Treasure Kracken - Terms & Conditions
Updated [08-15-2027]
1. Platform Overview
1.1 Welcome to Treasure Kracken
Welcome to Treasure Kracken, a digital puzzle-solving platform that hosts competitions of skill featuring educational treasure hunting challenges. Our platform combines intellectual problem-solving with competitive discovery, creating engaging digital adventures that test participants' research abilities, critical thinking, and puzzle-solving skills.
1.2 Digital Competition Format
Treasure Kracken operates time-limited digital competitions where participants race to solve multi-stage puzzles and riddles. Each competition features:

• Sequential puzzle challenges requiring research and problem-solving

• Intellectual riddles testing knowledge and reasoning ability

• Discovery challenges involving pattern recognition and analysis

• A final stage where the first correct solution determines the winner

1.3 Competition Structure
Our digital treasure hunts vary in duration and complexity but typically include:

• Countdown Phase: Competition announcement with prize pool display

• Active Phase: Multi-stage puzzles released progressively

• Final Stage: Ultimate challenge where first correct submission wins

• Resolution Phase: Winner verification and prize distribution

2. Eligibility and Participation
2.1 Age and Geographic Requirements

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older to independently participate and claim prizes

• Minors under 18 may participate only with direct parental supervision and parental consent

• NOT available in all states - only available in states where competitions of skill are legally permitted

• State verification required - automated blocker prevents access from ineligible states

• Participants must be US citizens or legal residents

• Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local laws

2.2 Account Registration

• Accurate personal information required during registration

• State of residence verification mandatory for prize eligibility

• One account per person - multiple accounts prohibited

• Account holders responsible for all activity under their credentials

2.3 Prohibited Participants
Employees, contractors, affiliates, and immediate family members of Treasure Kracken are not eligible to participate in competitions or claim prizes.
3. Competition of Skill Framework
3.1 Skill-Based Nature
Treasure Kracken operates competitions of skill where:

• Winners determined solely by intellectual ability and speed of problem-solving

• No element of chance involved in determining outcomes

• Success depends entirely on research skills, logical reasoning, and puzzle-solving capability

• Competition results based on participants' knowledge, strategy, and analytical thinking

3.2 How Competitions Work

• Participants receive puzzle challenges requiring intellectual solutions

• Success measured by accuracy and speed of correct answers

• Winner is the first person to submit the complete correct solution to the final stage

• All participants compete using the same information and have equal opportunity to succeed

4. Entry and Fees
4.1 Competition Entry

• Entry Fee: $10 per competition

• Payment required before accessing competition materials

• Entry grants: Full access to all puzzle stages and prize eligibility

4.2 Fee Allocation (Per $10 Entry)

• $5.00 → Community Reward

• $2.50 → Platform operations and administration

• $2.50 → Charitable donations to verified organizations

4.3 No Refund Policy
All entry fees are final and non-refundable once a competition begins. Competitions are considered active from the announced start time until the Digital Discovery Prize is claimed.
5. Prize Structure
5.1 Two-Part Prize System
DIGITAL DISCOVERY PRIZE (Predetermined Value)

• $1,000 base prize funded by Treasure Kracken prior to each competition

• Represents a digital proxy with no inherent monetary value

• The digital solution code serves as authentication for the predetermined prize amount

• Prize value assigned prior to competition start, independent of participation levels

COMMUNITY REWARD (Growing Value)

• Funded by participant entry fees ($5 per entry)

• Grows in real-time as participants register

• Final amount determined at moment of winning solution submission

TOTAL WINNER PRIZE = Digital Discovery Prize + Community Reward
5.2 Prize Pool Display
Current competition prizes displayed as:
DIGITAL DISCOVERY PRIZE: $1,000.00 COMMUNITY REWARD: $[Current Amount] TOTAL PRIZE: $[Combined Total]
5.3 Winner Determination

• First participant to submit the complete correct solution to the final puzzle wins

• Timestamp verification determines exact moment of correct submission

• Immediate submission required - any delay may result in disqualification

• Winner verification process required before prize distribution

6. Competition Rules
6.1 Fair Participation​

• Participants must solve puzzles using their own intellectual efforts

6.2 Prohibited Activities
The following will result in immediate disqualification:​

• Hacking or attempting to access non public data in Treasure Kracken systems

• Creating multiple accounts to gain unfair advantage

• Sharing puzzle solutions or final answers with other participants

• Attempting to manipulate or interfere with the competition platform

6.3 Platform Integrity

• Competition materials are intellectual property of Treasure Kracken

• Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of puzzles prohibited

• Reverse engineering of competition systems forbidden

• Participants must respect the competitive integrity of all challenges

7. Winner Verification and Prizes
7.1 Winner Requirements
To claim prizes, winners must:

• Submit complete and correct solution first

• Provide valid government-issued photo identification

• Verify age (18+) and state residency in eligible jurisdiction

• Complete tax documentation as required by law

• Pass identity verification process

7.2 Prize Distribution (Minors)

• For participants 18+: Direct prize payment to winner

• For participants under 18: Prize awarded to parent/guardian with proper documentation

