OFFICIAL RULES FOR 2016 LAS VEGAS BIKINI TEAM MODEL SEARCH

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1 OFFICIAL RULES FOR 2016 LAS VEGAS BIKINI TEAM MODEL SEARCH NO PURCHASE REQUIRED. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. COMPETITION ENTITY: LAS VEGAS BRANDS INC. ("Las Vegas Brands") is the sponsor of the 2016 Las Vegas Bikini Team Model Search (the "Competition"). ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible to enter the Competition, (1) you must be female, (2) you must be between 18 and 38 years of age on the date that the official online entry form is submitted. Employees, representatives and agents of Las Vegas Brands and any family member of, or any person domiciled with, any of the foregoing are not eligible to participate in the Competition. Las Vegas Brands reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant (defined below) whose image has been published, or during the course of the Competition is published, in any media (publications, World Wide Web, television, etc.) in a manner that is considered by Las Vegas Brands, in its sole discretion, to be pornographic, vulgar or obscene. Las Vegas Brands also reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant whose image is published during the course of the Competition in any media (publications, World Wide Web, television, etc.), that in Las Vegas Brands sole discretion shall be deemed to compete with Las Vegas Bikini, and any Las Vegas Brand extensions, or the Competition. In addition, Entrants who are selected as Finalists further agree that for the one (1) year period following the announcement of the Finalists, their images shall not be published or displayed in any media (publications, World Wide Web, television, etc.), in a manner that is considered by Las Vegas Brands, in its sole discretion, to be pornographic, vulgar or obscene. Each person who enters the Competition (an "Entrant") agrees to be bound by these Official Rules. Failure to comply with these Official Rules at all times will result in ineligibility of the Entrant. Each Entrant appoints Las Vegas Brands as her attorney in fact and grants Las Vegas Brands permission to demand the removal of any photographs and other material that violate these Official Rules. All federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations of the United States apply. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by applicable law. THE ENTRY PERIOD AND HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Competition, follow the links at (the "Web Site") to the official online entry form. To be considered for the Competition, Entrants must (i) complete the official online entry form in full; and (ii) provide a photograph of themselves (as described on the online entry form) during the Entry Period. Entry period begins 12:00 am PST May 1, 2015 and ends at 11:59 pm PST April 30, 2016.

2 Upon completion of these items, if accepted, the Entrant will be given an Entrant ID number that she will need for all future correspondence and photo submissions. While Entrants may have assistance in entering data and uploading the photos, each Entrant must otherwise complete the entry form herself. Any Submitted Materials (defined below) exhibiting an Entrant's nipples or genitals will be rejected. The determination of whether any image exhibits an Entrant's nipples or genitals is in the sole discretion of Las Vegas Brands. False, deceptive or incomplete entries or other information provided by any Entrant at any point during the Competition (including but not limited to responses to questionnaires) shall render the Entrant ineligible in the Competition irrespective of when the problem is actually discovered by Las Vegas Brands. Las Vegas Brands reserves the right, at any stage of the Competition, to contact any Entrant to request resubmission of one or more of the Submitted Photographs, the Submitted Video (including, but not limited to, in a different format than originally provided), and/or to request that the Entrant submit additional photos and/or videos (the "Additional Materials"), in Las Vegas Brand's sole discretion. Selection of Finalists: Las Vegas Brands will, in its sole discretion, select among the Entrants the five (5) Finalists based upon Las Vegas Brands evaluation of the Entrants' attractiveness and photogenic qualities (40%), the number of total votes received (40%), as well as personality and character determined from questionnaires (20%). Finalists will be contacted via e mail or telephone. Finalists will be required to travel to and/or reside in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Las Vegas Brands expense. In the event that a Finalist is not able to travel to and or reside in Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas Brands may choose another Entrant to be a Finalist. Finalists may be required, in Las Vegas Bikini's sole discretion, to: (i) respond to additional questionnaires; (ii) submit to an interview via telephone or otherwise; and/or (iii) submit other additional materials or information. The Submitted Photographs, the Submitted Video, and the Additional Materials are referred to collectively in these rules as the "Submitted Materials." Visitors to the Web Site will have an opportunity to vote for their favorites among the posted Entrants from 12:00 a.m. May 1, 2015 PST until 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2016 PST. In the event that a Finalist is determined to be ineligible, fails to comply with Las Vegas Brands instructions, or withdraws from the Competition or if a claim is made that she does not own or control sufficient rights in the Submitted Materials to grant the requisite rights to Las Vegas Brands

