Terms & Conditions
Silver Membership
We provide an online promotional platform featuring horse profiles, exclusive content, online breeding season contracts, progeny sale advertising and a comprehensive calendar of performance horse disciplines, including Campdrafting, Cuttin, Reined Cow-Horse and Challenging (Services), as set out in more detail on our website (Site).
In these Terms, when we say you or your, we mean you as an individual if you are accepting these Terms for yourself. When we say we, us, or our, we mean Eminent Equine Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 678 342 080).
These terms and conditions (Terms) form our contract with you, and set out our obligations as a service provider and your obligations as a customer. You cannot use the Services unless you agree to these Terms.
Some capitalised words in these Terms have defined meanings, and each time that word is used in these Terms it has the same meaning. You can find a list of the defined words and their meaning at the end of these Terms.
Engagement and Term
Services
Account
keep your information up-to-date (and ensure it remains true, accurate and complete);
keep usernames and passwords secure and confidential, and protect them from misuse or being stolen; and
notify us if you become aware of, or have reason to suspect, any unauthorised access to your Account or any logins linked to your Account.
Membership
Licence
use the Services illegally or in ways that breach laws or infringe others' rights;
screen record any of the Exclusive Data;
interfere with or interrupt the supply of the Services, or any other person's access to or use of the Services;
introduce any viruses or other malicious software code into the Services;
use any unauthorised or modified version of the Services, including but not limited to for the purpose of building similar or competitive software or for the purpose of obtaining unauthorised access to the Services;
circumvent user authentication or security of any of our networks, accounts or hosts or those of any third party; or
access or use the Services to transmit, publish or communicate material that is, defamatory, offensive, abusive, indecent, menacing, harassing or unwanted.
Availability, Disruption and Downtime
Intellectual Property and Data
circumvent or disable any content protection system or technical protection measure used in the Services or the Content;
copy or modify, in whole or in part, any of the Content;
screen record or capture any of the Content on the Site, including the Exclusive Data, without our prior written consent;
reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish broadcast or otherwise commercialise the Content to any third party; or
breach, or allow any third party to breach, any intellectual property rights in the Content.
Confidential Information and Personal Information
Consumer Law Rights
Liability
your computing environment (for example, your hardware, software, information technology and telecommunications services and systems); or
any use of the Services by a person or entity other than you.
neither we or you are liable for any Consequential Loss;
a party's liability for any Liability under these Terms will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the actions (or inactions) of the other party, including any failure by the other party to mitigate its loss; and
Our aggregate liability to you for any Liability arising from or in connection with these Terms will be limited to the amount of any fees paid by you to us during the 12 months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the Liability, or if you have not paid for the Service, to AU$1,000.
Suspension and Termination
Suspension
Termination
you breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of us notifying you of that breach;
you breach these Terms and that breach cannot be remedied; or
we decide to discontinue the Services, in which case we will provide you with at least 90 days' written notice and if you have paid upfront for ongoing access to any of the Services (excluding one-time purchases) we will issue you a pro-rata refund for such Services.
we breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of you notifying us of that breach; or
we breach these Terms and cannot remedy the breach, you will receive a pro-rata refund for any unused portion of your prepaid Membership.
General
If the Dispute is not resolved at that initial meeting refer the matter to mediation, administered by the Australian Disputes Centre in accordance with Australian Disputes Centre Guidelines for Commercial Mediation.
Definitions
Breeding Season Terms and Conditions
In these Terms, when we say you or your, we mean both you and any entity you are authorised to represent (such as your employer). When we say we, us, or our, we mean Eminent Equines Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 678 342 080).
These Terms form our contract with you, and set out our obligations as a service provider and your obligations as a user. You cannot use our Services unless you agree to these Terms. The obligations in these Terms apply equally to Stallion Owners and Mare Owners, unless we state otherwise.
Where we provide template documents on our platform, these are provided for your general information and guidance purposes and are not tailored specifically to your situation or legal requirements. You are solely responsible for ensuring any template you choose to use is appropriate for your intended use and complies with applicable laws and we recommend seeking independent legal advice before modifying or using any templates. To the extent of any inconsistency between such templates and these Terms, these Terms prevail, and you waive and release us from any liability, loss, damage or expense arising from your use of any template.
Some capitalised words in these Terms have defined meanings, and each time that word is used in these Terms it has the same meaning. You can find a list of the defined words and their meaning at the end of these Terms.
