Digital Locations, Inc. - Annual Report: 2017 (Form 10-K)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 000-54817

3700 State Street, Suite 350, Santa Barbara, California 93105

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Issuer’s telephone Number: (805) 456-7000

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None.

Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files. Yes x No o.

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x.

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based upon the price at which the Company’s common stock was sold as reported on the OTC Markets, LLC on June 30, 2017 was $1,022,478.

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding, as of March 30, 2018 was 38,776,436.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS.

Unless otherwise stated or the context requires otherwise, references in this annual report on Form 10-K to “Digital Locations,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to Digital Locations, Inc.

Overview

We are a provider of proximity based data solutions that help businesses better understand and interact with consumers in various physical locations. We enable solutions that serve as a “bridge” between the physical and digital worlds, connecting people to place. By helping businesses transform their locations into smart venues, they can drastically improve their in-venue mobile experience. In addition, we help our clients identify, segment and activate their most socially influential customers at events, conferences or business locations, leading to increased brand loyalty, engagement, message amplification and revenue. Whether the locations are airports, sports venues, movie theaters, or political rallies, we enable smart interaction and data collection.

Our solutions will be delivered as either a Custom Integration, which is a non-recurring revenue model, or Enterprise Software as a Service or (SaaS), which is a monthly recurring revenue model.

Previously, our business was focused on developing a low-cost method to produce graphene. We have completed our development and research efforts around graphene through a sponsored research agreement with University of California at Santa Barbara, or UCSB, and do not see an opportunity to commercialize the findings of the research agreement. We have determined to refocus our efforts to becoming a proximity based data solutions provider to businesses.

Recent Developments

Teaming Agreement with Nikaza

On November 2, 2017, we entered into our first teaming agreement (the “Nikaza Agreement”) with Nikaza Inc. (“Nikaza”). Nikaza is an Internet of Things (IoT) platform that serves as a bridge between the physical and digital worlds, which helps business of all types transform their locations into smart venues.

Pursuant to the terms of the Nikaza Agreement, the Company and Nikaza will seek to develop and secure contracts with potential customers in certain geographic markets for each other’s information technology services, solutions and products. If either party makes a bona fide referral of a present or potential customer to the other, the parties shall work together to develop an opportunity for one or both of the parties to provide services and/or products to the customer. Once either party is selected as the prime contractor for an opportunity that the parties are jointly pursuing, the parties shall negotiate in good faith and proceed in a timely manner to execute a mutually acceptable subcontract to perform the services and/or to provide the products of the other party as part of the opportunity. If the parties are unable to agree on a subcontract within sixty (60) calendar days after award of a prime contract, or other period if mutually agreed in writing, either party shall have the right, upon ten (10) days’ prior notice to the other party, to terminate the Nikaza Agreement with respect to the applicable opportunity. The term of the Nikaza Agreement is for one (1) year and will automatically be renewed for additional one (1) year periods thereafter unless terminated by either party upon providing thirty (30) days prior written notice before the beginning of any renewal term.

The Problem

The Solution

Nikaza Context Hub – The Nikaza Context Hub is the industry’s first location platform that can pinpoint a user’s location with a high degree of accuracy based on a combination of indoor- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Beacon signals. This market leading Enterprise grade platform also enables hyper-local advertising campaign management. By deploying a Smart Sensor or Internet of Things (Iot) device that measures precise micro location using Wi-Fi, Near Field Communications, and Bluetooth signals, venue owners can gain real-time visibility to In Store Analytics such as insights into in-store guest behavior. Additionally, it provides visibility into visitation patterns broken down by day part and dwell time along with real time measurement of in-store visits at the aisle level.

Attribution - Our location data can be used to help advertisers understand the relationship between ad-impressions and in-store visits.

Data Collection - Location Services Framework allows for First Party data collection and activation.

Data Syndication - Through a proprietary network of data buyers, we facilitate the monetization of context data on behalf of an enterprise.

Teaming Agreement with Ampsy

On March 14, 2018 we entered into our second teaming agreement (the “Ampsy Agreement”) with Fandedealio, Inc. dba Ampsy, a Delaware corporation (“Ampsy”), a location based audience discovery and engagement platform for Social Channels.

