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Thank you for visiting Kudosz Gift Baskets. Our website address is www.kudosz.com
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Who we share your data with
Kudosz does not share your information with third party sponsors or vendors. Kudosz may automatically add your information to our messaging distribution list via MailChimp. You can always unsubscribe at any time. Kudosz is a participant in Amazon Associates, Google Adsense, Meta Facebook, Impact Tech, Infolinks, and WordPress which are advertising and affiliate marketing services that provide a means for us to earn revenue. As an Amazon Influencer, Kudosz earns from qualifying purchases. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. While we make every effort to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our giveaways are for United States and Canada residents only, so please do not enter your personal information into our system if you are not a U.S. or Canada resident. We also comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can opt-out of third party interest-based advertising through the Do Not Track functionality in your web browser. Although most changes are likely to be minor, Kudosz may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Kudosz’ sole discretion. Kudosz encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
How long we retain your data
If you provide us with your information it and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up communications with you.
What rights you have over your data
You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Users may find advertising or other content on our website that link to the websites and services of our affiliates, partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices or have any liability employed by third party websites linked to or from our website. In addition, these websites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These websites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our website, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies. Kudosz does not share entry information with third parties and is the only sponsor of giveaway promotions. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The prize actual retail value is listed on the merchant website whereby we may earn revenue from qualifying purchases.
In no event will promotional parties be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of any participant’s access to and use of internet site www.kudosz.com or the downloading from and/or printing of material downloaded from said site. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on such site or any prize won is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Check your local laws for any restrictions regarding these limitations or exclusions.
By entering a Kudosz giveaway, I understand that I am registering for Kudosz giveaways and alerts. I confirm that I am at least 18 years of age and I have read the official rules. Kudosz does not share registration information with third parties and is the only sponsor of giveaway promotions. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The prize retail value is noted on the merchant website whereby Kudosz may earn revenue from qualifying purchases.
Kudosz Giveaway Promotion Rules
Kudosz does not share your entry information with third party sponsors or vendors. Entering Kudosz giveaway automatically adds your information to our messaging distribution list via MailChimp. You can always unsubscribe at any time. Kudosz is a participant in Amazon Associates, Google Adsense, Facebook, Impact Tech, Infolinks, PixFuture Media, and WordPress which are advertising and affiliate marketing services that provide a means for us to earn revenue. As an Amazon Influencer, Kudosz earns from qualifying purchases. Our partners will collect data and use cookies for ad personalization and measurement. While we make every effort to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our giveaways are for United States and Canada residents only, so please do not enter your personal information into our system if you are not a U.S. or Canada resident. We also comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can opt-out of third party interest-based advertising through the Do Not Track functionality in your web browser. Opting-out in this way will not affect your ability to enter Kudosz giveaway. Although most changes are likely to be minor, Kudosz may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Kudosz’ sole discretion. Kudosz encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
Kudosz Giveaways Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. YOU MAY ENTER EACH GIVEAWAY DURING THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ON THE WEBSITE AT WWW.KUDOSZ.COM. WE MAY OFFER BONUS OR PROMOTIONAL ENTRY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SAME GIVEAWAY, AND/OR WE MAY SPECIFY OTHER ENTRY CRITERIA NOTED ON THE ENTRY FORM.
ENTRY PERIOD
The entry period and end date for each giveaway is noted on the entry form.
