2009 University of Sydney Union Membership and  Card

1. GENERAL

Upon registration of membership to the University of Sydney Union you are entitled to the ACCESS Benefits Program and ACCESS Card.

The Promoter of the ACCESS Benefits Program is the University of Sydney Union (USU) ABN 73 818 179 759 of Level 5 Holme Building, Science Road, The University of Sydney, NSW, 2006.

On registration of membership to the University of Sydney Union you provide us with your personal contact details. In doing so, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. That we have your permission to contact you with relevant information regarding the program, by email, telephone and post where nominated.

2. You may unsubscribe from the program at any time using the unsubscribe function on any communication or by contacting The ACCESS Centre - Level 1, Manning House, Manning Road, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, phone 1800 013 201, email .

3. You have the right to view and correct or update your personal information by arrangement with The ACCESS Centre or through any facility set up for members online.

4. USU may share anonymous and aggregated membership information with current or prospective Partners for the purpose of securing better offers for ACCESS Card holders.

5. Some offers require ACCESS Card holders to register as a member with third party programs. This is entirely at your discretion and in doing so you may be communicated with directly by the third party, which is no longer within the control of the ACCESS Benefits program. You have the right to unsubscribe from these programs at any time.

6. All offers are subject to the individual terms and conditions of the Partner and may change or be cancelled at any time without notice. Changes will be published as soon as practicably possible on the ACCESS Benefits website at www.accessbenefits.com.au. These can be viewed by clicking on the Partner offer under the Partner page.

7. Partner participants in the ACCESS Benefits program can change at any time without notice.

8. In making a purchase or accepting a Partner offer, you enter into a contract directly with the Partner concerned and not with USU.
   

2. UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY UNION (USU) MEMBERSHIP

1. Current financial members (those who have paid the appropriate annual membership fees) of the University of Sydney Union (USU) will receive as a benefit of membership, free access to the ACCESS Benefits Programand the ACCESS Card.

2. Your University of Sydney Union membership and ACCESS Benefits Card holdership is valid until and expires on the 31st December each year of membership that it applies to, regardless of when you registered. You must re-register on or before the 31st December in each year in order to continue qualifying for benefits in the following year.

3. For all USU membership benefits please visit www.usuonline.com. For all ACCESS Benefits program offers visit www.accessbenefits.com.au.
   

3. MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

1. If registering via the www.accessbenefits.com.au website or by phone you must collect your ACCESS Card in person at The ACCESS Centre. If purchasing at The ACCESS Centre or at other designated sites, you will be issued your ACCESS Card on site.

2. You will have your photograph taken. Your card will then be then processed and printed with your photograph on the front. This is to minimise the risk of unauthorised use of your card.

3. The ACCESS Card is non-transferable and cannot be used by another person, even if that person has your authority to do so.

4. You must hold an ACCESS Card in order to enjoy the benefits of the ACCESS Benefits program. USU financial members may be required to show their ACCESS Card as proof of membership. A valid and properly designated ACCESS Card shall be considered to be proof of membership for those eligible for USU membership.

5. USU is committed to ensuring that the collection, accuracy, use, disclosure, de-identification and destruction of your details comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and National Principles for the Fair Handling of Personal Information. To view USU's privacy policy please visit www.usuonline.com.
   

4. CARD USE

1. All ACCESS Card holders are entitled to obtain any applicable discounts for goods or services upon presentation of their ACCESS Card. Discounts are not available under any circumstances except upon presentation of a valid Card. Cards must be presented at the time of purchase or entry.

2. Entry into an event is subject to the terms and conditions that apply to that particular event (including any imposed by the promoter of that event or the venue owner). Possession of an ACCESS Card does not automatically admit a card holder into that event.

3. When making purchases online or over the phone, you must submit your  ID.

4. If you do not present your ACCESS Card at the time of purchase/entry, then you agree that USU is not liable for any loss or damage you suffer as a result including, without limitation, any claim by you for a refund.

5. You may only use your ACCESS Card for your own benefit. You may not transfer your ACCESS Card or lend or otherwise give your card to another person for their use.

6. USU reserves the right to cancel your ACCESS Card and/or your membership in the ACCESS Benefits program in the event of unauthorised use.

