2011-2012 GEICO® Driving Safety Video Contest Official Rules (“Official Rules”)

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE AN ENTRANT'S CHANCE OF WINNING. CONTEST IS OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE FOURTEEN TO EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. CONTEST VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

1. Contest Description
2011-2012 GEICO Safety Video Contest Official Rules (the "Contest") sponsored by Government Employees Insurance Company (“GEICO”) is a skill contest where submissions will be accepted beginning on September 26, 2011 and ending at 11:59 P.M. (EST) on January 6, 2012 (“Submission Period”). Contest entrants may submit an original video recording that emphasizes the importance of using safety belts, the dangers of distracted driving, or the importance of not texting while driving (“Video Entry”). A Video Entry may not exceed two (2) minutes in length. Limit one Video Entry per person. Video Entries cannot use existing GEICO commercial themes, including, but not limited to, “good news,” “I just saved a bundle,” “15 percent or more,” or “It's the money you could be saving with GEICO.” Video Entries cannot use any brand-name logo including GEICO, or any of the GEICO icon including, the Gecko, the Caveman, or Kash (stack of money with eyes on top). Video Entries and completed registration forms must be received during the Submission Period to be eligible. All Video Entries will be initially reviewed for appropriate content and adherence to contest rules by GEICO's Entry Review Panel. Video Entries that do not comply with all of the Video Entry Requirements listed in the Official Rules will be disqualified. Video Entries that have not been disqualified will be judged by GEICO Judging Committee to determine the winner.

3. Entry Process
Complete the following steps to submit your Video Entry and enter the Contest:

(a) Click on Submit Video and complete all information requested including the Release Form.

(b) As a condition of registration you will be required to click where indicated to signify that you accept these Official Rules and that you have obtained all necessary Third-Party Releases (as hereinafter defined) prior to submitting your Video Entry . Once you have electronically signed the Release, follow the online instructions to upload your Video Entry and complete the registration information. You must also submit a title for your entry. You must complete the registration process and upload your Video Entry during the Submission Period.

5. Third Party Rights and Releases
All Video Entries must be the original work of the entrant. Video Entries must comply with all laws including those concerning copyright and trademark. Further, a Video Entry may not contain any material that is defamatory of, or violates the privacy rights, of any individual or entity. No branded material, such as clothing, equipment, props or other merchandise containing brand names, logos, signs, building marquis, or any other identifier, or copyrighted material, including any photographs, lyrics from songs, lines from movies or television programs, may be included in the Video Entry. The Video Entry may not contain any watermarks, Internet links, proper names of individuals or businesses, or URLs. A Video Entry that contains any prohibited material will be disqualified.

If the Video Entry contains any material or elements that are not owned by the entrant and/or which are subject to the rights of third parties, the entrant is responsible for obtaining, prior to submission of the Video Entry, any and all releases and consents necessary to permit use and exploitation of the Video Entry by GEICO in the manner set forth in the Official Rules without additional compensation, including, without limitation, location releases for footage shot at any location; name, voice and likeness releases for any person whose name, voice and/or likeness appears in the Video Entry; releases from any individuals participating in the production of the Video Entry and releases for any other media or materials not wholly owned by entrant which appear in the Video Entry (collectively the "Third-Party Releases"). If any person(s) appearing in any Video Entry is (are) under the age of majority in their state of residence, the signature of a parent or legal guardian is required on each release. All Third-Party Releases must be in a format that is legal and binding. Entrants shall retain copies of all Third-Party Releases for two (2) years.

6. GEICO's Rights to Disqualify
At any time during the Contest, GEICO reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to disqualify and remove any Video Entry that potentially or actually infringes any third party's copyright(s) or trademark(s). At any time during the Contest, GEICO reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to disqualify and remove any Video Entry that it believes does not fall within the G, PG or PG-13 ratings categories described above, contains any inappropriate content, infringes the rights of any third party, holds GEICO in a negative light or is not in keeping with GEICO's image or otherwise does not meet any other requirement in these Official Rules.

GEICO reserves the right, in its sole and unfettered discretion, to verify at any time during the Contest that all necessary Releases relating to any Video Entry have been obtained. If GEICO believes, in its sole and unfettered discretion, that an entrant has failed to obtain any of the necessary Releases relating to the entrant's Video Entry, the entrant's Video Entry will be disqualified and removed.

