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EL POLLO LOCO® CHICKEN AI SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES (“Official Rules”)
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, SO READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE PARTICIPATING.
SPONSOR AND ADMINISTRATOR: The Sponsor and Administrator of the El Pollo Loco® Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is El Pollo Loco, Inc., with its principal place of business and mailing address at: 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626 (“Sponsor” or “we” or “us”). Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding as to all aspects of this Sweepstakes.
SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The Sweepstakes begins on September 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends on September 30 , 2025 at 6:00 PM PT (“Sweepstakes Period”). Sponsor’s time- keeping device is the official clock of the Sweepstakes.
HOW TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES: To enter, entrant (“Entrant” or “you”) must, during the Sweepstakes Period: 1) Create a unique and original video or static image created with the assistance of artificial intelligence AI with fire-grilled chicken or El Pollo Loco chicken as the theme content and post it on their own public social account on either Instagram or TikTok using the hashtag #LocoAI (“Post”); 2) follow @ElPolloLoco on the platform you chose to Post and set such account to “public” (each an “Entry,” and collectively “Entries”) 3) Tag @ElPolloLoco in the Post. No particular sentiment (positive or negative) about fire-grilled chicken or El Pollo Loco chicken, is required in your Post to be eligible to win the Sweepstakes.
No particular AI or large-language model (“LLM”) platform or process in creating a Post/Entry is recommended for use in this Sweepstakes and Sponsor undertakes no responsibility or liability therefore. Posts may not violate third party rights, including copyright, trademark, right of publicity or any other intellectual property rights of any kind. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Post in violation of these Official Rules.
Limit one Post/Entry per calendar day (PT) (“Day”) regardless of how many Posts/platforms they Post on in a particular Day and regardless of whether they enter via an alternative method of entry. For example, if in one day, an entrant Posts on both Instagram and TikTok, and they postmark an Entry on such Day they will only receive one (1) entry for that Day. Entrants must complete all steps conforming to this Section and these Official Rules for their Post to result in a valid entry into the Sweepstakes.
There is no charge to sign up for Instagram or TikTok. If you do not have an Instagram account, follow the online instructions to register for a free Instagram account at www.instagram.com and if you do not have a TikTok account, follow the online instructions to register for a free TikTok account at https://www.tiktok.com/en/. To become a follower of @ElPolloLoco on Instagram, visit https://www.instagram.com/elpolloloco and follow the onscreen instructions. To become a follower of @ElPolloLoco on TikTok, visithttps://www.tiktok.com/@elpolloloco and follow the onscreen instructions.
Alternative Entry Method: As alternate to entering by making a Post, you may mail a 3x5 card to with your first and last name, street address, city, state, postal code, email, and phone number to Chicken AI Sweepstakes, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626. Forms must be postmarked by September 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and received not more than five (5) business days later. All entries become the exclusive property of the Sponsor, and none will be acknowledged or returned. The Sponsor is not responsible for submissions outside the Sweepstakes Period, or those that are late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, or otherwise deemed ineligible by Sponsor. Any ineligible form submissions will be disqualified.
Entries must only include the information required for entry into the Sweepstakes, must comply with Instagram’s and TikTok’s Community Guidelines (respectively available at https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119/?helpref=hc_fnav&bc[0]=Instagram%20Help&bc[1]=Privacy%20and%20Safety%20Center and https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines/en) and must not (as determined solely by Sponsor):
Entries that do not conform to these guidelines may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole discretion
ENTRIES ARE THE VIEWS OF THE INDIVIDUAL ENTRANT AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF SPONSOR. SPONSOR DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAME, INCLUDING LIABILITY FOR MODERATING, MONITORING OR FILTERING INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK ENTRIES. THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR ASSOCIATED WITH INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, OR ANY AI PLATFORM.
In the event of a dispute as to the identity of an Entrant associated with a potentially winning Entry, the natural person who is the authorized account holder of the Instagram and/or TikTok account associated with the selected Entry, or the person named in the mail in Entry, will be deemed to be the entrant, but only if that person is otherwise eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned to a particular handle on Instagram and/or TikTok or, if the account is not assigned to a natural person, the natural person assigned to the email address associated with the account by an Internet access provider, online service provider, Internet service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address. Each potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. If a dispute cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the potential winner may be deemed ineligible. Proof of submitting an Entry will not be deemed by the Sponsor as proof of entry into this Sweepstakes.
Standard data charges may apply if participating via your mobile device.
