NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

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1 Intel Retail Edge Certification Program Certification for Level 3 and Recertification for Level 3 Certified RSPs Contest Official Rules ( Official Rules ) NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. SPONSOR: Intel Corporation, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA ( Sponsor ). 2. AGREEMENT TO RULES: The Retail Edge Certification Program ( Program ) Certification of Level 3 and Recertification for Level 3 Certified RSPs Contest ( Contest ) shall be subject to these Official Rules, which set out the terms and conditions between each Level 3 certified contestant ( Contestant, Entrant, Participant, you ). By entering the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Any information collected by registering to enter the Contest shall be used only in a manner consistent with these Official Rules and with the Sponsor s privacy policy, located at 3. ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to retail sales associates who are residents of the fifty (50) United states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada (except the province of Quebec) who, at time of entry, are: (1) sixteen (16) years of age or older; (2) are currently registered in the Program, and have an active account with the Program; (3) are employed at one (1) of the eligible retailers named in the terms and conditions accessible at the Entry Site (defined in Section 5 below) which employment is verified prior to the end of the Entry Period and (4) have previously been Level 3 Certified in the Program prior to the entry start date of this Contest. Employees and their immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings and children) of the Sponsor their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies and agencies and those living in the household of same (whether related or not) (collectively, the Promotion Parties ) are not eligible to enter or win. All provincial, federal, state and local rules and regulations apply. Void in U.S. territories and possessions (other than Puerto Rico), Province of Quebec, overseas military installations and where prohibited or restricted by law. A prize won by a minor will be awarded in the name of said minor s parent or legal guardian. PLEASE NOTE: Sponsor is committed to compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and ethics rules. This notice is intended to ensure that your participation in this Contest will not violate any such laws, regulations, policies or rules. Sponsor seeks no promises or favoritism for itself or any of its affiliates in exchange for the opportunity to participate in the Contest. By entering the Contest, (i) you agree that your participation in the Contest including your acceptance of any

2 potential prize will not violate any law, regulation, policy or rule of your country, state or government agency; and (ii) you certify that any potential prize is not in exchange for an agreement to influence a recent, pending or anticipated act or decision that may result in Sponsor obtaining or retaining business or a business advantage. Further, it is an employee s sole responsibility to review and understand his/her company s policies regarding participation in the Program and promotions such as this. Acceptance of prizes is subject to such company policies. If, for whatever reason, any potential winner is unable to accept a prize due to company policies or for any other reason, his/her prize may be forfeited and Sponsor will have no further obligation to such winner. Winner must be in good standing and employed at a participating retailer location (as stated above) at time prize is to be provided. 4. ENTRY PERIOD: The Contest starts at 5:00 p.m. Central Time ( CT ) on March 15, 2016 and ends at 5:00 p.m. CT on May 15, 2016 ( Entry Period ). 5. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: During the Entry Period, log on to the Intel Retail Edge Program Website at Intel.com/retailedge ( Entry Site ) using your member login and password. Once logged on to the Entry Site, click on the CERTIFICATION tab. You must complete at least one of the eligible posted trainings ( Training ) to enter. Trainings taken prior to the start or after the end of the Entry Period are not eligible for credit in the Contest. The eligible Trainings are listed in the ELIGIBLE TRAINING LESSONS Section below. You may take Trainings in any order that you choose. For each of the Trainings listed in the ELIGIBLE TRAINING LESSONS (listed below) completed during the Entry Period, you will receive one (1) Point. After you have completed all Trainings, you will also have an opportunity to take an assessment test ( Assessment ) for that Level. You will receive one (1) Point for the Level 3 Assessment if you achieve a passing score. You will have two opportunities to pass any Assessment following completion of the Trainings. However, you must wait at least seven (7) days before you can re-take the Assessment if you do not pass the first time. You do not have to take the Assessment to earn points for Trainings or to participate in the Contest, but you do need to pass the Level 3 Assessment in order to accumulate a Point for Level 3 Assessment. Only the following Trainings are eligible: ELIGIBLE TRAINING LESSONS and POINTS EARNED for Level 3: Professional Level (Level Three) Lessons Maximum potential points: 8 points completion of the Trainings and 1 for passing the Assessment = 9 points 6th Generation Intel Core Processors Windows 10 on 6th Generation Intel Architecture Windows 10 on 5th Generation Intel Architecture Mobile Devices on Intel Core Processors

