Sharp Acume 'One Year Free' Promotion

The Promoter is Sharp Corporation of New Zealand Limited of 59 Hugo Johnston Drive, Penrose, Auckland 1061. All correspondence in relation to this Promotion should be directed to: marketing@sharp.net.nz

The Promotion starts at 10:00am 06^th October 2025 and ends at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 31^st March 2026 (the Promotion Period).

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in the Acume 'One Year Free' Campaign. By entering the promotion, participants agree to be bound by the following rules and criteria.

ENTRANTS

1. The Promotion is only open to New Zealand businesses:
   a. Businesses operating in New Zealand. 
   b. The promotion is open to businesses that complete a product demo with Acume by 31 March 2026.
   c. Businesses must meet minimum and maximum monthly invoice processing volumes as determined by Acume. 
   d. Businesses must have internal resource to assist with the setup and implementation of Acume Finance Automation Software if selected as the winner. 
   e. If a business completes a demo and chooses to purchase an Acume subscription during the Promotion Period, and is subsequently selected as the Prize winner, the business will receive a full credit or refund of their subscription and implementation costs paid to date.
   f. Only one entry per business is permitted.
2. The Promotion is not open to:
   a. Individuals or sole entrants;
   b. Employees of Sharp Corporation of New Zealand or its related companies;
   c. Agencies associated with this Promotion.

HOW TO ENTER

1. Book and complete a demo of Acume Finance Automation Software during the Promotion Period, either at the Auckland Showroom or via Video Conference (if located outside of Auckland).  
2. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entrants, and to reject any claim that is not submitted in accordance with these Terms and conditions.
3. On completion of the Demo, an entrant will automatically be put in the draw to win the One Year Free Acume in clause 4 (the Prize).
4. The Prize is a no charge One Year Subscription of Acume Finance Automation commencing post go live.
5. The Winner will be drawn by Acume from all eligable entrants on Wednesday, 01 April 2026.

All qualifying entries will be recorded by the Sharp New Zealand marketing department. 

On completion of a booked demonstration the entrant business will automatically be placed into the draw.

PRIZE DETAILS

USE OF INFORMATION

By entering the Promotion, each entrant grants the Promoter the right to publish their name and agrees to be photographed and interviewed by the Promoter should they win the Prize. The Promoter may use the Prize winner’s name, photograph and interview on its marketing and publicity materials, including, without limitation, on its website and social media pages.

PROMOTER'S DECISION

The Promoter's decision or exercise of discretion in relation to any aspect of the Promotion is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 

OTHER CONDITIONS THAT MAY DISQUALIFY ENTRANTS OR IMPACT THE PROMOTION

1. If this Promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated by the Promoter, including but not limited to technical difficulties, unauthorised intervention, fraud, or non-compliance with these Terms , the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entry and / or entrant; or (b) to modify, suspend, terminate, or cancel the Promotion, as appropriate.
2. The giveaway is not endorsed by or affiliated with Facebook or Instagram and is being conducted solely by Sharp New Zealand.
3. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entrant it finds to be tampering with the entry process or operation of the Promotion or to be acting in violation of these Terms. 
4. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
5. The Promoter uses a commercially reasonable level of skill and care in running the Promotion. However, as with any digital service, the Promoter cannot guarantee that its website will be live or error free all the time.

PRIVACY

1. The Promoter collects personal information and email addresses in connection with the Promotion to conduct and promote the Promotion, including via emails and online, to entrants. The Promoter may also disclose such personal information to third party service providers, such as marketing and creative agencies and technology providers, for these purposes. Entrants consent to such uses and disclosures. Entry into the Promotion is conditional on providing such personal information.
2. Personal information collected by the Promoter in connection with this Promotion will be managed in accordance with these Terms and the Promoter’s Privacy Notice and Privacy Policy (available at https://www.sharp.net.nz/privacy-policy), which contains information about access, correction, and complaint processes.

LIABILITY

Nothing in these Terms limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (Non-Excludable Guarantees).

Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability for any personal injury or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity), whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of this Promotion including (but not limited to) out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter's control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms ; (e) any tax liability incurred by an entrant; (f) use of the Prize; or (g) any decision of or discretion exercised by the Promoter in relation to the Promotion.

Acume shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in the campaign and Acume’s total liability shall not exceed the capped value of the promotional subscription.

Participants agree to indemnify Acume against any claims resulting from breach of these terms.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. At the completion of the free subscription, Acume will be charged at the current standard rate for processing as advised by Sharp.
2. If the Business cancels its subscription and requests access to any data stored in Acume, the retrieval of such data will be subject to a fee payable by the Business.
3. If any provision of these Terms is unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be severed from these Terms and the remaining Terms will remain in full force and effect.
4. These Terms and the Promotion are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Entrants submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand over any matter arising out of the Promotion and these Terms.

5. Acume reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

6. All decisions made by Acume regarding the campaign are final and binding.