Kia Open Access Competition 2026/2027
Terms and Conditions

The promoter of the Kia Open Access Competition 2026/2027 (Competition) is Kia Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 97 110 483 353) (Promoter) of 67 Epping Rd, Macquarie Park NSW 2113.

1. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions  

1.1         By entering the Competition, you accept the following Terms and Conditions. Information on how to enter and the prizes form part of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Competition Period  

2.1         The Competition commences on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 09:30 AEDT and concludes on Monday, 30 November 2026 at 23:59 AEDT (Competition Period).

3. Eligibility to Enter

3.1         Subject to this clause 3, to be eligible to enter the Competition, an individual must be:

a)             18 years of age or older;

b)             a retail customer of the Promoter (or its dealers); and

c)             a resident of any state or territory of Australia,

(Eligible Entrants).

3.2         The following persons are not eligible to enter the Competition:

a)             employees and directors, and their immediate families, of:

i)          the Promoter or the Promoter’s dealers;

ii)         any entities or persons involved in the conduct of the Competition, including prize suppliers; and

iii)        any related entities of the abovementioned entities; and

b)             fleet, government and rental buyers.

3.3         “Immediate family” means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child (whether natural or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or first cousin.

4. How to Enter

4.1         Subject to this clause 4, Eligible Entrants enter the Competition by:

a)             purchasing and paying for in full, as described in clause 4.4, any new or demonstrator Kia electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) from an authorised Kia dealer during the Competition Period (Qualifying Transaction); and

b)             opting-in to receive the Promoter’s direct marketing and promotional material and remaining opted-in until all winners have accepted their prizes.

4.2         For the avoidance of doubt, Eligible Entrants may opt in to receive the Promoter’s direct marketing and promotional material at the time of completing a Qualifying Transaction. If Eligible Entrants do not have the opportunity to provide their consent at the time of completing a Qualifying Transaction, they may also do so via the Promoter’s website at https://www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/subscribe.html.

4.3         Only one (1) entry is permitted per person and a Qualifying Transaction is valid for one (1) entry only. For the avoidance of doubt, multiple entries into the Competition are not permitted.

4.4         For the purposes of clause 4.1a), “purchasing and paying for in full” means completing the purchase of the vehicle during the Competition Period, including by payment of the purchase price or completion of finance settlement, as evidenced by one or more of the following:

a)             receipt of cash payment;

b)             receipt of cleared funds by bank transfer or bank cheque;

c)             signed finance documents arranged through the Kia dealership where the Qualifying Transaction was made, together with proof of remittance; or

d)             signed finance documents from an external financier, together with proof of remittance.

5. Prizes

5.1         The prize is a “VIP Experience at the 2027 Australian Open” in Melbourne, Victoria (Prize). Subject to clause 6.3 below, three (3) Prizes will be awarded.

5.2         An Eligible Entrant can only win a maximum of one (1) Prize.  

5.3         Further details of the Prize and the total Prize pool are set out below.

5.7         The maximum total value for all Prizes in the Prize pool is AUD $19,500 (including GST). Prize values are correct as of 14 October 2026. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any change in Prize value between 14 October 2026 and the ultimate date on which the Prize is awarded, taken or received. Winners are not entitled to receive any money from any party if there is a difference between the maximum Prize value and the actual Prize value at the ultimate date on which the Prize is awarded, taken or received.

5.8         Prizes are not redeemable for cash and are not transferrable or exchangeable, unless otherwise advised. Frequent flyer points do not form part of the Prize.

5.9         The Prize is a single event holiday and cannot be separated into different holiday segments.

5.10     Unless expenses are expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions to be expenses which are part of the Prize, all other expenses incurred by a winner and (if applicable) their guest in accepting the Prize are the responsibility of the winner and (if applicable) their guest. This includes but is not limited to travel to and from the airport of initial departure and final return, all meals, spending money, incidentals, mini-bar, laundry, room service, telephone calls and all other ancillary costs. A credit card imprint may be required from Prize winners at check-in to their hotel for all incidental charges and security.

5.11     Alterations to the Prize itinerary once confirmed are not guaranteed. However, if changes can be accommodated, any costs associated with alterations made by the winner and/or their guest, including changes to confirmed flights and/or accommodation, will be at the expense of the winner.  