GIVEAWAY ELIGIBILITY
Giveaway participation is open only to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Kudosz giveaways are offered to U.S. and Canada residents only. Please do not enter your personal information into our system if you are not a U.S. or Canada resident. You must be a subscriber to Kudosz email list in order to win a prize, subscription is free. You must be 21 years of age to receive prizes that include alcoholic beverages. If you are a resident of Canada, you must be able to correctly answer a mathematical question that will be given during the prize notification process. Employees of Kudosz (“Sponsor”), and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotional agencies, any other prize sponsor, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the giveaway (all of the foregoing collectively referred to as “Giveaway Entities”), and the immediate family members (spouse, and parents, siblings and children, regardless of where they live) and persons living in the same household as such individuals, whether related or not, are NOT eligible to participate or win.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter the giveaway, visit www.kudosz.com during the Giveaway Entry Period and follow the online instructions to complete the official Giveaway Entry Form, including your full name, valid e-mail address, and submit the giveaway entry as instructed. You may enter as often as you want, unless otherwise explicitly stated on the entry form webpage, plus any promotional bonus entries offered. Entries are not accepted by email. Kudosz computer is the official time keeping device for the giveaway. Authorized account subscriber is deemed to be the natural person who is assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or the domain name associated with the submitted e-mail address. No automatic, programmed, robotic or similar means of entry are permitted, and individuals engaging in such practices will be disqualified. The use of automated or third-party software to enter is prohibited. No groups, clubs or organizations may reproduce or distribute any portion of these Official Rules to its members. All entry information becomes the property of Kudosz and will not be acknowledged or returned. As part of the entry procedure, we will add your email address to our email distribution list, and offer to forward you via affiliate marketing website link after the entry form is submitted by you. No responsibility is assumed by Kudosz for lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries or for any human, computer, online, telephone, or technical malfunctions that may occur, or for any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the giveaway.
PRIZE
One (1) prize will be awarded per giveaway period end date, typically on a weekly basis unless otherwise specified, across all eligible giveaways available on the website with that end date. Prize retail value is noted on the merchant website linked to from each giveaway entry page. All prizes may be awarded by gift card, such as Amazon.com e-gift card or Visa® Virtual gift card, for the actual retail value of the prize. Kudosz may opt to award prizes via gift card at any time. Kudosz or affiliates assume no responsibility for lost or stolen prizes. The winners shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their prize after it has been delivered. Reporting and payment of all applicable taxes, fees, and/or surcharges, if any, arising out of, or resulting from, receipt of prize, are the sole responsibility of each prize winner. Kudosz expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for injury or loss to any person or property relating to the delivery and/or subsequent use of the prize awarded. All product names, brands, and trademarks are property of their respective owners.
RANDOM DRAWING
One prize winner will be selected in a random drawing at the conclusion of each giveaway period from among all eligible entries received. Drawing will be conducted by an automated software system selection. The selection is final with regard to the giveaway and cannot be transferred. Kudosz prize decisions are final and binding in all respects. If by reason of a printing or other error, more prizes are claimed than the number set forth in these rules, all persons making purportedly valid claims will be included in a random drawing to award the advertised number of prizes available in the prize category in question. No more than the advertised number of prizes will be awarded.
ODDS OF WINNING
Odds of winning a prize depends on the number of eligible entries received.
PRIZE NOTIFICATION/WINNER VERIFICATION
Each potential prize winner will be notified by email at the email address provided at entry. Each potential winner may be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release and, except where prohibited by law, a publicity release within seven days of the email date on the prize notification. If you are a resident of Canada, you must be able to correctly answer a mathematical question that will be given during the prize notification process. A potential winner will forfeit the prize and an alternate winner may be selected from all remaining eligible entries received if (a) such potential winner fails to return required documents within seven days of the email date on the prize notification, (b) any prize/prize notification is returned as undeliverable, (c) the Giveaway Entities are unable to contact the potential winner, (d) the potential winner is otherwise found to be ineligible, or (e) the potential winner cannot accept or receive the prize for any reason. Please allow about four to six weeks for delivery of prize following completion of the notification process. Prize winners are noted online at www.kudosz.com/winners. Prizes will only be delivered to addresses within the United States and Canada. By accepting the prize, each prize winner consents to the use of his/her name, photograph, voice, quotes and/or likeness for advertising/publicity purposes in commerce and in any and all media worldwide without limitation or additional compensation, except where prohibited by law. Each winner’s first name, city and state may be disclosed, and optionally a link to the winner’s social media profile, which will be distributed upon request and as required by law. Each prize winner, by entering and accepting a prize, acknowledges compliance with and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and agrees to release and hold sponsors and each of their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, media partners, and advertising, promotion, and other coordinating agencies involved in this giveaway, and each of their respective officers, directors, and employees (“Promotional Parties”) harmless from any and all liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind sustained in connection with participation in this giveaway or the use, acceptance, possession, awarding or participation of any prize-related activity. Giveaway is governed by the laws of the United States, and all participants hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of courts in Virginia for resolution of all claims and disputes.
