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Prizes: One (1) National Grand Prize: The Grand Prize Winner has a chance to win the following prize: One (1) 2007 Arctic Cat 400 Auto 4x4 ATV, ARV: $5,949; one (1) 2007 Arctic Cat 500 Auto 4x4 ATV, ARV: $6,699; one (1) 2007 Arctic Cat F5 Snowmobile, ARV: $7,299; one (1) Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser Rangefinder w/ARC, ARV: $698.95; one (1) Bushnell Elite Binoculars ARV: $1,459.95; one (1) Bushnell Elite Spotting Scope, ARV: $1,173.95; eight (8) FoodSource 7" Spear Tail Worms, ARV: $4.49 each; six (6) FoodSource 3" Swirl Tail Grubs, ARV: $3.95 each; five (5) FoodSource Catfish Bites, ARV: $3.95 each; six (6) FoodSource 1" Mealworms, ARV: $3.49 each; one (1) XaviXPORT and XaviXBassFishing, ARV: $160; one (1) CVA Kodiak Pro 209 Magnum Muzzeloader, ARV: $465; one (1) Quake Claw All Grip, No Slip Sling Package, ARV: $159.70; one (1) B&W Browning Tow & Stow's TS10033B's 6" Dual Ball 2 5/16 x 2”, ARV: $179; ARV of National Grand Prize is $24,343.86.
Two hundred and ninety three (293) Instant Win Prizes: An Instant Winner has a chance to win any one (1) of any of the following prizes: twenty (20) FoodSource 7" Spear Tail Worms, ARV: $4.49; twenty (20) FoodSource 3" Swirl Tail Grubs, ARV: $3.95; twenty (20) FoodSource Catfish Bites, ARV: $3.95; twenty (20) FoodSource 1" Mealworms, ARV: $3.49 each; nine (9) XaviXPORT and XaviXBassFishing, ARV: $160; four (4) DuraSight Z2 Alloy Quick-Detach Scope Rings, ARV: $27.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel T-Shirt (size: XL) ARV: $14.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Hat (size: One Size), ARV: $4.95; fifty (50) Outdoor Channel Cooler, ARV: $19.95; fifty (50) Outdoor Channel Duffel Bag, ARV: $49.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Survival Whistle, ARV: $4.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Portfolio, ARV: $19.95. Total ARV of Instant Win Prizes is: $6,484.40.
Up to thirty-four (34) Local Prizes: A local prize winner has a chance to win one (1) Predator K111 Kayak, ARV of Local Prize is $749.00; or (1) $200 Cabela’s Gift Certificate. Total maximum ARV of Local Prizes: $25,466.00
THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL’S
“GEAR UP YOUR GARAGE FOR FISHING SEASON”
SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR ONLINE USE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN.
A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Program Description: The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage For Fishing Season” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on or around 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on January 1, 2007 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on March 4, 2007 (the “Promotion Period”). You may enter the Sweepstakes via the Internet or by U.S. postal mail. Regardless of the method of entry, there is a limit of one (1) entry per person per household per email address per day. The Sweepstakes is comprised of two (2) categories: [1] multiple Local Sweepstakes, each conducted within designated serviceable areas of certain individual cable television systems each respectively owned or operated by a maximum of twenty-one (21) cable operators, and [2] one (1) National Sweepstakes with Instant Win (all individually and collectively, the “Sweepstakes”). For purposes of these Official Rules (“Rules”), the term “Entries” shall mean individually and collectively all Entries for Local and National Sweepstakes, and all times and dates listed herein are Eastern Standard Time.
