RULES – 2024 INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN CHEF COMPETITION
NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR SUBMISSION TO SALES PRESENTATIONS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. ELIGIBILITY:
The 2024 INSPIRED BY KIKKOMAN Chef Competition (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of the 50 United States (“US”), Puerto Rico, and District of Columbia, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age (19 or older in US states AL and NE and 21 or older in MS) at the time of Entry. Employees of Chef’s Roll, Inc. (“Sponsor”), Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. and other providers of the Prizes (collectively the “Prize Providers”) and each of their parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, and advertising and promotion agencies, and their immediate families and household members are not eligible to enter or win. For purposes of this Contest, “immediate families” means parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and siblings.
2. PRE-ENTRY REGISTRATION
Prior to entry, you are required to register using the form at https://www.chefsroll.com and agree to these terms and conditions. Registration will be open from 9:00:00 am PT, July 22, 2024 until 11:59:59pm PT August 3, 2024.
Following the close of registration, 50 registrants will be chosen to advance in the Contest and receive a care package containing product samples and information. The selection process will consider the quality of the registrant’s proposed Contest dish, as well as the ability of the registrant to make or influence purchasing decisions within a foodservice operation. The 50 people selected to advance will become Competitors.
3. TO ENTER:
To enter the Contest, Competitors must submit a photo depicting an original dish featuring Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, as well as a recipe write-up.
The photo, including dish description, must be posted to entrant’s public Instagram account. The post must use the hashtag #2024InspiredByKikkomanCompetition and also tag the accounts @kikkomanfs and @chefsroll. The recipe and photo must be submitted online using a form at www.ChefsRoll.com using a link that will be provided. The recipe must be formatted according to guidelines which will be shared with all Competitors.
You must make sure the “Photos Are Private” option in the account settings on your Instagram account are set to “OFF”. You must have an Instagram app and account to enter the Contest. If you do not have the Instagram app, you may download it through the application store on your device. The Instagram app is free.
Entries will only be accepted from 12:00pm PT August 12, 2024 until 11:59 pm PT September 1, 2024 (the “Promotion Period”). Multiple entries will be considered per competitor, but no more than one may be selected as finalist or prize winner. Entries that are lost, late, misdirected, illegible, incompletely received, or incomplete, for any reason, will not be eligible and are not the responsibility of the Sponsor. Proof of sending will not be deemed to be proof of receipt. All Entries become the property of Sponsor. In the event of a dispute over the identity of a potential winner, the winning Entry will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the Instagram account first used to submit at the time of Entry, and any potential winner may be required to provide evidence sufficient to show that he/she is the authorized account holder of that e-mail address.
By entering, each entrant agrees that his or her entry (“Entry”) conforms to the Entry Guidelines and Content Restrictions as defined below (collectively, the “Guidelines and Restrictions”) and that Sponsor, in its sole discretion, may remove any Entry and disqualify an entrant from the Contest if it believes, in its sole discretion, that the entrant’s Entry fails to conform to the Guidelines and Restrictions.
Entry Guidelines:
- The Entry must be primarily in English.
Content Restrictions:
- The Entry must not contain material that violates or infringes any rights of any other party, including but not limited to copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or any other intellectual property rights;
- The Entry must not in any disparage Sponsor, Prize Providers or any other person or party;
- The Entry must not contain material that is inappropriate, indecent, obscene hateful, tortious, defamatory, slanderous or libelous;
- The Entry must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hatred or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age; and
- The Entry must not contain material that is unlawful, in violation of or contrary to the laws or regulations of the United States or of any jurisdiction where Entry is created.
- The Entry cannot promote illegal drugs or firearms (or the use of any of the foregoing), or any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous, or any particular political agenda or message;
- The Entry must be consistent with the image and values of Sponsor and be consistent with and satisfy the purpose of the Contest.
Each entrant acknowledges that other entrants may have used ideas and/or concepts in their Entry that may be similar in idea or concept to what is included in entrant’s Entry. Each entrant understands and agrees that he/she shall not have any claim against any other entrant or Sponsor arising out any such similarity or be entitled to any compensation because of any such similarity.
Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest, including, but not limited to, interpretation and application of these Official Rules. By entering the Contest, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the judges, which will be final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest.
4. SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS:
Finalist Selection:
At the end of the Promotion Period, Chef’s Roll judging panel will select five (5) Finalists based on the following judging criteria (“Judging Criteria”): quality of the submissions in terms of dish originality, image appeal, and prominent use of Kikkoman® Soy Sauce. Use of additional Kikkoman products is welcome but will not impact entrant’s score, and a full product portfolio can be found here.