OPT-OUT MECHANISM
By entering the giveaway, participants will be sharing their personal information with Kudosz, and participants agree to Kudosz’ use of participants’ personal information. To alter or remove your personal information from Kudosz’ database, or to opt-out of receiving promotional distributions and newsletters, email joe@kudosz.com at anytime.
INTERNET/AUTOMATED ENTRY
The use of any automated launching or entry software or any other mechanical or electronic means that permits the participant to automatically enter repeatedly is prohibited. Any person who uses or attempts to use such means to enter the giveaway will be disqualified from participation in the giveaway and will be ineligible to receive a prize. If for any reason the giveaway is not capable of running as planned, due to reasons including but not limited to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Kudosz which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this giveaway, Kudosz reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, cancel or suspend the giveaway. In such case, Kudosz shall determine the winners in accordance with these rules from among all valid, non-suspect entries received prior to the event which warranted such action. Kudosz reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Kudosz assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Promotional Parties are not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any entry to be received by Kudosz on account of technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or for failed, incomplete, garbled, jumbled or delayed computer transmissions which may limit one’s ability to enter the giveaway, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in this giveaway or downloading any materials in this giveaway.
MESSAGING
When you opt-in to the service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup. By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational messages from Kudosz. Automated messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate.
Message frequency varies, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with Kudosz. Kudosz reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. Kudosz also reserves the right to change the short code or phone number where messages are sent.
Message and data rates may apply. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. Your wireless provider is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of purchase or to win a giveaway.
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can cancel any time by texting “STOP” to +1 (571) 932-9332. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to +1 (571) 932-9332, we will send you a message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed and no more messages will be sent. If you would like to receive messages from Kudosz again, just sign up as you did the first time and Kudosz will start sending messages to you again. Text “HELP” to +1 (571) 932-9332 at any time and we will respond with instructions on how to unsubscribe. For support regarding our services, email us at joe@kudosz.com.
You agree that before changing your mobile number or transferring your mobile number to another individual, you will either reply “STOP” from the original number or notify us of your old number at joe@kudosz.com. The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.
We reserve the right to change or terminate our messaging program at any time. We also reserve the right to update these Messaging Terms at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued enrollment following such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.
CAUTION
Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the giveaway is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Kudosz reserves the right to seek damages or other remedies from any such person(s) responsible for the attempt to the fullest extent permitted by law.
THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
Users may find advertising or other content on our website that link to the websites and services of our affiliates, partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these websites and are not responsible for the practices or have any liability employed by third party websites linked to or from our website. In addition, these websites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These websites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our website, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies. Kudosz does not share entry information with third parties and is the only sponsor of giveaway promotions. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The prize actual retail value is listed on the merchant website whereby we may earn revenue from qualifying purchases.
LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
In no event will promotional parties be responsible or liable for any damages or losses of any kind, including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of any participant’s access to and use of internet site www.kudosz.com or the downloading from and/or printing of material downloaded from said site. Without limiting the foregoing, everything on such site or any prize won is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. Some jurisdictions may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages or exclusion of implied warranties, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Check your local laws for any restrictions regarding these limitations or exclusions.
DISPUTES
The giveaway is governed by, and will be construed in accordance with, the laws of the state of Virginia, and the forum and venue for any dispute shall be in the County of Fairfax, Virginia. If the controversy or claim is not otherwise resolved through direct discussions or mediation, it shall then be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by judicial arbitration and mediation services in accordance with streamlined arbitration rules and procedures or subsequent versions thereof (“JAMS rules”). The JAMS rules for selection of an arbitrator shall be followed, except that the arbitrator shall be experienced and licensed to practice law in Virginia. All proceedings brought pursuant to this paragraph will be conducted in the County of Fairfax, Virginia. The remedy for any claim shall be limited to actual damages, and in no event shall any party be entitled to recover punitive, exemplary, consequential, or incidental damages, including attorney’s fees or other such related costs of bringing a claim, or to rescind this agreement or seek injunctive or any other equitable relief.
Updated April 26, 2024