How To Enter: There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes: (a) To enter via U.S. postal mail ("Mail Entry"): Mail a 3 ½ inch x 5 inch card with your name, address, age, daytime telephone number and signature to: “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes, PO Box 2274, Pasadena, CA 91101; or b) To enter via the Internet ("Internet Entry"): Go to www.gearupyourgarage.com, complete the official entry form and submit electronically. If you are notified that you are an instant winner, you will automatically be sent your prize no later than four to six weeks after the conclusion of the Sweepstakes, to the address indicated on your online entry form, subject to verification of eligibility by independent judges whose decisions are final. (Potential winning message is subject to verification and processing as provided in Section 4 below.) Proof of play and/or receipt of winning notification will not be deemed to be proof of winning or eligibility by the Sponsor.
Limit one Entry per person/household/email address per day for all Local Sweepstakes and one Entry per person/ household/email address per day for the National Sweepstakes with Instant Win, regardless of method of Entry. All valid entries in the National Sweepstakes with Instant Win who reside in participating cable systems serviceable areas will automatically be entered in the Local Sweepstakes. All mail-in entries must be handwritten and legible. Illegible, incomplete, machine-printed, typewritten, or mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. Proof of delivery or receipt of an Internet Entry or Mail Entry (collectively "Entry") will not be deemed by Sponsor as proof of entry or eligibility. All required entry information must be completed in full. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, delayed, stolen, mutilated, altered, illegible, postage due or misdirected entries or other Sweepstakes material or any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or any entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof. Entrant is responsible for any on-line charges incurred by the Internet Service Provider. All entries become Sponsor’s property and none will be returned. Your submission of an entry certifies that you satisfy all eligibility requirements and have read and complied with all of the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agree to be bound by the Official Rules and decisions of the Sponsor and Sweepstakes judges.
Sweepstakes Period: Entries will be accepted from January 1, 2007 through March 4, 2007 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). All online entries must be received by and all mail-in entries must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on March 4, 2007. All mail-in entries must be received by March 9, 2007. For purposes of this Sweepstakes, all times refer to Eastern Standard Time.
Selection of Winners: On or around March 12, 2007, in a random drawing under the supervision of the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, the following winners will be selected: [1] one (1) local winner for each participating cable operator’s participating system(s) each with designated service areas with its own entry pool from all eligible Entries received for that Sweepstakes (a maximum total of thirty-four (34) winners); [2] one (1) winner for the National Sweepstakes from all eligible Entries received for the National Sweepstakes. A total of two hundred and ninety three (293) Instant Prize winners will be chosen at random throughout the Promotion Period. Potential winners will be randomly selected by an independent judging agency, the decisions of which shall be final and binding. The independent judging agency will attempt to notify the Local and National Prize winners by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing. No messages will be left at the telephone number(s) given by provisional winners, and any calls returned by potential winners via caller identification or similar technology will not be accepted. If the potential winner is contacted and notified in person by telephone within such 24 hour period and complies with these rules, he/she will be declared the official winner (“Winner”) of his/her prize. If the potential winner(s) are not reached and notified in person by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing, or does not comply with these rules, he or she may be disqualified. In such event, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate potential winner by conducting a random drawing from among all remaining eligible Entries. AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE. If a winner has not reached the age of majority in his/her home state at the time of entry, then the prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian. Except where prohibited by law, the acceptance of the prize constitutes the Winner’s consent to use his/her name and likeness in any media whatsoever for advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation or limitation.
Total maximum ARV of all Prizes is: $56,294.26. Limit one (1) Local Prize per participating cable operator’s participating system(s) in designated serviceable areas per person per household per email in the Local Sweepstakes. Not all participating cable operators/system(s) may be offering a Local Prize. Local Prizes will be awarded at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Limit one (1) National Grand Prize in the National Sweepstakes per person per household per email, excluding Instant Win where the limit is one (1) instant win prize per person per household per email per day. It is possible for the same person to be a Local, National and Instant Winner.
All components of the National Grand Prize, Local Prizes and Instant Win Prizes are subject to availability. Prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for any prize will be given, except that Sponsor at its sole discretion may substitute a prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Award of each prize is subject to Winner’s proof of eligibility, including proof of residency, and execution of affidavits and releases as described in Sections 8 and 10 of these Rules. All prizes are nontransferable and non-assignable. Sponsors are not responsible for any inability of any winner to accept or use any Prize (or any portion thereof) for any reason.
