Enter the Shimano Voltaeus Ultimate Hook-up by clicking on the “Enter the contest” tab on the home page:

Entries Accepted April 16th to July 31st:

Fill out the information and be sure to enter what model of Voltaeus you purchased and where, this information is important if you are a winner! Your entry into the contest is a picture of the fish you caught (any fish!) alongside a Shimano Voltaeus rod. The key to winning this contest is having a picture of the fish and the Voltaeus rod visible in the picture. When you sign up or log back into your profile, you will be able to upload your picture entry onto the Voltaeus Ultimate Hook-Up site for the entire world to see!

At the end of each month, 150 contestants will be selected at random to play the Shimano Voltaeus “Spin to Win” Slot machine Game. These contestants will receive a special code to be able to pull the lever of the Voltaeus Slot Machine and have a chance at winning Shimano Shoes, Backpacks, Reels or even $50,000 if the three Voltaeus logos appear!

If you happen to be a skilled angler and think you can break a state or world record, then this contest has something for you as well! If you catch a Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass or a Rainbow Trout on a Voltaeus rod that breaks a current state record, you will receive $50,000! If your catch happens to break the current world record for one of these three species, your winnings just doubled to $100,000!

At the end of the 3 month contest, July 31st, all of the valid entries will have a chance to win one of our prize sets listed under the “prizes” tab. Two winners will be selected from each of the three regions (western, central and eastern) that will win a Daytona 500 prize package for two or a $2500 Shimano Shopping spree to the store where they purchased their Shimano Voltaeus rod! After these prizes have been awarded, there will be one lucky National winner that will be selected from the valid entries received between April 16th and July 31st. This National winner will receive a 2010 Toyota Tundra and a Skeeter bass boat with Yamaha motor and trailer!

The Ultimate Hookup Sweepstakes
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

PROMOTION DESCRIPTION: The Ultimate Hookup Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on or about April 16, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends on July 31, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. ET (the “Promotion Period”). The Sweepstakes allows entrants to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing and regional drawings to be conducted at the conclusion of the Promotion Period, and entered into interim drawings to participate in the Ultimate Hookup Spin & Win (the “Game”) for the chance to win $50,000, as described below. Entry in the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other promotion, contest or sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Shimano American Corporation, One Holland, Irvine, California 92618 (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Sponsor, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Motor, Toyota USA, Trigger X/Rapala SCA Promotions, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are ineligible to enter the Sweepstakes or win a prize. Void where prohibited by law.

HOW TO ENTER:

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit the web site www.voltaeus.com (the “Website”), complete the entry form with the information requested, and click “Submit Entry”. All requested information on the entry form at the Website must be completed to enter and to be eligible to win. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Proof of entering information at the Website is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of such entry. Except as contemplated in these Official Rules, personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with the privacy policy found on the Website.

NOTE: Internet entry must be made by the entrant, only at the Website. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other web site or e-mail address, including but not limited to commercial sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Sweepstakes. The use of any device to automate the entry process is prohibited.

To be eligible for the Grand Prize or the regional prizes, all entries must be received by the end of the Promotion Period. To be eligible for a chance to participate in the Game, entries must be received by the following “Interim Entry Period” deadlines:

Game Period # Entry Deadline
1 11:59 p.m. ET on May 15, 2009
2 11:59 p.m. ET on June 15, 2009
3 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2009

The Website’s database clock will be the official time keeper for online entries in this Sweepstakes. In the event a dispute regarding the identity of the individual who actually submitted an entry cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible. The Promotion Entities shall not be responsible for incorrect or inaccurate entry information whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of the entries in the Sweepstakes. The Promotion Entities assume no responsibility or liability for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, theft or destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of entries. Limit one (1) entry per person and/or per e-mail address.

WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: At the end of each Interim Entry Period deadline, three (3) entrants will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received in each U.S. state during the Interim Entry Period. Non-winning Interim Drawing entries will be rolled over into subsequent Interim Drawings. At the end of the Promotion Period, the regional prize winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received in each region (as defined below) to award the regional prizes. At the end of the Promotion Period, the Grand Prize winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. The potential prize winner(s) will be notified by telephone and/or mail and/or e-mail, using contact information provided or collected at the time of entry. Sponsor shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by a potential winner for any reason. If, despite reasonable efforts, a potential winner does not respond within seventy-two (72) hours of the first notification attempt, or if the prize or prize notification is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to such potential winner, such potential winner will forfeit his or her prize and an alternate winner may be selected. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, will attempt to contact up to three (3) potential winners of a prize in accordance with the above procedure, after which the prize in question may go unawarded if it remains unclaimed. If any potential prize winner is found to be ineligible, or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines the prize for any reason prior to award, such potential prize winner will be disqualified and an alternate prize winner may be selected. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Region Included States
Western Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Central Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin
Eastern Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (“ARV”):

One (1) Grand Prize is available. The Grand Prize consists of a 2010 Toyota Tundra and a Skeeter Bass Boat/Yamaha Motor. ARV $60,000. Vehicle will be delivered with standard equipment for make and model; all upgrades and options are at the sole cost of winner. Winner may not have choice of color. Title, taxes, registration, license, and similar fees, and insurance costs are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. Winner will be required to show proof of currently valid driver’s license and insurance prior to taking delivery of the vehicle. Prize will be delivered to a dealer near winner’s residence (as determined by Sponsor) and if winner does not pick up prize within thirty (30) days of delivery notice or prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner. Vehicle will be delivered solely with the express limited warranties set forth in the vehicle’s Owner’s Guide. Boat/Motor shall be shipped to winner’s residence.

Three (3) NASCAR Trip Prizes are available (one will be awarded per region). Each NASCAR Trip Prize consists of a two (2) night/three (3) day trip for the winner and one (1) guest to a designated NASCAR race location. The prize includes round-trip, coach-class air transportation for the winner and one (1) guest, two (2) nights’ hotel accommodation (one room, double occupancy) and a pair of admission tickets to the designated NASCAR race. The ARV of each NASCAR Trip Prize is $4,500. The winner’s travel companion must be eighteen (18) years of age or older, or if the travel companion is a minor, the winner must be such companion's parent or legal guardian. Winner and his or her guest must travel together on the same itinerary and possess all required travel documents. Air transportation tickets are non-refundable/non-transferable and may not be valid for upgrades and/or frequent flyer miles. All air transportation tickets are subject to the vagaries of flight variation, work stoppages and schedule or route changes. ARV for travel prizes may vary depending upon points of departure and destination and fare fluctuations. If the closest airport to a prize winner’s home is in close enough proximity to prize destination city so that, as Sponsor may determine in its sole discretion, a flight is unnecessary, such prize winner will receive alternate transportation from the Sponsor with no further obligation to the winner. Prize winner will not receive cash or any other form of compensation if actual travel costs are less than the prize ARV in these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to structure the travel route and select hotels in its sole discretion. All travel must take place on dates designated by Sponsor.

Three (3) Shimano American Gift Card Prizes are available (One (1) per region). Each Gift Card Prize consists of a $2,500 gift card. Gift card is subject to the terms and conditions imposed by retail location.

