Contest Rules
94.9 WDKB General Contest Rules
The following are basic rules governing all contests conducted on 94.9 WDKB (WDKB), 949wdkb.com, 3rd party platforms (Aptivada/Audience/Mixer) or any social media pages. In the event that no other rules are published for a particular contest or promotion, the following rules will apply. In some instances, rules for individual contests and promotions may conflict with these rules in which case, the individual contest rules will take precedence over the basic rules.
- Unless otherwise indicated, you must be 21 or older to play.
- Limit of one entry per person. One winner per household address, and winner must reside within the WDKB-FM broadcast counties of DeKalb (IL), Kane (IL), Kendall (IL), Ogle (IL), Lee (IL), Lasalle (IL), Winnebago (IL) and Boone (IL).
- Only official entry forms may be used to enter the contest.
- In the case of email-to-enter contests, you may enter multiple persons using the same email account provided they meet all the other rule requirements. The different names and contact information provided must be clearly provided with each individual entry. Limit of 1 entrant per email sent/received.
- All blanks must be filled in accurately or entry may be considered ineligible.
- By entering / participating in a 94.9 WDKB contest, you give authorization for your email address to be added to “The VIP” mailing list (WDKB VIP Club), and receive promotional emails about local happenings, concerts, events, lifestyle, and occasional marketing messages on behalf of our trusted partners.
- Winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries received, unless otherwise noted, such as a voting contest.
- Entrants should be aware of the potential tax consequences of winning any prize. Awards of prizes valued at $600 or more will be reported to the IRS.
- By registering, you give 94.9 WDKB the authorization to use your name, photo, voice recording or likeness in promotional materials without further compensation.
- Employees and immediate family members of Mid-West Family Broadcasting – Rockford Media Group, and participating sponsors are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children and grandchildren of the contestant.
- The decisions of Mid-West Family Broadcasting management as to the interpretation of these rules are final. By participating, contestants agree to be bound by the decisions of Mid-West Family Broadcasting management in any disputes arising from the participation in or execution of the contest.
- 94.9 WDKB (WDKB) reserves the right to disqualify any entry not conforming to the rules of the promotion at any time. 94.9 WDKB and its contest and promotional partners assume no responsibility for entry fraud committed by any entrant. In the event it is determined that an ineligible entrant wins a prize, 94.9 WDKB reserves all rights to the ownership and return of the prize and all costs associated with remedying any prize award to an ineligible entry or entrant. Entry and vote fraud, for the purposes of any contest conducted by WDKB will be interpreted as any intentional or unintentional act that undermines the integrity of the contest or voting process (if applicable), including and not limited to use of bots, false email addresses, or similar.
- 94.9 WDKB is not responsible for undeliverable, lost, delayed, misdirected or misaddressed email or any other issues regarding the electronic delivery of the contest form. This includes, but is not limited to, the speed at which your email service routes email through the internet. The sole determiner of eligibility for the final drawing will be the time the email or entry is received at our offices.
- Unless otherwise indicated, prizes must be claimed at the Mid-West Family Broadcasting Rockford studios at 2202 North 1st Street, DeKalb IL 60115 weekdays 9am to 5pm within 30 days of winning. Prizes not claimed within 30 days will not be awarded.
- Winners must show a photo ID when picking up a prize and may be required to give their social security number for tax purposes.
- You are eligible to win a contest only once every 30 days. Entries to any 94.9 WDKB contest within 30 days of winning a prize will automatically be void.
- Failure to comply with any published contest rules is grounds for immediate disqualification from the contest.
- Unless noted otherwise, voting in a contest (when applicable) is limited to one vote per person per contest.
- No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited.
- Several artists, promoters, and venues are requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result to attend concerts and or meet and greets. Please note that this is at the discretion of the venues, promoters, and artists. Failing to provide requested information could result in you not being allowed to access the event and this radio station will not replace any prizes for any winners that are refused access for violating the terms of the venue, artist, or promoter. If unsure of the rules, please see the venue’s website for the most updated information.