Terms and Conditions
Chance to Win “The Dead Speak: My Life in Forensics”
1. Promoter
This prize draw is promoted by The Law Association of New Zealand Incorporated of Level 18, Vero Centre, 48 Shortland Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
2. Eligibility
The prize draw is open to all individuals who fully complete and submit the information form during the Entry Period. Each respondent may enter the prize draw once only.
3. Prize
Participants will go in the draw to win a copy of The Dead Speak: My Life in Forensics, the memoir by forensic expert Thomas Coyle. The prize is nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or an alternative. The prize will be provided to the winner in a manner decided by the Law Association.
4. Entry Period
To be eligible for entry, all fully completed forms must be submitted by 5 pm NZST on Monday 2 March 2026.
5. Draw and Notification
The prize draw will take place on Thursday 5 March 2026, and the winner will be randomly selected from the eligible entries. The Law Association will attempt to contact the winner via email or phone within three business days of the prize draw date.
6. Unclaimed Prize
If the winner cannot be contacted within five business days, or declines the prize, The Law Association reserves the right to draw a replacement winner from the remaining eligible entries.
7. Public Announcement
The name of the prize winner may be announced on The Law Association’s official website, social media channels, or other communication platforms. By participating in this survey and prize draw, all participants consent to The Law Association using their name for this purpose.
8. Data Usage and Privacy
By participating in this survey and prize draw, participants agree to allow The Law Association to use their responses for research purposes in an anonymous and aggregated form. Personal information collected from participants will be used only for the purpose of administering the survey and prize draw and will not be shared with third parties without express consent, except as required by law. Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and The Law Association’s Privacy Policy. No Responsibility for Technical Issues The Law Association is not responsible for any technical malfunction, network failure, delayed transmission, or any other issue that may result in an entry not being received.
9. General Conditions
The Law Association reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these Terms and Conditions. Participation in the survey constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. The Law Association’s decisions regarding the prize draw are final and binding.
10. Amendments and Cancellation
The Law Association reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions or cancel the prize draw at its discretion at any time.
11. Liability
To the extent permitted by law, The Law Association excludes all liability for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in this prize draw or acceptance or use of the prize.
12. Force Majeure
The Law Association is not liable for failure to perform any obligation where the failure is due to events beyond its reasonable control.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any dispute arising in connection with this prize draw is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.
14. Contact Information
For any enquiries regarding this prize draw, please contact The Law Association marketing team at [email protected].