Swimming World and KODAK Team Up for Photo Contest

PHOENIX, Arizona, August 18. SWIMMING World Magazine and KODAK are teaming up to offer Swimming World's users a unique opportunity – the chance to have a photo published in the October issue. The winner of the contest will also be sent a KODAK Sport Single Use Camera once a month for a year.

For complete information, including submission procedures, please see the official rules below:

KODAK & SWIMMING WORLD'S
KODAK SPORT CAMERA AND SWIMMING WORLD PHOTO CONTEST
OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
1. ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry and have Internet access as of August 18, 2009. Employees, officers and directors of Swimming World ("Swimming World") and its promotional presenter Eastman KODAK Company ("KODAK"), their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, advertising agencies, promotional suppliers and the immediate family members (spouses and parents, children and siblings and their spouses, regardless of where they live) or members of the same households (whether related or not) of such employees, officers and directors (collectively, "Contest Entities") are not eligible. All applicable federal, state, and local rules apply. Void in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and where prohibited or restricted by law.

2. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: KODAK & Swimming World's KODAK Sport Single Use Camera and Swimming World Photo Contest ("Contest") provides entrants an opportunity to submit a photo file depicting a favorite moment on the deck, in the pool, at practice, swim meets or swim camp using a KODAK Sport Single Use Camera. Entrants will be competing for the chance to have its photo published in the October 2009 issue of Swimming World print edition as well as SwimmingWorldMagazine.com. In addition, the winner will receive a new KODAK Sport Single Use Camera at the start of every month for one full calendar year (12 months). The winner's photo will also be posted on KODAK.com. The Contest begins at 12:01 AM Pacific Time ("PST") on August 18, 2009 and ends at 11:59 PM PST on September 8, 2009 ("Contest Period"). Sponsor's computer is the official time-keeping device for the Contest.

3. TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY:
• The submission of photo indicates that the Entrant has reviewed the Official Rules at www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com ("Web site") and indicates they have read and agreed to the Official Rules in its entirety.
• Take a photo of your a favorite moment on the deck, in the pool, at practice, swim meets or swim camp using a KODAK Sport Single Use Camera.
• Provide the following information: Name, Age, State of Residence, and brief descriptions of your entry.
• Entrants should send uploaded photo(s) and information to Jasonm@SwimmingWorldMagazine.com.

The photo must be only in JPEG (.jpg) format and of high enough resolution to be published in print. Files in any other format will not be accepted. Photos must be the property of the entrant; entrant must know the names and addresses of any identifiable persons in the photo, and must have permission from those persons to submit the photo. Submit your entry so that it is received by Swimming World's server by 11:59 PM PST on September 8, 2009. Swimming World's server is the official clock for this Contest. If a photo is unable to be viewed by Swimming World and its agents for any reason whatsoever, that entry shall be disqualified (and Contest Entities will not be responsible or liable for any such inability). Entries must have both a statement and one photograph in order to qualify for judging. You may enter as often as you wish, but each entry must use a different photo, must meet all entry requirements and must be submitted separately. Entries must be completed in English. Once submitted, entries become the sole property of Sponsors. No correspondence about the Contest will be entered into nor will entries be acknowledged or returned. Swimming World reserves the right in its sole discretion to decide if an entry is appropriate for posting or publication, and may disqualify any entry, at any time, if it is determined, in Swimming World's sole discretion, that the entry is not appropriate, or, that the entrant has not complied with these Official Rules.

By submitting an entry, entrant gives permission (and warrants and represents that he/she has obtained all rights necessary to give such permission) to Sponsors to post the entry on the World Wide Web, and to otherwise use the entry in accordance with the requirements of this Contest and the advertising, promotion, and publicity of the Contest, and otherwise, as stated in these Official Rules (as solely determined by Sponsors). Entrants further warrant and represent (a) that their entry does not violate any law or regulation, (b) that their entry does not violate or infringe any right, of any third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, such as but not limited to, rights of copyright, trademark or patent, or rights of publicity and/or privacy, and is not defamatory, slanderous or libelous or portray any person in a false light, (c) that the entry is entrant's own original work and that he/she owns or controls all right, title and interest in the entry, including but not limited to its copyright, (d) that the no portion of the entry has been accepted for previous publication or submitted in any other competition or contest, (e) that the entry does not contain any viruses, bugs, or other deleterious material, and (f) that the entrant has followed these Official Rules. No portion of the entry may contain, among other things, the trademark, trade name or logo of any third party, and cannot contain any material that is protected by copyright. Submitting an entry that is copyrighted by another individual will make you responsible for any legal action the legal copyright holder might take against you.

Any entrant may be required to obtain written permission and/or provide releases, as solely determined by Sponsors to post the entry and/or to otherwise use the entry in accordance with the requirements of this Contest, and the advertising, promotion, and publicity of this Contest, and Official Rules. The form of any such permission or release will be as solely determined by, or acceptable to, Sponsors. Failure by Sponsors to request such permission(s) and/or release(s) is not a waiver of Sponsors' right to require same, and entrant (and entrant's parent/legal guardian if entrant is a minor) acknowledges that failure to comply with any such request may cause disqualification. By entering, entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Contest Entities from any action or liability resulting from the publishing of his/her entry and/or use of the entry as otherwise permitted by these rules.