For questions about these Terms, or to get in touch with us, please email: info@eminentequine.com.au
Services
Stallion Owners offering stallion breeding services (including semen); and
Account
keep your information up-to-date (and ensure it remains true, accurate and complete);
keep usernames and passwords secure and confidential, and protect them from misuse or being stolen; and
notify us if you become aware of, or have reason to suspect, any unauthorised access to your Account or any logins linked to your Account.
Platform Summary
confirm that they are legally entitled to and capable of supplying the Offer described in the Listing;
warrant that all information in their Listing is accurate, complete and up to date;
agree to include all terms and conditions in the relevant Listing;
must have appropriate insurance to cover the Offer; and
must comply with all laws applicable to the Offer.
browse existing Listings and interact with Stallion Owners through our Platform; and
submit requests for specific Offers, which Stallion Owners may respond to with custom Offers.
a Mare Owner accepts an Offer by agreeing to terms through our Platform; and
the Stallion Owner confirms acceptance of the breeding agreement.
is illegal or offensive; and/or
contains graphic, inappropriate or unlawful content.
for Stallion Owners, their existing Listings will be removed and any purchased Offers not yet provided will be cancelled (and Mare Owners will be refunded accordingly); and
for Mare Owners, their purchased Offers not yet provided will be honoured unless it is a requirement of the relevant Offer that Mare Owners are active users of our Platform (in which case a refund will be at the discretion of Stallion Owners or the terms of the relevant Listing (if any)).
ICSI Procedures, Reporting and Payment Obligations
ICSI must be performed by specialist veterinary clinics of which there are currently a limited number operating in Australia;
a single semen purchase may result in multiple Viable Embryos, each of which is capable of producing a separate pregnancy; and
each Breeding Event constitutes a separate and independent use of the Stallion Owner's genetic material, regardless of whether the semen was purchased on a single occasion and is subject to additional fees.
Where a Mare Owner uses ICSI, the Mare Owner must report to us, within 14 days of the procedure:
the number of oocytes (eggs) collected;
the number of oocytes successfully fertilised; and
the number of Viable Embryos produced, including the number cryopreserved for future use.
This reporting obligation applies to each ICSI procedure performed using semen sourced through the Platform.
The Mare Owner must notify us of each Breeding Event within 14 days of pregnancy being confirmed at 60 days gestation. This obligation applies:
to each implantation of an ICSI Embryo, whether fresh or previously frozen; and
regardless of the date on which the original semen was purchased or the original ICSI procedure was performed.
(a) Each Breeding Event constitutes a separate breeding engagement requiring:
a new semen contract between the Mare Owner and the Stallion Owner; and
payment of a service fee to the Stallion Owner in accordance with the terms of the relevant Listing or as otherwise agreed between the parties in writing, and payment of any Administration Fees to us in accordance with these Terms.
(b) The Mare Owner is solely responsible for ensuring that a new semen contract is executed and the applicable service fee is paid to the Stallion Owner in respect of each Breeding Event. The Mare Owner must not implant a frozen ICSI Embryo without first satisfying these requirements.
engage a veterinarian or veterinary clinic to perform the ICSI procedure who agrees to cooperate with our reporting requirements;
ensure that their veterinarian consents, prior to performing the procedure, to the disclosure to us of relevant procedural data, including the number of oocytes collected, the number fertilised, and the number of Viable Embryos produced or frozen; and
provide us with written confirmation of that consent upon request.
The Mare Owner remains responsible for ensuring compliance regardless of any arrangements with their veterinarian, and the Mare Owner must provide this information immediately following our request.
any foal resulting from an unreported Breeding Event will not be eligible for registration through our Platform or any registration body to which we provide data; and
we may suspend or terminate the Mare Owner's Account in accordance with clause 16.
The Mare Owner acknowledges that registration eligibility is contingent on full compliance with the reporting obligations in this clause, and that we will notify relevant breed registries of any non-compliance where we are required or permitted to do so.
Cancellations, Refunds and Disputes between Stallion Owners and Mare Owners
Payments
suspend your access to our Services (including access to our Platform); and
charge interest on any overdue payments at a rate equal to the Reserve Bank of Australia's cash rate, from time-to-time, plus 2% per annum, calculated daily and compounding monthly.
Platform Subscriptions and Listing Fees
First Year: $2,640 (including GST and photography fees);
Each Additional Year: $2,200 (including GST and photography fees).
First Year: $1,650 (including GST and photography fees)
Each Additional Year: $1,100 (including GST and photography fees)
the first Listing is charged at full price; and
each additional Listing receives a ten percent (10%) discount.
