Karhu Sweepstakes

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS AT 12:01 AM (ET) ON OCTOBER 1, 2009 AND ENDS AT 11:59 PM (ET) ON June 1, 2010.

1. HOW TO ENTER: There are TWO (2) ways to enter the sweepstakes: 1) Complete official entry form available at www.karhu.com and click on “submit” (an “Online Entry”) or sign up at Karhu Explorer Days.

No mechanically reproduced Online Entries will be accepted. Sponsor(s) are not responsible for technical, hardware or software malfunctions, telephone failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, garbled or delayed electronic communications whether caused by the sender or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this sweepstakes. Further, Sponsor(s) are not responsible for electronic communications which are undeliverable as a result of any form of active or passive filtering of any kind, or insufficient space in entrant's e-mail account to receive e-mail messages. Sponsor(s) reserve the right to cancel the online portion of the sweepstakes should any virus, bug, technical failure, unauthorized human intervention or other cause beyond Sponsor(s)' control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of the sweepstakes. Limit of one (1) e-mail entry per e-mail address. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor(s) and will not be returned.

2. PRIZE(S) AND ODDS: One (1) Grand Prize that include: Two (2) round-trip coach air transportation, One (1) (three-night four-day hotel accommodations for Two, Two (2) race entries and most meals with an approximate retail value of Three Thousand Dollars ($3000). Ten (10) Runner Up Prizes that include: two (1) pair of Karhu running shoes with an approximate retail value of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($140).

The odds of winning are determined by the number of eligible entries received. All prize(s) will be awarded (assuming sufficient number of eligible entries). Limit one prize per family or household. Sponsor(s) retain the right to substitute prize(s) of equal or greater value when necessary. Flight availability is limited and may not be available on all flights. Blackout dates may apply. Schedules subject to change without notice. Winner is solely responsible for any applicable fees, service charges, surcharges or passenger facility charges, and all insurance, federal, state and local taxes, if any, and any other unspecified expenses associated with acceptance or use of prize. Contract of Carriage applies to air travel, except that Sponsor is not liable for any expenses incurred as a consequence of a flight cancellation or flight delay. Prize is not redeemable for cash and may not be extended, transferred or substituted, except that Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute the listed prize with an item of equal or greater value if it deems necessary. Prize may also not be posted on auction or trade websites. All taxes are the responsibility of winner.

3. ELIGIBILITY: Sweepstakes open to individual legal residents of the United States and Canada, excluding residents of the Province of Quebec Canada due to the Quebec Consumer Protection Act, 18 years of age or older as of the beginning of the sweepstakes, except for employees and their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and members of the same household of the Sponsor(s), Karhu North America LLC and each of their respective parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, owners, advertising and promotion agencies, and agents.

4. SELECTION OF WINNER(S): Winner(s) will be determined from among all eligible entries received by a random drawing to be conducted Once on June 15, 2010 by a representative Karhu North America LLC, whose decisions are final on all matters relating to this sweepstakes. Winner(s) will be notified by mail and/or phone. The prize(s) are non-transferable and cannot be substituted.

5. VERIFICATION OF WINNER(S) AND DELIVERY OF PRIZE(S): Winner(s) may be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability Release and, where permitted, Publicity Release. Prize(s) may be awarded to alternate winner(s) selected randomly from other eligible entries if: Affidavit/Release is not returned within ten (10) days after mailing to winner(s); winner(s) fail to meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 3; the prize notification letter(s) or prize(s) are returned as undeliverable; two attempts to contact winner(s) by phone are unsuccessful; or winner(s) decline the prize(s).

6. GENERAL: This sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with this sweepstakes must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the United States of America. Taxes and fees, if any, are the sole responsibility of winner(s). By participating in this sweepstakes, each entrant accepts the conditions stated in these Official Rules, agrees to be bound by the decisions of the judges, and warrants that he or she is eligible to participate in the sweepstakes. Sponsor(s) reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to disqualify any entrant from this sweepstakes or any other promotion conducted now or in the future by Karhu North America LLC and each of their respective parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, owners, advertising and promotion agencies, and agents if his or her fraud or misconduct affects the integrity of the sweepstakes. Winner(s) agree to hold harmless and indemnify Sponsor(s), Karhu North America LLC and their parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, owners, advertising and promotion agencies, and agents from any and all liability, loss or damages or causes of action arising from or in connection with entrant’s participation in or winner(s)’ receipt or use of the prize(s) awarded in the sweepstakes.

7. PUBLICITY
Winner(s) agree to the use of their name, likeness, biographical data, and/or voice in any and all advertising, promotions, and other publicity conducted by Sponsor(s), Karhu North America LLC and their respective parent organizations, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, owners, advertising and promotion agencies, and agents in any medium without additional authorization, compensation or remuneration to the extent permitted by law. Sponsor(s) are responsible only for delivery of prize(s), not for use, utility, quality or otherwise.

Sponsor will use personal details as set out in entrants’ entry forms for editorial and feedback purposes only.  Sponsor will obtain your explicit consent (as indicated on the entry form) before doing anything other than this with your personal data.  Your personal data will be stored in accordance with all applicable data protection legislation.”  And if you want to use the contacts for direct marketing etc, have an opt-in box on the website and on the hard copy entry forms saying “I consent to being contacted by Karhu and carefully selected third parties for advertising and marketing purposes” or similar.

8. WINNER(S) LIST: To obtain the list of winner(s), send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: “Karhu Sweepstakes”, 200 Cummings Center Suite 273-D Beverly, MA 01915. Requests must be received by June 1, 2010. Winner(s) list will be sent after selection of winner(s).

9. SPONSOR(S): Karhu North America, 200 Cummings Center Suite 273-D Beverly, MA 01915