7. Winner Selection and Notification
Each eligible Video Entry will be judged by the GEICO Judging Committee consisting of a panel of experts in the fields of art and highway safety. Video Entries will be judged on originality, clarity of message and quality of artwork. Then, the GEICO Judging Committee will select one National Winner. Decision of the GEICO Judging Committee will be final.

The National Winner will be notified by telephone or email using the contact information provided on the Registration Form. In the event that entrant's email or telephone number changes during the Contest Period, it is entrant's responsibility to notify GEICO of such change. The Video winner will be provided with an Affidavit of Eligibility and a Liability and Publicity Release which they and their parent or legal guardian will be required to sign and have notarized and return to GEICO within the time specified in the notification letter or the potential winner may be disqualified and the Prize may be forfeited. By returning the completed Affidavit of Eligibility, the Entrant attests to the authenticity of his/her Video Entry. In the event that any Prize notification is undeliverable, GEICO is unable to contact a potential winner, or response to a Prize notification is not received within five (5) days of its issuance, the Prize may be forfeited. If the Prize is forfeited, another Video Entry chosen by the GEICO Judging Committee will be deemed the winner.

8. Prizes
Poster contest winner(s) will receive a $250 cash prize.

Prize will be awarded in the name of the person who completes the Video Entry registration process ONLY. Winners will be solely responsible for all fees and taxes (federal, state, local and/or income) associated with the acceptance of the prizes and all expenses not listed related to acceptance and use of the prize. Winners may be required to furnish appropriate tax documentation. GEICO will report the value of prizes on Form 1099, if applicable. The Form 1099 will be issued to the winner and a copy will be filed with the Internal Revenue Service. No transfer, substitution, assignment or cash equivalent redemption of prize permitted, except by GEICO, which reserves the right to substitute a prize, in whole or in part, for one of comparable or greater value due to unavailability or for any reason, as solely determined by GEICO.

The contest winner(s) and their parent or legal guardian will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and liability/publicity release form (except where prohibited) prior to receipt of a Prize.

(b) By participating in this Contest, entrants grant permission to GEICO to use their names, likenesses, photographs, voices, sounds and/or biographical information and Video Entries in connection with the Contest and for any and all advertising, publicity and promotional purposes relating to the Contest without additional compensation.

10. Internet
GEICO is not responsible for technical failures of any kind or any problems or delays arising from any technical, software or equipment malfunctions, computer viruses, congestion on or unavailability of the Website during the Contest Period, any other technical, equipment or human errors of any kind, or any damage or alteration to your Video Entry that may occur in connection with the uploading or display of the Video Entry. If GEICO determines in its sole discretion that there is any suspected or actual evidence of fraud relating to any portion of the Contest, or if technical difficulties compromise the integrity of the Contest, GEICO reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. GEICO is not liable for any failure to display the Video Entries if that failure is due to circumstances beyond their control.

GEICO RESERVES THE RIGHT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO DISQUALIFY ANY PERSON WHO TAMPERS OR IS SUSPECTED OF TAMPERING WITH THE ENTRY PROCESS. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, GEICO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OR OTHER RELIEF FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Limitation of Liability
By entering into this Contest, entrants hereby release and discharge GEICO, and its affiliates, subsidiaries, assigns, agents, representatives, independent contractors, officers, employees and directors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, damages and expenses of any kind arising out of or relating to their participation in this Contest, their use or acceptance of any prize, the use by GEICO of any Video Entries submitted by entrants and/or any actions or decisions of GEICO in connection with the conduct and administration of this Contest. Entrants hereby waive any right to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in connection with any claim against GEICO, or any of its their affiliates, subsidiaries, assigns, agents, representatives, independent contractors, officers, employees and directors.

12. Miscellaneous
This Contest is governed by and subject to the laws of the United States . All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. The Contest is void where prohibited by law. The decisions of GEICO are final and binding in all matters relating to this Contest.

14. Privacy Policy
All information submitted in connection with this Contest will be treated in accordance with these Official Rules and GEICO's Privacy Notice ( www.geico.com/about/privacy ). In the event of a conflict between these Official Rules and GEICO.com privacy notice, these Official Rules will control.

15. Sponsor
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company, GEICO General Insurance Company, GEICO Indemnity Company, and GEICO Casualty Company), One GEICO Plaza , Washington , DC 20076.

If you have any questions about these Official Rules, please email them to comm@geicosafetycontest.com