OFFICIAL RULES The 2018 American Music Awards VIP Sweepstakes

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1 OFFICIAL RULES The 2018 American Music Awards VIP Sweepstakes NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. U.S. Law Governs. 1. Eligibility: The 2018 American Music Awards VIP Sweepstakes ( Sweepstakes ) is open to legal residents of the United States of America who are at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Caruso Management Company, Ltd. ( Sponsor ), as agent for The Grove, LLC (collectively, Company ) and dick clark productions, llc and DCP Rights, LLC (collectively, Producer ), and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ( ABC ) and each of their respective parent, subsidiary, and/or affiliated entities, advertising and promotion agencies, retailers or distributors, and members of their immediate family (e.g., spouses, domestic partners, parents, children, siblings) are not eligible to win. Entries that are incomplete or corrupted are void and will not be eligible. Any effort by an entrant to misrepresent himself or herself through the use of aliases or multiple addresses will disqualify all entries of such individual. In the event of a dispute over the identity of an online entrant, the entry will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the account of the address submitted at time of entry. Authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Sponsor and its agents reserve the right to verify eligibility qualifications of any winner. Failure to comply with these Official Rules ( Rules ) as determined in the sole discretion of Sponsor may result in disqualification from the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. The 2018 American Music Awards (the Program ) will broadcast LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA on TUESDAY, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time / 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time ( PT ) on ABC. 2. Agreement to Rules: By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to be fully unconditionally bound by these Rules, including the eligibility requirements set forth herein and to accept the decisions of Sponsor, as final and binding as it relates to the Sweepstakes. 3. Entry Period: The period for Sweepstakes entry begins on or about September 10, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. PT and ends on September 21, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. PT (the Entry Period ). Participants may submit one (1) entry at any time during the Entry Period. The winner of the Sweepstakes ( Winner ) will be determined in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during the Entry Period, drawing to be held on or about September 24, 2018, following the close of the Entry Period ( Drawing Date ). Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Entry Period. The potential Winner will be notified by on the Drawing Date, and if the potential Winner does not respond within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by , another potential Winner will be selected. The potential Winner must sign and return to Company an Affidavit of Eligibility, Publicity & Liability Release ( Affidavit ), and/or IRS Form W-9 (if required by IRS regulations), prior to and as a condition of being confirmed as the Winner of the Sweepstakes and receiving the Grand Prize (as defined below) within one (1) business day of receipt of notification, or the Grand Prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner

2 will be selected. Winner s guest must also sign and return an Affidavit by the deadline specified by Sponsor and be at least twenty-one (21) years old as of the date of travel. 4. How to Enter: The Sweepstakes may be entered either by completing an online entry form available at the Grove website ( or by submitting a paper entry form in person at The Grove or The Americana at Brand concierge desks during the Entry Period. Entrants who enter online will receive five (5) bonus entries for every eligible referred entry received as a result of sharing the entry link provided in the confirmation message they receive after submitting their entries on Facebook and/or Twitter or via . Entries that are not complete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Company. ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON, REGARDLESS OF METHOD OF ENTRY, AND ANY APPLICABLE BONUS ENTRIES FOR WHICH AN ONLINE ENTRY MAY QUALIFY DURING THE ENTIRE ENTRY PERIOD. If you use fraudulent methods or otherwise attempt to circumvent the Rules, your entry may be removed from eligibility at the sole discretion of Sponsor. 5. Grand Prize: One (1) grand prize, consisting of the following prize elements, will be awarded ( Grand Prize ): $500 gift card to The Grove;; Free valet parking at The Grove for one (1) day;; Two (2) VIP tickets to the Program;; Two (2) passes or credentials providing access to the Red Carpet Fan Pit prior to the Program;; Two (2) passes or credentials to the official party hosted by Producer immediately following the Program;; Uber code for complimentary transportation for two (2) on the Program Date, up to $100;; Two (2) round-trip, coach-class airline tickets to Los Angeles, CA, from the major airport nearest to Winner s residence on an airline selected by Producer in its sole discretion and on dates and times determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (which may include plane changes and stops);; Two (2) nights accommodations (standard rooms, double occupancy) at a hotel to be selected by Producer in its sole discretion (room and tax only);; and Reservation and $200 gift card for dinner at 189 by Dominique Ansel at The Grove or another restaurant to be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion;; Approximate retail value ( ARV ) of the Grand Prize is Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($4,324). All other expenses involved with or related to the Grand Prize specifically not mentioned herein, including, without limitation, additional hotel amenities (i.e., spa services, internet access, phone calls, laundry services), fees and gratuities, airline change fees, airline premium seat fees, airline baggage fees (both checked and carry on), personal expenses such as meals, photos, souvenirs, and passport fees, are the responsibility of Winner and guest. Winner will be required to submit a valid major credit card to the hotel to cover all expenses not specifically awarded as part of the Grand Prize. Travel and hotel accommodations are subject to availability. Certain blackout dates and material restrictions may apply. Dates and locations of the Program and/or any of the related events or activities included in the Grand Prize (collectively, Events ) are subject to change.