Administration Fee
Payment Collection Services
the Stallion Owner hereby appoints us as its limited payment collection agent to collect the Mare Owners payment of the Offer Price on its behalf;
the Mare Owner must pay the Offer Price (to the Stallion Owner) plus the Administration Fee (to us) and plus any third-party payment processing fees using one of our third-party payment processors. The Mare Owner may need to accept the third-party payment processor's terms and conditions (if this is the case, these will be set out on our Platform);
the Mare Owners payment of the Offer Price to us in our capacity as the Stallion Owners limited payment collection agent will constitute the Mare Owner paying the Stallion Owner for the Offer set out in the Listing;
all monies paid for the Offer Price by Mare Owners will be held by us in a bank account separate to our day-to-day operational account (as limited payment collection agent for Stallion Owners) or by our third-party payment processors;
we will facilitate the Mare Owners payment of the Offer Price less any third-party payment processing fees to the Stallion Owner in our capacity as the Stallion Owners limited payment collection agent;
the Offer Price will be remitted to the Stallion Owner once the relevant Offer has been supplied;
the Supplier, and not us, will provide the Offer to the Recipient, and that the payment of the Offer Price to us does not constitute the Recipient paying us to provide the Offer to the Recipient; and
where applicable, any invoice generated by the Platform will have the Supplier (and not us and/or the Platform) listed as the entity making the "taxable supply" (as that term is defined by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth)) to the Recipient.
Confidential Information
keep all confidential information strictly confidential;
use confidential information solely for Platform transactions; and
not disclose confidential information without permission or as required by law.
Personal Information
Intellectual Property
supply our Services to you and otherwise perform our obligations under these Terms;
diagnose problems with our Services; and
perform analytics and improve, develop and protect our Platform.
Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct
access or use our Platform in any way that is improper or breaches any laws, infringes any person's rights (for example, intellectual property rights and privacy rights), or gives rise to any civil or criminal liability;
use the Services for inappropriate, unethical, unreasonable or illegal reasons;
interfere with or interrupt the supply of our Platform, or any other person's access to or use of our Platform;
introduce any viruses or other malicious software code into our Platform;
attempt to access any data or log into any server or account that you are not expressly authorised to access;
use our Platform to send unsolicited electronic messages;
use data mining, robots, scraping or other data gathering and extraction tools on our Platform; or
access or use our Platform to transmit, publish or communicate material that is, defamatory, offensive, abusive, indecent, menacing, harassing or unwanted.
Consumer Law Rights
Liability
any aspect of the interactions between Stallion Owners and Mare Owners, including in relation to any Offers and Offer Listings;
your use of any template documents we make available on our Platform;
any use of our Services by a person or entity other than you or your personnel;
any user's breach of the Confidential Information, Personal Information and/or Intellectual Property provisions of these Terms;
disruptions or downtime caused or contributed to by third parties;
any decision by us under clauses clause 3.7 (Removal of Listing); or clause 21.1 (Suspension); and/or
your failure to comply with any app store requirements of Apple Inc. or the Google Play Store.
neither we or you are liable for any Consequential Loss;
a party's liability for any Liability under these Terms will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the actions (or inactions) of the other party, including any failure by the other party to mitigate its loss; and
our aggregate liability to you for any Liability arising from or in connection with these Terms will be limited to AU$1,000.
Suspension and Termination
we reasonably believe there has been any unauthorised access to or use of our Services (such as the unauthorised sharing of login details for our Platform);
we reasonably believe that you have breached these Terms; and/or
you fail to comply with any acceptable use or participation rules we have on the Platform.
If we suspend your access to our Services, we will let you know within a reasonable time of doing so, and we will work with you to resolve the matter, or if it cannot be resolved, then we may terminate your Account and your access to our Services will end.
you fail to pay any amounts payable to us under these Terms when they are due;
you breach clause 13.1;
you (or as authorised under these Terms, your personnel) breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of us notifying you of that breach;
you (or as authorised under these Terms, your personnel) breach these Terms and that breach cannot be remedied; or
you experience an insolvency event (including but not limited to bankruptcy, receivership, voluntary administration, liquidation, or entering into creditors' schemes of arrangement).
we amend these Terms under clause 17.8;
we breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of you notifying us of that breach; or
we breach these Terms and cannot remedy the breach, and
if you have paid any Subscription Fees upfront, you will be issued a pro-rata refund of any unused Subscription Fees based on the portion of the then-current recurring Services Period remaining.
