Applebee’s Wings For Life TikTok Contest Official RulesApplebee’s Wings For Life TikTok Contest Official Rules

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Void where prohibited by law. Subject to all federal, state and local laws.

1. Eligibility: The Applebee’s Wings For Life TikTok Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and the D.C. who are 18 years of age or older as of date of entry and who have their own free TikTok account (“Your TikTok Account”) with a public setting as of the date of entry and throughout the entire Contest Period (“Entrant”). Persons who at any time during the Contest Period are employees, officers or directors of Applebee's Services, Inc. (the “Sponsor”), Don Jagoda Associates, Inc. (“Administrator”), Grey Group and their respective subsidiaries, parent, divisions, franchisees, promotional partners, agencies, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies (collectively, the “Released Contest Parties”) as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee, are not eligible to participate. Participation constitutes Entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor's and/or Administrator's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning the Grand Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of the winner.

2. Contest Period: The Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. ET (“ET”) on March 20, 2024 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 8, 2024 (“Contest Period”).

3. How to Enter: During the Contest Period, @applebees will make a post in relation to the Contest on Tiktok (“TikTok Promotion Video”) using the Applebee’s jingle (“Sound”). Follow the instructions in the TikTok Promotion Video including, posting a TikTok video using the Sound (while singing, rapping, dancing and/or screaming) and using the hashtag #ABWings4LifeContest, tagging @applebees and following @applebees on TikTok (the “Submission”) to receive one (1) entry (the “Entry”) into the Contest. You must follow the Applebee’s TikTok account for your Submission to be eligible. The Sound must be audible in the Entry. Entries must include prominently, the Entrant and/or a pet. You may also be eating Applebee’s wings and/or be present at an Applebee’s location but it is not required. Entrants must have a TikTok account to enter. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder of the TikTok account associated with the Entry. Limit one (1) Entry per person/TikTok account. All Entries must be completed and submitted during the Contest Period to be eligible for the random drawing. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the authorized account holder of the TikTok account submitted at the time of Entry will be deemed to be the Entrant. "Authorized account holder" of a TikTok account is defined as the person who is responsible for joining the Site and who manages the e-mail address associated with the TikTok account. Any Entry must: 1) be complete to be eligible. Sponsor has the sole discretion to determine whether a Submission qualifies as an Entry. Any Entry not in compliance with the above, and which does not meet the requirements of these Official Rules, may be disqualified. Participation is subject to disqualification of all Entries, if multiple TikTok or email accounts are used by the same person. Internet/phone access and usage/data charges imposed by Entrants’ online/mobile service may apply.

4. Entry Requirements, Representations and Warranties:

   You acknowledge and agree to the following with respect to the Entry you submit: Receipt of Entries will not be acknowledged. Automated, script, macro or robotic Entries submitted by individuals will be disqualified. Incomplete, corrupted, or untimely entries are void and will be disqualified. Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, stolen or misdirected entries; lost, interrupted, or unavailable network, server, or other connections; or miscommunications, computer or software malfunctions, telephone transmission problems, technical failures, garbled transmissions, damage to a user's computer equipment (software or hardware), or other errors or malfunctions of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic or otherwise. Proof of submission will not be deemed to be proof of receipt by Sponsor. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant, the authorized account holder of the email used to enter or associated with Entrant’s TikTok account will be deemed to be the Entrant. The "authorized account holder" is the natural person assigned an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, Internet service provider, or other organization (which may include an employer) responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. Entries specifying an invalid, non-working, or inactive email address will be disqualified and ineligible to win. Entrant’s social media profiles must be keeping with Sponsor’s image or Entrant may be disqualified. Normal time rates, data rates and other fees or charges, if any, charged by the Entrant’s Internet access, phone or mobile service provider will apply.

   By submitting an Entry, each Entrant irrevocably grants to Sponsor and its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies, and the successors and assigns and licensees of each of the foregoing the right to use the Entrant’s name, likeness, voice, persona, biographical information and/or statements attributed to the Entrant and the Entrant’s Entry (including, without limitation, the video that is part of the Entry) and if applicable, any footage described below (collectively, “Personality Rights”), in whole or in part, in perpetuity, throughout the world, in all media and formats whether now or later known or developed, including without limitation via Sponsor’s and third-party websites and social media and digital channels, for advertising, trade, promotional and commercial purposes and any other purposes, without further notice or compensation, unless prohibited by law.