3 Sponsor and Producer are not responsible if any Event is delayed, postponed, or cancelled after ticketing for any reason, in whole or in part, and in such event, Sponsor and Producer s only obligation is to award the other elements of the Grand Prize. No compensation will be paid in lieu of any ticket portion of the Grand Prize. Winner must travel on or about October 8, 2018, and October 10, 2018, to attend the Program If selected, if Winner is unable to or will not travel on the dates and times selected by Sponsor, the selected Winner will forfeit the Grand Prize and another Winner will be selected from among eligible entries received. If Winner resides fewer than two hundred fifty (250) miles from Los Angeles, CA, Sponsor or Producer, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to provide ground transportation in lieu of airline transportation. Winner and guest must travel on same itinerary. Lost, mutilated, or stolen tickets, vouchers, or certificates will not be replaced. No one may be admitted to any Event without a ticket or after the performance begins (as applicable). Seat locations and all other aspects of the Grand Prize will be determined in Producer s sole discretion. Winner and guest must comply with all of the rules and regulations of the venues where the Events are held. Winner acknowledges that if Winner and/or his or her guest behaves in a disorderly or disruptive manner or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other person at any Event, Winner and/or his or her guest may be removed from the venue or denied entry (as determined by Producer or its designee(s) in their sole and absolute discretion). By accepting any ticketed portion of the Grand Prize, Winner agrees to abide by any terms, conditions, and restrictions provided by the ticket. No prize element substitution, cash substitution, or assignment or transfer of prize elements is permitted, except by Sponsor who may substitute a prize of equal or greater value if any portion of the advertised Grand Prize becomes unavailable. In no event shall more than the stated number of Grand Prizes be awarded. Any unused elements of the Grand Prize will be forfeited, will not be redeemable for cash, and may not reduce the prize value awarded for tax purposes. All federal, state, local, and other taxes, costs, and expenses relating to the use, acceptance, and possession of the Grand Prize are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Winner will receive an IRS Form 1099 for the actual value of the prize awarded. Actual retail value of the Grand Prize depends upon the location of Winner and fares at time of departure. Only the Grand Prize as described in these Rules will be awarded in the Sweepstakes. 6. Rights Granted by You: By entering the Sweepstakes, you understand that Company, anyone acting on behalf of Company, and its respective licensees, successors, and assigns will have the right, where permitted by law, without any further notice, review, or consent to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, and use worldwide in any media, now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, your entry, including, without limitation, the entry and your name, portrait, picture, voice, likeness, image, and biographical information as news, publicity or information and for trade, advertising, public relations, and promotional purposes without any further compensation. 7. Terms: Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes should (in its sole discretion) a virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other causes beyond its control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes. In such case, Sponsor may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Sweepstakes or website or violates these Rules. Sponsor has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Sweepstakes, to void votes for