General
If the Dispute is not resolved at that initial meeting:
where you are resident or incorporated in Australia, refer the matter to mediation, administered by the Australian Disputes Centre in accordance with Australian Disputes Centre Guidelines for Commercial Mediation; or
where you are not resident or incorporated in Australia, refer the matter to arbitration administered by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, with such arbitration to be conducted in Sydney, New South Wales, before one arbitrator, in English and in accordance with the ACICA Arbitration Rules.
Definitions
owns a mare and seeks breeding services through the Platform; and/or
owns a mare and offers breeding services (including eggs and embryos) through the Platform by creating a Listing.
Salesbarn Terms and Conditions
We provide a platform where Owners and Buyers can connect and communicate (Platform).
In these Terms, when we say you or your, we mean both you and any entity you are authorised to represent (such as your employer). When we say we, us, or our, we mean Eminent Equines Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 678 342 080).
These Terms form our contract with you, and set out our obligations as a service provider and your obligations as a user. You cannot use our Services unless you agree to these Terms. The obligations in these Terms apply equally to Owners and Buyers, unless we state otherwise.
Some capitalised words in these Terms have defined meanings, and each time that word is used in these Terms it has the same meaning. You can find a list of the defined words and their meaning at the end of these Terms.
For questions about these Terms, or to get in touch with us, please email: admin@eminentequine.com.au
These Terms were last updated on November 2025
OUR DISCLOSURES
Please read these Terms carefully before you accept. We draw your attention to:
- our privacy policy (on our website) which sets out how we will handle your personal information;
- clause 1.5 (Variations) which sets out how we may amend these Terms;
- clause 5 (Membership) which sets out important information about your Membership, including whether you can cancel your Membership and whether your Membership auto-renews; and
- clause 11 (Liability) which sets out exclusions and limitations to our liability under these Terms.
We may receive a benefit (which may include a referral fee or a commission) should you visit certain third party websites through a link on our Platform, or for featuring certain goods or services on our Platform.
These Terms do not intend to limit your rights and remedies at law, including any of your Consumer Law Rights.
Platform Licence and Term
You must not:
access or use our Platform in any way that is improper or breaches any laws, infringes any person's rights (for example, intellectual property rights and privacy rights), or gives rise to any civil or criminal liability;
interfere with or interrupt the supply of our Platform, or any other person’s access to or use of our Platform;
introduce any viruses or other malicious software code into our Platform;
attempt to access any data or log into any server or account that you are not expressly authorised to access;
use our Platform to send unsolicited electronic messages;
use data mining, robots, scraping or other data gathering and extraction tools on our Platform; or
access or use our Platform to transmit, publish or communicate material that is defamatory, offensive, abusive, indecent, menacing, harassing or unwanted.
you will no longer be able to access our Services (including our Platform) on and from the date of cancellation; and
if you have paid Membership Fees upfront, you will be issued a pro-rata refund based on the portion of the Membership Period remaining.
Platform Summary
For Owners Only
Our Services
Account
While you have an Account with us, you agree to:
keep your information up-to-date (and ensure it remains true, accurate and complete);
keep usernames and passwords secure and confidential, and protect them from misuse or being stolen; and
notify us if you become aware of, or have reason to suspect, any unauthorised access to your Account or any logins linked to your Account.
Platform Membership – Applicable to Owners Only
Payments
Availability, Disruption and Downtime
Confidential Information and Personal Information
Consumer Law Rights
The cancellation and refund of any amounts paid in respect of an Offer is strictly a matter between Owners and Buyers. The terms and conditions of an Offer Listing must clearly set out whether refunds or cancellations are permitted.
Intellectual Property and Data
supply our Services to you (for example, to enable you to access and use our Services), and otherwise perform our obligations under these Terms;
diagnose problems with our Services;
improve, develop and protect our Services;
send you information we think may be of interest to you based on your marketing preferences;
perform analytics for the purpose of remedying bugs or issues with our Platform; or
perform our obligations under these Terms (as reasonably required).
the integrity of Your Data on your systems, networks or any device controlled by you; and
backing up Your Data.
