Last updated: Wed, April 24, 2024
1 1. Application: Please read the competition terms and conditions (“Terms”) carefully. These Terms apply to everyone entering the PepsiCo Doritos Gaming Promotion (“the Competition”).
2. The Promoter: This Competition is conducted by Simba (Pty) Limited in conjunction with Jupicorp Pty Ltc (T/A) TMARC, situated 3 Muswell Road, Bryanston, Wedgewood Office Park. (collectively, “the Promoter”).
3. Terms: Instructions on how to enter the Competition, the rules, directions and prizes all form part of these Terms. If you take part in this Competition, you agree to be bound by these Terms and accept that the Promoter’s decision is final.
4. Competition Period: The Competition will start on 1st March 2023 at 00:01 and will end on 31st May 2023 at 00:00.
5. Eligibility: The Competition is open to all citizens and legal residents of South Africa. You must reside in South Africa at the time of winning or receiving any prize in the Competition. You must be 18 (eighteen) years old or older to enter this Competition and have a valid South African Identity document, or a valid passport, and necessary residency permission). If you are between the ages of 13 and 17 and wish to enter this Competition, you need consent from your guardian to enter the Competition. You may not enter if you are below the age of 13. People who may not enter the Competition: Any person who is a director, member, partner, employee or agent of, or consultant (“Associates”) of the Promoter and/or PepsiCo Inc., or any other person who directly or indirectly controls, is employed by or is controlled by the Promoter, and/or immediate family members of Associates, who are indirectly or directly connected to or employed by any party in the aforementioned capacities or relationships, their advertising agencies, manufacturers, distributors or bottlers of beverages identified by the trademarks owned by or licensed to PepsiCo Inc. and each of their affiliates (“Disqualified Persons”).
6. How to Enter: (a) Buy any participating Doritos promotional pack. (b) Find the barcode on the back of the pack. (c) Dial *120*832# to enter and follow the prompts to complete your entry. (d) Once the USSD entry has been completed, an SMS will be issued which will offer the you the chance to play the Doritos “Flip a Chip” game. (e) The SMS will contain a link which you can choose to click on to enjoy the game. (f) If you choose to click on the link in the SMS, you will be directed to an online Doritos branded page where you will be required to complete certain prompts before reaching the game, these prompts include the standard Opt-In, First Name, Last Name and e-Mail address. (g) Once you have provided the required details such as Opt-In, First Name, Last Name and e-Mail address, you will be given the opportunity to play the Doritos “Flip a Chip” game. Here you will be required to select 1 of 6 chips as your lucky chip. You will select a chip by clicking on it (only 1 selection is allowed). Selecting a lucky chip will result in you winning an instant data prize. If you do not select a lucky chip then no prize will be awarded. Instant data is awarded randomly as part of the Doritos “Flip a Chip” game. PepsiCo Doritos Gaming Doritos – Competition Terms and Conditions/Rules 2 (h) Any data costs associated with participation in the second experience are for the account of the participant and will be charged at associated network rates.
7. Winner Selection:
a. All valid entries will go into the weekly draws to win 1 of 50 Xbox Series S consoles and Xbox Game Pass or DLC Code. A valid entry means that you have dialled the USSD competition line (*120*832#), and completed the prompts which include supplying a valid barcode of a participating Doritos pack.
b. If you are drawn as a potential weekly winner, you will be subject to the verification process which is explained further below in this document.
c. Winners of an Xbox Series S console and game pass (“grand prize”), will be selected by random draw on the dates outlined in the table below. You will only be confirmed as a prize winner once you have completed the verification process.
d. Instant Prizes (Data) are awarded randomly within the USSD session.
e. Prizes such as additional game passes and DLC codes will be awarded to consumers who are drawn randomly and these codes will be issued via SMS.
f. Winners of an Xbox series X console and game pass (“grand prize”) will be contacted by the Promoter and will be required to respond within 48 (forty-eight) hours to complete the verification process.
g. Winners will be contacted either telephonically or will be issued with an instruction on how to supply their verification documents.
h. Draw Date Number of Potential Winners Selected and Prizes 06-Mar-23 2 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 13-Mar-23 2 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 20-Mar-23 2 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 2 winners of a 1mos Xbox Game Pass 27-Mar-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 4 winners of a 1mos Xbox Game Pass 03-Apr-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 4 winners of a 1mos Xbox Game Pass 3 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 10-Apr-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 17-Apr-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 24-Apr-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 01-May-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 3mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 08-May-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 1mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 15-May-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 1mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 22-May-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 1mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 29-May-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 1mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each 05-Jun-23 4 winners of an Xbox Series S Console + 1mos Xbox Game Pass 6,500 winners of a DLC Code each
i. Unless the Consumer Protection Act (Act 68 of 2008) specifies differently, the judge’s decision is final.
