FAQs on Hrithik eBay contest

  1. What is the contest on eBay all about?
    There is an exclusive bid & win contest, where 5 Tata Sky Digicomps will be up for auction on eBay. The winners of all 5 Digicomps will watch Cricket World Cup final match with Hrithik in Mumbai. You & your partner will also get a return air ticket (domestic air sectors only) & 1 day hotel stay in Mumbai. For winners in Mumbai, they will get Taxi fares.
  2. How can I participate in this auction bid?
    To participate in the auction, you need to: (a) Register on www.eBay.in, (b) Click on the 'Cricket Mania' link on the eBay Home page. (c) Click on the Hrithik Roshan's visual. Click on the link to participate. (d) Click on 'Place bid' and start bidding.
  3. What is the duration of the bidding?
    The bidding for the 5 Digicomp sets opens on 12th March 2007. Every Digicomp sets will be on a 3 day auction. Once the winner is announced for that bid, the new Digicomp will be placed on auction and the new bidding will begin and so on till all 5 Digicomps are won. There will be no auction on Sunday's.
  4. What is the eligibility criteria to participate in the bidding?
    The bidding process, terms and conditions will be governed as per the standard terms & conditions of eBay.in. The final selection of the bid winners will be as defined & controlled by eBay management & Tata Sky will not be in any ways responsible in the selection or processes of eBay
  5. Is there a ceiling on the amount of the highest bid?
    No. There is no ceiling on the highest amount for the bid. The bid which is highest at the closing time will be declared the winner of the auction
  6. How many times can I bid?
    There are 5 Digicomp sets for auction, there is no limit on number of bids.
  7. When do I have to pay?
    With in 24 hrs.
  8. How will I know the status on my bid?
    Once you have placed a bid, a confirmatory email will be sent to email id that you have registered on eBay. If another bidder, happens to bid higher than your bid, eBay will send you an outbid email.You, will then need to bid again.
  9. In case if I want to withdraw my bid, how can I do that?
    You can only retract your bid at certain times in a listing, depending on when you placed your bid:
    Case1: You want to retract/cancel your bid: More than 12 hours before the listing ends You can retract the bid as long as there are more than 12 hours left before the listing ends. When you do this, all your previous other bids will also be eliminated. So be sure to bid again if you are correcting a bidding error that you made. However you will not be allowed to retract the bid during the last 12 hours of the listing. All standard e-bay terms and conditions apply. You will be agreeing to these terms when you register as a bidder on Tata Sky
    Case 2: Less than 12 hours before the listing ends You can retract the bid within one hour of placing it. In this case, only that bid will be retracted; any other bid you placed before the last 12 hours of the listing remains valid.
  10. How will I know that I have the winning bid?
    On the closure of each bid, the highest bidder will be intimated by email. There will be 5 such auctions in the period 12th March to 24th March, with each auction lasting for 3 days. This email will be sent by eBay. Post this, you will have to make the payment towards the bid & complete the transaction with in 24 hrs. On competition of the entire bid/order process, Tata Sky associate will contact within 7 working days via phone. All required details to plan and arrange the winners trip to Mumbai to participate in the 'Watch the world cup finals with Hrithik' event, will then have to be passed on to Tata Sky associate
  11. When will I get my digicomp?
    The digicomp will be handed over to you at the exclusive event on 28th April 2007 in Mumbai.
  12. How can I avail of the current 3 months subscription, if I get the digicomps only on 28th April?
    As a special case, we will pass on the benefit of 3 months free subscriptions to the 5 winning bidders. For technical reasons, the date of activation will be taken as 15th April - i.e. till 15th July 2007, you can enjoy monthly subscription absolutely free.
  13. Who can I get along with me for the event?
    Each winner can bring along with him/her Only ONE more person. The other person can be a minor. Tata Sky will bear the travel and lodging/boarding costs of both of you- please visit www.tatasky.com for detailed Terms & Conditions of the contest
  14. Can I transfer my seat to somebody else?
    Yes, but let me clarify, you can nominate any two people for participating in the event. However confirmation for the same has to be sent over fax or email. Once the names are given, they cant be changed. Names and details must be given within 24 hours of our Representative contacting you regarding your win
  15. By when can I give the names of people who will participate in the event?
    You need to confirm the names of the attendees and the required details within 24 hours of the confirmatory call from Tata Sky
  16. How can I travel to Mumbai?
    You will have to make your own travel arrangements to Mumbai on the date of the event i.e. 28th April'07. You will be reimbursed towards your travel fare - for the shortest means of transport to the hotel/venue. The reimbursement will be on Actuals or maximum of up to Rs. 15,000 (two- way) or whichever is less
  17. Where would you make my food/accommodation arrangements?
    Tata Sky will provide the following to winners (who have confirmed their travel details within the stipulated time) in Mumbai:

    1. One hotel room on twin sharing basis for one day at a hotel of Tata Sky's choice. Check-In 12 PM on 28th Apr'07 Check-out 12 PM on 29th Apr'07
    2. Buffet lunch on 28th Apr, '07 and buffet breakfast on 29th Apr, '07 at the hotel of stay
    3. Transport to the event venue and back from the hotel of stay
    4. Dinner on 28th Apr'07 at the event venue
    5. Any other food and beverages expense and personal expenses borne at the Hotel such as minibar use, tobacco, laundry, local calls and STD calls, etc will have to be borne by winners. No reimbursement of intra-city transport or food bills will be allowed
  18. What will be the tax liability on the prize won?
    Tata Sky  will be responsible for the TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) applicable on the prize, if any.
  19. Will you be using my name/photos is any of your promotional materials?
    By agreeing to participate in the contest, you have given Tata Sky the right to use your photo/image/names in any of the our promotional material
  20. Incase if the event gets cancelled/rescheduled what will be the liability with Tata Sky?
    Tata Sky will not be liable for any loss, damage or cancellation of this scheme caused by the events beyond its' reasonable control including war, natural calamities, floods etc.
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