Pursuant to the terms of the Ampsy Agreement, the Company and Ampsy will seek to develop and secure contracts with potential customers in certain geographic markets for each other’s information technology services, solutions and products. If either party makes a bona fide referral of a present or potential customer to the other, the parties shall work together to develop an opportunity for one or both of the parties to provide services and/or products to the customer. Once either party is selected as the prime contractor for an opportunity that the parties are jointly pursuing, the parties shall negotiate in good faith and proceed in a timely manner to execute a mutually acceptable subcontract to perform the services and/or to provide the products of the other party as part of the opportunity. If the parties are unable to agree on a subcontract within sixty (60) calendar days after award of a prime contract, or other period if mutually agreed in writing, either party shall have the right, upon ten (10) days’ prior notice to the other party, to terminate the Ampsy Agreement with respect to the applicable opportunity. The term of the Ampsy Agreement is for one (1) year and will automatically be renewed for additional one (1) year periods thereafter unless terminated by either party upon providing thirty (30) days prior written notice before the beginning of any renewal term.

The Problem

Companies are spending significant budgets to discover and activate local audiences via social channels, however, they do not utilize the below:

The Solution

Ampsy Platform - The Ampsy platform combines proprietary geofencing technology with real-time experience analytics to deliver a live event media aggregation service with insights about attendees who take to social during games, concerts, conferences and more. Ampsy helps identify and compartmentalize this digitally-engaged live audience, uncovering people with influence over their followers. These influencers are important ongoing sales targets, in addition to serving as candidates to be activated for future marketing campaigns. Ampsy provides the most agile and accurate location based social listening and influencer marketing / customer engagement platform in the market today.

The Ampsy platform features and benefits include:

Teaming Agreement with Glanz, Inc.

On March 20, 2018, we entered into our third teaming agreement with Glanz Inc. dba Corner Media (“Corner Media”). Corner Media is a location based digital media company with a focus on premier, high pedestrian traffic locations. Corner Media brings together traditional outdoor and digital advertising to help businesses reach their ideal customers. Through digital displays, location-based mobile ads, and innovative outdoor advertising, Corner Media is helping retailers transform the way they advertise.

The Problem

For the longest time, the physical space has been trying to connect to the virtual one. In the past, display advertising was unconnected, static, not agile, flexible or adaptable.

The Solution

We deploy an integrated proximity based mobile and programmatic display platform that leverages where people are, allowing advertisers and retail owners to identify and influence consumers in a completely new way. Using location context, advertisers and retailers can create more relevant customer experiences, understand customer data and reach consumers on their path to purchase.

Market Opportunity

The market opportunity for our solutions is significant. Gartner, Inc. forecasts that 8.4 billion “things” will be in use at the end of 2017, up 31% from 2016, setting the stage for the market to approach 20 billion connected “things” by 2020. According to a recent Markets and Research report, the proximity marketing market is expected to be worth $52 billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 29.8% between 2016 and 2022. The current marketplace is expected to be driven by the heavy demand for personalized location-based services which enable a contextually relevant user experience. In addition, the increased use of beacons and growing availability of spatial data and analytical tools further propel the growth of this market.

Businesses are making approximately $6.50 for every $1.00 spent on social influencer marketing. A staggering 59% of marketers intend to increase their influencer marketing budget in 2018 and in a recent survey nearly 40% of Twitter users say they have made a purchase as a direct result of a tweet from an influencer. That said, BIA Kelsey reports that roughly 67% of marketers consider finding relevant influencers their greatest challenge.

Competition

The market for our solutions is competitive, as the demand for scalable, compliant, data solutions is rapidly increasing. We compete with private companies that offer a similar solution to ours, including Gimbal, Unacast, Near, Safe Graph, Freckle IOT, Ground Signal and public companies such as Clear Channel Outdoor ( CCO), Lamar Advertising (LAMR) and JC Deceaux Group (DEC)

We expect new market entrants and existing competitors to introduce new solutions that compete with ours.

