CARS.COM GAME FACE II: THE BIG GAME SWEEPSTAKES

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

1.HOW TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES.

a. PROMOTION PERIOD: CARS.COM GAME FACE II: THE BIG GAME SWEEPSTAKES. (the “Sweepstakes”) begins on October 20, 2008 at 12:00:00 AM (ET) and ends on December 19, 2008 at 11:59:59 PM (ET) (“Promotion Period”). All entries must be received by or before the end of the Promotion Period.

b.ELIGIBILITY: Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older by January 10, 2009 and who are, at the time of the awarding of the prize, employees of a licensed automobile dealership whose employer’s policy permits employee participation in such promotions and who are not otherwise ineligible under these Official Rules at the time of entry and at the time of awarding of any prize ("Eligible Entrant"). Entries attempted by anyone other than an Eligible Entrant, including those from other parties and/or individuals who are not employed by a licensed dealership will be disqualified. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER ELIGIBLE ENTRANT; additional entries received will be disqualified. Employees of Cars.com and its parent companies (Tribune Co., Gannett Co., Inc., Belo Corp., the Washington Post Company, and McClatchy, Inc.), affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each are not eligible to participate.

c.TO ENTER: Eligible Entrants may go to www.carsgameface.com and follow the instructions on the promotional website to register and enter the Sweepstakes. Registration is free. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Entry information from Cars.com (the “Sponsor”) will be available in select print and online advertising, and any Eligible Entrant may enter at the website, in accordance with these Official Rules. All entries are the property of Sponsor. For purposes of these Official Rules, “receipt” of an entry occurs when the Sponsor's system records the entry information. Entries may only be made according to the method described herein. Every entry submission must be manually keystroked and manually entered; automated and/or repetitive electronic submission of entries (including but not limited to entries made using any script, macro, bot or sweepstakes service) will be disqualified and transmissions from these or related email or IP addresses may be blocked. Sponsor is not responsible for any change to or error in the mailing address, email address, and/or telephone number of any Eligible Entrant that may impact receipt of an invitation or notice regarding the Sweepstakes. Entries will be valid only when completed by an Eligible Entrant in accordance with these Official Rules. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER ELIGIBLE ENTRANT.

d. RESTRICTIONS:

i.The policies of the employer dealership of each Eligible Entrant must permit employee participation in such promotions; and any potential winning Eligible Entrant and Guest (as defined below) must be otherwise eligible under these Official Rules at both the time of entry and at the time of awarding.

ii.Void where prohibited. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. NO PURCHASE OR ATTENDANCE AT A SALES PRESENTATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER ELIGIBLE ENTRANT.

2. RECEIPT OF ENTRIES: Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, directors, employees, officers and agents, are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, illegible or corrupted entries nor for electronic transmission errors resulting in 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 or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the telephone lines, Internet or at any website or any combination thereof. If the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned for any reason, including (without limitation) infection by computer virus, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause which may impact the administration of this Sweepstakes or its integrity, security, or fairness, then Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes in whole or in part, and to award all prizes from among all eligible entries received prior to action taken by Sponsor, if feasible. No mechanically reproduced, altered, forged or facsimile entries will be accepted. Caution: Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek all legal remedies to the fullest extent of the law.

3. RANDOM DRAWING/SELECTION OF POTENTIAL WINNERS.

a. DRAWING: On or about December 22, 2008, three potential prize winners ("Potential Winner(s)") will be randomly drawn from among all Eligible Entrants by an independent judging organization (the “Judges”) whose decisions are final. Potential winners will be drawn in the following order: the Grand Prize, the Second Prize, then the Third Prize. Three potential alternate winners for each prize will then be drawn in the following order: Grand Prize Winner 1st alternate, Second Prize Winner 1st alternate, Third Prize Winner 1st alternate; Grand Prize Winner 2nd alternate; and so on. The Potential Grand Prize Winner is not eligible for the Second Prize or the Third Prize; and the Potential Second Prize winner is not eligible for the Third Prize. However, alternates drawn for any level prize will also be eligible to be alternate winners for the next lower ranked prize.

b. POTENTIAL WINNERS: Each Potential Winner must comply with all Sweepstakes requirements in order to be confirmed as a winner and be awarded a prize. Potential Winners will be notified in person, by phone, and/or by mail at Sponsor’s discretion. If a Potential Winner cannot be reached after a reasonable effort has been exerted, if Eligible Entrant is found to be ineligible, if Potential Winner cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, or if a prize notification is returned as undeliverable, that Potential Winner will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner may be selected, at Sponsor's sole discretion. Actual awarding of all prizes is contingent on verification of eligibility and compliance with all rules and requirements. Potential Winners do not become Prize Winners unless and until notified in writing by Sponsor that Prize has been awarded to them.

