Official FEVER PITCH Contest Rules:

1. ENTRY: No purchase necessary to enter or win. Participating companies can enter by adding the tag "feverpitch2008" to their VentureBeat Profiles profiles. VentureBeat Profiles will snapshot the number of "Bullish" and "Bearish" votes for each company as of 12 AM (PST) on July 14th, 2008. Scoring of the contest ends at 11:59 PM (PST) on August 15th, 2008. Votes received before 12 AM (PST) on July 14th, 2008 or after 11:59 PM (PST) on August 15th, 2008 will not be counted.
2. ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open to all companies with an official website meeting the following criteria:
   • Site must clearly display the company name and trademarked logo
   • Site must list at least one valid means of contact (email, phone, fax, or mail).
   All companies interested in participating are responsible for ensuring that the information in their VentureBeat Profiles company profile is updated and accurate. VentureBeat Profiles reserves the sole right to determine whether or not companies qualify to participate in the contest and may disqualify participants at any time for any reason. Void where prohibited by law.
3. WINNER SELECTION: Entrants will be ranked based both on the percentage and number of Bullish votes received during the contest period. The prize will be awarded to the highest ranked player. If there is a tie among the highest ranked players, the winner will be chosen by means of a random drawing. Employees of Mill River Labs will judge this contest, and all decisions of the judges are final.
4. PRIZES: The winner of the contest will receive a one-hour appointment with Ron Conway, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. If the contest winner can send at least one company representative to the Silicon Valley area, then the prize will consist of a one-hour in-person meeting with Ron Conway in a location of his choosing at a time that is mutually convenient. In the event that the winning company is unable to send a representative, the meeting will be conducted by phone or by videoconference. VentureBeat Profiles is not responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of claiming this prize, including travel, accommodations, videoconferencing equipment, or translation services. The winner of the contest is guaranteed only the opportunity to meet with Ron Conway, and this should in no way be construed as a guarantee of funding, investment, or endorsement. Prize must be claimed within 90 days of notification; failure to do so will result in prize being voided.
5. WINNER NOTIFICATION: The winner will be notified within 14 days after the determination date. Inability to contact a winner may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
6. GENERAL CONDITIONS: The winner may be required to execute and return a Certificate of Eligibility, Consent and General Release form within 14 days of notification. The winner may also be required to complete and return a W-9 for tax purposes. Non-compliance within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any income tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winner. By acceptance of the prize, the winner consent to the use of his or her name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising or trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law. Mill River Labs reserves the right to change rules and conditions at any time during the contest for any reason.
7. USE OF CONTEST INFORMATION: All entries become the property of Mill River Labs. Mill River Labs reserves the right to use any and all information related to the contest, including submissions provided by the contestants, for editorial, marketing and any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.
8. CONDUCT: All contest participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Mill River Labs in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the voting process, the operation of this Web site or is otherwise in violation of these rules or VentureBeat Profiles' Terms Of Use.