5.12     The Promoter is not liable for any cost incurred if the Prize winner and/or their guest fail(s) to attend their trip or part of their trip for any reason beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control. For clarity, no compensation or alternative travel plans will be arranged if the Prize winner and/or their guest miss their outbound or return flights or fail to meet any check-in requirements for any reason beyond the Promoter’s reasonable control. These costs will be the sole responsibility of the Prize winner and/or their guest.

5.13     To the extent permitted by law, if a Prize (or any part of a Prize) becomes unavailable, the Promoter will substitute the Prize (or part of the Prize) with a prize of equal or greater value, at the Promoter’s sole discretion, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.

5.14     It is the responsibility of the winner and their guest to ensure that they have full and correct documentation for travel and other required documentation, at their own cost.

5.15     The 2027 Australian Open tickets are subject to the event venue and ticket terms and conditions (including the Australian Open Ticket Conditions of Sale and Entry, available at https://ausopen.com/sites/default/files/2026-09/ao2027-ticket-conditions-of-sale-and-entry.pdf), inclusive of any applicable age restriction. The Promoter and/or all individual Prize suppliers expressly reserve the right to eject any winner (and/or their guest) for any inappropriate behaviour, including but not limited to intoxication, whilst participating in any element of the Prize.

6. Prize Draw

6.1         The Prize draw will be held on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at 15:00 AEDT (Prize Draw) at Anisimoff Legal, Level 3, 162 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, in the presence of an independent scrutineer.

6.2         The first three (3) valid entries drawn at random from all entries will each win a Prize. Up to three (3) reserve winners will be drawn and recorded in case an invalid entry or ineligible entrant is drawn.

6.3         An Eligible Entrant is only eligible to win one (1) Prize. If there are fewer Eligible Entrants than the total number of Prizes, then the surplus Prizes will be forfeited and no bonus prizes will be awarded.

6.4         If the Promoter discovers that a winner has breached these Terms and Conditions or was otherwise ineligible to enter the Competition, the Promoter may disqualify the winner (including before or after winners are announced) and award the Prize to a reserve winner (if available) or hold an Unclaimed Prize Draw in accordance with clause 9 below.

7. Winner Notification

7.1         The Prize winners will be notified by phone and email within twenty-four (24) hours of the Prize Draw.

7.2         Each winner's details (first initial, surname and postcode) will be published at kiatennis.com.au on or before Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

8. Prize acceptance and delivery

8.1         To accept a Prize, winners must confirm their acceptance of the Prize in writing to the Promoter. The Promoter will then arrange for the winner to deal directly with AB Epicurean Adventures Pty Ltd (ABN 14 604 169 940) (or their agents) to promptly book all travel arrangements and deliver all tickets. Winners must finalise their travel arrangements by Thursday, 17 December 2026 (Prize Acceptance Date) to confirm their acceptance of the Prize.

8.2         If a Prize winner fails to accept the Prize by the Prize Acceptance Date in accordance with clause 8.1 above, the Prize will be deemed to be unclaimed. In such circumstances, the Promoter will conduct an Unclaimed Prize Draw in accordance with clause 9 below, to ensure that all Prizes can be delivered in time for the event.  

8.3         If, after the Prize Draw and/or Unclaimed Prize Draw, a winner does not take/redeem a Prize (or an element of a Prize) by the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the Prize (or that element of the Prize) will be forfeited.

9. Unclaimed Prize Draw

9.1         A draw for any Prizes that remain unclaimed will take place at Anisimoff Legal, Level 3, 162 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 on Friday, 18 December 2026 at 11:00 AEDT.

9.2         Any winners of unclaimed Prizes will be notified by phone and email within twenty-four (24) hours of the Unclaimed Prize Draw.

9.3         Any winners of unclaimed Prizes will have their first initial, surname and postcode published on kiatennis.com.au on or before Monday, 21 December 2026.

9.4         Winners of any unclaimed Prizes must accept their Prize and finalise their travel arrangements by Monday, 4 January 2027 in a manner consistent with clause 8 above.