Liability
any aspect of the interactions between Owners and Buyers, including in relation to any Offers and Offer Listings
your use of any template documents we make available on our Platform;
your computing environment (for example, your hardware, software, information technology and telecommunications services and systems); or
any use of our Services by a person or entity other than you.
neither we or you are liable for any Consequential Loss;
a party’s liability for any Liability under these Terms will be reduced proportionately to the extent the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the actions (or inactions) of the other party, including any failure by the other party to mitigate its loss;
(where our Services are not ordinarily acquired for personal, domestic or household use or consumption) in respect of any failure by us to comply with relevant Consumer Law Rights, our Liability is limited (at our discretion) to supplying the Services again or paying the cost of having the Services supplied again; and
our aggregate liability to you for any Liability arising from or in connection with these Terms will be limited to the amount of any Membership Fees paid by you to us in respect of the supply of the relevant Services to which the Liability relates, or if you do not have a Membership, to AU$1,000.
Suspension and Termination
you fail to pay your Membership Fees when they are due;
you breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of us notifying you of that breach;
you breach these Terms and that breach cannot be remedied; or
you experience an insolvency event (including but not limited to bankruptcy, receivership, voluntary administration, liquidation, or entering into creditors' schemes of arrangement).
we breach these Terms and do not remedy that breach within 14 days of you notifying us of that breach; or
we breach these Terms and that breach cannot be remedied, and
if you have paid Membership Fees upfront, you will be issued a pro-rata refund of any unused Membership Fees based on the portion of the then-current Membership Period remaining.
we will retain Your Data (including copies) as required by law or regulatory requirements;
for Owners, their existing Offer Listings will be removed and any purchased Offers not yet provided will be cancelled (and Buyers will be refunded accordingly); and
for Buyers, their purchased Offers not yet provided will be honoured unless it is a requirement of the relevant Offer that Buyers are active users of our Platform (in which case a refund will be at the discretion of Owners or the terms of the relevant Offer Listing (if any)).
General
If the Dispute is not resolved at that initial meeting:
where you are resident or incorporated in Australia, refer the matter to mediation, administered by the Australian Disputes Centre in accordance with Australian Disputes Centre Guidelines for Commercial Mediation; or
where you are not resident or incorporated in Australia, refer the matter to arbitration administered by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, with such arbitration to be conducted in Sydney, New South Wales, before one arbitrator, in English and in accordance with the ACICA Arbitration Rules.
Definitions
Stallion Incentives
Eminent Equine Australia Pty Ltd (ACN 678 342 080)
Email: breeding@eminentequine.com.au
*insert counterparty name:
*Email:
A. We operate an online marketplace platform that connects stallion owners
and mare owners for the purpose of horse breeding. All breedings arranged
through our platform are documented on the platform in accordance with our requirements.
B. We operate the Stallion Incentive, a prize money programme that enables
stallion owners and breeders to contribute fees that collectively form the Prize
Pool, which is distributed as prize money to eligible participants at Events
based on the terms below.
C. Eligible Progeny of breedings documented on our platform may compete for
the applicable Prize Pool money in the 4YO Competition Year and the 5YO
Competition Year across the following disciplines: Campdrafting, Cutting,
Stockman’s Challenge Events, and Reined Cow Horse. Participation in these
events is set out in the terms below.
The Breeder Nomination Fee is payable by the Competing Owner or Breeder of the relevant Eligible Progeny, as follows:/p>
| Nomination Timing | Due Date | Nomination Fee |
|---|---|---|
| On-Time Nomination (Weanling year) |
On or before 30 June of the weanling year |
$250 |
| Late Nomination - Yearling year |
On or before 30 June of the yearling year |
$500 |
| Late Nomination - Two-year-old year |
On or before 30 June of the two-year-old year |
$750 |
| Late Nomination - Three-year-old year or older |
On or before 30 June of the three-year-old year |
$1000 |
Payments must be received by us (or postmarked, where payment is made by
post) by the applicable due date. A foal will not be treated as an Eligible
Progeny until the applicable Breeder Nomination Fee has been paid in full.
We reserve the right to increase the Breeder Nomination Fee at the start of
each calendar year by providing no less than 30 days' written notice to you or
the relevant party.
A percentage of the Stallion Listing Fees (and any other fees payable through the Eminent Equine Platform) per Breeding Season.
This amount will be applied to the total Stallion Listing Fee as originally listed
by the Stallion Owner for the relevant Breeding Season before application of
any discounts, reductions or promotional pricing. Where a discounted, reduced
or promotional fee is charged to a mare owner by the Stallion Owner through the Eminent Equine Platform, the Incentive Contribution remains calculated by reference to the original listed fee for that Breeding Season, not the discounted amount actually received.