M&A Opportunity

The market for Proximity Based data and marketing solutions is rapidly growing and therefore is incredibly fragmented. With the primary goals of increasing our asset value and diversifying our shareholder base, we have initiated a robust M&A effort by creating a deep pipeline of potential targets which meet our criteria, and a repeatable process for screening deals. We believe this space is uniquely suited for consolidation, as the number of privately held companies which meet our criteria is significant. This process involves both direct outreach by our internal business development team, in conjunction with ongoing dialogue with several merchant bankers marketing sell-side mandates. The are several factors that can negatively affect our ability to merge with or acquire a business including but not limited to the lack of liquidity in our public stock, the size of our current market cap, and our inability to raise additional capital.

Corporate History

Digital Locations, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 25, 2006 as Zingerang, Inc. On April 2, 2007, the Company changed its name to Carbon Sciences, Inc. and on September 14, 2017, the Company changed its name to Digital Locations, Inc.

Intellectual Property

We have filed numerous patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in the course of our business history. However, patent applications that are not related to the current business focus of graphene have all been abandoned and we currently do not have any patent applications filed for graphene. Our Sponsored Research Agreements (“SRAs”) with the University of California at Santa Barbara (“UCSB”) give us the first right to review any new inventions arising out of the SRAs, and negotiate a license or option agreement for such inventions.

Employees

We currently have two full-time employees. We have arrangements with various independent contractors and consultants to meet additional needs, including management, accounting, investor relations, research and development and other administrative functions.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

We are in the early stages of development and have limited operating history on which you can base an investment decision.

We were formed in August 2006 and have been developing a new technology for commercial use. We have recently changed our business focus. We have generated no revenues, have no real operating history upon which you can evaluate our business strategy or future prospects, and have negative working capital. As a result, our auditor issued an opinion in connection with our December 31, 2017 financial statements, which expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern unless we obtain additional financing. Our ability to generate such revenues will depend on whether we can successfully develop, commercialize and license our technology and make the transition from a development stage company to an operating company. We expect to continue to incur losses. In making your evaluation of our business, you should consider that we are a start-up business focused on a new technology, are designing solutions that have no proven market acceptance, and operate in a rapidly evolving industry. As a result, we may encounter many expenses, delays, problems and difficulties that we have not anticipated and for which we have not planned. There can be no assurance that at this time we will successfully commercialize our technology, operate profitably or that we will have adequate working capital to fund our operations or meet our obligations as they become due.

Our proposed operations are subject to all of the risks inherent in the initial expenses, challenges, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the formation of any new business. Investors should evaluate an investment in our company in light of the problems and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies attempting to develop markets for new products, services and technologies. Despite best efforts, we may never overcome these obstacles to achieve financial success. Our business is speculative and dependent upon the implementation of our business plan, as well as our ability to successfully enter into licensing agreements with third parties on terms that will be commercially viable for us. There can be no assurance that our efforts will be successful or result in revenue or profit. There is no assurance that we will earn significant revenues or that our investors will not lose their entire investment.

There is no assurance that our new growth-by-acquisition strategy will be successful.

We have hired a new Chief Executive Officer to implement our new strategy of growing the Company through the acquisition of other public or private operating companies engaged in the proximity marketing business. While we will endeavor to acquire companies that are profitable and accretive, there is no assurance that any of our business acquisitions will be economically successful or perform as expected. We may acquire businesses that incur unexpected losses, or may not integrate well with the Company. We may not realize profits on our business acquisitions for a number of reasons, including but not limited to paying higher than fair value, unexpected operating deficits, change in the market, loss of customers, reduced demand, loss of management and other causes.

If we are unable to effectively manage the transition from a development stage company to an operating company, our financial results will be negatively affected.