Eligibility Requirements: Subject to the conditions stated in these Rules, the Sweepstakes is open to legal United States residents living in the contiguous United States and Alaska (excluding Hawaii, its territories and possessions) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Any entries from participants who are 17 years of age or younger at the time of entry will be automatically deleted from the Sweepstakes database. The following persons are not eligible to win prizes or otherwise participate in this Sweepstakes: employees of The Outdoor Channel, Inc., K2 Marketing Group, Inc., Arctic Cat Inc., Bushnell, FoodSource Lures, SSD Company Limited/XaviX, Blackpowder Products, Inc., CVA, Quake Industries, Durasight, B&W Custom Truck Beds Inc., or any participating cable systems, or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies, nor the immediate family members (parent, spouse, sibling and child and their respective spouses) of all such employees and all others with whom they are domiciled. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.
Odds: The odds of winning a Local Prize depend on the total number of eligible Entries received within each of the participating designated serviceable areas of the individual system(s) from the maximum of twenty-one (21) participating cable operators. The odds of winning the National Grand Prize or Instant Win Prizes depends on the total number of eligible Entries received for the National Sweepstakes, which also includes all valid Entries for the Local Sweepstakes.
Winners’ Responsibilities: Winners are solely responsible for payment of all expenses not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to registration, title license fees, insurance, and optional equipment (except where prohibited by law), and all other unspecified costs associated with claiming, registering and/or using the here said prizes, and for payment and reporting of applicable federal, state and local taxes relating to prize. Winners will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the actual value of any prize worth $600 or more. Winners must accept prize within 10 days of notification that he/she has been declared the Winner (with the exception of the National Grand Prize vehicle(s) which the winner must take delivery of within 30 days of notice of availability as described below in this Section 8). Failure to accept and take delivery of the prize within this time period will result in forfeiture of all rights and interest in the Prize. To be eligible for the Prize, the Winner must sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (“Release”), which must be executed and returned within five (5) days of the sender’s postmark. Failure to timely execute and return the Release may result in disqualification of the Winner and the forfeiture of his or her interest in the Prize.
WINNERS OF FIREARM(S) MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE AND MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY OF FIREARM(S) WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. No advertised item is intended for prize distribution or sales in those states, or in those areas, where such item is prohibited by law. Any winner whose potential selection to win a firearm prize would otherwise be in violation of federal, state or local law will be disqualified to win the selected firearm, and in such event the selected firearm may be withdrawn as a prize and an alternate prize of equal value will be selected at the sole discretion of Sponsor. State and local laws, restrictions and regulations may limit or prohibit the sale, prize distribution, carry or use of certain prizes.
National Grand Prize vehicle deliveries by Arctic Cat’s designated dealership is subject to manufacturer/distributor and dealer production and delivery schedules. The winner must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and legally required automobile insurance covering the vehicle(s) prior to taking possession of the vehicle(s). The winner must personally take delivery of the Arctic Cat vehicle(s) within 30 days of notice of availability from a dealer selected by Sponsors. The winner understands that all other taxes and costs (including, but not limited to, sales/use tax, dealer prep, additional equipment, licensing, registration, insurance, title and all other expenses on receipt and use of the vehicle(s)) are the sole responsibility of the winner.
Some prizes may require winner to visit various locations to claim/pick-up prize. If so, all travel expenses and other miscellaneous expenses associated with travel and not covered herein are the sole responsibility of each winner.
Identity List: For a list describing and designating each participating cable operator and its local participating cable system(s) designated serviceable areas, send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes ‘List of Participating Cable Systems”, PO Box 2274, Pasadena, CA 91101.