On September 23rd, 2024 the Finalists will be announced via a post on the Chef’s Roll website and Instagram account. Finalists will also be notified directly via email.
Winner Selection:
Fan Favorite Prize: Audiences will select the “Fan Favorite” Prize winner by voting online at www.ChefsRoll.com for their favorite of five (5) Finalists’ recipes. Chef’s Roll will develop a video of each Finalist’s recipe for promotion online via a dedicated webpage. During the voting period (9:00:00 am PT September 23, 2024 to 11:59:59 pm PT September 29, 2024) audience members can submit one (1) vote for their favorite recipe. Votes will be tallied at 12:00 am PT on September 30, 2024.
Grand Prize and Runner-up Prize: The Chef’s Roll judging panel will select Grand Prize and Runner Up Prize winners based on the Judging Criteria.
No entry or entrant may win more than one prize. In the event that an entry is a top choice of both the judging panel and the audience vote, the following will apply:
- If the Fan Favorite winner is selected by the judging panel to receive the Grand Prize, that entry will win the Grand Prize, and the Fan Favorite runner up will receive the Fan Favorite prize.
- If the Fan Favorite winner is selected by the judging panel to receive the Runner Up prize, that entry will win Runner-Up prize, and the Fan Favorite runner up will receive People’s Choice prize.
- If both the Fan Favorite winner and runner up are receiving other prizes, the third-highest Fan Favorite vote-getter will receive the Fan Favorite prize. On October 1st, 2024 the winners of all prizes will be announced via a post on the Chef’s Roll website and Instagram account. Winners will also be notified directly via email.
If a Winner does not respond within forty-eight (48) hours of the date appearing on the prize notification, or fails to comply with the instructions contained in the prize notification within that time period, Sponsor reserves the right to choose an alternate Winner based on the criteria described above. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable will result in disqualification and selection of an alternate Winner. Upon the request of the Sponsor, the potential Winner may be required to return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release and Prize Acceptance Form, and IRS W-9 form. If a potential Winner fails to comply with these Official Rules, that potential Winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected based on the criteria described above.
5. PRIZES:
At the end of the entry period, judges will choose three (3) prize winners to win the following prize packages:
One (1) Grand Prize winner based on the Judging Criteria identified below will be selected to receive the Grand Prize package, which includes:
- Roundtrip airfare from the United States to Japan and accommodations for five nights for the winner plus one guest.
- A complementary tour of the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum along with a factory tour in Noda, Japan
- A suggested itinerary from Kikkoman, complete with restaurants, museums, bars and breweries, and other cultural experiences.
- Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $15,000.00 USD but actual value may vary depending on air flight fluctuations and distance between departure and destination. Grand Prize winner will not receive difference between actual and approximate retail value.
- Trip consists of a trip for two people to Japan. Trip includes round-trip coach airfare from major gateway airport near winner’s residence and [single or double] occupancy hotel accommodations at a hotel selected by Sponsor. Taxes, meals, gratuities, travel upgrades, or any other expenses not specifically listed herein are the responsibility of winner. Travel and accommodations subject to availability; certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary and guest must sign travel release prior to ticketing. Guest must be of the age of majority unless the winner is guest’s parent or legal guardian. Sponsor is not liable for delays, cancellation or unforeseen events related to the flights. Winner and guest will be solely responsible for obtaining valid identification relating to acceptance and use of the travel prize packages. If in the judgment of Sponsor, air travel is not required due to winner’s proximity to prize location, ground transportation will be substituted for roundtrip air travel at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Sponsor will not replace any lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, travel vouchers or certificates.
One (1) “Fan Favorite” Prize winner and One (1) Runner Up Prize winner based on the Judging Criteria will be selected to receive the Runner Up Prize package, which includes
- $2,500.00 USD cash prize, payable as check.
The Prizes are non-assignable, nontransferable, and not redeemable in cash. There are no prize substitutions, except that Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, substitute a prize of equal or greater value for a Prize. All Prizes will be awarded. Incidental expenses and all other costs and expenses which are not specifically listed as part of a Prize in these Official Rules and which may be associated with the award, acceptance, receipt, and use of all or any portion of the awarded Prize are solely the responsibility of the respective Prize Winners. All federal, state, and local taxes associated with the receipt or use of any Prize are solely the responsibility of the Winner.
6. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION:
This Contest is void where prohibited. This Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Any dispute arising out of this Contest or the Prize shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its choice law principles, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in the State of California. Entrants consent to the personal jurisdiction of said courts.
7. WAIVERS AND RELEASES:
By entering, entrants agree: (a) to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding; (b) that they may be contacted in person, by phone or by e-mail, with respect to the Contest; (c)that Sponsor, Instagram, and the Prize Providers, and each of their parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, and advertising and promotion agencies, and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, and employees (collectively “Releasees”) are not responsible for lost, damaged, or misplaced entries, incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information, or for any human or other error, technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software, inability to access any online service or web site, or any other error or malfunction, or any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in this Contest, or for any injury to person or property; and (d) the Releasees will not be liable for losses or injuries of any kind resulting from acceptance/possession/use and/or misuse of the Prize, participation in the Contest, or printing, mailing or distribution errors. Each Prize Winner further acknowledges that Sponsor does not make any warranties, express or implied, relating to the Prize itself and that Sponsor expressly disclaims the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular use.
Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, extend or suspend this Contest should (in its sole discretion) virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, epidemics, pandemics or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Contest. In such case, Sponsor will select the winners from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor.
8. PUBLICITY:
Unless prohibited by law, an Entry constitutes permission for the Releasees to use that entrant’s name, place of employment, submitted dish photo, dish name, dish description and/or likeness for advertising and trade purposes without further compensation or right of review or approval, worldwide and in perpetuity, in any and all forms of media, now known and hereafter devised, including without limitation the Internet.
9. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS:
If for any reason the Contest is not capable of being executed as planned, or tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any suspect Entry and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest and/or award the Prizes from among all eligible, non-suspect Entries received as of the date of the termination, as Sponsor determines in its sole discretion. Entries not complying with these Official Rules are subject to disqualification.
10. DATA PRIVACY:
Entrants agree that their personal data, including name, e-mail address, phone number, and physical address, may be processed, stored and otherwise used for the purposes and within the context of this Contest and for any of the purposes set forth in the Chef’s Roll Privacy Policy at https://chefsroll.com/privacy-policy. By participating in this Contest, entrants agree to Chef Roll’s Privacy Policy. Without limiting the foregoing, such data may also be used by the Sponsor in order to contact the Prize Winners, check an entrant’s identity and contact information, or to otherwise verify an entrant’s eligibility to participate in the Contest or to receive any prize. The personal information that Sponsor collects is stored and processed on servers in the United States. By participating in the Contest, entrants consent to the transfer of their personal information to the United States.
11. SEVERABILITY:
If any provision(s) of these Official Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
12. TRADEMARKS:
Trademarks referenced herein are owned by their respective companies and do not imply or suggest that such companies endorse or support this Contest.
13. GRANT OF RIGHTS IN PHOTOS AND RECIPES:
As a condition to entry into this Contest, each entrant grants to the Sponsor, Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc. and their respective parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, licensees, designees, franchisees, advertising and promotion agencies, manufacturers or distributors of Contest materials, development agents, successors, and assigns (collectively the “Sponsor Entities”), a fully transferable, perpetual, irrevocable, and royalty-free worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, and otherwise use any and all submitted photos, recipes and all other aspects of the Entry in any and all media and formats, whether now known or hereafter developed, and for any purpose, including without limitation: (a) any purpose relating to the Contest; (b) the marketing, advertising, and promotion of the Contest; and (c) the marketing, advertising, promotion, and development of Sponsor Entities’ products and services. Said uses may include, but are not limited to, posting the submitted photo on any internal or public external websites and the Internet, and loading and operating the submitted photo on computers and mobile devices. Each entrant agrees, upon Sponsor’s request, to do or perform all such actions and execute all such further documents and instruments as may be necessary or advisable in order to perfect or otherwise make the above license grant fully effective. ENTRANTS AGREE TO AND UNDERSTAND THAT PHOTO MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, POSTING ON THE INTERNET.
14. TO RECEIVE WINNER NAME OR OFFICIAL RULES:
To request the names of all Winners (available after October 1st, 2024 or thereabouts) or a copy of these Official Rules, e-mail your request to support@chefsroll.com or mail your request, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: 325 W. Washington St, Suite 2138 San Diego, CA 92103. Residents of Vermont may omit return postage. Requests for a copy of these Official Rules received more than thirty (30) days after the Promotion Period will not be honored.
15. SPONSOR:
The Sponsor of this Contest is Chef’s Roll, Inc., 325 W. Washington St, Suite 2138, San Diego, CA 92103.
NOTE:
This Contest is not endorsed or certified by Instagram, Meta, Apple or Google. All questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest should be directed to Chef’s Roll, Inc and not to Instagram, Meta, Apple or Google.