For the period from our inception, August 25, 2006, through December 31, 2017, we incurred an aggregate net loss, and had an accumulated deficit, of $30,038,453. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we incurred net losses of $2,388,454 and $277,663, respectively. Our losses are expected to continue to increase for at least the next 48 months as we commence full-scale development of our technology, if feasible. We believe we will require significant funding to make this transition, if full-scale development is commercially justified. If we do make such transition, we expect our business to grow significantly in size and complexity. This growth is expected to place significant additional demands on our management, systems, internal controls and financial and operational resources. As a result, we will need to expend additional funds to hire additional qualified personnel, retain professionals to assist in developing appropriate control systems and expand our operating infrastructures. Our inability to secure additional resources, as and when needed, or manage our growth effectively, if and when it occurs, would significantly hinder our transition to an operating company, as well as diminish our prospects of generating revenues and, ultimately, achieving profitability.

Currently, we have not generated significant revenue from this new and unproven segment of our business. While we intend to market our solutions, there is a risk that we will be unable to compete with large, medium and small competitors that are in (or may enter) the industry with substantially larger resources and management experience.

Our solutions address an evolving marketplace and must comply with current and evolving customer requirements in order to gain market acceptance. There is a risk that we will not meet anticipated customer requirements or desires.

If we fail to respond quickly to technological developments, our solutions may become uncompetitive and obsolete.

The mobile data market is expected to experience rapid technology developments, changes in industry standards, changes in customer requirements and frequent new product introductions and improvements. If we are unable to respond quickly to these developments, we may lose competitive position, and our solutions or technologies may become uncompetitive or obsolete, causing revenues and operating results to suffer. In order to compete, we may be required to develop or acquire new technologies and improve our existing technologies and processes on a schedule that keeps pace with technological developments and the requirements for our industry. We must also be able to support a range of changing customer preferences. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in any manner in these efforts, and our inability to do so could cause our business to suffer.

Changes in consumer sentiment or laws, rules or regulations regarding tracking technologies and other privacy matters could have a material adverse effect on our ability to generate net revenues and could adversely affect our ability to collect data on consumer shopping behavior.

The collection and use of electronic information about user is an important element of our technology and solutions. However, consumers may become increasingly resistant to the collection, use and sharing of information, including information used to deliver advertising and to attribute credit to publishers in performance marketing programs, and take steps to prevent such collection, use and sharing of information. For example, consumer complaints and/or lawsuits regarding advertising or other tracking technologies in general and our practices specifically could adversely impact our business. In addition to this change in consumer preferences, if retailers or brands perceive significant negative consumer reaction to targeted advertising or the tracking of consumers’ activities, they may determine that such advertising or tracking has the potential to negatively impact their brand. In that case, advertisers may limit or stop the use of our solutions, and our operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected.

Our business practices with respect to data and consumer protection could give rise to liabilities or reputational harm as a result of governmental regulation, legal requirements or industry standards relating to consumer privacy, data protection and consumer protection.

Federal, state and international laws and regulations govern the collection, use, retention, sharing and security of data that we collect. We strive to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, self-regulatory requirements and legal obligations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection, including those relating to the use of data for marketing purposes. It is possible, however, that these requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or our practices. We cannot assure you that our practices have complied, comply, or will comply fully with all such laws, regulations, requirements and obligations. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with federal, state or international laws or regulations, including laws and regulations regulating privacy, data security, marketing communications or consumer protection, or other policies, self-regulatory requirements or legal obligations could result in harm to our reputation, a loss in business, and proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities, consumers, retailers or others. We may also be contractually liable to indemnify and hold harmless performance marketing networks or other third parties from the costs or consequences of noncompliance with any laws, regulations, self-regulatory requirements or other legal obligations relating to privacy, data protection and consumer protection or any inadvertent or unauthorized use or disclosure of data that we store or handle as part of operating our business. Any such proceeding or action, and any related indemnification obligation, could hurt our reputation, force us to incur significant expenses in defense of these proceedings, distract our management, increase our costs of doing business and cause consumers and retailers to decrease their use of our marketplace, and may result in the imposition of monetary liability.

As we develop and provide solutions, we may be subject to additional and unexpected regulations, which could increase our costs or otherwise harm our business.