We may deduct the following amounts from the Breeder Nomination Fees and Stallion Owner Incentive Contributions:
- Administration Fees: 8% of your Breeder Nomination Fee and the Incentive Contributions made by the Stallion Owner respectively, to cover the administration costs of operating the Stallion Incentive program; and
- Event Fees: Our reasonable costs to host, co-ordinate and operate the Events as well as any third party costs associated with the Event.
Each year of the Stallion Incentive program, we agree to organise or work with the governing bodies set out in Attachment A, to organise or offer a prize at the following competitions for eligible progeny:
- Campdrafting;
- Cutting;
- Challenge Events; and
- Reined Cow Horse,
- (Competition Discipline).
The above Events will be run separately for 4YO and 5YO progeny each year.
The first Event will take place when the first cohort subject to the Stallion Incentive program reaches 4 years of age.
For each Breeding Season in which Eligible Progeny are sired, the Incentive Contribution and Breeder Nomination Fees of all participating Stallion Owners (Prize Pool) will be split as follows:
- 80% will be allocated for the 4YO Competition (4YO Prize Pool); and
- 20 % will be allocated for the 5YO Competition (5YO Prize Pool).
The 4YO Prize Pool and 5YO Prize Pool will each be divided across the four (4) Competition Disciplines (Campdrafting, Cutting, Challenge Events, and Reined Cow Horse ) allocated by each subscribed stallion owner.
The exact percentage of the applicable Prize Pool that will be allocated to each Competition Discipline will be determined on or before 1 September 2026.
The prize distribution percentages set out below apply separately to each discipline's allocated prize pool.
The 4YO Prize Pool will be allocated as follows with respect to the winning Eligible Progeny (Winner) of the 4YO Competition:
a) Competing Owner Allocation (60% of total Prize Pool for applicable Breeding Season):
I. 1st place Eligible Progeny: 30%, paid to the Competing Owner
of that horse;
II. 2nd place Eligible Progeny: 20%, paid to the Competing Owner
of that horse; and
III. 3rd place Eligible Progeny: 10%, paid to the Competing Owner
of that horse.
b) Breeder Allocation (20% total Prize Pool for applicable Breeding
Season): Paid to the Breeder of the 1st place Eligible Progeny.
c) Stallion Owner Allocation (20% total Prize Pool for applicable Breeding
Season): Paid to the Stallion Owner of the 1st place Eligible Progeny.
The 5YO Prize Pool will be allocated the following year to the Winner(s) of the
5YO Competitions in the same distribution method as the 4YO Competition set
out above.
If any Event has less than three Eligible Progeny competitors, the Prize Pool will
be distributed in accordance with the Minimum Competitor Adjustments
clause.
All amounts payable will be paid by cheque or otherwise to the nominated
bank account of the relevant party within 90 days of the applicable Event.
The Winner for each Event will be determined based on the criteria set out at Attachment A.
TermThese terms and conditions start upon the earlier of
(i) your acceptance of these terms and conditions online and
(ii) your payment of the Breeder Nomination Fee and will continue until the date on which the 5YO Competition Year for the relevant Breeding Season cohort has concluded for all your Eligible Progeny registered under these terms and conditions, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
Terms and Conditions
Participation is subject to:
payment of the Breeder Nomination Fee;
payment of the Incentive Contribution by the Stallion Owner;
compliance with these terms and conditions;
compliance with the Eminent Equine Platform terms and conditions; and
agreement of the applicable Competing Owner to any Event terms and conditions.
have been sired based on a registered breeding contract through the Eminent Equine Platform while the stallion had active profiles on the Eminent Equine Platform;
the Stallion Owner must have elected to participate in the Stallion Incentive program and met any other requirements in these terms;
the foal must be nominated on the Eminent Equine Platform by 30 June immediately following the Breeding Season, or late fees apply;
be 4 years old (and not older or younger) to participate in the 4YO Competition;
be 5 years old (and not older or younger) to participate in the 5YO Competition;
complete all required entry documentation; and
the foal must be nominated on the Eminent Equine Platform and the applicable Breeder Nomination Fee must be paid in full by the relevant due date by the Breeder or Competing Owner in accordance with the Commercial Details.
Each Event is a game of skill. The Winner(s) will be selected based on the Winner Selection criteria in the Commercial Details schedule, as assessed by us (or any third party we appoint) in accordance with the criteria set out in the Winner Selection details of these terms and conditions or as notified to Event participants prior to the Event.