10. Promotion

10.1     If an Eligible Entrant wins and accepts a Prize, they:

a)             agree to participate in reasonable media editorial requests of the Promoter, including but not limited to, being interviewed and photographed, without remuneration or compensation; and

b)             grant the Promoter a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free and fee-free licence to use their name, image, likeness and/or voice, and any footage and photographs obtained in accordance with clause 10.1a) above, in all media worldwide for the reasonable promotional purposes of the Competition and the Promoter.

11. Privacy

11.1     The Promoter will collect an entrant’s personal information, either directly or indirectly via its dealers (including the entrant’s full name, email, phone number, address and any other information an entrant provides in connection with this Competition) for the purposes of conducting and promoting the Competition, including to:

a)             verify an entrant’s eligibility for the Competition;

b)             communicate with entrants in relation to the Competition;

c)             identify and notify winners;

d)             deliver Prizes; and

e)             publish winner details in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and any applicable permit requirements.

11.2     The Promoter may disclose an entrant’s personal information to its dealers, related bodies corporate, prize suppliers, travel providers, regulatory authorities and other third parties assisting with the conduct of the Competition.

11.3     The Promoter will collect, use and disclose an entrant’s personal information in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, which is available on its website at https://www.kia.com/au/util/privacy.html.

11.4     By entering the Competition, entrants consent to the collection, use and disclosure of their personal information, as outlined above.

12. Liability

12.1     Consumers have rights under the Australian Consumer Law and similar legislation, which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified by the Promoter, including statutory consumer guarantees and other consumer rights provided under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). These Terms and Conditions do not exclude, modify or limit those statutory rights in any way.

12.2     To the maximum extent permitted by law, the liability of the Promoter (including its related bodies corporate and their respective officers, employees, agents and contractors) to an entrant, winner or guest arising from or in connection with the Competition or the Prize is limited to the reasonable direct loss suffered by the entrant, winner or guest, up to the maximum value of the Prize they were eligible to receive. This limitation does not apply to liability arising from the Promoter’s fraud, gross negligence or wilful misconduct.

12.3     To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter (including its related bodies corporate and their respective officers, employees, agents and contractors) excludes all liability for any indirect, consequential or special loss (including loss of opportunity or loss of profits) arising from or in connection with the Competition or the Prize.  

12.4     To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Promoter (including its related bodies corporate and their respective officers, employees, agents and contractors) excludes all liability for any loss, damage or injury (whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise) in connection with any of the following, except to the extent caused by the Promoter’s fraud, gross negligence or wilful misconduct:  

a)             any entry that is incorrect, late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected, whether or not after receipt by the Promoter (including without limitation due to technical difficulties or equipment malfunction);

b)             any Prizes that are late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (including without limitation winners providing incorrect details);

c)             any theft, unauthorised access or third-party interference in the Competition;

d)             any variation in Prize value after the Prize value has been determined;

e)             any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant;

f)               a winner’s (and their guest's) acceptance and use of the Prize and attendance at the Prize event;

g)              the conduct of third-party Prize suppliers; and

h)             if the appearance of any or all athletes, or the 2027 Australian Open event, is delayed, postponed or cancelled.

12.5     If for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter (including without limitation in the event of war, terrorism, state of emergency, pandemic or any other disaster or event beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter), the Promoter is unable to run the Competition as planned, the Promoter reserves the right to take any action reasonably necessary to protect its legitimate interests, including to terminate, modify or suspend the Competition, subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.

13. General

13.1     The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and Eligible Entrants (including an Eligible Entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and, acting reasonably, to disqualify any individual who has breached these Terms and Conditions, tampered with the entry process or engaged in any unlawful or other improper conduct calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the Competition.  

13.2     If there is a dispute about the conduct of the Competition, entrants must contact the Promoter to attempt to resolve the dispute in good faith. If the dispute cannot be resolved, either party may refer the matter to mediation.

13.3     The Promoter may vary these Terms and Conditions or any aspect of the Competition if required due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, to correct any error or omission, or to comply with any applicable law, regulatory requirement or direction. Any variation will be made acting reasonably and is subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority.  

Authorised under Permits:

NSW Authority No. TP/02943. ACT Permit No. TP26/02477. SA Permit No. T26/1908.