As we develop and provide solutions that address new market segments, we may become subject to additional laws and regulations, which could create unexpected liabilities for us, cause us to incur additional costs or restrict our operations. From time to time, we may be notified of or otherwise become aware of additional laws and regulations that governmental organizations or others may claim should be applicable to our business. Our failure to anticipate the application of these laws and regulations accurately, or other failure to comply, could create liability for us, result in adverse publicity or cause us to alter our business practices, which could cause our net revenues to decrease, our costs to increase or our business otherwise to be harmed.

Government regulation of the Internet, e-commerce and m-commerce is evolving, and unfavorable changes or failure by us to comply with these laws and regulations could substantially harm our business and results of operations.

We are subject to general business regulations and laws as well as regulations and laws specifically governing the Internet, e-commerce and m-commerce in a number of jurisdictions around the world. Existing and future regulations and laws could impede the growth of the Internet, e-commerce, m-commerce or other online services. These regulations and laws may involve taxation, tariffs, privacy and data security, anti-spam, data protection, content, copyrights, distribution, electronic contracts, electronic communications and consumer protection. It is not clear how existing laws and regulations governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes, libel and personal privacy apply to the Internet as the vast majority of these laws and regulations were adopted prior to the advent of the Internet and do not contemplate or address the unique issues raised by the Internet, e-commerce or m-commerce. It is possible that general business regulations and laws, or those specifically governing the Internet, e-commerce or m-commerce may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules or our practices. We cannot assure you that our practices have complied, comply or will comply fully with all such laws and regulations. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with any of these laws or regulations could result in damage to our reputation, a loss in business, and proceedings or actions against us by governmental entities or others. Any such proceeding or action could hurt our reputation, force us to spend significant resources in defense of these proceedings, distract our management, increase our costs of doing business, and cause consumers and retailers to decrease their use of our marketplace, and may result in the imposition of monetary liability. We may also be contractually liable to indemnify and hold harmless third parties from the costs or consequences of noncompliance with any such laws or regulations. In addition, it is possible that governments of one or more countries may seek to censor content available on our websites and mobile applications or may even attempt to completely block access to our marketplace. Adverse legal or regulatory developments could substantially harm our business. In particular, in the event that we are restricted, in whole or in part, from operating in one or more countries, our ability to retain or increase our customer base may be adversely affected and we may not be able to maintain or grow our net revenues as anticipated.

The current credit and financial market conditions may exacerbate certain risks affecting our business.

Due to the continued disruption in the financial markets arising from the global recession and the slow pace of economic recovery, many of our potential customers are unable to access capital necessary to accommodate the use of our technology. Many are operating under austerity budgets that limit their ability to invest in new technology and that make it significantly more difficult to take risks. As a result, we may experience increased difficulties in convincing customers to adopt our technology as a viable alternative at this time.

We do not maintain theft or casualty insurance, and only maintain modest liability and property insurance coverage and therefore we could incur losses as a result of an uninsured loss.

We cannot assure that we will not incur uninsured liabilities and losses as a result of the conduct of our business. Any such uninsured or insured loss or liability could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

If we lose key employees and consultants or are unable to attract or retain qualified personnel, our business could suffer.

Our success is highly dependent on our ability to attract and retain qualified management personnel. Competition for these qualified personnel is intense. We are highly dependent on our management and key consultants who have been critical to the development of our business. The loss of the services of key employees and key consultants could have a material adverse effect on our operations. We do have employment or consulting agreements with key individuals. However, there can be no assurance that any employees or consultants will remain associated with us. The efforts of key employees and consultants will be critical to us as we continue to develop our technology and as we attempt to transition from a development stage company to a company with commercialized products and services. If we were to lose key employees or consultants, we may experience difficulties in competing effectively, developing our technology and implementing our business strategies.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR COMMON STOCK

Our common stock is subject to volatility.

We cannot assure that the market price for our common stock will remain at its current level and a decrease in the market price could result in substantial losses for investors. The market price of our common stock may be significantly affected by one or more of the following factors:

If our common stock remains subject to the SEC’s penny stock rules, broker-dealers may experience difficulty in completing customer transactions and trading activity in our securities may be adversely affected.