General Conditions: By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these rules and decisions of Sponsor and/or the independent judging agency, which shall be final and legally binding in all respects relating to the Sweepstakes, including without limitation the interpretation of these rules, and to release, discharge, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, TV production partners, advertising agencies, participating cable systems, promotional suppliers, and the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, and their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees from any and all claims, charges, injuries, liability, losses and/or damages of any kind resulting from or arising out of their participation in the Sweepstakes and/or their acceptance, use or misuse or possession of any prize received in this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to any prize related activity. Each Winner agrees that Sponsor and its designees may use his/her name, voice, photograph/video, image and/or likeness for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in all media without compensation (except in Tennessee and where prohibited by law) and without prior approval or inspection, and agrees to provide specific written consent to such use upon request and to the announcement of his/her name, city and state on-line via the Internet and in all other forms of media. Neither the Sponsor nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, TV production partners, advertising agencies, promotional suppliers, or the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, or their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees are responsible, and none of them shall be liable, for: any telecast or cable malfunctions, human error, satellite transmission failures, or delayed telecasts or preemption of or the failure of a cable affiliate to televise any information related to the Sweepstakes in all or any parts of the country; electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind, including without limitation server malfunction or by any error (human or otherwise) which may occur in the processing or receipt of entries; [c] lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete or illegible entries or postage-due mail; or [d] any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Sponsor that may cause the Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted. The Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, cancel, suspend or modify this Sweepstakes if Sponsor determines that fraud, technical failures, or other acts or events beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor has compromised the fairness or integrity of this Sweepstakes. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrant(s) agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (2) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney’s fees; and (3) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out-of-pocket expenses. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes or any portion thereof should virus, bugs or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the Sweepstakes, in which case all prizes will be awarded via a random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to cancellation. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entry information becomes property of Sponsor. Internet entry must be made by the entrant only at the authorized Web site address. Entries may not be made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originate at any other Internet Web site or e-mail address, including but not limited to commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites. Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited. Any potential winner who enters by any of the methods described above will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an online entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the e-mail account is registered at the time of entry. Potential winners may be required to provide evidence that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with a winning entry. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any entrant and Sponsor, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with jurisdiction and venue in the State of California, and all claims must be resolved in the courts of the State of California.
Construction: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.
Use of Information: Personal information submitted on the Sweepstakes entry form will be collected, stored and processed in a database and will be shared with K2 Marketing Group, Inc. solely for the purpose of administering the Sweepstakes. Such information will not be used for any other purposes other than as stated in these Rules or as separately accepted by you. Privacy: By entering into the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to The Outdoor Channel’s use of his or her personal information as described in the Privacy Policy found through www.gearupyourgarage.com and these Official Rules. The personal information collected during the Sweepstakes may be shared with promotional partners and other Sweepstakes-related parties, including the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, K2 Marketing Group, Inc. The Outdoor Channel is not responsible for their use of your information collected during the Sweepstakes.
Winners List/Official Rules: For a copy of the Official Rules or Winners’ List (available after April 16, 2007), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes
“Official Rules” or "Winners’ List" (specify which)
PO Box 2274
Pasadena, CA 91101
SPONSOR
The Outdoor Channel, Inc., 43445 Business Park Drive, Suite 103, Temecula, CA 92590
SWEEPSTAKES’ ADMINISTRATOR:
K2 Marketing Group, Inc. 525 East Colorado Blvd., 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.
© 2007 The Outdoor Channel. All Rights Reserved.