SELECTION OF WINNERS: Sponsor will select one (1) Entry at random from amongst all Entries received during the entire Sweepstakes Period on or about October 6, 2025. Odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible Entries received.
PRIZES: There is only one (1) Prize available to be won in the Sweepstakes: Win gift cards equivalent in value to (1) EPL 2-Piece leg and thigh chicken meal per week, per year, for 50 years (Approximate Retail Value: $$22,984(the “Prize”). Value based on current average value of a 2 piece leg and chicken meal and will be paid in a single lump sum of El Pollo Loco gift cards to the winner (denominations to be set in Sponsor’s discretion), plus a check of $2000.00to offset potential tax liability associated with the prize above the standard federal withholding described below. The Prize is nontransferable, nonnegotiable and Non- divisible, unless otherwise stated in writing or agreed to in writing by the Sponsor. Prize subject to any terms and conditions of the gift cards. Any difference between the approximate retail value and actual value will not be awarded.
Sponsor will pay a federal tax withholding on winner’s behalf of $5,996.16. No such withholding will be done for any applicable state taxes. All federal, state and local taxes, if applicable on the value of the prize plus the $2000 check, are the responsibility of the winner. Winner will be required to complete a Form W-9 as a condition of receiving the prize.
By accepting the prize, winner agrees that Sponsor is not providing tax advice and agrees that the winner is solely responsible for any tax liability. Sponsor does not guarantee that the check will cover the tax liability, and the actual amount of any tax liability is the sole responsibility of the winning party.
Sponsor may take at least (6) months, or longer, from the selection of the winner and receipt of the tax forms and delivery address to fulfill the prize. Lost or stolen cards will be replaced.
No substitution or cash alternative will be provided for prizes unless at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with a prize of comparable or greater value if the prize for any reason prize becomes unavailable. Any portion of any prize not accepted by the winner will be forfeited. PRIZE WINNER AGREES THAT A PRIZE IS BEING PROVIDED “AS IS”, AND THE RELEASED PARTIES (AS DEFINED IN THE “RELEASE” SECTION BELOW) MAKE NO WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR GUARANTEE REGARDING THE PRIZE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS QUALITY, CONDITION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No more than the number of prizes stated within these Official Rules will be awarded.
SELECTION, NOTIFICATION, AND VERIFICATION OF WINNER:
The potential prize winner will be notified via direct message to the TikTok or Instagram account the winning Post was made on (or notified via mail if the entry as via the alternative form of entry), with directions to claim the prize. If a potential winner does not respond within 24-hours of the initial notification attempt, he or she may be disqualified. A tax form 1099 will be issued to winner. If a potential winner fails to respond to any notification attempt within the time period specified by Sponsor, or if any attempted notification or prize delivery is returned as undeliverable, or if a potential winner fails to complete and return any required affidavit or release within the specified time period, or is unable to accept the prize as stated, the potential winner will be disqualified and an alternate winner may be selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion from among the remaining eligible Entries received. In the event a potential winner is disqualified or not eligible, Sponsor may select up to one additional potential winner, and if a winner is not verified, prize may not be awarded. Entries are subject to verification by Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to select or disqualify any entries as it deems in violation of the Official Rules, at its sole discretion. Sponsor’s decisions are final on all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Sponsor reserves the right to waive any entry requirements in its sole discretion.
The potential winner will be required to provide to Sponsor a valid email address, signed and returned tax forms (with all required information) and physical mailing address (not a P.O. Box) within the time stated in the notification. Winner at Sponsor’s discretion, may also be required to complete and return to Sponsor a notarized Affidavit of Eligibility/Release of Liability, and, if legally permissible, a Publicity Release.
GRANT OF RIGHTS; PUBLICITY: By submitting an Entry, each Entrant hereby grants to Sponsor, its parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, promotion partners (such as marketing agencies and influencers), and licensees (“Sweepstakes Entities”), an irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right and license to use the Post/Entry for advertising and publicity purposes. The rights granted under this paragraph shall extend to all Entries, including those submitted by non-winners and winners. OTHER THAN THE PRIZE AWARDED TO THE WINNERS, ENTRANT WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THEIR ENTRY/POST or for granting any of these rights. Entrant agrees to waive all claims to and shall receive no royalties of any kind now or in the future from Sponsor, its affiliates, or its licensees, successors and assigns for use of an Entry/Post or otherwise, and entrant represents, warrants and agrees that no other party is entitled to claim royalties from the use of the Entry/Post and that entrant’s Entry/Post is not subject to any collective bargaining agreements.
BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY/POST, THE ENTRANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ENTRANT’S NAME, HANDLE, AND ANY CONTENT INCLUDED IN HIS/HER ENTRY MAY BE POSTED ACROSS ANY OR ALL OF THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTITIES’ DIGITAL AND SOCIAL ASSETS, AT THE SPONSOR’S DISCRETION.
ELIGIBILITY. Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older or the age of majority in their state of residence as of the date of entry (the “Entrant”). Void outside of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and where prohibited by law. Officers, directors, managers, and employees of El Pollo Loco (the “Sponsor”) and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and related companies and their respective advertising and promotion agencies, consultants and agents, as well as immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of each such person, and any others engaged in the development, production, execution or distribution of this Sweepstakes (collectively the “Sweepstakes Entities”) are not eligible to participate. “Immediate family member” shall be deemed to mean husband, wife, children, mother, father, sister, sister in-law, brother or brother in-law. Sweepstakes may only be entered in or from the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, and entries originating from any other jurisdiction are not eligible for entry.
PRIVACY POLICY: Information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes is subject to the Sponsor’s privacy policy, https://www.elpolloloco.com/legal/#privacy (“Privacy Policy”).
RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Sponsor, Sweepstakes Entities, Instagram, TikTok and their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, franchisees, and licensees, and the officers, directors, owners, shareholders, employees, representatives, and agents of all of the foregoing (collectively, the “Released Parties”) are not responsible, and will have no liability for, (a) late, lost, delayed, illegible, damaged, corrupted or incomplete entries or messages, incorrect or inaccurate capture of, damage to, or loss of Entries or Entry information, or any human, mechanical, or technical errors of any kind relating to the operation of the Sweepstakes, Instagram, TikTok the communications or attempted communications with any entrant, the submission, collection, storage, or processing of Entries, or the administration of the Sweepstakes, (b) any Force Majeure Event or any other event outside their control that may cause any alteration, disruption, postponement or cancellation of any part of the Sweepstakes or any prize; (c) undeliverable emails resulting from any form of active or passive email filtering by a user’s Internet service provider and/or email client or for insufficient space in user’s email account to receive email, (d) any damage to any computer system or mobile device resulting from participation in or accessing or downloading information in connection with this Sweepstakes, (e) any human or mechanical errors, omissions, interruptions, defects, computer, online, telephone, cable, satellite, technical or mechanical malfunctions, viruses, worms, or delays of any kind that occur in the transmission, communication, or processing of entries, or inaccurate transcription of entry information; (f) undelivered, late, lost, stolen, damaged, garbled, mutilated, illegible, incomplete, invalid, void, unintelligible or misdirected entries, which will be disqualified; (g) errors, typos, or misprints in these Official Rules, in any Sweepstakes-related advertisements, or other materials; or (h) failures of electronic equipment, computer hardware or software, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled, or delayed electronic communications, or entries otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules. RELEASED PARTIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER DAMAGE OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY COMPONENT OF ANY PRIZE OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF ANY PRIZE WINNER’S USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE. By entering, each entrant fully releases, to the greatest extent permitted by law, covenants not to sue, and agrees to hold each of the Released Parties harmless from and against any and all losses, expenses, costs, demands, claims, liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described) arising out of or in any way related to the operation of the Sweepstakes, Entrant’s participation in the Sweepstakes, the acceptance, receipt or use (or misuse) of any prize or prize component and/or any use of the entrant’s Entry/Post, name, likeness, voice and/or biographical information as permitted hereunder, including without limitation all claims and liabilities based on any personal injury, property damages, loss, and/or death. Entrants assume all liability for any injury or damage caused, or claimed to be caused, by participation in this Sweepstakes, or the acceptance, receipt or use or any prize or prize component. The Released Parties are not responsible for any typographical, printing, production or other error in the administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of any prize or notification of any winner. In no event will more prizes than the number stated in these Official Rules be awarded. Winner agrees to execute such additional release(s), waiver(s) of liability and/or agreement(s) as may be required by a provider of a prize component, within the time period specified by Sponsor or the provider.
GENERAL RULES: By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to be bound by the Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SWEEPSTAKES OR UNDERMINE THE CONTENT OR LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY PERSON OR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify or prohibit from participating in the Sweepstakes any individual who, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, Sponsor determines or believes (i) has tampered with the entry process, or has undermined the legitimate operation of Sweepstakes application or website or the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices, or (ii) has engaged in conduct that annoys, abuses, threatens or harasses any other entrants or any representative of Sponsor or (iii) has attempted or intends to attempt any of the foregoing. Any attempt by an entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different identities, and/or any other methods will void that entrant’s Entry and that entrant may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes. No mechanically or programmatically reproduced entries are permitted.
