At DHL Express Ireland, we are dedicated to helping Irish SMEs thrive and as the official logistics partner to Munster Rugby, we have teamed up to offer an incredible prize to boost your business!

Why Enter?
Prize package worth over €30,000 including:
  • €25,000 in DHL Express International Shipping Credit 
  • Exclusive Hospitality at Thomond Park: DHL corporate box with 15 guests, ideal for entertaining top customers
  • Advertising Opportunities: Pitch-side advertisement and a full-page ad in the matchday programme 
  • Additional Tickets: Receive 20 general admission tickets to a URC game 
  • Social Media Collaboration: Benefit from a tailored social media promotion package


Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for entry, your business must meet the following criteria:
  • Be registered in Ireland
  • Qualify as an SME:
    - Medium: fewer than 250 employees and less than €50 million in turnover
    - Small: fewer than 50 employees and less than €10 million in turnover
  • Engage in international shipping beyond Ireland


    Don’t miss this chance to elevate your business. Submit your entry today!

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ENTRY PROCESS
  • Submit Your Entry: Complete the application form 
  • Shortlisting: Our panel of judges will review entries and make a shortlist
  • Video Pitch: Shortlisted candidates submit a 3-minute video pitch
  • Final Selection: Five finalists will pitch live in person at Thomond Park in Limerick

IMPORTANT DATES
  • Entry Deadline: 23:59 on 31st August 2024
  • Shortlist Announcement: September 2024
  • Video Pitch Submission: September 2024
  • Final Pitch Event: October 2024

 
TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • This competition is open to non customers and current customers of DHL Express Ireland
  • Shipping Credit Rates will be calculated based on the below:
  • Current customers – current rate
  • Non account DHL owners – new account will be provided with agreed rates

DATA PROTECTION
  • Your personal details are important to us and will be used in full compliance with applicable Data Protection Legislation. By entering this Promotion, you agree to your personal data being used as described in these Terms and Conditions.
  • To view a copy of DHL’s privacy policy, please visit www.dhl.com/discover/en-global/privacy. Your right of access can be exercised in accordance with the Data Protection Legislation.
  • If at any time you wish to update or correct any personal information DHL holds about you or you no longer wish for us to use your personal data, please contact us - www.dhl.com/discover/en-ie/ship-with-dhl/contact
  • The Promoter may use external agencies to assist with the administration of this Promotion and the fulfilment of Prizes. The Promoter may share your personal data with such agencies where necessary for this purpose.

PROMOTION
  • By entering this Promotion, Entrants confirm they accept these Terms and Conditions in full and agree to be bound by them.
  • The Promotion will operate for the Promotional Period only.
  • The Promoter may amend these Terms and Conditions at its discretion without notice. Any changes shall be communicated via the Promoters’ social media channels as deemed necessary.
  • In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Promoters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or alter details of any of the Promotion at their own discretion at any time without providing any notice.

ELIGIBILITY
  • To be eligible to enter this Promotion, Entrants must satisfy the Eligibility Criteria.
  • One entry per Entrant is permitted.
  • The Promoter shall use its sole discretion as to whether an Entrant meets the Eligibility Criteria to participate in the Promotion. The Promoter’s decisions regarding an Entrant’s eligibility, and all other aspects of the Promotion, are final and binding.
  • If the Promoter determines that an Entrant has violated these Terms & Conditions, or should be disqualified for any other reason, they shall have no obligation to provide the Prize, or any other right, to such Entrant.
  • The Promoter, its parent and affiliated companies, and each of their respective, officers, directors, employees, agents and persons engaged in the development, production or distribution of materials for this Promotion and the immediate family members (i.e., parent, child, sibling, and/or spouse) of each and/or persons living in the same household of such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the Promotion.
  • This Promotion is void in all geographic locations other than those within the Territory and where otherwise prohibited by law. Any entries received from outside the Territory or which are otherwise prohibited are void and shall not be considered.

WINNER NOTIFICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
  • Once the Promotional Period has concluded, entries will be shortlisted and notified via email or phone, using the provided contact information. From the shortlisted parties, 3 finalists will be selected, and one ultimate winner will be chosen. Any Prize not claimed will be awarded to a substitute recipient at the discretion of the Promoter.
  • The Winners may waive their right to receive the prize.
  • The Prize is non-transferable. The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if the Prize becomes unavailable.
  • The name and details of the Winners will be retained for up to 12 (twelve) months following the winner notification.

    GENERAL RELEASE & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
  • Each Entrant shall indemnify and hold the Promoter and its parent and affiliate companies and each of its directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agents harmless from and against any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the Promotion or use of the Prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light or any delays or cancellations affecting flights).
  • The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by technical or human error or otherwise which may occur in the processing of entries in this Promotion or in the running of this Promotion.
  • The Promoter shall not have any liability arising out of or in connection with the Promotion, save for any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.

CONSTRUCTION, WAIVER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  • This Promotion and its Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Irish law.
  • In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision, and these Terms and Conditions shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.
  • Any specific waiver of any obligation hereunder by the Promoter does not constitute a general waiver of that obligation nor of any other obligation of Entrants.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
  • To the extent submitted as part of this Promotion, Entrants grant the Promoter an exclusive, assignable, royalty-free and irrevocable right and licence to edit or otherwise use all materials submitted by Entrant in connection with the Promotion, in whole or in part, for any purpose and in any manner or media (including, without limitation, the Internet) now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world in perpetuity, and to licence others to do so, without notice and without compensation, royalty, accounting, liability or obligation of any kind to any Entrant. Each Entrant further agrees that it will use its best efforts to have its employees, consultants, volunteers, officers and directors sign any additional licences or releases that DHL may require.
  • To the extent submitted as per above, the Entrant hereby grants the Promoter a nonexclusive royalty-free, non-terminable, perpetual, worldwide right to produce, reproduce, broadcast, exhibit and distribute the Material to promote the Promotion or the Promoter’s business interests.
  • Promoter reserves the right to edit the Materials and other Materials in its sole discretion.

DEFINITIONS

DHL 

 means  DHL Express (Ireland) Limited, Unit 3 Elm Road,

 Dublin Airport Logistics Park, St Margaret’s Road, Dublin, K67 YY26.

Eligibility Criteria 

 Entries must be:

 A registered Irish business falling within:

           Medium: Less than 250 employees (€50m)

           Small: Less than 50 employees (€10M)

 With a need for international shipping.

Material  

means (i) all visual and/or audio recording, still images relating to the Entrant, its employees, products, services or business submitted by the Entrant; (ii) the Entrant’s name, trade name, trademark, logo, products; (iii) all written text submitted by the Entrant; (iv) any interview, visual and/or audio recording, still images or written text of the Winner and/or runner up created by Promoter or submitted by the Entrant. 

Prize 

Means

• €25,000 worth of DHL Express International Shipping Credit

• Exclusive DHL Corporate Box Access at Thomond Park for one game: Includes Food and Beverages for 15 Guests (URC game)

• Pitch-side Advertisement at Thomond Park for 2 games (URC game)

• Full Page Advertisement in the Matchday Programme for 1 game (URC)

• 20 General Admission Tickets to 1 chosen game (URC game)

• Social Media Collaboration coverage

Promoter(s) 

means DHL, its parent and affiliated companies. 

Promotion 

means this promotion being 'The DHL SME Advantage'

Promotional Period 

Closes at 23:59 on 31st August 2024. 

Terms and Conditions 

means these terms and conditions which govern the Promotion. 

Territory 

Means Ireland

Winner 

means the Entrants who meet the Eligibility Criteria, to the Promoter’s satisfaction and are selected as the winner of the Prize.