Four Hundred Fifty (450) Game Opportunities are available (three (3) per state per Interim Entry Period). Each winner of a Game opportunity will receive an e-mail confirmation containing an entry “PIN Number.” To enter your PIN Number for a chance to win $50,000, go to the website indicated in your e-mail, complete the registration information requested and enter your PIN as directed, and upon pressing "Submit", you will instantly receive a message notifying you whether or not you are the winner of the $50,000, subject to verification. Odds of winning the $50,000 prize are 1:100,000. In addition to the aforementioned $50,000 prize, the following prizes will be awarded based on date and time of entry: twenty-seven (27) Sonora 2500 fishing reels (ARV: $49.99 per reel); nine (9) Shimano Blackmoon Fishing Backpacks ($89.99 per backpack); and eighteen (18) pair of Shimano Evair Shoes (ARV: $49.99 per pair), the size and color of which to be determined by the winner(s). If one of the aforementioned time-based prizes is unavailable, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. Each unique PIN Number is eligible for only one (1) play attempt and may not be entered more than one (1) time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the winning participant at the e-mail address provided during the registration process. Your PIN Number must be entered by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 15, 2009. Any potential Game Prize winner is subject to verification of eligibility (as described in “General Prize Conditions” below) and compliance with the Sweepstakes rules before any prize will be awarded. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE $50,000 PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED. UNCLAIMED/UNREDEEMED PRIZES WILL NOT BE AWARDED. If due to printing, production or other errors, more prizes are claimed than intended, the intended prize will be awarded in a random drawing from all those submitting purportedly valid claims. No more than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded. PINs not legitimately obtained and/or used in accordance with these rules are void. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. ALL POTENTIAL WINNING PLAYS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING. A "SCREEN SHOT" IS NOT PROOF OR EVIDENCE OF A WINNING GAME PLAY AND/OR PRIZE. A PARTICIPANT IS NOT A WINNER OF ANY PRIZE, EVEN IF THE INSTANT WIN OR GRAND PRIZE GAME SHOULD SO INDICATE, UNLESS AND UNTIL SAID PARTICIPANT'S ELIGIBILITY AND THE POTENTIAL WINNING PLAY HAS BEEN VERIFIED AND SAID PARTICIPANT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED THAT VERIFICATION IS COMPLETE. SPONSOR WILL NOT ACCEPT SCREEN SHOTS OR OTHER EVIDENCE OF WINNING IN LIEU OF ITS VALIDATION PROCESS. ANY PLAY THAT OCCURS AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS FAILED FOR ANY REASON IS DEEMED A DEFECTIVE PLAY AND IS VOID AND WILL NOT BE HONORED.

GENERAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: No cash alternative or prize substitutions will be allowed, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize(s) of comparable value if a prize listed is unavailable for any reason. Prize winners shall be solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and the reporting consequences thereof, and for any other fees or costs associated with the applicable prize. Any potential prize winner may be required to execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where imposing such condition is legal) a Publicity Release (collectively, “Prize Claim Documents”). The travel companion of travel prize winner will also be required to execute applicable Prize Claim Documents prior to ticketing of the travel prize. If winner fails or refuses to sign and return all Prize Claim Documents within ten (10) days of prize notification (or a shorter time if required by exigencies), winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected.

Sponsor makes no warranties, and hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, concerning any prize furnished by third parties in connection with the Sweepstakes. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, SUCH PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SPONSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

GENERAL LIABILITY RELEASE: Acceptance of a prize constitutes prize winner’s permission for Sponsor to use prize winner’s name, photograph, likeness, voice, biographical information, statements and address (city and state) for advertising and/or publicity purposes worldwide and in all forms of media now known or hereafter developed, in perpetuity, without further compensation. Entrants agree that the Promotion Entities (A) shall not be responsible or liable for, and are hereby released from, any and all costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including, without limitation, death and bodily injury, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, to participation in the Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activity, or from entrants’ acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of any prize, and (B) have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to any prize, including, without limitation, to such prize’s quality or fitness for a particular purpose. Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer system or wireless phone which is occasioned by accessing the Website or otherwise participating in the Sweepstakes, or for any computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures, delayed computer transmissions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sponsor is not responsible for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, late, lost, damaged, stolen, or postage-due submissions or prize notifications; or for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet service providers, websites, or other connections; or for miscommunications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, difficulties or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who is found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or the Website, to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, or to be acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person, and Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. No mechanically reproduced, illegible, incomplete, forged, software-generated or other automated multiple entries will be accepted. Sponsor reserves the right to modify, extend, suspend, or terminate the Sweepstakes if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Sweepstakes is technically impaired or corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions or other causes beyond Sponsor’s control have destroyed or severely undermined or to any degree impaired the integrity, administration, security, proper play and/or feasibility of the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein. In the event Sponsor is prevented from awarding prizes or continuing with the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein by any event beyond its control, then Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Sweepstakes. If the Sweepstakes is terminated before the designated end date, Sponsor will (if possible) select winner(s) in a random drawing from all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the date of the event giving rise to the termination. Inclusion in such drawing shall be each entrant’s sole and exclusive remedy under such circumstances. These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except in a written document issued by a duly authorized representative of Sponsor. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official 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 Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTION: ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES OR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANTS OR SPONSOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW RULES OR PROVISIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER STATE’S LAWS.