8. Prizes:
a. 1 of 50 XBOX Series S Gaming Consoles – Valued at R6,999.00 (Six Thousand Nine-Hundred and Ninety Nine Rand) each
b. 1 of 10 000 x (ten thousand) Instant Data Vouchers – valued at R28.00 (twenty-eight rand) each
c. 1 of 2 500 x (two thousand five hundred) Instant Data Vouchers – valued at R50.00 (fifty rand) each
d. 1 of 1 500 x (one thousand five hundred) Instant Data Vouchers – valued at R90.00 (ninety rand) each
e. Instant prizes are awarded as part of the USSD session and are awarded on a chance to win basis.
f. Quantity: 30x (thirty) 1-mos Xbox Game Pass Ultimate stackable, PI required codes 4
g. Quantity: 30x (thirty) 3-mos Xbox Game Pass Ultimate stackable, PI required codes.
h. Quantity: 65,000 (sixty-five thousand) DLC codes of each item You may not ask for your prize to be exchanged for another prize or for cash.
9. Winner Verification and Prize Delivery: a. Selected winners will need to complete an audit verification process which includes a copy of the till slips associated with the purchase / USSD entry, their Identity Document/Passport. b. Once the audit verification has been completed, the selected winners will be declared winners and will be contacted by the Promoters to facilitate delivery/redemption of their prize to their address of choice within South Africa, within 3 (three) weeks or 15 (fifteen) working days from the end of the promotional period. c. If winners are unable to take delivery at the agreed upon date, time and location, they will be required, at their own cost and expense, to collect the prize from the Promoter’s nearest distribution hub. d. If the Promoter is unable to get hold of the winner (s) used to submit the selected entry into the Competition, to complete the audit verification, the Promoter will keep trying for 48 (forty-eight) hours before the selected winner (s) will be deemed to have forfeited the prize and a replacement/substitute winner is drawn in the same manner as the first.
10. Invalid Entries: Entries which are incomplete, unclear, submitted incorrectly, or submitted after the last day of entry or have errors or false information, or are from Disqualified Persons are invalid. The Promoter may refuse to award the prize if the Terms have not been followed or if the Promoter finds any wrongdoing in your participation in the Competition.
11. Defects: The Promoter is not responsible for defects in the prizes. The Promoter or the prize provider’s total aggregate liability to you will not exceed the cost of the prize.
12. Voucher Terms and Conditions: To use the voucher, you must follow the terms and conditions which are on the voucher. Vouchers are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash. The Promoter is not responsible for the loss, damage, or misuse of the voucher.
13. Prize Substitution: The Promoter may substitute prizes with similar prizes or with prizes which have a similar value.
14. Indemnity: To the maximum extent allowed by law, you indemnify the Promoter, its affiliates, associated companies, advertising agencies, advisers, suppliers, and agents against all claims, damages or losses resulting from your participation in this Competition, even where arising from negligent acts or omissions of the Promoter.
15. Publicity: The Promoter may ask you to be identified, recorded or photographed and to have the photographs or recordings published in various media, including print and web-based media, for purposes of the Competition or for the business of the Promoter. The Promoter may ask to use your image for marketing purposes, without any payment to you. You may decline this request. 5
16. Wrongdoing: The Promoter may disqualify you if fraud or cheating is suspected in your participation in the Competition. This can include manipulation of code or falsifying of data. You may also be banned from participating in this or any other competition which the Promoter or PepsiCo Inc. may run, for a period decided by the Promoter.
17. Cancellation and Changes: The Promoter may cancel or make changes to the Competition, the Terms or prizes at any time, where the Promoter believes that the change or cancellation is necessary or where things which are outside of the control of the Promoter happen. Any changes will be posted either within the Competition information or these Terms and will become effective immediately after being made or on a date chosen by the Promoter. You will not have any claim against the Promoter because of the changes in the Terms or the prizes.
18. Technical failures and Unauthorized intervention: The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical fault of any telephone network, online systems, servers, equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by the Promoter on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the internet or at any web site, or any combination of these things, including any damage to your computer, resulting from your participation in this Competition or your downloading any materials in this Competition.
19. Consumer Protection Act: The Competition will be conducted according to the relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (“CPA”). Should you win a prize in the Competition, you will promptly do all things necessary to allow the Promoter to comply with its obligations under the CPA including, but not limited to (i) providing any personal information required to facilitate handing over the prize (including providing proof of address and identity number) and (ii) signing receipt of the prize when it is delivered.
20. Data Privacy: By participating in the Competition, you consent to the transfer, storage and processing of your personal information. You may withdraw this consent at any time by written notification to the Promoter: ssaprivacyoffice@pepsico.com . The Promoter and its affiliates will collect and use the personal information listed herein (a) to enable your participation in this promotional competition; (b) for activities related to this competition; (c) for the Promoter’s, its affiliates and subsidiaries’ marketing purposes; and (d) for communication to you about products and product offers of the Promoter. The Promoter will not use the personal information for a different purpose without first obtaining your permission. The Promoter keeps personal information to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable laws or regulations and the Promoter’s privacy policy: https://ssa.pepsico.africa/privacy-notice. Save for the Promoter’s affiliates and the Promoter’s service providers for the fulfilment of (a), (b) and (c), the Promoter shall not allow third parties to use your personal information. You further agree that your personal information may in appropriate circumstances reside outside of South Africa, and you hereby agree to the transfer of your personal information to locations outside of South Africa and the use of your personal information in such locations as described in this clause.
21. Law and jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa. You consent to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg) for all matters which are connected to these Terms. 22. Questions: Please contact talkto.simba@pepsico.com, or the Customer Care Line – 0861 100 097 if you have any questions about this Competition. 23. Where to find these Terms: A copy of these Terms is available at https://simba.co.za/promotions