OFFICIAL RULES – KNIX VACATION EDIT SWEEPS (UNITED STATES)
THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS INTENDED FOR LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND WILL BE INTERPRETED ACCORDING TO U.S. LAW.

SPONSOR

1. The Knix Vacation Edit Sweeps (the “Sweepstakes”) is sponsored and administered by Knix Wear Inc. (“Knix” or the “Sponsor”), 179 John Street – 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1X4, Canada.
   
   

SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD

1. The Sweepstakes begins at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (“ET”) on April 14, 2026 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on June 14, 2026 (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
   
   

ELIGIBILITY

3.     The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry.

4.     The following persons are not eligible to enter or win: employees (current and retired), officers, directors, representatives and agents of the Sponsor, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, prize suppliers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other individuals or entities involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the Sweepstakes (collectively, the “Sweepstakes Parties”), and the immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling, whether or not they reside in the same household) and household members (whether or not related) of any such persons.

AGREEMENT TO OFFICIAL RULES

5. By participating in this Sweepstakes, each entrant acknowledges that they have read and agree to be legally bound by these Official Rules (the “Rules”).

HOW TO ENTER

6. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. There are two (2) ways to enter the Sweepstakes:

Method 1: Purchase Entry. Make a qualifying purchase of 2026 Knix Swim Collection merchandise (any Knix bathing suit or swim cover-up) from Knix (in-store or online at www.knix.com) during the Sweepstakes Period and complete the electronic entry form located at https://knix.com/pages/swim-sweepstakes-entry-form (the “Entry Form”). To complete your entry, you must provide your full name, email address, phone number and valid order number or proof of purchase. Each unique order number may only be used once. Each qualifying purchase earns one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Limit of five (5) purchase entries per person during the Sweepstakes Period.

Method 2: No-Purchase Mail-In Entry. To enter without making a purchase, hand-print your full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address on a piece of paper, along with an original essay of at least fifty (50) words on the topic “Where would you go on your dream beach getaway and why?” and mail it in a stamped envelope to: Knix Beach Getaway Sweepstakes, 2929 Arch St, 24, 25, 26 Floors, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attention: Legal. Each mail-in entry earns one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Limit of five (5) mail-in entries per person during the Sweepstakes Period. Each mail-in entry must be mailed separately. Mail-in entries must be postmarked during the Sweepstakes Period and received by June 18, 2026.

All eligible entries are referred to individually as an “Entry” and collectively as “Entries.” Each eligible individual submitting an Entry is an “Entrant.”

ENTRY LIMITS AND CONDITIONS

7.     There is an overall limit of five (5) Entries per person during the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of entry method. If it is discovered by the Sponsor (using any evidence or other information made available to or otherwise discovered by the Sponsor) that any person has attempted to: (i) exceed any of the limits stated in these Rules; (ii) use multiple names, identities, email addresses or any automated, macro, script, robotic or other system(s) or program(s) to enter or otherwise participate in or disrupt this Sweepstakes; or (iii) submit the same order number more than once, then he or she may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor.

8.    The Sponsor and the Sweepstakes Parties (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible for, and accept no liability whatsoever in relation to, any late, lost, misdirected, delayed, incomplete or incompatible Entries (all of which are void).

VERIFICATION

9.    All Entries and Entrants are subject to verification at any time and for any reason. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to require proof of identity and/or eligibility (in a form acceptable to the Sponsor, including, without limitation, government-issued photo identification) for the purposes of verifying an individual’s eligibility to participate in this Sweepstakes, verifying the eligibility and legitimacy of any Entry or other information entered for the purposes of this Sweepstakes, and/or for any other reason the Sponsor deems necessary for the purposes of administering this Sweepstakes in accordance with these Rules. Failure to provide such proof to the satisfaction of the Sponsor within the timeline specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification.

10.  Entries are subject to verification and may be disqualified if they are late, misdirected, incomplete, illegible, irregular, forged, submitted through illicit or unauthorized means, or if they do not conform to or satisfy any condition of these Rules. The use of any device to automate the entry process is prohibited. Proof of transmission does not constitute proof of delivery or receipt.

11.  The sole determinant of time for the purposes of this Sweepstakes will be the Sponsor’s official clock(s).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (MAIL-IN ENTRIES)

12.  By submitting a mail-in Entry, each Entrant warrants and represents that the essay submitted: (i) is original to him or her; (ii) does not violate any law, statute, ordinance or regulation; (iii) will not give rise to any claims of infringement, invasion of privacy or publicity, or infringe on any rights of any third party; and (iv) is not defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion.

13.  The Sponsor reserves the right to screen all mail-in Entry materials. Any Entry materials that the Sponsor deems, in its sole and absolute discretion, to violate these Rules are subject to disqualification.