7. Your ACCESS Card may as appropriate be used as proof of USU membership.
   

5. LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED ACCESS CARDS

1. It is your responsibility to take care of your ACCESS Card and keep it (and your  ID) secure. You must notify USU promptly if your ACCESS Card is lost, stolen or damaged.

2. USU will replace lost, stolen or damaged cards, but will charge a fee for doing so, regardless of the circumstances.

3. For replacement cards, visit The ACCESS Centre, Level 1, Manning House
   

6. MEMBER PACKS

1. USU member packs are only available as advertised at any particular time and in limited quantities.

2. USU member packs are only redeemable on collection of an ACCESS Card or as advertised.

3. Strictly 1 member pack per ACCESS Card holder (subject to availability of promotion stock)

4. Any card holder who tampers with the member pack process or who attempts to collect more than 1 pack is disqualified immediately.

5. Member packs are available strictly only while stocks last and are issued on a first come first served basis.

6. The USU is not liable if any member pack is lost, stolen, damaged or tampered with in any way.

7. Member pack offers may change or be cancelled at any time without notice.

8. The USU makes every effort to ensure that the member pack material is up to date and accurate at the time of printing, but accepts no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from use of or reliance on that information, even if it is inaccurate or out of date.

9. Member packs cannot be transferred or exchanged under any circumstances.

10. Member pack value is calculated on the estimated dollar saving relating to each offer subject to compliance with the applicable offer terms and conditions.
    

7. INFORMATION AND PRIVACY

1. USU may use your personal information to keep you informed of special promotions, events, discounts and free offers. You will be contacted via email, telephone, SMS and/or post where applicable and optioned. You may opt out of these communications paths at any time.

2. You may access your personal information you have provided to USU by emailing The ACCESS Centre () and arranging a suitable time to do so.

3. USU will take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is protected from unauthorised access, misuse, modification and disclosure while stored or transmitted by us.

4. If USU already holds any personal information about you, this is because it was obtained from The University of Sydney with your authorisation when you enrolled with the University, by other means of authorisation, or because it was existing information obtained with permission through your previous University of Sydney Union membership registration.

5. USU will use your de-identified information for the purposes of planning, research, marketing and product and service development as the organisation aims to keep its services and activities relevant and inspiring.

6. Card holder feedback is welcomed at any time via
    

DISCLAIMER

While your USU makes every effort to ensure information about the ACCESS Benefits program is available, complete, accurate and up to date, it cannot guarantee this and accepts no liability whatsoever if any information is unavailable, incomplete, inaccurate or out of date.


SUMMER ACCESS T&C

The free Access Summer pack is only available to the first 1000 customers who take up Option 1 (i.e.paying $99) who collect their 2009 Access Card before 19 December 2008. You can only redeem your free Access Summer pack on collection of your 2009 Access Card from The ACCESS Centre, Level 1 Manning House, Manning Road, The University of Sydney, or any affiliated sites issuing Access Cards. The free Access Summer pack is subject to availability and includes USU retail vouchers valued at $20 (i.e. 4 x $5 vouchers entitling $5 worth of food or beverage excluding confectionery items at the Wentworth Terrace Café, Bosch Café, The Con Café, Mallet St Nursing Café or Hermann’s Bar), a novelty flying disk valued at $5, a Sydney Morning Herald Tertiary Card valued at $30, a Hed Kandi promotional CD and more. Content of the free Access Summer pack is subject to change at any time without notice. Prize draws include a Fly 125 Piaggio scooter valued at $3590 incl on road costs (drawn on 1 April, 2009), a Sony PSP valued at $279.95 (drawn Semester 2, 2008) and 2 surf camps valued at $265 each (drawn Semester 2, 2008). Winners will be notified by phone or email and announced online. If you join and pay online and select Option 2 to ‘Pay by Instalments’ you agree to pay $49 upfront and the $50 balance will be automatically debited from your credit card on 15 February 2009. If you pay by instalments you are not entitled to a free Access Summer pack or any prizes. If you join online and select Option 2 to ‘Pay in Full’ you will be charged $99. You will be entitled to a free Access Summer pack on collection of your 2009 Access card, subject to availability, along with the chance to win prizes.