1.1. These General Terms and Conditions of Participation and Privacy Notices govern all rights and obligations related to participation in competitions and prize draws organized by Bergbahnen Brandnertal GmbH, FN 559463x (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizer”).

1.2. The rights and obligations arising from participation in a competition or prize draw result from the respective description of the competition/prize draw and from these General Terms and Conditions. In the event of any contradiction, the rules contained in the description of the competition/prize draw take precedence. By participating, entrants accept the provisions set out in the respective competition/prize draw description as well as these General Terms and Conditions, including the use of their data and images in accordance with these terms.

2.1. All natural persons who have their primary residence in Europe and are at least 18 years old at the start of the competition are eligible to participate, unless stated otherwise in the specific competition description or participation conditions. Participation is permitted solely for private purposes.

2.2. Employees of participating companies are not eligible to take part.

2.3. Depending on the specific competition or prize draw, participation may take place by postal mail, via the website, via Facebook, or through another social media service of the Organizer (e.g. Instagram). The method of participation is specified directly in the respective competition/prize draw description. Any other method of participation is not permitted.

2.4. If completing a participation form is required (e.g. via the website or an entry card), participants must fill out the form completely and truthfully; otherwise, participation is not possible. Only fully completed forms will be included in the competition/prize draw.

2.5. Participation via the Organizer’s Facebook or Instagram page requires that the participant follows the respective page.

2.6. Participation using false identities or third-party identities is not permitted and leads to immediate disqualification.

2.7. Participation is voluntary. Unless stated otherwise in the respective competition description, participation is free of charge.

2.8. The Organizer reserves the right to deny or exclude participants from the competition or prize draw in the event of any breach of these Terms or any manipulation/attempted manipulation. Any prizes already awarded must be returned.

3.1. The specific prize as well as the start and end date of the competition/prize draw are set out in the corresponding description.

3.2. Cash redemption or exchange of the prize is not possible. The prize is non-transferable and limited to the scope described by the Organizer. Participants may decline the prize. Additional costs (e.g. travel expenses, meals) may occur and are not included in the prize.

3.3. The Organizer reserves the right to replace the prize with another of comparable value or type without stating reasons.

4.1. The Organizer determines the method by which the winner is selected.

4.2. Winners will be notified promptly, either in writing or electronically (via email, Facebook message, or Instagram message), using the contact details provided (address, email, phone number, Facebook or Instagram profile). The announcement of winners is made without guarantee. The Organizer is not obliged to research correct contact details if the information provided is incorrect.

4.3. Winners must confirm acceptance of the prize within 14 days by emailing station@brandnertal.at. If no confirmation is received within this period, the prize expires and a new winner will be selected.

5.1. In the event of winning, participants agree to the publication of their first and last name on the Organizer’s website, Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as in press releases, for competition and promotional purposes.

5.2. Participants expressly agree that any content submitted for the purpose of participating (e.g. photos, texts, etc.) along with their first and last name may be published on the Organizer’s website and Facebook page for competition and promotional purposes.

5.3. Participants grant the Organizer a free, unlimited, and royalty-free right to reproduce, distribute, and make publicly available the submitted content (especially texts and photos) for these purposes, even without crediting the author.

6.1. Legal recourse is excluded. The Organizer assumes no liability for lost, misdirected, or delayed entries, nor for any technical issues that may affect participation.

6.3. The liability of the Organizer and its agents is limited—except for personal injury—to intent and gross negligence, regardless of the legal basis.

6.4. The Organizer assumes no liability for content or contributions submitted by participants. If the Organizer is held liable due to a legal violation caused by a participant, the participant shall indemnify and hold the Organizer harmless and assist in defending such claims.

6.5. Participants guarantee that they will not submit any content that infringes copyright or third-party rights, violates legal regulations (in particular criminal law), or defames, discriminates, insults, or otherwise harms individuals or companies.

The Organizer processes the personal data provided by participants to ensure the proper execution of the competition/prize draw. Participants also consent to the storage of all data provided, including but not limited to their first and last name, email address, telephone number, postal address, Facebook user ID and profile picture, and Instagram user ID and profile picture. Sending marketing materials or newsletters requires separate consent. No data is shared with third parties. Participants may request the deletion of their personal data at any time. By participating, they expressly consent to this data processing and any other data processing specified in these Terms. Additional information may be requested at any time via: datenschutz@brandnertal.at

Newsletter Subscription:
You may subscribe to the Brandnertal newsletter via the Stempeljagd (checking “I would like to subscribe to the Brandnertal newsletter and be informed about current offers and promotions” constitutes your consent). We require your email address, first name, and last name. After subscribing, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to finalize your registration. You may unsubscribe at any time via “Unsubscribe” or by sending an email to info@alpenregion.at. We will promptly delete your data associated with the newsletter. Further information on data protection can be found here.

In addition to these Terms, the relationship between the Organizer, the participant, and Facebook/Instagram is governed by Facebook’s Terms of Use (https://www.facebook.com/policies) and Privacy Policy (https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy). Participants may not assert claims against Facebook/Instagram arising from participation. The competition is in no way connected to Facebook/Instagram and is neither sponsored nor organized by Facebook/Instagram. The recipient of all information provided by participants is the Organizer, not Facebook/Instagram. All data collected during participation is provided solely to the Organizer. Any questions or comments regarding the competition must be directed exclusively to the Organizer.