LICENSE

14. By entering the Sweepstakes and submitting an Entry, each Entrant: (i) grants to the Sponsor, in perpetuity, a non exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, display, reproduce, modify, edit or otherwise use his or her Entry materials, in whole or in part, for advertising or promoting the Sweepstakes or for any other reason; and (ii) agrees to release and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from use of his or her Entry materials, including, without limitation, any claim based publicity rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright infringement, trademark infringement or any other cause of action whatsoever.

PRIZE

15.  There is one (1) prize available to be won (the “Prize”), consisting of one travel voucher in the amount of $4,995.00 USD. The approximate total retail value (“ARV”) of the Prize is four thousand nine hundred and ninety-five U.S. dollars ($4,9950.00 USD).

16.  The Prize must be accepted as awarded, without substitution, and the Sponsor makes no warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to the Prize, including, without limitation, its quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The Prize is non-assignable, non-transferable, non refundable, non-exchangeable and is not convertible to cash. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute the Prize for a prize of equal or greater value if the Prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason.

17.  The Prize winner is solely responsible for all costs not expressly described herein. No merchandise, food, beverage or related expenses are included in the Prize unless expressly stated above. Without limiting the foregoing, the winner and guest (if applicable) will be responsible for: travel and medical insurance, baggage fees not covered by the Prize, ground transportation, gratuities and meals not included in the Prize, incidentals, and any other expenses that exceed the stated Prize value.

18.  All federal, state and local taxes on the Prize, including income taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. The Sponsor will report the Prize value to the Internal Revenue Service as required by law. The winner may be required to provide the Sponsor with a valid taxpayer identification number and a completed IRS Form W-9 before the Prize is awarded. A Form 1099 MISC will be issued to the winner for the Prize value. Failure to provide a completed W-9 or any required tax documentation within the timeframe specified by the Sponsor may result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Prize.

19.  The winner and guest are responsible for ensuring that they have all necessary travel documents in good order and valid for any travel booked using the Prize. Travel blackout periods may apply.

WINNER SELECTION

1. On June 15, 2026 (the “Draw Date”), at the Sponsor’s offices, the Sponsor will conduct a random drawing from among all eligible Entries submitted and received in accordance with these Rules during the Sweepstakes Period to select one (1) potential prize winner (the “Selected Entrant”). The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible Entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

WINNER NOTIFICATION

1. The Selected Entrant will be contacted by the Sponsor on or within two (2) business days of the Draw Date via email at the email address submitted with his or her Entry (the “Notification”). The Sponsor will make a minimum of three (3) attempts to contact the Selected Entrant. If the Selected Entrant cannot be contacted within five (5) business days of the Draw Date, or if any Notification is returned as undeliverable, then he or she may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Sponsor, be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate potential prize winner in accordance with the procedure outlined above.
   
   

WINNER CONFIRMATION

22.  NO ONE IS A WINNER UNLESS AND UNTIL THE SPONSOR OFFICIALLY CONFIRMS HIM OR HER AS A WINNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE RULES. Before being declared a confirmed prize winner (the “Winner”), the Selected Entrant will be required to, within two (2) business days of the Notification, sign and return the Sponsor's affidavit of eligibility, liability release and (where permitted by law) publicity release (the “Affidavit and Release”), which, among other things: (i) confirms compliance with these Rules; (ii) acknowledges acceptance of the Prize as awarded; (iii) releases the Released Parties from any and all liability in connection with this Sweepstakes, participation therein and/or the awarding and use or misuse of the Prize or any portion thereof, including any travel related thereto; (iv) agrees to the publication, reproduction and/or other use of his or her name, city and state of residence, voice, statements about the Sweepstakes and/or photograph or other likeness without further notice or compensation, in any publicity or advertisement carried out by or on behalf of the Sponsor in any manner or medium whatsoever, including print, broadcast or the internet (except where prohibited by law); and (v) provides a completed IRS Form W-9.

23.  If the Selected Entrant: (a) fails to return the properly executed Affidavit and Release or W-9 within the specified time; (b) cannot accept or is unwilling to accept the Prize as awarded for any reason; or (c) is determined to be in violation of these Rules (all as determined by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion), then he or she will be disqualified (and will forfeit all rights to the Prize) and the Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion and time permitting, to randomly select an alternate potential prize winner in accordance with the procedure outlined above. The Winner must be confirmed by no later than June 30, 2026, otherwise the unclaimed Prize will be null and void.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

24.  The Released Parties will not be liable for: (i) any failure of any website or platform during the Sweepstakes; (ii) any technical malfunction or other problems of any nature whatsoever, including, without limitation, those relating to telephone networks or lines, computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment or software; (iii) the failure of any Entry or other information to be received, captured or recorded for any reason, including, but not limited to, technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website; (iv) any injury or damage to an Entrant's or any other person's computer or other device related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes; (v) anyone being incorrectly or mistakenly identified as a winner or eligible winner; or (vi) any combination of the above.