WINNER’S LIST/OFFICIAL RULES: Any legally required winner’s list may be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The Ultimate Hookup Sweepstakes Winners, One Holland, Irvine, California 92618. All such requests must be received within six (6) weeks after the end of the Promotion Period.

Voltaeus Rods “The Ultimate Hookup” Contest
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

CONTEST OVERVIEW: Voltaeus Rods “The Ultimate Hookup” Contest (the “Contest”) begins on April 16, 2009 and ends July 31, 2009 (the “Contest Period”). The Contest provides anglers in any U.S. state the opportunity to catch a new IGFA All Tackle World Record (“World Record”) Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, or Rainbow Trout using a Shimano Voltaeus Rod. The contest also provides anglers in any U.S State the opportunity to catch a new U.S. State All Tackle Rod & Reel Record (“State Record”) Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, or Rainbow Trout using a Shimano Voltaeus Rod. To be eligible for the World Record Grand Prize or the State Record Grand Prize, you must pre-register to participate in the Contest as described below. Only one (1) World Record Grand Prize and one (1) State Record Grand Prize will be awarded during the Contest Period. By participating in the Contest, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Shimano American Corporation; One Holland, Irvine, CA 92618-2597 (“Sponsor”), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Sponsor, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Motor Corporation, Toyota USA, Trigger X/Rapala SCA Promotions, Inc. and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees (collectively, the “Promotion Entities”), and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are ineligible to enter the Contest or win a prize. Void where prohibited by law.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: To participate, visit the website www.voltaeus.com (the “Website”) during the Contest Period, and complete the participation form with the information requested. Upon completing your registration into the Contest, you will automatically receive one (1) entry into the Ultimate Hookup Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”). The Sweepstakes is governed by separate Official Rules which are available at http://www.voltaeus.com/about.php. Take a photo of your catch with your Voltaeus Rod. Show the length of the fish in one of two ways: a) put the nose of the fish to the butt of the rod, measured to the fork in the tail; or b) use a measuring tape to measure the length of your catch. Post your photos on the Website. Your fish must be caught using a Shimano Voltaeus Rod. No prizes will be awarded to any participant presenting a World Record or a State Record that has been caught other than during the Contest Period. No prizes will be awarded to any participant presenting a World Record or State Record for redemption other than during the Contest Period. Only the first participant presenting a World Record or State Record will be eligible to receive a prize, subject to verification of eligibility. Fish must be eligible for and establish a new World Record or State Record weight for the specified species. Any required certification requirements are the sole responsibility of the participant and must be completed within five (5) days of catching a World Record or State Record fish, however, reasonable additional time will be allowed for the IGFA or a state record keeping authority to certify catch.

All World Record and State Record fish must be caught in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations and must be caught in the manner prescribed by the International Game Fish Association (“IGFA”) international angling rules. A copy of the IGFA rules are available at http://www.igfa.org/PDF/InternationalAnglingRules09.pdf. Sponsor will have no obligation to award any prize to any participant who does not comply with these Official Rules or any federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations and the IGFA rules.

To be eligible for State Record prize, a state must have had and maintained records of the specified species for a minimum of three (3) years prior to the submission of a new State Record. No “vacant” or “blank” records are eligible.

