Mapleton Communications, LLC General Rules: Contests and Promotions As part of Mapleton Communications, LLC’s programming strategies, the network and each company-owned radio station may conduct on-air contests and giveaways and other promotional activities where listeners have the ability to win cash and other valuable items. The following are the general rules governing any contest and promotions initiated and sponsored by Mapleton. Unless modified to fit certain promotional strategies, the following rules shall apply: 1. Officers, employees, and employee-volunteers of Mapleton and their immediate families are not eligible to participate. 2. The decision of Mapleton in verifying and conforming winners will be final. Mapleton shall reserve the right to discontinue on-going promotions and contests as it deem necessary. 3. Prizes are non-transferable. Mapleton reserves the right to substitute prizes if the prizes promised may become unavailable during the duration of the promotion. The alternate prize may be of equal or greater value than the original prize. Non-cash prizes are not convertible to cash. Prizes that are time and date sensitive such as concert tickets and trios can not be substituted if the winner is unable to use such prizes. 4. Taxes may be due for certain prizes awarded by Mapleton. It is the responsibility of the winners to pay necessary and applicable taxes due on these prizes. Winners of prizes valued at $600.00 or more shall be asked to complete IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Winners who win prizes valued at a total of $600.00 during a calendar year shall be sent Form 1099-MISC. This IRS reporting form shall reflect the suggested total value of the prizes won by a single winner during the calendar year. The suggested total value of the prizes may not be the value subject to income taxes. Mapleton encourages the winners to consult their respective accountants regarding income taxes requirements. 5. Winners shall be requested to provide photo identification upon claiming of prizes. Certain winners shall also be required to sign a release and authorize Mapleton and it’s radio network to use winners’ name in future promotions and contests. Winners shall also authorize Mapleton to put on the air their voices and comments as a form of testimonial to be used strictly for promotional purposes only. 6. Prizes that are unclaimed within three months after the announcement shall be forfeited. Checks awarded as cash prize shall be voided and forfeited if not cashed within six months from the date of the check. Cash Prizes can only be awarded if the necessary photo identification is presented. 7. Participants may win only once during a three month period. Winners may not be eligible to participate and win a prize until three months from the date of their last win. 8. Due to the coverage of Mapleton nationwide, contests may be voided where prohibited. 9. No purchase is necessary to participate in any contest initiated and/or sponsored by Mapleton Communications, LCC.