   Any Entry not in compliance with the above and which does not meet the requirements of these Official Rules will be disqualified.

   • Entry must only contain music from the TikTok Promotion Video.
   • The Entrant should either be the only person who appears in the video or, if anyone other than the Entrant appears in the video (that person must be the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence), the Entrant must obtain written permission from that person or those people to include them in the video, and if Sponsor asks to see the written permissions, the Entrant must provide them upon request (in the event an Entrant cannot provide permissions that are satisfactory to Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify the applicable Entry, or seek to secure the releases and clearances for Sponsor’s own benefit, or otherwise allow the applicable Entry to remain in the Contest). Entrant’s pet may also be depicted in video.
   • Entry must not contain, include, or encourage images or activities that are dangerous, unsafe, or present unreasonable risk of harm to person or property or include pranks or comedic content with negative intent on others.
   • Entry must not contain illegal drugs or stimulants.
   • The Entry, or portion thereof, must not contain obscene, profane, lewd, nudity, offensive language, defamatory, vulgarity or inappropriate content, or be disparaging to Sponsor, as determined in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
   • Other than the TikTok Promotion Video (including any music contained in the TikTok Promotion Video), Entry must not, and you represent and warrant that it will not, violate or infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, trade dress, logos, or other proprietary right of any entity or person (living or deceased), including, but not limited to rights of privacy, publicity or portrayal in a false light.
   • Entry must not make reference to any commercial/corporate advertising, including but not limited to corporate logos, brand names (other than Applebee’s), slogans, political, or religious statements, or be otherwise objectionable.
   • Automatic disqualification if Entry contains a competitor restaurant.
   • Other than the TikTok Promotion Video, Entry must not include any representation or likeness of celebrities, athletes, musicians, or any other public or private figure (living or dead unless you have express permission), any commercial solicitation or promotional materials or last name, address, phone number, or URL address.
   • Entrants and all submitted Entries must be in keeping with the image or message of the Sponsor in its sole discretion, or Entry will be disqualified from the Contest.
   • Other than the TikTok Promotion Video (including any music contained in the TikTok Promotion Video), Entry must be your sole original work and may not have been submitted previously in a promotion of any kind or previously exhibited or displayed publicly (i.e., disclosed beyond your immediate circle of friends and family) through any means.
   • Other than the TikTok Promotion Video (including any music contained in the TikTok Promotion Video), You must own all rights to the video in the Entry and have the right to grant Sponsor a license to use the Entry (any material embodied in the Entry).
   • Entry must not contain material that promotes bigotry, racism, hate speech, terrorism, bullying or harm against any group or individual or promotes discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation or age.
   • Entry must not contain overtly sexual content.
   • The Entry cannot defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about Sponsor and its Administrator or their products or other people, products or companies.
   • Entry must not contain content that is known by you to be false, inaccurate or misleading.

5. Random Drawing/Judging: On or about April 9, 2024, two hundred (200) Entries will be randomly selected from among all eligible Entries received throughout the Contest Period. In the event there are fewer than two hundred (200) eligible Entries received, there will be no random drawing and all eligible Entries will proceed to the judging. Drawing will be conducted by the Administrator, an independent judging organization whose decisions are final and binding on all matters related to the random drawing, if applicable. The odds of being selected in the random drawing to be judged depend on the total number of eligible Entries received throughout the Contest Period.

   On or about April 17, 2024, the two hundred (200) Entries selected in the random drawing (or all eligible Entries) will be judged by a panel of Sponsor representatives (“Judges”), based on the following criteria:

   • Originality/Creativity – 40% - How creative, original and interesting is the video submission?
   • Quality – 30% - Is the video of good quality (i.e., good lighting, not pixelated)?
   • Appropriateness to the public image of the Sponsor – 30% - Does the video meet Applebee’s brand mission and values? Does the video convey an optimistic and enthusiastic tone?

   The Entry that receives the highest scores from the Judges will be deemed the potential Grand Prize winner, subject to verification. In the event of a tie, tied Entries will be re-judged by the Judges based 50% on Originality/Creativity and 50% on Quality. Sponsor/Judges’ decisions are final with respect to all matters relating to the judging. By participating, Entrants agree to the decisions of the Judges/Administrator, which shall be final and binding in all respects. No information regarding Entries, random drawing or judging will be disclosed to any third party not involved in the conduct of the Contest.