3 Tablets and 2 in 1s on Intel Atom Processors Desktops, All-in-One PCs, and Mini PCs on Intel Architecture Intel Processor Graphics Chromebook* on the Intel Architecture Level Three Assessment Total Possible Points: 9 6. JUDGING AND WINNER SELECTION: Limit one (1) prize per winner. At the end of the Entry Period, the Points earned by each Entrant will be tabulated and each Entrant assigned a total score ( Total Score ). The Entrants with the first, second and third highest Total Scores will be the potential winner of the Grand Prize, subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with these Rules. In the event of a tie for any prize, the tied Entrant who reached their Total Score first will be the potential winner of that prize. If two or more Entrants have the same Total Score and the same finishing time, the tied Entrant who passed the Assessment first, will be the potential winner of that prize. IMPORTANT NOTE: All Contest results and the tabulation of Points to determine the Contest winners will be reviewed and verified. Sponsor reserves the right to void any Entrant or potential winner of a prize if that individual is deemed (by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to be cheating or conducting any fraudulent activity by any means, including but not limited to the use of multiple accounts owned by one individual, allowing one individual to complete Trainings/certifications on behalf of other members, or any other method that is deemed to be suspicious or contrary to these Official Rules. Points earned will only count in the Contestant s Total Score if the participating employee who participated in this Contest has verified his or her employment. Verification of employment occurs every ninety (90) days from the date of an employee s first verification of employment and may occur several times during this Contest. If a Contestant s employment verification expires prior to March 15, 2016, then such Contestant must ensure his/her verification has been renewed by May 15, 2016 for his/her Points to count in this Contest. Decisions of Sponsor are and shall be final and binding in all matters relating to this Incentive. 7. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Prize winners will be notified by , certified mail and/or telephone on/about July 1, If the prize winner is a United States resident, he/she (or prize winner s parent or legal guardian if the prize winner is a minor) will be required to execute and return (as directed), a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability, if where not prohibited, a Publicity Release, and IRS W-9 form, within the stated deadline provided in the notification. If prize winner is a Canadian citizen, he/she

4 (or prize winner s parent or legal guardian if prize winner is a minor) will be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility/Release of Liability and (except where prohibited) a Publicity Release within the stated deadline provided in the notification. Canadian prize winners will each be required to correctly answer without assistance of any kind, a timed mathematical skill-testing question administered by telephone or prior to delivery of his/her prize. Failure to comply with any provision herein, may result in the potential prize winner being disqualified and an alternate potential prize winner selected. If a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable or is unable to be completed for any reason, the prize may, at Sponsor s sole discretion be awarded to a runner-up as determined by Sponsor. Once all requirements have been met by a prize winner (if applicable) and eligibility determined per these Official Rules, such prize winner shall be considered an official Prize Winner of the Incentive. 8. PRIZES, PRIZE LIMITATIONS, AND PRIZE DELIVERY: Three (3) Prizes, each consisting of one (1) Microsoft* Surface Pro* 4 for Professional level (Level Three)(ARV: $ USD and CAD). Total ARV of all prizes: $ USD and CAD. Limit of one (1) prize per potential winner. Prizes are not transferable, assignable, or redeemable for cash. No substitution for a prize (or parts thereof) by the prize winner will be allowed. If a prize becomes unavailable or is prohibited by law, Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, award a substitute prize of equal or greater value. Apart from prizes offered as part of the Contest, no monetary compensation will be paid for any Entrant s Contest submissions. The prizes will be dispatched within 90 days of receipt of winner details, proof of identity and/or the completed Affidavit of Eligibility and/or verification of employment. Please allow up to 90 days for delivery. Where it is necessary to import product into the winner s country, local customs procedures may lead to delays in delivery which are out of our control, but efforts will be made to ensure that winners are in receipt of their prize within 90 days. The prizes will be delivered to the address as supplied to the Intel Retail Edge Program. All Federal, state, provincial and local tax liabilities are the responsibility of the Prize Winners. US winners will be issued a 1099 form and Canadian winners will be issued a T4A. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission (except where prohibited) for the Sponsor and its affiliates to use the Prize Winner s name, likeness, biography information, statements, voice, image and any other personal characteristics, in any and all media now or hereafter known, for any purpose, including without limitation marketing, promotional and publicity purposes without additional compensation to such