Entrants grant Sponsors all rights of ownership, reproduction, and use of entries for any purpose whatsoever without compensation or further permission, including but not limited to an irrevocable and perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide right, in all media (now known or later developed) to assign, use, publish, edit, adapt, modify, alter, reproduce, distribute, display, copyright, create derivative works or otherwise exploit entries, for commercial or non-commercial use, and without compensation to the entrant. By entering the Contest, each entrant waives any and all rights he or she may have to the entry statement and photograph. To the extent entrant has any rights in the entry statement and photograph, the entrant assigns all such rights to Sponsors by entering the Contest.

4. JUDGING/DETERMINING WINNERS: Entries will be judged by the sole discretion of Swimming World to determine the winner. The winning entry will be chosen based on how impressive the image is within the confines of aquatic sports.

The winner will be notified by email, phone, postal mail and/or express mail, at Swimming World's sole discretion, on or about September 10, 2009. Entrants understand that by submission of a photo they hereby agree that should they be selected as the winner will release all rights to the photo to the Contest Entities. If winner is 18 years of age or older as is required for entry but is not of the age of majority in his/her state of residence, prize will be awarded in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian. If potential winner fails to respond within five days of Swimming World's notification attempt, or if prize notification or other documentation is returned as undeliverable, the prize will be forfeited and the next-highest scoring entrant will be notified.

5. PRIZES: The total approximate retail value of Prize is $155.00.

6. GENERAL: By participating, entrants agree: [a] to these Official Rules and decisions of Sponsors and Contest Administrator, which shall be final in all respects relating to the Contest; and [b] to release, discharge and hold harmless Contest Entities from any and all injuries, liability, losses and damages of any kind resulting from their participating in the Contest or their acceptance, use or misuse of a prize including, without limitation, personal injury, death and property damage, and claims based on publicity rights, copyright, trademark, defamation or invasion of privacy. Entrants agree to grant Sponsors: [a] all rights of ownership, reproduction and use of entry for any purpose whatsoever without compensation or further permission, including but not limited to an irrevocable and perpetual, royalty-fee, worldwide right, in all media (now known or later developed) to use, publish, alter or otherwise exploit entries; and if a winner, [b] to permit Contest Entities to use his or her name, photograph, likeness, Recording, statements, biographical information, voice, voice likeness, and city and state address for advertising, publicity and promotional purposes in all media, including but not limited to within Sponsors' websites, in perpetuity, without compensation (unless prohibited by law) and agree to execute specific consent to such use upon request.

Contest Entities are not responsible for and shall not be liable for: [a] electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunctions, failures, or difficulties of any kind, including without limitation, server malfunction or by any human error which may occur in the processing of entries; [b] failed, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions; [c] late, lost, misdirected or incomplete entries; or [d] any condition caused by events beyond the control of Sponsors that may cause the promotion to be disrupted or corrupted. Sponsors reserve the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest or any portion thereof should viruses, bugs or other causes beyond the control of Sponsors corrupt the administration, security or proper play of the Contest, and limit entries to those submitted prior to the action taken, or to proceed in such a manner as may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsors, in its sole discretion, and to award the prizes from all eligible entries received prior to such action taking place. No prize transfer or cash redemption. No prize substitution, in whole or in part, except by Sponsors due to prize unavailability, safety or security considerations, or any other reason as solely determined by Sponsors in which case a prize of comparable or greater value will be awarded. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Internet entry must be made by the Entrant only at the authorized email address of Jasonm@SwimmingWorldMagazine.com. Entries may not be made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other Internet website or e-mail address, including but not limited to commercial contest and sweepstakes subscription notification and/or entering service sites. Any person who enters by any of the methods described above will be disqualified. Use of any device to automate entry is prohibited.

7. ENTRY INFORMATION: Please note that by entering this Contest and submitting a photo for this promotion, you are [a] agreeing that Sponsors may share your entry information (including your name, address, email address, etc.) with their promotional partners and other parties; and [b] granting Sponsors, their promotional partners and other third parties with which they choose to share your information, permission to contact you about upcoming shows, promotions or for other reasons.

8. PRIVACY POLICY: The collection and use of entrant information will be governed by Swimming World's on-line privacy policy, available for viewing at http://swimmingworldmagazine.com.

9. TAX INFORMATION. All federal, state, local and other taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the applicable winner, or, if the winner is a minor, his or her parent or legal guardian.

10. OFFICIAL RULES: The Official Rules will be posted at www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com.

11. WINNER LIST: To view the winner, visit www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com and KODAK.com after September 8, 2009.

12. SPONSORS: Swimming World, PO Box 20337 Sedona, AZ 86341 and Eastman Kodak Company, 343 State Street, Rochester, New York 14650

13. CONTEST ADMINISTRATOR: Swimming World, PO Box 20337 Sedona, AZ 86341

KODAK SPORT

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