25.  BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT THE RELEASED PARTIES WILL BEAR NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER REGARDING: (I) THE USE OF THE ENTRY OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF; (II) PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITIES; (III) ANY USE, COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION; OR (IV) THE PRIZE, INCLUDING ANY USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE AND ANY TRAVEL RELATED THERETO. THE RELEASED PARTIES SHALL BE HELD HARMLESS BY EACH ENTRANT IN THE EVENT IT IS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTRANT HAS NOT FULLY COMPLIED WITH THESE RULES.

26.  Under no circumstances will the Released Parties be required to award more Prizes than indicated in these Rules or award the Prize other than in accordance with these Rules.

DISPUTES AND GOVERNING LAW

27.  EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW, AS A CONDITION OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES, EACH ENTRANT AGREES THAT: (A) ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES, OR THE PRIZE AWARDED, SHALL BE RESOLVED INDIVIDUALLY, WITHOUT RESORT TO ANY FORM OF CLASS ACTION; (B) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS AND AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF POCKET COSTS INCURRED, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL ATTORNEYS' FEES BE AWARDED OR RECOVERABLE; AND (C) NO PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, MAY BE AWARDED (COLLECTIVELY, “SPECIAL DAMAGES”), AND EACH ENTRANT HEREBY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIM SPECIAL DAMAGES AND ALL RIGHTS TO HAVE SUCH DAMAGES MULTIPLIED OR INCREASED.

28.  To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Rules or the rights and obligations of participants, the Sponsor or any of the Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any choice-of-law or conflict-of-law rules or provisions. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in the State of New York in any action to enforce or otherwise relate to these Rules or this Sweepstakes.

PRIVACY

29. By entering this Sweepstakes, each Entrant consents to the Sponsor, its agents and/or representatives, collecting, storing, sharing and using the personal information submitted for the purpose of administering the Sweepstakes and in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy located at https://knix.com/pages/privacy. This section does not limit any other consent(s) that an individual may provide the Sponsor or others in relation to the collection, use and/or disclosure of their personal information. No marketing communications will be received by Entrants unless Entrants provide the Sponsor with explicit permission to do so.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

30.  This Sweepstakes is void where prohibited by law and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The decisions of the Sponsor with respect to all aspects of this Sweepstakes are final and binding on all Entrants without right of appeal.

31.  ANYONE DEEMED BY THE SPONSOR TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THE LETTER OR SPIRIT OF THESE RULES FOR ANY REASON IS SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION IN THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION OF THE SPONSOR AT ANY TIME.

32.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to withdraw, amend or suspend this Sweepstakes (or to amend these Rules) in any way, in the event of any cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor that interferes with the proper conduct of this Sweepstakes as contemplated by these Rules, including, without limitation, any error, problem, computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or failure of any kind whatsoever. Any attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes in any way (as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion) may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

33.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to cancel, amend or suspend this Sweepstakes, or to amend these Rules, in any way without prior notice or obligation, in the event of any accident, printing, administrative or other error of any kind, or for any other reason whatsoever. If the Sweepstakes is terminated before the designated end date, the Sponsor reserves the right to select the Winner in a random drawing from all eligible, non-suspect Entries received as of the date of termination.

34.  The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to adjust any of the dates, timeframes or other Sweepstakes mechanics stipulated in these Rules, to the extent deemed necessary by Sponsor, for purposes of verifying compliance by any Entrant or Entry with these Rules, or as a result of any technical or other problems, or in light of any other circumstances which, in the opinion of the Sponsor, affect the proper administration of the Sweepstakes as contemplated in these Rules.

35.  In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the terms and conditions of these Rules and disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes-related materials, including, but not limited to, point of sale, print or online advertising, the terms and conditions of these Rules shall prevail, govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law.

36.  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 shall be construed in accordance with the terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein.

37.  All Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned.

38.  For the name of the Winner, available after June 30, 2026, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Knix Vacation Edit Sweeps Winner, 2929 Arch St, 24, 25, 26 Floors, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attention: Legal. Requests must be received by August 16, 2026. The Winner’s name may also be posted on www.knix.com and other Sponsor marketing channels or materials, including social media accounts.

39.  All intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, designs, promotional materials, web pages, source code, drawings, illustrations, slogans and representations are owned by the Sponsor and/or its affiliates. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized copying or use of any copyrighted material or intellectual property without the express written consent of its owner is strictly prohibited.

SPONSOR:
Knix Wear Inc., 179 John Street – 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1X4, Canada.