Our decision in respect of the selection of the Winner is final, and we will not enter into correspondence with Stallion Owners, Breeders or Competing Owners regarding that decision.
You are responsible for all expenses incurred in entering and participating in the Event and accessing, claiming and/or using the Prize Allocation funds.
Your entitlement to receive a Prize Allocation is conditional on the relevant Stallion Owner, Breeder or Competing Owner having fulfilled their obligations under the Stallion Incentive program Terms. If another party relating to the Eligible Progeny is in breach of the Stallion Incentive program Terms, it will result in a reduction of, or forfeiture of, the Prize Pool, and we will not be liable to you for any resulting shortfall in your Prize Allocation.
Any Eligible Progeny that places at an Event (including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, or any adjusted placing under the Minimum Competitor Adjustments clause) may be subject to drug testing prior to the payment of any Prize Allocation to the relevant Competing Owner, Breeder or Stallion Owner.
Drug testing will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the applicable governing body set out in Attachment A, or as otherwise determined by us in our reasonable discretion.
Payment of the Prize Allocation to the relevant parties will be withheld pending the outcome of any drug test. The 90-day payment period set out in the Commercial Details will not commence until we have received a satisfactory drug test result for the relevant Eligible Progeny.
If an Eligible Progeny returns a positive drug test result or is otherwise found to have been administered a prohibited substance in connection with an Event, that Eligible Progeny will be disqualified from the relevant Event and the applicable Prize Allocation will be forfeited and dealt with in accordance with the Prize Forfeiture clause.
We will not be liable for any delay in payment of the Prize Allocation arising from the conduct of drug testing under this clause.
Two competitors: Competing Owner Allocation:
- 1st place Eligible Progeny: 70%, paid to the Competing Owner of that horse; and
- 2nd place Eligible Progeny: 30%, paid to the Competing Owner of that horse.
One competitor: Competing Owner Allocation: 1st place Eligible Progeny: 100%, paid to the Competing Owner of that horse.
In all cases, the Breeder Allocation and Stallion Owner Allocation remain payable to the Breeder and Stallion Owner respectively of the 1st place Eligible Progeny in accordance with the Commercial Details.
Participation is subject to:
follow all reasonable directions given by us or our representatives during the Event, including any rules for tasks that we provide to you;
comply with all applicable laws and any safety requirements notified to you;
respect all other Stallion Owners, Breeders and Competing Owners; and
provide us with all necessary information and cooperation required for your participation.
You acknowledge and agree that if you, the Stallion Owner, the other Breeder or Competing Owner as applicable, do not comply with these terms and conditions (or any other terms and conditions we provide to them) this may disqualify the relevant progeny from participation in the Event.
organise and operate the Event ourselves or through subcontractors engaged in accordance with clause 21; or
work with the relevant governing body to facilitate the distribution of the applicable Prize Pool at an existing event operated by that governing body.
We will notify you of the applicable arrangement for each Event no later than three (3) months prior to the date of that Event.
Stallion Incentive prize money must be claimed by the relevant Competing Owner, Breeder, or Stallion Owner within 90 days of the date of the relevant Event (Redemption Date), in accordance with any claim instructions provided by us at the time of the event.
Any prize money not claimed by the Redemption Date will be deemed forfeited. We may, in our absolute discretion, redistribute forfeited prize money to the next eligible placing at the relevant Event, retain it as part of the 5YO Competition Prize Pool, or otherwise apply it in accordance with the Stallion Incentive programme.
Participation is subject to:
If, for whatever reason, the Event cannot proceed as planned, we may in our sole discretion either:
- 1. cancel the Event;
- 2. postpone the Event to a later date within the same calendar year;
- 3. if postponement within the same calendar year is not reasonably practicable, reallocate the relevant Prize Pool to an alternative Event within the same calendar year at which Eligible Progeny of the same Competition Year are eligible to compete.
If the options in clause 14(a) are not reasonably practicable within the same calendar year, the relevant Prize Pool will be held on trust and distributed at an additional Event in the following calendar year, at which the same cohort of Eligible Progeny remain eligible to compete, notwithstanding that those horses will be older than the applicable Competition Year age at that time.
Where we postpone the Event in accordance with this clause, we will notify you of the new Event date as soon as reasonably practicable.
Where we cancel (and do not reschedule) the Event in accordance with this clause, we will:
- 1. notify you of the cancellation as soon as reasonably practicable; and
- 2. in good faith, negotiate with you to determine what will happen to any Breeder Nomination Fees already provided by you to us for the relevant Eligible Progeny.