5 winner or any limitation, and such individual hereby releases Sponsor and its designee(s) from any liability with respect to such use. 9. RELEASES: The Promotion Parties, Internet server(s) and access provider(s), and each of their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporations and advertising and promotional agencies, and all of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents (collectively, Releasees ) are not responsible for: any incorrect or inaccurate information; human error; technical malfunctions; failures, omissions, interruption, deletion, or defect of any telephone networks, computer online systems, computer equipment, servers, providers, or software, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in this Contest; inability to access any telephone number or web site (including the Entry Site), theft, tampering, destruction, or unauthorized access to, or alteration of data; data processed late or incorrectly or incomplete or lost due to computer or electronic malfunction or traffic congestion on telephone lines or the Internet or on any web site including the Entry Site; printing or other errors. Releasees are not responsible for any typographical error in the printing of these Official Rules, administration of the Contest, tabulation of Points or in the announcement of the prizes or prize winners. Proof of entering information at Entry Site is not considered proof of delivery or receipt. Illegible and incomplete submissions will be disqualified. All submissions to Entry Site become property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. False and/or deceptive entries or acts shall render Entrants ineligible. By participating in the Contest, Entrant affirms that he or she has read and accepted these Official Rules and the rules of the Contest (available at the Entry Site). The laws of the United States and Canada apply to and govern this Contest and any claims must be raised and resolved in the United States. 10. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY: Releasees shall not be liable to a Prize Winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof, by reason of any acts of God, any action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) prove(s) to be invalid), equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, or any other cause beyond Releasees sole control. By entering this Contest, Entrants agree that Releasees shall not be liable for personal injuries, death, dismemberment, damages, expenses or costs or losses of any kind resulting from participation or inability to participate in this Contest, or from acceptance of or use or inability to use a prize or parts thereof, including without limitation, claims, suits, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, dismemberment, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light (whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. Each Prize Winner

6 releases the Releasees from any and all liability and responsibility with respect to the prize (including any property loss, damage, personal injury or death) awarded. 11. GENERAL: If for any reason this Contest is not capable of running as planned, or if this Contest or any Website associated therewith (or any portion thereof) becomes corrupted or does not allow the proper playing of the Contest, and processing of Entries in accordance with these Official Rules, or if infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, actions by Entrants, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes, in the Sponsor s sole opinion, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this Contest, the Sponsor reserves the right, in Sponsor s sole discretion, to disqualify any individual implicated in such action and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest or any portion thereof. In the event this Contest is cancelled, the Sponsor will attempt to award the prizes to the eligible Entrant(s) based on the Point tabulation process stated above. If such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension occurs, notification will be posted at the Entry Site. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE (INCLUDING THE ENTRY SITE) OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. If a dispute arises about who submitted an Entry on the Entry Site, the Entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized registered member of the Intel Retail Edge Program associated with the Entry in question. A potential winner may be requested to provide Sponsor with proof that the potential winner is the authorized registered member of the Intel Retail Edge Program associated with the potential winning Entry and that all eligibility requirements are met. NOTE: Entry in the Contest (as detailed above) must be made only by the Entrant at the Entry Site. Entries made by any other individual or any entity, and/or originating at any other Website, including, but not limited to, commercial contest subscription notification and/or entering service sites, will be declared invalid and disqualified for this Contest. The use of any device or software to automate the entry process is prohibited. 12. WINNERS LIST/OFFICIAL RULES: For an Official Winners List (available after May 15, 2016) or a copy of these Official Rules before May 15, 2016, send a selfaddressed, stamped envelope (residents of Vermont and Canada only may omit return postage) to Intel Retail Edge Certification Program Contest Winners List to asmosupport@digitalignite.com. ( ) 2016 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

7 ABBREVIATED RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR PARTICIPATE. The Intel Retail Edge Certification Program Contest ( Contest ) from the Intel Retail Edge Program starts 5:00 p.m. (CT) on 3/15/16 and ends at 5:00 p.m. (CT) on 5/15/16. Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec), who at time of entry, winner determination and prize awarding are (i) sixteen (16) years of age or older; and (ii) currently registered members of the Intel Retail Edge Program and employed at one of the eligible retailers named in the Terms and Conditions accessible at Subject to Terms and Conditions, available at VOID IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. Sponsor: Intel Corporation.