Prizes: One (1) National Grand Prize: The Grand Prize Winner has a chance to win the following prize: One (1) 2007 Arctic Cat 400 Auto 4x4 ATV, ARV: $5,949; one (1) 2007 Arctic Cat 500 Auto 4x4 ATV, ARV: $6,699; one (1) 2007 Arctic Cat F5 Snowmobile, ARV: $7,299; one (1) Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser Rangefinder w/ARC, ARV: $698.95; one (1) Bushnell Elite Binoculars ARV: $1,459.95; one (1) Bushnell Elite Spotting Scope, ARV: $1,173.95; eight (8) FoodSource 7" Spear Tail Worms, ARV: $4.49 each; six (6) FoodSource 3" Swirl Tail Grubs, ARV: $3.95 each; five (5) FoodSource Catfish Bites, ARV: $3.95 each; six (6) FoodSource 1" Mealworms, ARV: $3.49 each; one (1) XaviXPORT and XaviXBassFishing, ARV: $160; one (1) CVA Kodiak Pro 209 Magnum Muzzeloader, ARV: $465; one (1) Quake Claw All Grip, No Slip Sling Package, ARV: $159.70; one (1) B&W Browning Tow & Stow's TS10033B's 6" Dual Ball 2 5/16 x 2”, ARV: $179; ARV of National Grand Prize is $24,343.86.
Two hundred and ninety three (293) Instant Win Prizes: An Instant Winner has a chance to win any one (1) of any of the following prizes: twenty (20) FoodSource 7" Spear Tail Worms, ARV: $4.49; twenty (20) FoodSource 3" Swirl Tail Grubs, ARV: $3.95; twenty (20) FoodSource Catfish Bites, ARV: $3.95; twenty (20) FoodSource 1" Mealworms, ARV: $3.49 each; nine (9) XaviXPORT and XaviXBassFishing, ARV: $160; four (4) DuraSight Z2 Alloy Quick-Detach Scope Rings, ARV: $27.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel T-Shirt (size: XL) ARV: $14.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Hat (size: One Size), ARV: $4.95; fifty (50) Outdoor Channel Cooler, ARV: $19.95; fifty (50) Outdoor Channel Duffel Bag, ARV: $49.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Survival Whistle, ARV: $4.95; twenty-five (25) Outdoor Channel Portfolio, ARV: $19.95. Total ARV of Instant Win Prizes is: $6,484.40.
Up to thirty-four (34) Local Prizes: A local prize winner has a chance to win one (1) Predator K111 Kayak, ARV of Local Prize is $749.00; or (1) $200 Cabela’s Gift Certificate. Total maximum ARV of Local Prizes: $25,466.00
THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL’S
“GEAR UP YOUR GARAGE FOR FISHING SEASON”
SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE OR ONLINE USE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN.
A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
Program Description: The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage For Fishing Season” Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on or around 12:01 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on January 1, 2007 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on March 4, 2007 (the “Promotion Period”). You may enter the Sweepstakes via the Internet or by U.S. postal mail. Regardless of the method of entry, there is a limit of one (1) entry per person per household per email address per day. The Sweepstakes is comprised of two (2) categories: [1] multiple Local Sweepstakes, each conducted within designated serviceable areas of certain individual cable television systems each respectively owned or operated by a maximum of twenty-one (21) cable operators, and [2] one (1) National Sweepstakes with Instant Win (all individually and collectively, the “Sweepstakes”). For purposes of these Official Rules (“Rules”), the term “Entries” shall mean individually and collectively all Entries for Local and National Sweepstakes, and all times and dates listed herein are Eastern Standard Time.
How To Enter: There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes: (a) To enter via U.S. postal mail ("Mail Entry"): Mail a 3 ½ inch x 5 inch card with your name, address, age, daytime telephone number and signature to: “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes, PO Box 2274, Pasadena, CA 91101; or b) To enter via the Internet ("Internet Entry"): Go to www.gearupyourgarage.com, complete the official entry form and submit electronically. If you are notified that you are an instant winner, you will automatically be sent your prize no later than four to six weeks after the conclusion of the Sweepstakes, to the address indicated on your online entry form, subject to verification of eligibility by independent judges whose decisions are final. (Potential winning message is subject to verification and processing as provided in Section 4 below.) Proof of play and/or receipt of winning notification will not be deemed to be proof of winning or eligibility by the Sponsor.