• Combined prize (Digital Discovery Prize + Community Reward) paid as single amount

• Payment timeline: Within 7 business days of winner verification

• Payment method: Bank transfer, PayPal, or other secure electronic transfer

• Tax responsibility: Winner (or parent/guardian for minors) responsible for all applicable taxes

7.3 Unclaimed Prizes

• Winners have 30 days to complete verification and claim prize

• Unclaimed prizes may be redistributed to future competitions

• Treasure Kracken reserves right to reallocate forfeited prizes

8. Charitable Component
8.1 Community Giving

• 25% of entry fees ($2.50 per $10 entry) donated to charitable organizations

• Charity recipients selected through community input and platform voting

• All donations made to verified 501(c)(3) organizations

• Donation records maintained and available for transparency

8.2 Charitable Selection Process

• Community members participate in charity selection through Discord voting

• New charitable recipients chosen for each competition series

• Focus on educational, environmental, and community benefit organizations

• Donation receipts provided for verification

9. Legal Terms
9.1 Competitions of Skill Legal Framework
These activities constitute competitions of skill where:

• Outcomes determined by participant intellectual ability and problem-solving speed

• Digital solutions have no inherent value - they serve as proxies for predetermined prize amounts

• No element of chance involved in winner determination

• Success depends entirely on knowledge, research skills, and logical reasoning

• Operated in compliance with state laws governing skill-based competitions

• Service restricted in states where such competitions are not permitted

9.2 Governing Law
This agreement and all competition activities are governed by the laws of [Your State], United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in [Your State] courts under [Your State] jurisdiction.
9.3 Dispute Resolution

• Disputes resolved through binding arbitration with neutral third party

• Individual claims only - class action lawsuits waived

• Arbitration conducted under rules of American Arbitration Association

• Limited to actual damages - no punitive or consequential damages

9.4 Liability Limitations

• Treasure Kracken provides services "as-is" without warranties

• Platform liability limited to entry fees paid by participants

• Not responsible for technical difficulties, internet connectivity issues, or external factors

• Participants assume responsibility for their own participation decisions

9.5 Intellectual Property

• All competition content, puzzles, and materials owned by Treasure Kracken

• Participants grant license for use of their submitted content

• Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of competition materials prohibited

• Respect for third-party intellectual property rights required

10. Platform Operations
10.1 Service Availability

• Competitions hosted on treasurekracken.com platform

• Service availability subject to maintenance and technical requirements

• Competition schedules announced in advance with countdown timers

• Platform reserves right to postpone or cancel competitions due to technical issues

10.2 Account Management

• User accounts required for competition participation

• Account security is participant responsibility

• Treasure Kracken may suspend or terminate accounts for rule violations

• Account termination results in forfeiture of entry fees and prize eligibility

10.3 Communication

• Official competition updates posted on treasurekracken.com

• Community interaction available through Discord server

• Email notifications for important announcements

• Customer support available at treasurekracken@gmail.com

11. Privacy and Data
11.1 Information Collection

• Personal information collected for account creation and prize distribution

• Payment information processed securely through encrypted systems

• Competition participation data used for platform improvement

• Winner information used for verification and promotional purposes

11.2 Data Protection

• Industry-standard security measures protect user information

• Personal data not shared with third parties except as required for operations

• Users may request data deletion subject to legal and operational requirements

• Privacy practices detailed in separate Privacy Policy

12. Modifications and Updates
12.1 Terms Changes

• Treasure Kracken may update these terms at any time

• Material changes communicated via email and platform announcements

• Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated terms

• Users encouraged to review terms before each competition

12.2 Competition Modifications

• Competition formats and rules may evolve over time

• Significant changes announced in advance when possible

• Prize structures and entry fees subject to modification

• Platform reserves right to cancel competitions due to insufficient participation

13. Contact and Support
13.1 Customer Service

• Email: treasurekracken@gmail.com

• Platform: treasurekracken.com

• Community: Discord server (https://discord.gg/5gF9X6zkWs)

• Response Time: Within 48 hours for non-urgent inquiries

13.2 Competition Support

• Technical assistance available during active competitions

• Rule clarifications provided through official channels

• Fair play concerns investigated promptly

• Winner verification support provided throughout process

By participating in Treasure Kracken competitions, you acknowledge that these are competitions of skill requiring intellectual problem-solving abilities. You confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Treasure Kracken operates digital competitions of skill in compliance with applicable state laws governing intellectual competitions and skill-based contests.