3 with respect to the Submitted Materials (as described below), Las Vegas Brands reserves the right to remove such person's photograph(s) and/or video from the Web Site and substitute another Finalist to replace such person. The selection of the Finalists shall be within the sole discretion of Las Vegas Brands, whose decisions shall be final, and shall be based on the criteria listed herein. PRIZES: Subject to contestant's full compliance with the rules, five (5) female contestants will each receive the grand prize of: A $20,000 (USD) modeling contract with Las Vegas Bikini as a member of the 2016 Las Vegas Bikini Team. A starring role in the Las Vegas Bikini Team reality TV show. Finalists will be contacted via e mail or telephone. Finalists must respond to such contact within forty eight (48) hours (or such longer period as shall be determined within the sole discretion of Las Vegas Brands), confirming that they will be able to travel to attend a photo and video shoot at a date and place to be determined within the sole discretion of Las Vegas Brands. Any Finalist who does not respond timely, or who is unable to attend the photo and video shoot, will be disqualified, and another Finalist may be chosen to replace her. Las Vegas Brands will conduct one or more photo and video shoots of the Finalists using professional photographers and videographers, and Las Vegas Brands will exclusively own all the rights related thereto. OTHER TERMS: Entry into the Competition constitutes the Entrant's permission for Las Vegas Brands to use Entrant's name, likeness, all the Submitted Materials, other photographs and videotapes, comments and/or voice recordings and likenesses obtained during or in connection with the Competition for advertising or publicity purposes in any and all media including but not limited to magazines, online display, television, cable, video, DVD and/or film productions, wireless applications and other media channels and applications and for advertising, promotions, other competitions sponsored by one or all of Las Vegas Brands and other commercial purposes (whether by Las Vegas Brands or any third party, including but not limited to beer or liquor companies) without compensation or permission, except where prohibited by law. Entry also constitutes a representation that the Entrant owns all necessary legal rights in all images to grant Las Vegas Brands the right to use such images as contemplated by these Official Rules and, in particular, that the Entrant either personally owns the copyright to the Submitted Materials or that the respective copyright holders have granted the Entrant the right to allow Las Vegas Brands to reproduce the Submitted Materials and to publish the Submitted Materials as set forth in these Official Rules. The Entrant is responsible for any financial reimbursement to the original Copyright Holder for the rights to publish the Submitted Materials; Las Vegas Brands will not be responsible for any such payment.

4 The Entrants shall hold Las Vegas Brands harmless and defend and indemnify Las Vegas Brands from any and all liabilities, loss, claims, or causes of actions, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses that may be incurred by Las Vegas Brands, arising out of or relating to any breach of any of the foregoing representations and warranties. Entrants do not have the right to license Las Vegas Brands name or trademarks, including but not limited to "Las Vegas Bikini" and "Las Vegas Bikini Team" to any person or entity, even if Entrant is making an appearance on behalf of such person or entity. Any such license must be secured from Las Vegas Brands. Any use of "Las Vegas Bikini" and/or "Las Vegas Bikini Team" or any reference thereto must first be approved by Las Vegas Brands in writing. Entrants consent to a background check that may be performed, at the sole discretion of Las Vegas Brands, to verify information provided by Entrants and compliance with these Official Rules, or for other reasons related to the Competition. This Competition shall be governed and construed by Nevada law, and the exclusive venue for all controversies will be in state or federal court in Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Brands reserves the right to crop or otherwise alter photographs. Entrant waives (or shall ensure that copyright holder waives if Entrant is not copyright holder) in favor of Las Vegas Brands and anyone authorized by them, any and all moral rights that Entrant (or copyright holder) may have in the Submitted Materials. If any Entrant does not return any document within the timeframe indicated on the document, or cannot be contacted, Entrant will be disqualified. Entrants consent to Las Vegas Brands collection, use and disclosure to third parties of Entrants' personal information for the purpose of administering this Competition and as otherwise set out in these Official Rules. The chances of being selected as a finalist depend on the number of Entrants, on the judging criteria, and how well the Entrant rates on each such criterion compared to other entrants. DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: LAS VEGAS BRANDS AND ALL PRIZE PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCORRECT OR INACCURATE ENTRY INFORMATION, HUMAN ERROR, TECHNICAL MALFUNCTION, FAILURES, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, OR DEFECT OF ANY TELEPHONE NETWORK, COMPUTER ONLINE SYSTEMS, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SERVERS, ACCESS PROVIDERS, OR SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ENTRANTS OR ANY OTHER PERSONS, COMPUTER RELATING TO OR RESULTING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPETITION; INABILITY TO ACCESS THE WEB SITE OR ANY PAGES THEREOF; THEFT, TAMPERING, DESTRUCTION, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, OR ALTERATION OF ENTRIES; ENTRY SUBMISSIONS THAT ARE PROCESSED LATE OR INCORRECTLY OR ARE INCOMPLETE, GARBLED, OR LOST DUE TO COMPUTER OR ELECTRONIC

5 MALFUNCTION OR TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON THE INTERNET OR ANY WEB SITE. PROOF OF ENTERING INFORMATION AT THE WEB SITE IS NOT CONSIDERED PROOF OF DELIVERY OR RECEIPT. ALL DATES SET FORTH IN THESE OFFICIAL RULES ARE APPROXIMATE. LAS VEGAS BRANDS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXTEND ANY DEADLINES. ALL ENTRIES AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS SUBMITTED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SUBMITTED MATERIALS) BECOME THE SOLE PROPERTY OF LAS VEGAS BRANDS AND WILL NOT BE RETURNED OR ACKNOWLEDGED. FALSE AND OR DECEPTIVE ENTRIES OR ACCOUNTS SHALL RENDER ENTRY INELIGIBLE. ALL DECISIONS OF LAS VEGAS BRANDS SHALL BE FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE ON ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE COMPETITION. ALL ENTRANTS AND THE FINALISTS RELEASE LAS VEGAS BRANDS AND ITS AFFILIATES, WHOLESALERS, RETAILERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND ALL OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE COMPETITION FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO, OR IN ANY WAY ARISING FROM, THE COMPETITION, PUBLICATION OR USE OF THEIR PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOTAPES, AND/OR ACCEPTANCE OR USE OF THE PRIZES, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGES, OR MONETARY LOSS. Las Vegas Brands reserves the right to terminate, withdraw or amend the Competition for any reason.