4 any reason, including, but not limited to;; multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses;; or the use of bots, macros or scripts or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes may be a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. 8. Release: By entering the Sweepstakes, you, on your own behalf, and on behalf of your heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns ( Releasing Parties ), agree to indemnify, release, and hold harmless Company, Producer, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., their respective parent, affiliated, and subsidiary entities, and each of their respective officers, directors, members, managers, agents, employees, contractors, and representatives (the Released Parties ) from any and all actions, causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, reckonings, covenants, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, trespasses, lost profits, indirect or direct damages, consequential damages, incidental damages, punitive or exemplary damages, including for injury and death, judgments, executions, claims, and demands whatsoever, at law or in equity, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, against Released Parties which any one or more of the Releasing Parties ever had, now have, or hereafter can, shall, or may have, whether known or unknown, asserted or non-asserted, which may in any way arise out of or relate to (i) your participation or non-participation in the Sweepstakes;; (ii) the acceptance of the Grand Prize;; (iii) any use or misuse of any element of the Grand Prize, including travel and accommodations provided by independent suppliers;; and/or (iv) your attendance at and/or participation in any Event or other element or activity included in the Grand Prize. 9. Disclaimer of Liability: The Released Parties shall not be responsible for (i) any typographical or other error in the publishing or printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of the Grand Prize and/or any prize element;; (ii) lost, late, misdirected, damaged, illegible, or incomplete entries or postage due mail;; (iii) error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware, or software malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or any combination thereof;; (iv) any injury or damage to entrant s or any other person s computer related to or resulting from participating in the sweepstakes;; or (v) the failure of any third party to comply with the instructions and proper administration of the Sweepstakes. You agree that the Released Parties shall not be liable for any injury, including death, loss, or damage of any kind caused or claimed to be caused, by participation in the Sweepstakes or from the acceptance or use or redemption of the Grand Prize and/or any prize elements, including travel and accommodations provided by independent suppliers and/or attendance at the Events and/or any Event-related activities. In the event that Sponsor and/or its agents are prevented from continuing with the Sweepstakes as contemplated herein and/or that Producer is prevented from producing the Program or any related Events by any circumstance beyond their respective control, including, but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal, state, or local government law, order, or regulation, or order of any court or other cause not within their control, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend, or terminate the Sweepstakes.

5 10. Law / Dispute Resolution: The Sweepstakes shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict of laws provisions that may require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. Any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with the Sweepstakes shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. Any action or litigation concerning the Sweepstakes shall take place exclusively in the federal or state courts sitting in County of Los Angeles, California, and you expressly consent to the jurisdiction of and venue in such courts and you waive all defenses of lack of jurisdiction and inconvenient forum with respect to such courts. You agree to service of process by mail or other method acceptable under the laws of the State of California. ANY CLAIMS, JUDGMENTS, AND/OR AWARDS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES. YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS OR CLAIMS TO ATTORNEY S FEES, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT AND WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. 11. Winners List: For the name of the Winner, available after October 31, 2018 ( Winner List Date ), send a stamped, self-addressed envelope (except where prohibited) and a note identifying the name of the Sweepstakes, but within 45 days after the Winner List Date, to Sponsor at the address set forth below, 12. Privacy Policy: Information submitted is subject to the Privacy Policy stated on Company s website: Sponsor: The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Caruso Management Company, Ltd, 101 The Grove Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA. Neither DCP Rights, LLC, American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., nor dick clark productions, llc is responsible for the administration of the Sweepstakes, the collection of entries, or the selection of the Winner. American Music Awards is a registered trademark of DCP Rights, LLC. All rights reserved. ABBREVIATED RULES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes begins September 10, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. PT and closes September 21, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. PT. Open to legal residents of the U.S., 21 or older. One winner will be randomly selected and must travel Oct. 8-10, Winner will be notified via on or about September 24, 2018, by 11:00 p.m. If an entrant is found to be ineligible, cannot travel on specified dates, or does not claim prize 48 hours after notification, alternate winner may be selected from the pool of eligible entries. Void where prohibited by law. Other restrictions apply. Please see Official Rules at Sponsored by Caruso Management Company, Ltd.