs received will still be charged by your mobile network, but votes will not be allocated. Our system will notify you when you have reached your limit.
- Failure to adhere to these rules in any way could result in disqualification from the Icons SA competition. In this case, Icons SA reserves the right to reassign a prize to another entrant.
3. Content Guidelines:
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All performances must be original and performed by the participant(s).
- Participants must ensure their performances do not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or intellectual property rights of any third party.
- Performances must not contain any explicit, offensive, or inappropriate content. Icons SA reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates these guidelines.
4. Judging and Results:
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The competition is purely vote based. The candidate with the most votes wins.
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The results of each round will be communicated to participants via the competition platform or email.
- Icons SA reserves the right to modify the competition format, at its discretion.
5. Prizes:
- Prizes will be awarded to winners in each category, as determined by the votes.
- The nature and value of the prizes will be specified on the competition platform or communicated to winners directly.
- Prizes are non-transferable and cash payout will only be made to winners.
- Money will only be deposited to valid South African bank accounts.
6. Publicity and Media:
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By participating in the Icons SA Online Competition, participants grant Icons SA the right to use their names, images, and performances for promotional and marketing purposes.
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Participants may be required to provide additional materials, such as photographs or videos, for promotional purposes.
7. Disqualification:
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Icons SA reserves the right to disqualify any participant who violates these terms and conditions or engages in any fraudulent or unethical behavior.
- Icons SA reserves the right to disqualify any participant whose performance or conduct is deemed inappropriate or offensive.
8. Limitation of Liability:
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Icons SA and its affiliates, partners, and sponsors shall not be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury incurred by participants during the competition.
- Icons SA shall not be liable for any technical issues, interruptions, or errors that may occur during the competition.
9. Modification and Termination:
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Icons SA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the competition at any time without prior notice.
- Icons SA reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of any changes via the competition platform or email.
10. Governing Law:
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These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa.
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By participating in the Icons SA Online Competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.