By participating in the Flume, Inc. Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Sweepstakes.
1. SPONSOR
The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Flume, Inc., 75 Higuera Street, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (“Sponsor”).
2. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD
The Sweepstakes period for California Water Service (Cal Water) customers begins on September 12, 2025, at 12:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) and ends on September 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM PT (the “Sweepstakes Period”).
3. ELIGIBILITY
The Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry. Employees, officers, and directors of Flume, Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and their immediate families (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) are not eligible to participate. Void where prohibited by law.
4. HOW TO ENTER
To enter the Sweepstakes, you must complete the electronic survey provided by Flume, Inc. during the Sweepstakes Period and submit your home address, which is a required question in the survey. Entries must be submitted through the online survey to be eligible. There is no purchase necessary to participate in the Sweepstakes.
5. ENTRY LIMIT
Each eligible participant may submit only one entry during the Sweepstakes Period. Multiple entries from the same household are not permitted.
6. WINNER SELECTION
On or about September 30, 2025, the winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The drawing will be conducted by Flume, Inc., whose decisions are final and binding in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
7. PRIZE
One (1) winner in each participating Cal Water district will receive an Apple 10.9-inch iPad Wi‑Fi 64GB (or equivalent) valued at approximately $349. Prize is non-transferable and no substitution will be made except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable.
8. WINNER NOTIFICATION
The potential winner will be notified by mail at the address provided on the survey on or about October 1, 2025. The potential winner must respond to the notification within 14 days or an alternate winner may be selected. The potential winner will be required to provide proof of eligibility and may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability release and, where legal, a publicity release, within 14 days of notification.
9. PRIVACY
By entering this Sweepstakes, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in Sponsor’s privacy policy. All personal information provided will be used solely for the purposes of administering the Sweepstakes and as otherwise stated in Sponsor’s privacy policy.
10. PUBLICITY
By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to allow the Sponsor to use their name, likeness, and entry for promotional purposes without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
By participating in the Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold harmless Flume, Inc. and California Water Service (Cal Water), and each of their affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, and employees, and any other individuals or entities associated with the Sweepstakes from any and all liability, loss, or damage arising from participation in the Sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, or misuse of the prize.
12. GENERAL CONDITIONS
If for any reason the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned, including but not limited to technical failures, fraud, or any other cause beyond the control of the Sponsor, the Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual found to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes, violating these Official Rules, or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.
13. DISPUTES
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of the state of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. By entering the Sweepstakes, entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts located in San Luis Obispo County, California.
14. WINNER’S LIST
For the name of the winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Flume, Inc. Sweepstakes Winner, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Requests must be received by July 30, 2026.
15. SPONSOR
Flume, Inc.
75 Higuera Street, Suite 120
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
This Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by California Water Service (Cal Water). Cal Water is not responsible for the administration of the Sweepstakes, the collection of entries, or the selection of the winner.