All Incentive Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees will be deposited into a bank account and held on trust for the benefit of eligible participants until distributed in accordance with clause 5.
We are entitled to deduct the Our Fees from the Incentive Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees prior to those funds forming part of the Prize Pool.
We will not apply funds held in theIncentive Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees account for any purpose other than distribution in accordance with clause 5 and in accordance with this clause.
You must pay the Breeder Nomination Fee in accordance with our invoice using the payment methods set out in our invoice or through the Eminent Equine Platform if available.
operate the 4YO Competition and 5YO Competition at the relevant times, but will not accept registration of additional Eligible Progeny or accept payment of further Breeder Nomination Fees; or
refund the Breeder Nomination Fees to you.
neither party will be liable for any Consequential Loss;
a party's liability for any Liability under these terms and conditions will be reduced proportionately to the extent that the relevant Liability was caused or contributed to by the acts or omissions of the other party, including any failure by that other party to mitigate its loss; and
our aggregate liability for any Liability arising from or in connection with these terms and conditions will be limited to the Breeder Nomination Fees paid by you.
This clause 19 will survive termination or expiry of these terms and conditions.
Incentive program Contribution;
Breeder Nomination Fee; and
Administration Fee.
All other changes or modifications to these terms and conditions must be made in writing.
4YO Competition means the Events for the Breeding Season cohort year in which Eligible Progeny compete as four (4) year olds.
5YO Competition means the Events for the Breeding Season cohort year in which Eligible Progeny compete as five (5) year olds.
Administration Fees means the percentage of the Stallion Incentive program Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees retained by us for administrative costs.
Administration Fees means the percentage of the Stallion Incentive program Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees retained by us for administrative costs.
Breeder means the owner of the mare that parented the relevant Eligible Progeny at the time the breeding was documented on the Eminent Equine Platform.
Breeding Season means each annual breeding season from September to February as determined by us.
Competing Owner means the registered owner of an Eligible Progeny at the date of the relevant Event.
Consequential Loss means any consequential loss, special or indirect loss, real or anticipated loss of profit, loss of benefit, loss of revenue, loss of business, loss of goodwill, loss of opportunity, loss of savings, loss of reputation, loss of use and/or loss or corruption of data, whether under statute, contract, equity, tort (including negligence), indemnity or otherwise.
Eligible Progeny means a horse that is the offspring of a breeding documented on the Eminent Equine Platform, between an active subscribed sire and a mare on the Eminent Equine Platform, and that is eligible to compete under the Stallion Incentive program at four (4) or five (5) years of age.
Eminent Equine Platform means the web platform at https://eminentequine.com.au/.
Event means the competition events as set out in the Commercial Details schedule.
Event Fees include the fees we reasonably incur hosting and operating an Event as set out in the Commercial Details.
Late Nomination means a nomination for progeny to participate in the Stallion Incentive submitted after the close of nominations for the relevant Breeding Season cohort, including late registration of a breeding contract on the Eminent Equine Platform or where the Breeder Nomination Fee is not paid on time in accordance with the Commercial Details.
Liability means any expense, cost, liability, loss, damage, claim, notice, entitlement, investigation, demand, proceeding or judgment (whether under statute, contract, equity, tort (including negligence), indemnity or otherwise), howsoever arising, whether direct or indirect and/or whether present, unascertained, future or contingent and whether involving a third party or a party to these terms and conditions or otherwise.
Prize Pool means the total Incentive Program Contributions and Breeder Nomination Fees collected from stallion owners for a given Breeding Season cohort, less Our Fees.
Incentive Contribution means the contribution to the Stallion Incentive program made by Stallion Owners as set out in the Commercial Details schedule.
Stallion Listing Fees means the fees charged by the Stallion Owner for breeding or related services, as originally listed and arranged through the Eminent Equine Platform prior to application of any discounts, reductions or promotional pricing.
Winner means the Eligible Progeny selected based on the Winner Selection criteria.
The rules for each Competition Discipline will be those adopted by the following governing bodies:
- NCHA (National Cutting Horse Association);
- Campdrafting NCCA (National Campdraft Council Australia) and CCA - Campdraft Central);
- Challenge - ASCA (Australian Stockmans Challenge Association); and
- Reined Cow-Horse - NRCHA & ARCHA (National Reined Cow-Horse Association and Australian Reined Cow-Horse Association).
We may replace these rules and governing bodies with reasonable notice to you.