KUKUI Bracket Challenge Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

The following rules are binding terms and conditions for participation in the KUKUI Bracket Challenge. By registering to participate, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. 

1. Eligibility

This Contest is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and are affiliated with the automotive industry. Eligible participants must work for or in an auto repair shop (e.g., technicians, service advisors, shop managers, owners, or other related roles).


KUKUI employees may submit brackets for fun but are not eligible to win prizes. Immediate family members of KUKUI employees are also ineligible.

2. Contest Period

The Contest begins on March 20, 2025 and ends on April 7, 2025 (the "Contest Period"). Entries must be submitted by March 20, 2025 to qualify.

3. How to Enter

To participate, follow these steps:


  1. Visit KUKUI Bracket Challenge to sign up for the contest.
  2. After signing up, you will receive the link and password to join the official KUKUI group on CBS Sports platform.
  3. Complete and submit your bracket within the official KUKUI Bracket Challenge group on CBS Sports platform before Thursday, March 20,2025.


🔹 Brackets submitted outside of the official KUKUI Bracket Challenge group on CBS Sports platform will not be eligible for prizes.


🚨 CBS Sports Platform does not have a limit on participants in the KUKUI Bracket Challenge group. Only one bracket may be entered per person.


🚨 Important: The bracket submission deadline is final. Technology delays, platform outages (CBS Sports, Paramount, internet providers, etc.), or personal technical issues will not be considered valid reasons for deadline extensions. KUKUI is not responsible for any technological malfunctions, and late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances.


No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Making a purchase does not improve your chances of winning


4. Winner Selection and Prizes

Prizes will be awarded as follows:


  • $1000 for 1st place overall
  • $500 for 2nd place overall
  • $250 for 3rd place overall
  • Rolling chances to win throughout the tournament—exclusive to Auto Repair Pulse Facebook group members!


Prize Pool Increases:


  • KUKUI may increase the total prize pool and/or offer additional prizes based on the growth of the Auto Repair Pulse Facebook group.
  • The total prize pool will increase in increments of $1,000 for every 1,000 new members, up to a maximum of $7,000.
  • If the group experiences suspicious activity or fake accounts, KUKUI reserves the right to void the prize increase at its sole discretion.

5. Tiebreakers

In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the following criteria in order:


  1. Closest prediction of the total points scored in the championship game.
  2. Random drawing if a tie remains.

6. Winner Notification & Claiming Prizes

Winners will be notified via email and must respond within seven (7) days. If a winner fails to respond, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to the next eligible participant.

7. Publicity Release

As a condition to receiving any prize award, winners agree to grant KUKUI the right to use their name, likeness, and entry information for promotional purposes without further compensation.

8. General Conditions

  • KUKUI reserves the right to disqualify any participant suspected of fraudulent activity.
  • KUKUI reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Contest if unforeseen circumstances arise.
  • Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes (IRS Form 1099 may be issued for prizes over $600).

9. Liability Release

By entering, participants release KUKUI, its affiliates, and social media platforms, together with each of their shareholders, partners, owners, officers, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, injuries or losses arising from or relating to the KUKUI Bracket Challenge and/or the participant’s participation therein.


🚨 KUKUI is not responsible for any technology issues, delays, or platform malfunctions that may impact entry submission, scoring, or participation in the contest. This includes, but is not limited to, issues with CBS Sports's platform, internet disruptions, or personal device failures. All deadlines are final.

10. No Affiliation Disclaimer

This Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook, ESPN, the NCAA, CBS Sports, Paramount, or any third parties.

11. Disputes

All disputes arising from this Contest shall be resolved individually in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, without resort to class action litigation.


For full details and updates, visit: KUKUI Bracket Challenge.


Sponsor: KUKUI, 319 E Warm Springs Rd, Suite #200, Las Vegas, NV 89119, bracketchallenge@kukui.com.

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