The use of automated devices, programs or methods to submit entries is prohibited and Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any Entry that it believes may have been submitted using such an automated device, program or method. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, modify or suspend this Sweepstakes should a virus, bugs, entrant fraud or misconduct or other cause beyond the control of the Sponsor affect or corrupt the administration, integrity, security or proper operation of the Sweepstakes or to the extent Sponsor deems necessary in order to comply with the terms of use or terms of service of any applicable social media platform or in connection with changes to such terms. In the event of termination of the Sweepstakes, a notice will be posted online and a random drawing to award the prizes will be conducted from among all eligible Entries prior to the time of termination.
These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except in a written document issued in accordance with law by a duly authorized representative of Sponsor. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not contained herein. In the event there is a discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Sweepstakes materials and the terms and conditions of these Official Rules, these Official Rules shall prevail, govern and control. Sponsor’s failure to enforce any provision of these Official Rules will not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.
MANDATORY INFORMAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS: If you have a “Dispute” (as defined below) with Sponsor or Released Parties relating to this Sweepstakes, you shall first provide Sponsor with written notice (“Notice”) sent to the following address Sponsor, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626 ATTN: El Pollo Loco Legal Department. A Notice must include all of the following: (1) a detailed description of the Dispute; (2) the nature and basis of the claim(s); (3) the nature and basis of the specific relief sought and a detailed calculation for that relief; and (4) information sufficient for Sponsor to evaluate your claim. Any Notice you submit must be signed by you. You and we agree to negotiate in good faith in an effort to resolve any Dispute. This should lead to resolution, but if for some reason the Dispute is not resolved satisfactorily within sixty (60) days after receipt of a compliant Notice, you and we agree to the further dispute resolution provisions below. Both you and we agree that this informal dispute resolution process is mandatory and a condition precedent that must be satisfied before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding. Any applicable statute of limitations will be tolled for sixty (60) days from the time a fully compliant Notice is served on the other party unless the parties mutually agree to extend that period.
BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION: You agree that the sole and exclusive forum and remedy for any and all disputes, actions, claims, or other controversies between you and Sponsor or any Released Parties that cannot be resolved informally and that relate in any way to or arise out of the Sweepstakes (“Dispute”) shall be final and binding arbitration. Dispute shall have the broadest possible meaning permitted by law.
You and we acknowledge that these Official Rules affect interstate commerce and that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) and federal arbitration law apply to arbitrations under these Official Rules (despite any other choice of law provision).
Arbitration under this Sweepstakes shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The applicable AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules and AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules shall apply, as modified by these Official Rules. If you initiate arbitration, the applicable AAA rules will govern the payment of fees unless applicable law requires a different allocation of fees in order for this arbitration provision to be enforceable. If you are unable to pay your share of the AAA fees, we will consider a request to pay them on your behalf so long as you have fully complied with the informal dispute resolution process as set forth above.
The arbitration will be conducted before a sole neutral arbitrator who shall be located at or near the location where the arbitration will take place. The arbitration will be conducted at a location that is reasonably convenient for you.
The award of the arbitrator may require payment of the costs, fees, and/or expenses incurred by the prevailing party consistent with applicable law and the applicable AAA rules. The provisions of Fed. R. Civ. P. 68 may be applied by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be bound by these Official Rules as a court would and shall issue a reasoned, detailed decision explaining the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.
INDIVIDUAL RELIEF AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER: The parties agree that the arbitrator may award the same relief available in court provided that such relief (including declaratory or injunctive relief) shall only be in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide the relief warranted by that party’s individual claim. YOU AGREE THAT YOU BRING CLAIMS AGAINST SPONSOR OR RELEASED PARTIES ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, COLLECTIVE, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROCEEDING. FURTHER, UNLESS WE AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE ANY PERSON’S OR ENTITY’S CLAIMS WITH THOSE OF ANOTHER PERSON OR ENTITY AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, COLLECTIVE, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROCEEDING. IF AFTER EXHAUSTION OF ALL APPEALS ANY OF THESE PROHIBITIONS ON NON-INDIVIDUALIZED RELIEF; CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, COLLECTIVE, AND PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CLAIMS; AND CONSOLIDATION IS FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE AS TO A PARTICULAR CLAIM OR WITH RESPECT TO A PARTICULAR REQUEST FOR RELIEF (SUCH AS A REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF), THEN YOU AGREE THAT SUCH A CLAIM OR REQUEST FOR RELIEF SHALL BE DECIDED BY A COURT AFTER ALL OTHER CLAIMS AND REQUESTS FOR RELIEF ARE ARBITRATED.