4. GRAND PRIZE WINNER: On or before January 10, 2009 the Grand Prize Winner ("GPW") must designate one additional person as its guest (the “Guest”) for participation in the grand prize package if awarded the Grand Prize. Each GPW and Guest must be at least twenty-one (21) years old by January 10, 2009 and possess the documentation, ability and rights to travel by commercial aircraft. Changing any previously designated Guest shall be allowed at Sponsor’s discretion only.

5. PRIZES/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (ARV)/ODDS:

a. GRAND PRIZE: The Grand Prize is a trip for two (2) to the professional football championship game on February 1, 2009 in Tampa, FL. The Grand Prize trip includes: (a) round trip coach airfare for two to Tampa, FL from a major metropolitan airport of Sponsor’s choice; and transportation to/from Airport as arranged at Sponsor’s discretion; (b) hotel accommodations at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, FL (specifically one (1) double occupancy standard hotel room for the nights of January 30, January 31 and February 1, 2009); (c) two tickets to the professional football championship game on February 1, 2009 in Tampa, FL & transportation to/from the stadium with transportation and seating assignment arranged at sponsor’s sole discretion; and (d) the following meals: breakfast at the Sandpearl Resort the mornings of January 31, February 1 and February 2, 2009; lunch at the Sandpearl Resort on January 31 and February 1, 2009. The Grand Prize does not include any spending money, gratuities, service charges, any meals or refreshments not specified, or any other expenses or items not specifically described as part of the Grand Prize in these rules. (ARV: $22,828.00).

b. SECOND PRIZE: The Second Prize is one (1) two-thousand dollar ($2000.00) Best Buy gift card (ARV: $2000.00 less activation and administrative fees, if any).

c. THIRD PRIZE: The Third Prize is one (1) one-thousand dollar ($1000.00) VISA debit card (ARV: $1000.00 less activation and administrative fees, if any).

d. MISC. PRIZE INFORMATION: Approximate total retail value ("ARV") of all prizes is $25,828.00. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash, except at Sponsor's sole discretion. Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible entries received. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize (or component thereof) of equal or greater value for any featured prize or component that becomes unavailable. Acceptance of prize constitutes GPW’s permission to use his or her name, city, state, trade dress, trade identity, and likeness and/or voice for purposes of advertising, promotion and publicity without additional compensation, except where prohibited. All applicable federal, state, and local taxes on prizes are the sole responsibility of the GPW. Each winner will receive a single 1099 tax form for the ARV of its awarded prize, unless otherwise agreed in Sponsor's sole discretion.

6. AWARDING OF PRIZES/VERIFICATION OF WINNERS.

a. AWARDING: The Potential Grand Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize Winners and Guest must each execute and return within five (5) business days after the first notification attempt, but no later than January 10, 2009, a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release, a Publicity Release (individually and collectively, the “Release(s)”), and such other documentation as Sponsor shall request to confirm eligibility. (For purposes of this section, business days do not include weekends, bank holidays, or the dates of December 24 or December 31, 2008; December 26, 2008 is considered a business day). A fax transmission of a Potential Winner's or designated Guest's Releases may be requested and any such fax copy will have the same force and effect as the original document. Each Publicity Release shall grant Sponsor the right to print, publish, broadcast and use for public relations, advertising and promotional purposes as may be determined by Sponsor, in any media now known or hereinafter known (including without limitation use online at www.cars.com, dealers.cars.com and carsgameface.com) their name, address, voice, statement, picture or other likeness, without additional compensation, except where prohibited. Refusal or failure of any Potential Winner or designated Guest to sign the required Releases and/or any other non-compliance with these Official Rules may result in forfeiture of the prize or opportunity to participate in the prize, and an alternate winner may be selected, at Sponsor's discretion. No prize shall be awarded until such time as Sponsor has received the applicable fully-completed Release(s), but in no event shall any prize be awarded prior to January 10, 2009. If prize notification or prize delivery is returned as undeliverable, or any prize is otherwise unclaimed, prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected. Any portion of a prize not accepted or used will be forfeited. No cash equivalents, substitutions or transfer of any prize is permitted. Any attempt by the Grand Prize Winner or Guest to sell, exchange or otherwise transfer any portion of the Grand Prize, including tickets to an event, will result in forfeiture of all portions of the prize not yet delivered. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Judges, which are final and binding in all respects.

b. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAND PRIZE WINNER: In addition to the Release provisions identified above, before the award of Grand Prize is final, GPW and Guest must agree, in writing, to Sponsor's specific travel itinerary. Sponsor will specify travel dates and all travel must be taken on dates specified; no alternative travel dates are available. Both GPW and Guest must travel on same itinerary. GPW and Guest are each responsible for producing adequate identification and documents for air travel to Sponsor and at the time of travel. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the Grand Prize.