Limit one Entry per person/household/email address per day for all Local Sweepstakes and one Entry per person/ household/email address per day for the National Sweepstakes with Instant Win, regardless of method of Entry. All valid entries in the National Sweepstakes with Instant Win who reside in participating cable systems serviceable areas will automatically be entered in the Local Sweepstakes. All mail-in entries must be handwritten and legible. Illegible, incomplete, machine-printed, typewritten, or mechanically reproduced entries will not be accepted. Proof of delivery or receipt of an Internet Entry or Mail Entry (collectively "Entry") will not be deemed by Sponsor as proof of entry or eligibility. All required entry information must be completed in full. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, delayed, stolen, mutilated, altered, illegible, postage due or misdirected entries or other Sweepstakes material or any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any email or any entry to be received by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, or any combination thereof. Entrant is responsible for any on-line charges incurred by the Internet Service Provider. All entries become Sponsor’s property and none will be returned. Your submission of an entry certifies that you satisfy all eligibility requirements and have read and complied with all of the Official Rules of this Sweepstakes and agree to be bound by the Official Rules and decisions of the Sponsor and Sweepstakes judges.
Sweepstakes Period: Entries will be accepted from January 1, 2007 through March 4, 2007 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). All online entries must be received by and all mail-in entries must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on March 4, 2007. All mail-in entries must be received by March 9, 2007. For purposes of this Sweepstakes, all times refer to Eastern Standard Time.
Selection of Winners: On or around March 12, 2007, in a random drawing under the supervision of the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, the following winners will be selected: [1] one (1) local winner for each participating cable operator’s participating system(s) each with designated service areas with its own entry pool from all eligible Entries received for that Sweepstakes (a maximum total of thirty-four (34) winners); [2] one (1) winner for the National Sweepstakes from all eligible Entries received for the National Sweepstakes. A total of two hundred and ninety three (293) Instant Prize winners will be chosen at random throughout the Promotion Period. Potential winners will be randomly selected by an independent judging agency, the decisions of which shall be final and binding. The independent judging agency will attempt to notify the Local and National Prize winners by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing. No messages will be left at the telephone number(s) given by provisional winners, and any calls returned by potential winners via caller identification or similar technology will not be accepted. If the potential winner is contacted and notified in person by telephone within such 24 hour period and complies with these rules, he/she will be declared the official winner (“Winner”) of his/her prize. If the potential winner(s) are not reached and notified in person by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours of the drawing, or does not comply with these rules, he or she may be disqualified. In such event, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate potential winner by conducting a random drawing from among all remaining eligible Entries. AN ENTRANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE UNLESS AND UNTIL ENTRANT’S ELIGIBILITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND ENTRANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE. If a winner has not reached the age of majority in his/her home state at the time of entry, then the prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian. Except where prohibited by law, the acceptance of the prize constitutes the Winner’s consent to use his/her name and likeness in any media whatsoever for advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation or limitation.
Total maximum ARV of all Prizes is: $56,294.26. Limit one (1) Local Prize per participating cable operator’s participating system(s) in designated serviceable areas per person per household per email in the Local Sweepstakes. Not all participating cable operators/system(s) may be offering a Local Prize. Local Prizes will be awarded at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Limit one (1) National Grand Prize in the National Sweepstakes per person per household per email, excluding Instant Win where the limit is one (1) instant win prize per person per household per email per day. It is possible for the same person to be a Local, National and Instant Winner.
All components of the National Grand Prize, Local Prizes and Instant Win Prizes are subject to availability. Prizes are awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, express or implied (including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose). No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for any prize will be given, except that Sponsor at its sole discretion may substitute a prize for one of equal or greater value for any reason. Award of each prize is subject to Winner’s proof of eligibility, including proof of residency, and execution of affidavits and releases as described in Sections 8 and 10 of these Rules. All prizes are nontransferable and non-assignable. Sponsors are not responsible for any inability of any winner to accept or use any Prize (or any portion thereof) for any reason.
