Interscope/A&M VIP Sweepstakes

OFFICIAL RULES

•  By entering the Interscope Records ("Sponsor") VIP Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) and accepting the terms herein, you agree to be bound by the following rules (“Rules”), which constitute a binding agreement between you, on one hand, and Interscope Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. (“Interscope Records”), on the other. The Sponsor and the websites companies hosting and promoting the Sweepstakes their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and all of their agents, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents are referred to as the Sweepstakes Entities. These Rules apply only to the Sweepstakes and not to any other sweepstakes or contest sponsored by Interscope Records or any division of Universal Music Group.

•  How to Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, log on at http://ultimatevip.umusic.com. Fill in the on-line entry form and submit it in accordance with the on-screen instructions during the Sweepstakes Period. Entries must be received between December 3, 2004 12:01 a.m. PT and December 31, 2004 11:59 p.m. PT (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Limit of one entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Entries generated by script, macro, bot, or other automated means will be disqualified. Any entry information collected from the Sweepstakes shall be used only in a manner consistent with the consent given by entrants at the time of entry and with Interscope Records' On-line Privacy Policy, which can be found at: http://www.interscope.com/signup/privacypolicy.asp?src=http://interscope.com/signup/&scnr=news. All entries become property of Sponsor.

•  Eligibility: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You must be a lawful permanent resident of the United States and be at least 13 years old or older as of your date of entry. Sweepstakes void in Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories and possessions, outside of the U.S., and where prohibited by law. The Sweepstakes and any web site pages and advertisements relating thereto, are intended for viewing only within the United States. You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located within the United States. Employees and agents of Interscope Records, The Universal Music Group and their respective affiliate, subsidiary, and parent companies, and advertising and promotions agencies and their immediate families (spouses, parents, siblings, childryoen and their spouses) are ineligible to enter or win.

•  Prizes: One (1) Grand Prize: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will receive one (1) Interscope/A&M Records' VIP Prize Pack to include: two (2) concert tickets for concerts in 2005 by all artists on Interscope/A&M's roster at the time of the particular concert, in the city listed on Grand Prize Winner's entry, tickets to so called “promotional concerts” sponsored but media outlets are hereby excluded from this Sweepstakes, and the maximum number of concerts given to the winner shall not exceed twenty-five (25); (1) CD copy of every commercially released album and commercial released DVD by Interscope/A&M records in the year 2005; access to autographed items at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $2,500.00. No transfer, substitution, or cash equivalent for prizes except at Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a prize can not be awarded as described for any reason. The Grand Prize Winner shall sometimes be referred to hereinafter as the “Winner.” No transfer, substitution or cash alternative permitted, except by Sponsor in its sole discretion. If the winning entry was made on-line, the entry will be deemed submitted by the e-mail account holder associated with such entry, as solely determined by Sponsor. Delivery costs of the prizes, insurance, registration, taxes, and any fees or costs associated with the prize is the sole responsibility of the Winner. Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied.

•  Drawing and Notification: Winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received, on or about January 3, 2005 by Sponsor or its designee, whose decisions will be final. Winner will be notified by e-mail and/or by phone on or about January 5, 2005. If Sponsor or its designee is unable to contact potential Winner by e-mail or phone (using the contact information provided at the time of entry) and/or if the potential Winner fails to respond to notification within two (2) business days of issuance, the potential Winner will be disqualified and forfeit his or her right to a prize, and an alternate Winner will be selected using the aforementioned process. Such process shall be repeated until a Winner is found and the prize accepted.

•  Winner's Affidavit: Winner will be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, a Publicity Release, a written version of these Rules and any additional documentation, waivers and releases that may be required (individually and collectively, “Affidavit”). The Affidavit will require that the Winner provide his/her Social Security Number for tax purposes due to potential payments from Sponsor to the Winner and will be used solely for such tax purposes. The requirement for a publicity release shall be void where prohibited. The Affidavit will provide that by acceptance of the prize, the Winner releases Sponsor from any and all liability for injuries, damages or expenses sustained in connection with the Sweepstakes or with the receipt, ownership or use of the prize. Failure to sign the Affidavit may cause the Winner to forfeit the prize. Failure of the Winner to respond to notification and/or to complete and return the Affidavit within one week after sent to such Winner will be deemed a forfeiture of the prize and an alternate Winner will be selected from the eligible entries using the process outlined in paragraph 5 above.

•  General: This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. If any prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, prize will be forfeited and an alternate Winner will be selected. All federal, state or other tax liabilities (including income tax and vehicle registration) arising from this Sweepstakes will be the sole responsibility of the Winner. Except where prohibited by law, each Winner's entry and acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for the Sweepstakes Entities to use said Winner's name, photograph, likeness, statements, biographical information, voice, and address (city and state) worldwide and in all forms of media, in perpetuity, without further compensation. This Sweepstakes is subject to these official rules. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or these official rules. Winner and entrants also agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities, and the officers, employees and agents of each, from and against any claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in this Sweepstakes. Any person attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with the Sweepstakes will be ineligible for prizes and may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received by Sponsor.

•  Limitations of Liability: Sponsor, Universal Music Group, any Internet access providers, their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and all of their agents, officers, directors, shareholders, employees, and agents (collectively “Released Parties”) disclaim any responsibility for incorrect or inaccurate entry of entry information, human error, technical malfunctions, lost/delayed data transmission, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, line failures of any telephone network, computer equipment, software or any combination thereof, inability to access any web site or download materials, damage to a user's computer system (hardware & software) due to participation in this Sweepstakes, or late, lost, incomplete, misdirected or mechanically reproduced entries. If in the opinion of Sponsor, there is any suspected or actual evidence of electronic or non-electronic tampering with any portion of this Sweepstakes, or if technical difficulties compromise the integrity of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right to terminate this Sweepstakes, and award the prize from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received as of the action requiring such termination. Any attempt to deliberately damage any web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Sponsor or its designees. Entrants agree to hold harmless the Released Parties from and against all claims and damages arising in connection with their participation and/or entry in this Sweepstakes and/or the awarding or use of any prize awarded.

•  Official Rules and Winners List: For an additional copy of these Rules or the names of the Winner, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Interscope/A&M VIP Sweepstakes, Interscope Records, 2220 Colorado Avenue , Santa Monica , CA 90404 . Attention: Rules or Winners List. Requests received after February 5, 2005 will not be honored. This Sweepstakes shall be governed by the laws of state of California in the United States of America and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Void where prohibited by law.

•  Sponsor: Interscope Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc, 2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404.