Unless our common stock is listed on a national securities exchange, including the Nasdaq Capital Market, if we have stockholders’ equity of $5,000,000 or less and our common stock has a market price per share of less than $4.00, transactions in our common stock will be subject to the SEC’s “penny stock” rules. If our common stock remains subject to the “penny stock” rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), broker-dealers may find it difficult to effectuate customer transactions and trading activity in our securities may be adversely affected.

In accordance with these rules, broker-dealers participating in transactions in low-priced securities must first deliver a risk disclosure document that describes the risks associated with such stocks, the broker-dealer's duties in selling the stock, the customer's rights and remedies and certain market and other information. Furthermore, the broker-dealer must make a suitability determination approving the customer for low-priced stock transactions based on the customer's financial situation, investment experience and objectives. Broker-dealers must also disclose these restrictions in writing to the customer, obtain specific written consent from the customer, and provide monthly account statements to the customer. The effect of these restrictions will probably decrease the willingness of broker-dealers to make a market in our common stock, decrease liquidity of our common stock and increase transaction costs for sales and purchases of our common stock as compared to other securities. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market.

As a result, if our common stock becomes subject to the penny stock rules, the market price of our securities may be depressed, and you may find it more difficult to sell our securities.

If we fail to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, the price of our common stock may be adversely affected.

Our internal control over financial reporting may have weaknesses and conditions that could require correction or remediation, the disclosure of which may have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock. We are required to establish and maintain appropriate internal controls over financial reporting. Failure to establish those controls, or any failure of those controls once established, could adversely affect our public disclosures regarding our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.

Rules adopted by the SEC pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 require an annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting, and for certain issuers an attestation of this assessment by the issuer’s independent registered public accounting firm. The standards that must be met for management to assess the internal controls over financial reporting as effective are evolving and complex, and require significant documentation, testing, and possible remediation to meet the detailed standards. We expect to incur significant expenses and to devote resources to Section 404 compliance on an ongoing basis. It is difficult for us to predict how long it will take or costly it will be to complete the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for each year and to remediate any deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we may not be able to complete the assessment and remediation process on a timely basis. In addition, management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting may identify weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal controls over financial reporting or other matters that may raise concerns for investors. Any actual or perceived weaknesses and conditions that need to be addressed in our internal control over financial reporting or disclosure of management’s assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting may have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock.

We are authorized to issue shares of preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could adversely impact the rights of holders of our common stock.

Our Articles of Incorporation authorize our Company to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which 1,000 shares have been designated as Series A Preferred Stock and 30,000 shares have been designated as Series B Preferred Stock. As of March 30, 2018 there are no shares of Series A Preferred Stock and 16,155 shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued and outstanding. We can issue additional shares of our preferred stock in one or more series and can set the terms of the preferred stock without seeking any further approval from our common stockholders. Any preferred stock that we issue may rank ahead of our common stock in terms of dividend priority or liquidation premiums and may have greater voting rights than our common stock. In addition, such preferred stock may contain provisions allowing those shares to be converted into shares of common stock, which could dilute the value of common stock to current stockholders and could adversely affect the market price, if any, of our common stock. In addition, the preferred stock could be utilized, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company. Although we have no present intention to issue any additional shares of authorized preferred stock, there can be no assurance that we will not do so in the future.

Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market.

From time to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to amended Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months subject only to the current public information requirement. Affiliates may sell after six months subject to the Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), current public information and notice requirements. Of the 38,776,436 shares of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2017, approximately 38,284,528 shares are freely tradable without restriction. Any substantial sales of our common stock pursuant to Rule 144 may have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

We do not expect to pay dividends in the future and any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.

We do not currently anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time as the Board of Directors may consider relevant. Our current intention is to apply net earnings, if any, in the foreseeable future to increasing our capital base and development and marketing efforts. There can be no assurance that we will ever have sufficient earnings to declare and pay dividends to the holders of our common stock, and in any event, a decision to declare and pay dividends is at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. If we do not pay dividends, our common stock may be less valuable because a return on investment will only occur if its stock price appreciates.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.

