KCSN CONTEST RULES
The following stipulates general contest rules for contests, either “on” or “off” air, featured on KCSN. Each contest may have its own additional special restrictions / qualifications.
- Contests are open to U.S. residents only, each entrant must provide his or her address, phone number, and birthdate, and except in phone–in contests, only one entry per person will be accepted per contest. Multiple entries from any person will void all but the initial entry. Repeat entries by use of automatic devices prohibited. Unless otherwise specified, entrants must be 18 or older.
- Employees, volunteer staff, and students of KCSN and their immediate families are ineligible to enter/win any contest(s) staged on KCSN.
- Unless otherwise specified, tickets are on “will call” the night of the performance. Winners will be asked to go to the will call window of the venue of the concert to pick up their tickets approximately 1 hour prior to the concert. The venue will require personal photo identification to pick up the KCSN tickets.
- In unique situations, designated representatives will be allowed to accept prizes. Written authorization from the winner is required. Letter must include representative’s name and ID, the winner’s address and contact phone number, and a photocopy of the winner’s driver’s license. KCSN will qualify what constitutes a “unique situation.”
- KCSN does not limit the amount of tickets won per family per month.
- All prizes, unless otherwise specified, MUST be picked up within 30 days of winning. KCSN will not notify winners of the time remaining on their winnings. It is the winner’s responsibility to claim their winnings within the 30–day period.
- When specified, winners must sign a liability release form prior to the receipt of any and all prizes. By entering a contest, the winner agrees to hold the California State University System and California State University, Northridge and its respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all claims or liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize or contest.
- Prizes are non–transferable and are not redeemable for cash. KCSN reserves the right to substitute any prize for one of equal or greater value. However, KCSN will not substitute a prize at the winner’s request. KCSN will not be responsible, or held liable for prizes that are awarded but become unavailable or to an event that is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. Prizes that include travel, concert or event dates (concert fly–aways, etc.) must be taken during dates designated by KCSN. KCSN is not responsible for defective prizes.
- Odds of winning depend on the number of qualified entries.
- KCSN is not responsible for problems occurring with the telephone system or E–mail system which either inhibit or increase the chances of winning a phone–in, fax, or electronic mail contest. In cases of malfunctions or disuputes, the decision of KCSN will be final.
- All contestants acknowledge, as a condition of entry, KCSN has the right to publicize and/or broadcast his/her name, character, likeness, voice, or all matters incidental herein without consideration.
- Winners are solely responsible for any and all state, local and federal taxes associated with the prize as well as for any expenses incurred but not specified as part of the prize.
- KCSN reserves the right to revoke prizes if the winner does not meet any or all eligibility requirements, even though an announcement may have been made on the air indicating that person was the winner.
- The decision(s) of KCSN are final.
- KCSN reserves the right to amend the rules of any contest. Specific contests may have an addendum to the general contest rules. General contest rules and addendums are available for review, during regular office hours, or upon receipt of a self–addressed stamped envelope only.