All fish must be caught in “Eligible Waters.” Eligible Waters shall consist of waters of the United States in which the public has unlimited access. Fish caught in illegal “off limit” waters or sanctuaries are not eligible for prize consideration.

PUBLICITY RELEASE: By participating in the Contest, in addition to any other grants which may be granted in any other agreement entered into between Sponsor and any participant in or winner of the Contest, each participant irrevocably grants the Promotion Entities and their respective successors, assigns and licensees, the right to use such participant’s name, likeness, and biographical information and any photos that may be submitted to the Website, in any and all media for any purpose, including without limitation, advertising and promotional purposes and hereby release the Promotion Entities from any liability with respect thereto.

PRIZES:

PRIZES WILL ONLY BE AWARDED SHOULD THERE BE AN ELIGIBLE WORLD RECORD AND/OR STATE RECORD.

One (1) World Record Grand Prize is available. The World Record Grand Prize consists of $100,000 cash awarded to the first eligible World Record (if any) during the Contest Period.

One (1) State Record Grand Prize is available. The State Record Grand Prize consists of $50,000 cash awarded to the first eligible State Record (if any) during the Contest Period.

In the event that one fish would be eligible as a winner for both of the above categories, only the largest monetary prize would be awarded to the winner.

GENERAL PRIZE CONDITIONS: Prize winners, if any, shall be solely responsible for all federal, state and/or local taxes, and the reporting consequences thereof, and for any other fees or costs associated with the applicable prize. Any potential prize winner must execute an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and (where imposing such condition is legal) a Publicity Release (collectively, “Prize Claim Documents”). If winner fails or refuses to sign and return all Prize Claim Documents within ten (10) days of prize notification (or a shorter time if required by exigencies), winner may be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected. Additionally, any prize winner must submit to and pass in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination as a condition precedent to receiving any prize. Required parties must sign a normal and customary waiver as required by the polygraph examiner and must present the conclusive results of the polygraph examination to Sponsor no later than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the Contest Period.

GENERAL LIABILITY RELEASE: By participating in the Contest, each entrant agrees that the Promotion Entities (i) shall not be responsible or liable for any losses, damages or injuries of any kind resulting from participation in the Contest or in any Contest related activity, or from entrant’s acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of any prize, and (ii) have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to any prize and specifically disclaim all such warranties, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Prizes will only be awarded to a verified winner. The Promotion Entities assume no responsibility for any damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer system which is occasioned by accessing the Website or otherwise participating in the Contest, or for any computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, delayed computer transmissions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Sponsor is not responsible for incomplete, illegible, misdirected, misprinted, late, lost, damaged, stolen, or (if applicable) postage-due submissions or prize notifications; or for lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, Internet Service Providers, web sites, or other connections; or for miscommunications, failed, jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone or cable transmissions; or for any technical malfunctions, failures, or difficulties, printing errors, clerical, typographical or other error in the offering or announcement of the prize or in any prize notification documents, or other errors of any kind or nature; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information. If, for any reason, the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including, due to infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsor which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, suspend or extend the Contest Any attempt by an entrant or any other individual to deliberately damage the Website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person in connection with the Contest, is in violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify the applicable individual and seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provisions of these Official Rules are determined to be invalid or unenforceable, these Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained herein.

Governing Law/Jurisdiction: ALL ISSUES AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION, VALIDITY, INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEABILITY OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES OR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF ENTRANTS OR SPONSOR IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OF CONFLICT OF LAW RULES OR PROVISIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICATION OF ANY OTHER STATE’S LAWS.

WINNERS LIST/OFFICIAL RULES: To obtain a copy of any legally-required winners list, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Ultimate Hookup Contest Winners, One Holland, Irvine, CA 92618-2597. All such requests must be received within six (6) weeks after the end of the Promotion Period. Winners’ names (if any) will also be posted on the Website. These Official Rules will be posted on the Website.