Our principal office is located at 3700 State Street, Suite 350, Santa Barbara, California 93105. On September 5, 2017, we entered into a sublease for office space in our new location. The base rent for the new sublease is $1,000 per month for a period of one year and month-to-month thereafter.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are not currently a party to, nor is any of our property currently the subject of, any pending legal proceeding that will have a material adverse effect on our business.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.

Market Information

Commencing November 21, 2017, our common stock traded on the “Pink Sheets” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. under the symbol “DLOC.” Our common stock has traded on the OTC Bulletin Board and OTCQB Market under the symbol “CABN” since September 28, 2007. The following table provides, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low bid prices for our common stock. These over-the-counter market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.

As of March 30, 2018, there were 95 holders of record of our common stock. This number does not include stockholders for whom shares were held in “nominee” or “street” name.

Dividend Policy

We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We currently expect to retain future earnings, if any, for the development of our business.

Common Stock

Our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, authorize the issuance of up to two billion (2,000,000,000) shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be voted on by the stockholders. Holders of common stock have cumulative voting rights. Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to share ratably in dividends, if any, as may be declared, from time to time by the Board of Directors in its discretion, from funds legally available therefor. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of our company, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to share pro rata all assets remaining after payment in full of all liabilities. Holders of common stock have no preemptive or other subscription rights, and there are no conversion rights or redemption or sinking fund provisions with respect to such shares.

As of March 30, 2018, our common stock was held by 95 stockholders of record, and we had 38,776,436 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. We believe that the number of beneficial owners is substantially greater than the number of record holders because a significant portion of our outstanding common stock is held of record in broker street names for the benefit of individual investors. The transfer agent of our common stock is Computershare Investor Services, 250 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table shows information with respect to each equity compensation plan under which our common stock is authorized for issuance as from inception (April 24, 2006) through December 31, 2017.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Not applicable.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis should be read together with our financial statements and the related notes appearing elsewhere in this filing. This discussion contains forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this annual report.

Cautionary Statements

This Form 10-K contains financial projections and other “forward-looking statements,” as that term is used in federal securities laws, about our financial condition, results of operations, and business. These statements include, among others:

There is no assurance that the Company will be profitable. The Company may not be able to successfully develop, manage, or market its products and services. The Company may not be able to attract or retain qualified executives and technology personnel. The Company may not be able to obtain customers for its products or services. The Company’s products and services may become obsolete. Government regulation may hinder the Company’s business. Additional dilution in outstanding stock ownership may be incurred due to the issuance of more shares, warrants and stock options, the exercise of outstanding warrants and stock options.

Because the statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the statements, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-K. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company or persons acting on its behalf may issue. The Company does not undertake any obligation to review or confirm analysts’ expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-K or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes to those statements. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this report contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties.

Current Overview

Digital Locations is a solutions provider of proximity based data solutions that help businesses better understand and interact with consumers in various physical locations. We enable solutions that serve as a “bridge” between the physical and digital worlds, connecting people to place. By helping businesses transform their locations into smart venues, they can drastically improve their in-venue mobile experience. In addition, we help our clients identify, segment and activate their most socially influential customers at events, conferences or business locations, leading to increased brand loyalty, engagement, message amplification and revenue. Whether the locations are airports, sports venues, movie theaters, or political rallies, we enable smart interaction and data collection.

Our solutions will be delivered as both a custom integration (non-recurring) and Enterprise Software as a Service or SaaS (monthly recurring) revenue model.

Previously, our business was focused on developing a low-cost method to produce graphene. We have completed our development and research efforts around graphene through our SRAs with UCSB and do not see an opportunity to commercialize the findings of the research agreement. We have determined to refocus our efforts to becoming a proximity based data solutions provider to businesses.

On February 9, 2016, we announced a growth-by-acquisition strategy to extend our presence in the information technology market. As part this strategy, on September 8, 2017, we reported that we had entered into a term sheet with Glanz, Inc. dba Corner Media, pertaining to the purchase of Corner Media’s assets. Corner Media is a location-based digital media company in the out-of-home sector. On October 16, 2017, we determined not to proceed with this transaction.

