Save Priceline Contest Rules

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October 17, 2000

1. ENTRY: No purchase necessary to enter or win. To enter the Contest, you must post a message on our Save Priceline discussion board telling us how you would turn the company's fortunes around. The contest begins on October 16, 2000 and ends on October 23, 2000 at 11:59 p.m. All entries must be received and posted by this time, so don't wait until the last minute. Only one entry per person/per e-mail address, please. In the event of multiple entries, only the first entry will be considered.

2. ELIGIBILITY: This contest is open only to legal U.S. residents over the age of 18. Employees of The Motley Fool, (along with its respective parents, affiliates and subsidiaries) and their families are not eligible. Void in Florida and where prohibited by law. Contestants residing in those areas where the contest is void may participate in the Contest but may not win any prizes.

3. PRIZES: One winner will receive the grand prize: a $250 Amazon.com gift certificate and a selection of Golden Throats CDs. Our first prize winner will receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate and the CDs. Four other winners will receive Motley Fool baseball hats. No substitution of prizes is permitted except by The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value.

4. WINNER SELECTION: Employees of The Motley Fool will judge this contest. Winners will be selected based on post content, originality, humor, and overall Foolishness. All decisions of the judges are final.

5. WINNER NOTIFICATION: Winners will be notified within 14 days after the determination date. Inability to contact a winner may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

6. GENERAL CONDITIONS: The winners will be required to execute and return a Certificate of Eligibility and General Release form within 14 days of notification. Winners may also be required to complete and return a W-9 for tax purposes within 14 days of notification. Non-compliance within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any income tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winners. By acceptance of a prize, the winners consent to the use of his or her name and/or likeness for purposes of advertising or trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

7.USE OF CONTEST INFORMATION: All entries become the property of The Motley Fool. The Motley Fool reserves the right to use any and all information related to the Contest, including information provided by the contestants, for editorial, marketing and any other purpose, unless prohibited by law.

8. CONDUCT: All contest participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. The Motley Fool in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person it finds to be tampering with the entry process, the operation of this website or is otherwise in violation of these rules.

9. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: The Motley Fool is not responsible for late, lost, or misdirected email or for any computer, online, telephone, or technical malfunctions that may occur. If for any reason the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, The Motley Fool may cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest. Entrants further agree to release The Motley Fool from any liability resulting from participation in the Contest or use of any prize won.

10. WINNERS LIST: The name of the winners may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Save Priceline Contest, The Motley Fool, 123 N. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

This contest is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Priceline.com.