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR MASS ARBITRATION FILINGS: If twenty-five (25) or more claimants submit Notices or attempt to file demands for arbitration raising similar claims and are represented by the same or coordinated counsel, all of the cases must be resolved in arbitration using the AAA Mass Arbitration Supplementary Rules in stages using staged bellwether proceedings if they are not resolved prior to arbitration as set forth above. The parties agree that the individual resolution of claims in arbitration might be delayed if they elect to pursue claims in connection with twenty-five (25) or more similar claims. In the first stage, the parties shall each select up to fifteen (15) cases per side (thirty (30) cases total) to be filed in arbitration and resolved individually in accordance with this arbitration provision, with each case assigned to a separate arbitrator unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. During this time, no other cases may be filed in arbitration, and AAA shall not accept or administer arbitrations commenced in violation of this provision. If the parties are unable to resolve the remaining cases after the conclusion of the first stage of bellwether proceedings, each side may then select up to another fifteen (15) cases per side (thirty (30) cases total) to be filed in arbitration and addressed individually in accordance with this arbitration provision. During this second stage, no other cases may be filed in arbitration or accepted or administered by the AAA. This process of staged bellwether proceedings (thirty (30) cases total in each set of bellwether proceedings as outlined above) shall continue until the parties are able to resolve all of the claims, either through arbitration or settlement. If these mass filing procedures apply, any statute of limitations applicable to the claims set forth will be tolled from the time the first cases are selected for bellwether proceedings until a given claim is selected for a bellwether proceeding, withdrawn, or otherwise resolved. A court shall have the authority to enforce this provision and, if necessary, to enjoin the filing or prosecution of arbitrations.
OPTING OUT OF ARBITRATION: IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION, YOU MUST NOTIFY SPONSOR IN WRITING WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE DATE THAT YOU FIRST HAD NOTICE OF THESE OFFICIAL RULES CONTAINING AN ARBITRATION PROVISION. THIS IS NOT A NEW OPT OUT RIGHT IF YOU WERE PREVIOUSLY BOUND BY AN ARBITRATION PROVISION. YOUR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO SPONSOR MUST BE SENT VIA MAIL TO SPONSOR, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626 ATTN: El Pollo Loco Legal Department. IT MUST INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS AS WELL AS A CLEAR STATEMENT THAT YOU DO NOT WISH TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH SPONSOR OR RELEASED PARTIES THROUGH ARBITRATION. YOUR DECISION TO OPT OUT OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION WILL HAVE NO ADVERSE EFFECT ON YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED SPONSOR OF YOUR DECISION TO OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO SO AGAIN. ANY OPT OUT RECEIVED AFTER THE THIRTY (30) DAY TIME PERIOD WILL NOT BE VALID.
Notwithstanding any provision in these Official Rules to the contrary, the parties agree that if we make future changes to this arbitration provision, except for changes to the Notice address, you may reject such changes by sending us written notice within thirty (30) days of the change to Sponsor, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, California 92626 ATTN: El Pollo Loco Legal Department. This is not an opt-out of arbitration altogether. By rejecting any future changes you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any Dispute in accordance with the language of this provision.
WE BOTH AGREE THAT, WHETHER ANY CLAIM IS IN ARBITRATION OR IN COURT, YOU AND SPONSOR BOTH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL INVOLVING ANY CLAIMS OR DISPUTES BETWEEN US TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
In no event shall any claim, action or proceeding by you related in any way to these Official Rules be instituted more than one (1) year after the cause of action arose to the fullest extent permitted by law. CHOICE OF LAW: All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of participant and Sponsor and Released Parties in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflicts of laws principles with jurisdiction and venue in the local, state, and federal courts for Costa Mesa, California.
WINNER’S NAME AND OFFICIAL RULES REQUESTS: For the name of the winner, mail a clearly-stated request, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, within 90 days of the end of the Sweepstakes Period with “EL POLLO LOCO® CHICKEN AI SWEEPSTAKES” in the subject line to: El Pollo Loco, Inc., ATTN: Legal Department, 3535 Harbor Blvd., Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Instagram or TikTok.