Eligibility Requirements: Subject to the conditions stated in these Rules, the Sweepstakes is open to legal United States residents living in the contiguous United States and Alaska (excluding Hawaii, its territories and possessions) who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Any entries from participants who are 17 years of age or younger at the time of entry will be automatically deleted from the Sweepstakes database. The following persons are not eligible to win prizes or otherwise participate in this Sweepstakes: employees of The Outdoor Channel, Inc., K2 Marketing Group, Inc., Arctic Cat Inc., Bushnell, FoodSource Lures, SSD Company Limited/XaviX, Blackpowder Products, Inc., CVA, Quake Industries, Durasight, B&W Custom Truck Beds Inc., or any participating cable systems, or any of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising or promotional agencies, nor the immediate family members (parent, spouse, sibling and child and their respective spouses) of all such employees and all others with whom they are domiciled. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited by law.
Odds: The odds of winning a Local Prize depend on the total number of eligible Entries received within each of the participating designated serviceable areas of the individual system(s) from the maximum of twenty-one (21) participating cable operators. The odds of winning the National Grand Prize or Instant Win Prizes depends on the total number of eligible Entries received for the National Sweepstakes, which also includes all valid Entries for the Local Sweepstakes.
Winners’ Responsibilities: Winners are solely responsible for payment of all expenses not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to registration, title license fees, insurance, and optional equipment (except where prohibited by law), and all other unspecified costs associated with claiming, registering and/or using the here said prizes, and for payment and reporting of applicable federal, state and local taxes relating to prize. Winners will receive an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the actual value of any prize worth $600 or more. Winners must accept prize within 10 days of notification that he/she has been declared the Winner (with the exception of the National Grand Prize vehicle(s) which the winner must take delivery of within 30 days of notice of availability as described below in this Section 8). Failure to accept and take delivery of the prize within this time period will result in forfeiture of all rights and interest in the Prize. To be eligible for the Prize, the Winner must sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release (“Release”), which must be executed and returned within five (5) days of the sender’s postmark. Failure to timely execute and return the Release may result in disqualification of the Winner and the forfeiture of his or her interest in the Prize.
WINNERS OF FIREARM(S) MUST CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE AND MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR DELIVERY OF FIREARM(S) WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERALLY LICENSED FIREARMS DEALERS AS REQUIRED BY STATE AND FEDERAL LAW. No advertised item is intended for prize distribution or sales in those states, or in those areas, where such item is prohibited by law. Any winner whose potential selection to win a firearm prize would otherwise be in violation of federal, state or local law will be disqualified to win the selected firearm, and in such event the selected firearm may be withdrawn as a prize and an alternate prize of equal value will be selected at the sole discretion of Sponsor. State and local laws, restrictions and regulations may limit or prohibit the sale, prize distribution, carry or use of certain prizes.
National Grand Prize vehicle deliveries by Arctic Cat’s designated dealership is subject to manufacturer/distributor and dealer production and delivery schedules. The winner must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and legally required automobile insurance covering the vehicle(s) prior to taking possession of the vehicle(s). The winner must personally take delivery of the Arctic Cat vehicle(s) within 30 days of notice of availability from a dealer selected by Sponsors. The winner understands that all other taxes and costs (including, but not limited to, sales/use tax, dealer prep, additional equipment, licensing, registration, insurance, title and all other expenses on receipt and use of the vehicle(s)) are the sole responsibility of the winner.
Some prizes may require winner to visit various locations to claim/pick-up prize. If so, all travel expenses and other miscellaneous expenses associated with travel and not covered herein are the sole responsibility of each winner.
Identity List: For a list describing and designating each participating cable operator and its local participating cable system(s) designated serviceable areas, send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes ‘List of Participating Cable Systems”, PO Box 2274, Pasadena, CA 91101.
