Instagram Contest

Terms and Conditions

To provide a fair and equal chance of winning, the following are the Official Contest Rules for the KINTON RAMEN Hellishly Hot Costume Contest.

1.    Welcome

The KINTON RAMEN Hellishly Hot Costume Contest (“Contest”) is sponsored and administered by Kinka Management Inc., located at 294 College St. 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R9 (the “Sponsor”). All inquiries should be directed to the Sponsor. By participating, you agree to be bound by these Contest Rules, which are governed by the applicable laws of Ontario and British Columbia. This Contest is not open to residents of Quebec.

2.    Contest Period

The Contest begins at 10 a.m. EST on October 25, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3, 2024 (the “Contest Period”).

3.    Draw Date

The Contest draw will occur on November 1, 2024.

4.    Eligibility to Enter

To enter the Contest and be eligible to win, you must be a legal resident of Ontario or British Columbia, and 19 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Employees, officers, directors, agents, and representatives of the Sponsor, including its subsidiaries and affiliates, and their immediate family members or those living in the same household, are not eligible to enter. “Immediate family” includes parents, siblings, children, and spouses or partners.

5.    How to Enter

No purchase is necessary to enter. To participate: Visit any Kinton Ramen location in Canada wearing a Halloween costume by November 3, 2024. Take a picture in your Halloween costume at any Kinton Ramen location with any ramen of your choice (no purchase is required; participants may use ramen from a friend or provided by the location for photo purposes). Post the photo on Instagram or Facebook, tag @KintonRamen, use #KintonHotAsHell, and follow @KintonRamen. Each Entrant is limited to one (1) entry during the Contest Period.

6. Skill-Testing Question Requirement

Selected entrants must answer a skill-testing mathematical question to be eligible to receive a prize. The question will be provided upon winner notification.

7.    Winner Selection

At the end of the Contest Period, three (3) entrants will be selected by the Sponsor based on creativity from all eligible Entries received. Winners (“Selected Entrants”) will be contacted by Instagram DM or Facebook Messenger and will have seven (7) days to respond. If the Selected Entrant is found to be ineligible or does not comply with these Contest Rules, the prize may be forfeited, and an alternate winner may be selected.

8.    Prize

There are three (3) prizes available, consisting of: (i) One (1) iPhone 16 Pro (ii) Two (2) Coldplay concert tickets, (iii) One (1) KINKA FAMILY e-gift card valued at $300.

The e-gift card can be redeemed at any Kinka Family-owned brand, including Kinton Ramen, Kinka Izakaya, and JaBistro (in-store only). The total approximate retail value of all prizes is $3,771 CAD (iPhone valued at $1,807 and tickets valued at $1,357). Coldplay is not a sponsor or participant in this Contest, nor do they endorse it in any way.

9. Prize Conditions, Delivery, and Substitution

Prizes must be accepted as awarded, are non-transferable, non-exchangeable, non-refundable, and cannot be redeemed for cash. The Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with one of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable. The Sponsor is not responsible for any damages to the prize occurring during delivery.

The Coldplay concert tickets and KINKA FAMILY e-gift card will be delivered electronically via email.

The iPhone 16 Pro will be delivered via mail and requires a signature upon receipt.

Before being declared a winner and receiving the prize, the Selected Entrant may be required to sign a standard declaration and release form, confirming compliance with these Contest Rules and releasing the Sponsor from any liability arising from the acceptance and use of the prize.

10.    Odds of Winning

The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Entries received during the Contest Period.

11.    Entry Verification

All entries are subject to verification by the Sponsor. Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt. Any entry that is incomplete, illegible, or does not comply with these Contest Rules may be disqualified. Entrants may be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility.

12. Skill-Testing Question

In order to be confirmed as a winner, Selected Entrants must correctly answer a skill-testing mathematical question without assistance.

12.    Contest Release 

By entering the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Kinka Management Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, directors, officers, and agents (the “Releasees”) from any claims, liability, damages, injuries, or losses arising from participation in the Contest or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize.

14.    Limitation of Liability

The Sponsor accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, or claims caused by or resulting from the Contest or Prize. The Sponsor is not responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information, technical failures, or other errors that may occur during the Contest.

15.    Right to Modify or Terminate Contest

The Sponsor reserves the right to terminate or suspend the Contest or amend these rules at any time without prior notice, in the event of any technical issues or other circumstances beyond their control.

16.    Legal Warning and Jurisdiction

Any attempt to damage or interfere with the Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. This Contest is subject to the laws of Ontario and British Columbia, and all disputes must be resolved in accordance with those laws.

17.    Privacy

Personal information collected from entrants will be used solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By entering, entrants consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information for these purposes.

18.    Publicity and Intellectual Property

By participating, entrants consent to the use of their name, photograph, likeness, and social media handles by the Sponsor for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Entrants agree that all submitted photos become the property of Kinka Management Inc. and may be used, shared, or reposted by the Sponsor for marketing purposes across various platforms, including but not limited to social media and website promotion.