7. GENERAL RELEASE: All entrants, as a condition of entry into the Sweepstakes and/or participation in any prize agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent companies (Tribune Co., Gannett Co., Inc., Belo Corp., the Washington Post Company and McClatchy, Inc.), affiliates, directors, employees, officers and agents, including without limitation, their advertising/promotional agencies, and their respective employees and agents from and against any and all liability, claims, or actions of any kind whatsoever for damages, or losses, including but not limited to personal injury or death, to persons or property which may be sustained in connection with accessing the Sweepstakes website, submitting an entry or otherwise participating or attempting to participate in any aspect of the Sweepstakes; or for the awarding, receipt, possession, or use, or misuse of any prize awarded, or while preparing for, participating in or traveling to or from any prize-related activity; and/or for any typographical or other error in these rules or the administration of the Sweepstakes. Winners shall bear all risk of loss or damage to their respective prizes after delivery. Winners acknowledge that none of Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, directors, employees, officers or agents have made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to any prize, including, but not limited to, its quality, mechanical condition or fitness for a particular purpose. Any and all warranties and/or guarantees on a prize, if any, are subject to the manufacturers’ terms therefore and winners agree to look solely to such manufacturers for any such warranty and/or guarantee. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in printing, offering or announcement of prizes. Headings of sections in these Official Rules are for convenience only and shall have no interpretive effect.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION/GOVERNING LAW/JURISDICTION: Unless prohibited by law, as a condition of participation in this Sweepstakes or a prize awarded by this Sweepstakes, each entrant or Guest (jointly referred to as "Participant") agrees that any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to (i) this Sweepstakes, (ii) the awarding or redemption of any prize, (iii) participation in any prize-related activities; and/or (iv) the determination of the scope of applicability of these Official Rules or their enforcement or interpretation shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and by final and binding dispute resolution under the rules of the American Arbitration Association; and further that any dispute resolution proceeding will take place in Chicago, Illinois. Under no circumstances will Participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys' fees, others than Participant's out-of-pocket expenses, and Participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity. interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of Participants and Sponsor in connection with this Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Illinois without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions that would cause the application of any other state's laws.

9. PRIVACY: Information provided by you to participate in this promotion is subject to the Cars.com privacy policy located at www.cars.com/go/about/privacy.jsp.

10.WINNER’S LIST: For names of prize winners, go to www.carsgameface.com or send a self-addressed envelope by 3/15/09 to: CARS.COM GAME FACE II: THE BIG GAME SWEEPSTAKES – Winner’s List, Cars.com, 175 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Winner’s list to be available after 1/15/09.

11. SPONSOR: Cars.com, a division of Classified Ventures, LLC 175 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. No purchase or attendance at a sales presentation is necessary to participate. Other than in the limited capacity of providing gift cards as prizes, Best Buy and VISA are not affiliated with or a sponsor of this Sweepstakes in any way.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. A PURCHASE DOES NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

CARS.COM GAME FACE II: THE BIG GAME SWEEPSTAKES. Abbreviated Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not improve chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older by January 10, 2009 and are, at the time of the awarding of the prize, employees of a licensed automobile dealership and who are not otherwise ineligible under these Official Rules at the time of entry and at the time of awarding of any prize. To enter, go to www.carsgameface.com; follow the instructions on the website to register and enter the Sweepstakes. Sweepstakes begins 10/20/08 at 12:00:00AM (ET) and ends 12/19/08 at 11:59:59 PM (ET), by which time entries must be received. Limit one entry per Eligible Entrant. GRAND PRIZE: a trip for two (2) to the to the professional football championship game on February 1, 2009 in Tampa, FL, including two (2) game tickets, airfare, and hotel accommodations (ARV $22,828.00); SECOND PRIZE: one $2000 Best Buy gift card (ARV: $2000 less activation and administrative fees, if any). THIRD PRIZE: one $1000 VISA debit card (ARV: $1000 less activation and administrative fees, if any). ARV of all prizes is $25,828.00. Odds: depend on number of eligible entries received. Subject to the complete Official Rules available at www.carsgameface.com. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Cars.com, a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, 175 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Other than in the limited capacity of providing gift cards as prizes, Best Buy and VISA are not affiliated with or a sponsor of this Sweepstakes in any way.

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