I Love Ugly × MODE Competition – Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions ("Terms") apply to the I Love Ugly × MODE Competition ("Competition"). By entering, you agree to these Terms.

1. Promoter

1.1 The Competition is run by Maple Brands Pty Ltd ABN (84 649 950 283) ("Promoter", "MODE", "we", "us").

1.2 The Competition is run in collaboration with I Love Ugly ("I Love Ugly").

2. Who can enter

2.1 The Competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 years or over at the time of entry.

2.2 Employees, officers and contractors of the Promoter, I Love Ugly and their related companies, agencies and suppliers involved in the Competition, and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.

2.3 We may ask any entrant or winner to prove their identity, age and residency. If they cannot, they may be disqualified.

3. Competition period

3.1 The Competition opens at 1pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and closes at 11:59pm AEDT on Thursday 12 November 2026 ("Competition Period").

3.2 Entries received outside the Competition Period will not be accepted. The time of entry is the time the comment is recorded by Instagram.

4. How to enter

4.1 To enter, during the Competition Period you must:

(a) follow both @drink.mode and @iloveugly on Instagram; and

(b) comment on the Competition post on @drink.mode's Instagram account with the outfit that gets you in the right MODE, in 10 words or less ("Entry").

4.2 You can enter more than once, but each Entry must be different and each entrant can only win once.

4.3 Your Instagram account must be public at the time of entry and judging so we can see your Entry and confirm you follow both accounts.

4.4 Entries must be your own original work. Entries that are offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, unlawful, that infringe anyone's rights, or that refer to excessive or irresponsible drinking or involve anyone under 18, will be disqualified.

4.5 Entries made using automated tools, bots or multiple or fake accounts will be disqualified.

5. Judging

5.1 This is a game of skill. Chance plays no part in deciding the winner.

5.2 All valid Entries will be judged by representatives of the Promoter and I Love Ugly on the basis of creativity, originality and humour.

5.3 The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

6. Prize

6.1 There is one (1) prize. The winner will receive:

(a) 1 x Bottom, 1 x Top and 1 x Hat from I Love Ugly; and

(b) one case of MODE vodka seltzer (12 × 330ml cans, 5% ABV), RRP $[X].

6.2 The total prize value is up to $350 (including GST). Prize values are correct at the time of publishing these Terms.

6.3 Prizes cannot be transferred or exchanged, and cannot be redeemed for cash. Sizes, styles and colours of the I Love Ugly prize are subject to availability.

6.4 If a prize or part of a prize becomes unavailable for reasons beyond our control, we may substitute a prize of equal or greater value, subject to any applicable law.

6.5 The MODE part of the prize contains alcohol. The winner must provide valid photo ID showing they are 18 or over, and an adult aged 18 or over must accept the delivery. We will not deliver to anyone who appears to be under 18 or intoxicated.

6.6 Prizes will be delivered to an Australian street address (no PO boxes) within [28] days of the winner confirming their details.

7. Winner notification

7.1 The winner will be announced by [date] in a reply to their winning comment and on @mode's Instagram Stories, and contacted by direct message from the official @drink.mode account only.

7.2 The Promoter will never ask for payment, card details or passwords to claim a prize. Ignore any other account claiming to be MODE or I Love Ugly.

7.3 The winner must reply to the direct message with their full name, delivery address, phone number and proof of age within 7 days of notification.

7.4 If the winner doesn't reply within 7 days, or is found to be ineligible, the prize will be forfeited and awarded to the next best Entry as decided by the judges, who will be notified the same way.

8. Use of entries and publicity

8.1 By entering, you agree that the Promoter and I Love Ugly may repost, quote or share your Entry and Instagram username on their social media channels in connection with the Competition, without payment.

8.2 The winner agrees to have their Instagram username published as the winner.

9. Privacy

9.1 We collect entrants' Instagram usernames, and the winner's name, address, phone number and proof of age, to run the Competition and deliver the prize.

9.2 We will share the winner's delivery details with I Love Ugly only so it can send its part of the prize. We will not use your information for marketing unless you have separately agreed to it.

9.3 Our privacy policy at drinkmode.com explains how we handle personal information, including how to access or correct it.

10. Liability

10.1 Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any rights you have under the Australian Consumer Law or any other law that cannot be excluded.

10.2 To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter and I Love Ugly are not liable for any loss, damage or injury (including indirect or consequential loss) arising from the Competition or from taking or using a prize, except where caused by our negligence.

10.3 We are not responsible for entries that are lost, delayed or not recorded because of technical problems, including problems with Instagram.

11. General

11.1 If the Competition cannot run as planned for any reason beyond our reasonable control, including technical problems, fraud or tampering, we may modify, suspend or cancel the Competition, subject to any applicable law and any direction from a regulator.

11.2 We may disqualify anyone who breaks these Terms or interferes with the Competition.

11.3 This Competition is not sponsored, endorsed or run by, or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. By entering, you release Instagram and Meta from all liability, and you agree to Instagram's Terms of Use.

11.4 MODE supports responsible drinking. Please drink responsibly. For information, visit drinkwise.org.au.

11.5 These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia.