Stephens Family Limited Partnership
Owner of all Stephens Media Group Radio Stations
KWAV 96.9 – General Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase or payment will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited by law.
Unless otherwise stated in the official rules for a specific contest (the “Specific Rules”), these General Contest Rules (“General Rules”) govern all contests and promotions (each, a “Contest”) conducted by KWAV-FM 96.9 (the “Station”). In the event of a conflict between these General Rules and the Specific Rules for a particular Contest, the Specific Rules will govern.
Violation of any of these rules may result in disqualification.
1. Availability of Rules
Copies of these General Rules and any applicable Specific Rules are available:
- At the Station’s studio during regular business hours, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), at: 80 Garden Court, Suite 102, Monterey, CA 93940 (the “Studio”);
- Online at https://kwav.com/
For directions or further information, please contact promotions@kwav.com
2. Dates and Terms
The Station reserves the right to change the dates, deadlines, or terms of any Contest at any time without prior notice. Any material changes will be announced on-air and/or posted at https://kwav.com/. All Contests are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and are void where prohibited.
3. Eligibility
Unless otherwise stated, Contests are open only to legal U.S. residents of California, aged eighteen (18) or older, who reside in one (1) of the following counties: Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito.
If the Station allows individuals aged fourteen (14) to seventeen (17) to enter, a parent or legal guardian must accept the prize on behalf of any minor winner. Employees of the Station, Stephens Media Group, other area radio stations, sponsors, and immediate household members of such employees are not eligible.
Prize Frequency Limits
Participants are subject to the following restrictions:
- Prizes up to $100: not eligible if won within the last 30 days.
- Prizes between $101–$499: not eligible if won within the last 90 days.
- Prizes between $500–$999: not eligible if won within the last 6 months.
- Prizes of $1,000 or more: not eligible if won within the last 12 months.
The Station reserves the right to waive or modify these restrictions at its sole discretion.
Only one entry per email address per household is permitted. Shared or duplicate email addresses are not permitted. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win.
4. Disclaimer
The Station is not responsible for technical failures or disruptions, including but not limited to:
- Radio Transmission, Cable Transmission, Satellite Transmission;
- Telephone, internet, or cellular service outages;
- Software or hardware malfunctions;
- Lost, delayed, or misdirected entries;
- Human or operator error;
- Force majeure events, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, strikes, pandemics, or natural disasters.
5. Prizes (General Conditions)
All taxes, gratuities, and incidental expenses associated with the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash unless explicitly stated. The Station reserves the right to substitute a prize with one of equal or greater value.
6. Prize Transfer or Sale
Winners may not sell or transfer a prize without prior written approval from the Station. Unauthorized transfer or sale may result in disqualification, forfeiture, or permanent disbarment from future Contests.
7. Travel and Accommodation Prizes
Travel-related prizes are subject to availability and restrictions (e.g., blackout dates, travel documents, liability waivers). Winners and guests must travel on the same itinerary. Additional costs, such as ground transportation, meals, and incidentals, are the sole responsibility of the winner.
8. Celebrity Prizes
Celebrity interactions are subject to the celebrity’s availability. The Station is not responsible for cancellations or the inability of the winner to participate due to such cancellations. No substitute prize will be provided.
9. Concert or Event Cancellation Policy
In the event that a concert, show, or other ticketed event for which a prize has been awarded is canceled, postponed, or rescheduled for any reason, including but not limited to illness, artist cancellation, venue issues, weather, or acts of God, the Station shall not be responsible for replacing the prize or awarding any substitute prize or compensation. The Station is not responsible for any travel or accommodation costs incurred by winners or their guests in connection with such events.
All event prizes are awarded “as is” and are subject to the terms, conditions, and restrictions of the event organizer and/or venue. Winners are advised to contact the event organizer or ticket issuer directly for information regarding ticket policies in the case of cancellation or rescheduling.
No cash substitution, credit, or alternative prize will be provided by the Station in the event of cancellation or rescheduling, even if the winner is unable to attend the new date.
10. Gift Cards/Certificates
Gift cards or certificates may be subject to additional terms and expiration dates. They may not cover taxes, tips, or alcohol, depending on issuer restrictions.
11. Cash Prizes
Cash prizes will be issued via check payable to the verified winner and are typically delivered within 6 to 8 weeks upon completion of all required paperwork.
12. Prize Selection
Where prize selection is permitted, options may be subject to sponsor limitations or product availability.
13. Winner Notification
Depending on the Contest type, the Station may notify winners via:
- Telephone,
- Email,
- Text message,
- Direct message on social media, or
- Public announcement.
The Station will make reasonable efforts to contact winners but is under no obligation to make multiple contact attempts.
14. Prize Pickup
Unless otherwise specified, winners must collect prizes at the Studio within 30 business days. Time-sensitive prizes must be claimed within their usability period. Unclaimed prizes are forfeited. The Station is not liable for lost or damaged prizes sent via mail.
15. Winner Verification
Winners must provide valid government-issued identification, a social security number (if required for tax purposes), and any documentation requested by the Station. Winners may be required to sign liability and/or publicity releases.
Winners receiving prizes valued at $600 or more in a calendar year will receive a Form 1099-MISC for tax reporting.
16. Prohibited Entry Methods
Automated or fraudulent entry methods (e.g., bots, scripts, mass entries) are prohibited. Violation may result in disqualification without notification.
17. Use of Name, Voice, and Likeness
By participating, entrants consent to the use of their name, voice, photograph, likeness, and biographical information for advertising and promotional purposes without compensation, except where prohibited by law.
18. Contest Cancellation
The Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify any Contest if fraud, technical failures, or other factors beyond its control compromise the integrity of the Contest.
19. Indemnification
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Station and its affiliates, sponsors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from any liability arising from participation in the Contest or use of any prize.
20. Odds of Winning
Odds depend on the number of eligible entries received. For skill-based contests, odds are not applicable.
21. Communications
The Station is not required to respond to inquiries about entry status or Contest results. Any such responses do not create an obligation or advantage.
22. Privacy
Information collected during the Contest is governed by the Station’s Privacy Policy at:
https://kwav.com/privacy-policy/
23. Winner List
To request a list of winners, mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope within three (3) months of the Contest’s conclusion to:
KWAV 96.9 FM – Winner List Request
80 Garden Court, Suite 102, Monterey, CA 93940
Include the name of the specific Contest.
24. Apple Inc. Disclaimer
Contests are in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Apple Inc. All information is provided to the Station and Contest sponsors, not Apple Inc.