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Steel the Spotlight 2026 Competition – Terms & Conditions

30/06/26

1. The Promoter

The promoter of this competition is Apex Steel Group [Apex Building Products Pty Ltd & Controlled Entities] (“Promoter”).

2. Eligibility

  • This competition is open to Australian residents aged 18 years or older.

  • Employees of Apex Steel Group and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.

  • Participants must be customers of Apex Steel Group and able to prove that their featured build includes the use of Apex Steel Group products.

3. Competition Period

  • The competition opens on July 1st, 2026.

  • The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEST on July 31st, 2026.

  • Entries submitted outside this period will not be considered.

4. How to Enter

To be eligible to win, participants must complete all of the following steps:

  1. Post: Capture and post an image or video showcasing a build using Apex Steel products on Instagram or Facebook. The participant’s profile and the post must be set to public for the duration of the competition.

  2. Tag & Hashtag: Tag the Promoter (@ApexSteelGroup on Instagram or The Apex Group on Facebook) and use the exact hashtag #SteeltheSpotlight2026 in the post caption.

  3. Complete the Survey: Upon tagging the Promoter, participants will receive a Direct Message (DM) containing a link to the official entry survey. Participants must complete this survey, which includes providing basic details, state location, and qualitative feedback regarding their choice to use Apex Steel products and how the Promoter can improve.

  4. Verification: Participants must be able to provide proof of purchase or usage of Apex Steel products if requested by the Promoter.

5. The Prizes

The total prize pool is valued at up to $5,000 (including merchandise). Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

1st Place Grand Prize Winner (x1):

  • V8 Hot Lap Experience (valued up to $3,000). Date & Time TBC, located in the nearest race meet location/capital city.

  • $1,000 Apex Account Rebate (cannot be converted to cash, no expiry date, available to both existing and new trade account holders).

  • Grove Racing Merchandise & Apex Branded Merchandise.

Runner-Up Prizes (x2):

  • $500 Apex Account Rebate (cannot be converted to cash, no expiry date, available to both existing and new trade account holders).

  • Grove Racing Merchandise & Apex Branded Merchandise.

6. Judging Criteria & Winner Selection (Game of Skill)

This competition is a game of skill. Chance plays no part in determining the winners. All valid entries will be judged individually on their merits based on the following criteria:

  • The quality, craftsmanship, and execution of the build.

  • The creativity and visual presentation of the submitted photo/video.

  • The quality and insightfulness of the written feedback provided in the entry survey.

The winners will be selected by an internal panel of judges at Apex Steel Group. The judges’ decision is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any entries that do not comply with these Terms & Conditions, are deemed offensive/inappropriate, or where fraudulent behavior is suspected.

7. Winner Announcement & Prize Collection

  • Winners will be announced in August 2026 via Apex Steel Group’s social media pages and website.

  • Winners will be contacted directly via phone or the email address provided in their survey submission, as well as via direct message on the platform they entered.

  • If a winner does not respond and claim their prize within 7 days of the initial contact, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate winner will be selected based on the judging criteria.

  • Account rebates will be applied directly to the winner’s Apex account, and physical prizes/merchandise will be delivered directly to the winners.

8. Publicity & Use of Entries

By entering, participants grant Apex Steel Group a perpetual, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display their submitted content (including images, videos, survey feedback, and business names) for promotional purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, social media, websites, and marketing materials.

9. Liability & Indemnity

  • The Promoter is not responsible for any lost, late, misdirected, or technically unreadable entries.

  • The Promoter is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising out of the winner’s acceptance or use of the prize.

  • Travel, accommodation, and any other ancillary costs related to the V8 Hot Lap Experience are not covered by the Promoter unless explicitly stated.

10. Privacy

Personal information collected as part of this competition (via social media and the survey) will only be used for the administration of this promotion, evaluating feedback, and direct communication regarding the competition. It will not be shared with third parties without consent, in accordance with the Promoter’s Privacy Policy.

11. General Conditions

The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the competition if unforeseen circumstances arise. Any changes will be communicated via Apex Steel Group’s social media channels and website. By entering this competition, participants automatically agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

12. Platform Disclaimer

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Instagram, or Facebook. Participants completely release Instagram and Facebook from any liability or responsibility regarding this competition.

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