General Conditions: By participating, entrants agree to abide by and be bound by these rules and decisions of Sponsor and/or the independent judging agency, which shall be final and legally binding in all respects relating to the Sweepstakes, including without limitation the interpretation of these rules, and to release, discharge, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, TV production partners, advertising agencies, participating cable systems, promotional suppliers, and the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, and their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees from any and all claims, charges, injuries, liability, losses and/or damages of any kind resulting from or arising out of their participation in the Sweepstakes and/or their acceptance, use or misuse or possession of any prize received in this Sweepstakes, including but not limited to any prize related activity. Each Winner agrees that Sponsor and its designees may use his/her name, voice, photograph/video, image and/or likeness for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in all media without compensation (except in Tennessee and where prohibited by law) and without prior approval or inspection, and agrees to provide specific written consent to such use upon request and to the announcement of his/her name, city and state on-line via the Internet and in all other forms of media. Neither the Sponsor nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, TV production partners, advertising agencies, promotional suppliers, or the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, or their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees are responsible, and none of them shall be liable, for: any telecast or cable malfunctions, human error, satellite transmission failures, or delayed telecasts or preemption of or the failure of a cable affiliate to televise any information related to the Sweepstakes in all or any parts of the country; electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures or difficulties of any kind, including without limitation server malfunction or by any error (human or otherwise) which may occur in the processing or receipt of entries; [c] lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete or illegible entries or postage-due mail; or [d] any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Sponsor that may cause the Sweepstakes to be disrupted or corrupted. The Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, cancel, suspend or modify this Sweepstakes if Sponsor determines that fraud, technical failures, or other acts or events beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor has compromised the fairness or integrity of this Sweepstakes. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrant(s) agrees that (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action; (2) any claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney’s fees; and (3) under no circumstances will any entrant be permitted to obtain any award for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased and any other damages, other than damages for actual out-of-pocket expenses. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes or any portion thereof should virus, bugs or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the Sweepstakes, in which case all prizes will be awarded via a random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to cancellation. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Entry information becomes property of Sponsor. Internet entry must be made by the entrant only at the authorized Web site address. Entries may not be made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originate at any other Internet Web site or e-mail address, including but not limited to commercial Sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites. Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited. Any potential winner who enters by any of the methods described above will be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an online entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the person in whose name the e-mail account is registered at the time of entry. Potential winners may be required to provide evidence that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with a winning entry. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of any entrant and Sponsor, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, with jurisdiction and venue in the State of California, and all claims must be resolved in the courts of the State of California.
Construction: The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these rules shall otherwise remain in effect and be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.
Use of Information: Personal information submitted on the Sweepstakes entry form will be collected, stored and processed in a database and will be shared with K2 Marketing Group, Inc. solely for the purpose of administering the Sweepstakes. Such information will not be used for any other purposes other than as stated in these Rules or as separately accepted by you. Privacy: By entering into the Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees to The Outdoor Channel’s use of his or her personal information as described in the Privacy Policy found through www.gearupyourgarage.com and these Official Rules. The personal information collected during the Sweepstakes may be shared with promotional partners and other Sweepstakes-related parties, including the Sweepstakes’ Administrator, K2 Marketing Group, Inc. The Outdoor Channel is not responsible for their use of your information collected during the Sweepstakes.
Winners List/Official Rules: For a copy of the Official Rules or Winners’ List (available after April 16, 2007), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
The Outdoor Channel’s “Gear Up Your Garage for Fishing Season” Sweepstakes
“Official Rules” or "Winners’ List" (specify which)
PO Box 2274
Pasadena, CA 91101
SPONSOR
The Outdoor Channel, Inc., 43445 Business Park Drive, Suite 103, Temecula, CA 92590
SWEEPSTAKES’ ADMINISTRATOR:
K2 Marketing Group, Inc. 525 East Colorado Blvd., 2nd Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101.
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