6. Winner Notification: The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified by direct message from @applebees on TikTok using the TikTok account used to enter the Contest and must follow the instructions provided within the direct message within forty-eight (48) hours of notification. The potential Grand Prize winner must then sign and return via DocuSign, a Declaration of Eligibility and Liability Release and except where prohibited and Assignment of Rights (“Declaration”). The Declaration must be completed, signed and returned via DocuSign within forty-eight (48) hours after delivery of the Declaration to the winner. The “Released Parties” (as defined below) shall have no liability for any winner notification that is lost, intercepted or not received by the potential winner for any reason. If, despite reasonable efforts, potential winner does not respond within the time period specified in the prize notification, or if the prize or Declaration is returned as unclaimed or undeliverable to such potential winner, or if Declaration is returned undeliverable, or in the event that potential winner is ineligible for any reason, declines the prize or has not complied with these Official Rules such potential winner will forfeit his or her prize and an alternate winner may be determined. Grand Prize winner may be subject to a background check at the sole discretion of Sponsor. Based on the results of the background check, at the discretion of the Sponsor, a winner may be disqualified: (a) if charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor; (b) if Sponsor determines, in its sole discretion, that winner may reflect unfavorably on the Contest or Sponsor; (c) if winner is not eligible to receive the prize based on the eligibility requirements set forth in these Official Rules. In such event, an alternate winner will be selected.

7. Prize: Grand Prize (1): Applebee’s Boneless Wings for Life (awarded as a $39,000 check) and $11,700 cash will be awarded in the form of a check to winner that can be used toward the payment of income taxes associated with the prize. The ARV of this prize is $50,700.

   No transfer, assignment, or substitution for any prize will be permitted, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Any and all applicable federal, state, and local taxes and all fees and expenses related to acceptance and use of Grand Prize not specifically stated herein are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Grand Prize winner will be issued a 1099 tax form for the actual value of the prize. Neither Sponsor shall have any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any property loss, damage, personal injury, or death, in connection with the prize provided pursuant to the Contest and/or any Entrant’s participation in the Contest.

8. General Rules: By participating in the Contest, Entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor. Judges’ decisions are final on all matters relating to the Contest. All Entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of Entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by the user or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any human error which may occur in the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel the Contest if any aspect of the Contest becomes technically corrupted, and determine the Finalists from Entries received prior to cancellation. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual that tampers or attempts to tamper with the Entry process or the operation of the Contest or Contest Application; violates the Official Rules; or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Sponsor and its agencies and each party’s respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the Contest or the awarding of prizes. Grand Prize Winner assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in the Contest or use or redemption of prize.

9. Release: By participating in the Contest, Entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor. Judges’ decisions are final on all matters relating to the Contest. All Entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of Entry. "Authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. The Sponsor and its agencies are not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by the user or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest or by any human error which may occur in the Contest. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel the Contest or online voting elements if any aspect of the Contest becomes technically corrupted, and determine the Finalists from Entries received prior to cancellation. The Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to disqualify any individual that tampers or attempts to tamper with the Entry process or the operation of the Contest or Contest Application; violates the Official Rules; or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. The Sponsor and its agencies and each party’s respective affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation in the Contest or the awarding of prizes. Grand Prize Winner assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in the Contest or use or redemption of prize.

10. Social Network Release And Disclaimer: Each Entrant acknowledges and agrees that this Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with TikTok. By entering the Contest each Entrant hereby releases and agrees to hold harmless TikTok completely from any liability in respect of the Contest. Use of TikTok will be subject to TikTok’s privacy policy and terms of service, which are available at: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy?lang=en and https://www.tiktok.com/legal/terms-of-use?lang=en. Any questions, comments or complaints regarding the Contest will be directed to the Contest Entities and not TikTok.

11. Privacy: Any personally identifiable information collected during an Entrant’s participation in this Contest will be collected by Sponsor or its agent or one or more of their contractors and used by Sponsor, its affiliates, agents, and contractors for the administration and fulfillment of the Contest and in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy at https://www.applebees.com/en/privacy-policy.

12. Winner List: For winner’s name, available after May 30, 2024, send an email to winners@dja.com with WINNERS & PROMOTION NUMBER as the subject line.

13. Sponsor/Administrator: Sponsor of the Contest is Applebee’s Services, Inc., 10 West Walnut Street, 5th Floor, Pasadena, CA 91103. Administrator of the Contest is Don Jagoda Associates, Inc., 100 Marcus Drive, Melville, NY 11747.