We have not yet generated revenues. We currently have negative working capital and received an opinion from our independent auditors on our financial statements that expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities, and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital. Since our inception through December 31, 2017, the Company has obtained funds primarily from the issuance of common stock and debt. Management believes this funding will continue, and is continually seeking new investors. Management believes the existing shareholders and lenders and prospective new investors will provide the additional cash needed to meet our obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of our core of business. However, there can be no assurance that such financing will be available upon terms that are acceptable to us, if at all.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to our financial statements. The following is a summary of those accounting policies that involve significant estimates and judgment of management.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements. Significant estimates made in preparing these financial statements include the estimate of useful lives of property and equipment, the deferred tax valuation allowance, the fair value of stock options and derivative liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Disclosures about fair value of financial instruments require disclosure of the fair value information, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, where it is practicable to estimate that value. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, we believe the amounts reported for cash, prepaid expenses, accrued interest, accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and convertible notes payable approximate fair value because of their short maturities.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Topic 820 established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). These tiers include:

We measure certain financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis. Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows at December 31, 2017 and 2016:

In accordance with GAAP, management utilizes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions relate to recording net revenue, collectability of accounts receivable, useful lives and impairment of tangible and intangible assets, accruals, income taxes, inventory realization, stock-based compensation expense and other factors. Management believes it has exercised reasonable judgment in deriving these estimates. Consequently, a change in conditions could affect these estimates.

Derivative Liabilities

We have identified the conversion features of our convertible notes payable and our Series B Preferred Stock as derivatives. We estimate the fair value of the derivatives associated with our convertible notes payable and the fair value of the derivatives associated with our outstanding Series B Preferred Stock using a multinomial lattice model based on projections of various potential future outcomes. We estimate the fair value of the derivative liabilities at the inception of the financial instruments, at the date of conversions to equity and at each reporting date, recording a derivative liability, debt discount, additional paid-in capital and a gain or loss on change in derivative liabilities as applicable. These estimates are based on multiple inputs, including the market price of our stock, interest rates, our stock price volatility, variable conversion prices based on market prices as defined in the respective agreements and probabilities of certain outcomes based on management projections. These inputs are subject to significant changes from period to period and to management's judgment; therefore, the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities will fluctuate from period to period, and the fluctuation may be material.

Income Taxes

We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, and recognized over the period in which the award vests. For stock awards no longer expected to vest, any previously recognized stock compensation expense is reversed in the period of termination. The stock-based compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-11, "Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Non-controlling Interests with a Scope Exception." Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity," because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable non-controlling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently unable to determine the impact on its consolidated financial statements of the adoption of this new accounting pronouncement.

Although there are several other new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB, which the Company has adopted or will adopt, as applicable, the Company does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

Results of Operations

Year ended December 31, 2017 compared to the year ended December 31, 2016

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $176,074 to $799,589 in the year ended December 31, 2017 from $623,515 in the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in general and administrative expenses is due primarily to increases in salary, professional and consulting fees.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses were $65,009 in the year ended December 31, 2017 and were incurred under our third SRA, entered into in March 2017 and concluded on September 30, 2017. Research and development expenses were $65,497 in the year ended December 31, 2016 and were incurred under our second SRA, entered into in December 2015 and expired on June 30, 2016. We currently are under no contract to further research and development activities. There were no payments to research and development consultants in either year.

Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense was $675 and $617 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our investment in property and equipment currently is not material to our operations.

Other Income (Expense)

Total other expense was $1,523,181 for the year ended December 31, 2017 and total other income was $411,966 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The change in total other income (expense) is primarily due to the fluctuation in gain (loss) on change in derivative liabilities.

We reported a loss on change in derivative liabilities of $638,432 in the year ended December 31, 2017 compared to a gain on change in derivative liabilities of $1,217,339 in the year ended December 31, 2016. Our convertible debt continued to increase during the current year resulting in additional derivative liabilities. We estimate the fair value of the derivatives associated with our convertible notes and our Series B Preferred Stock using a multinomial lattice model based on projections of various potential future outcomes. These estimates are based on multiple inputs, including the market price of our stock, interest rates, our stock price volatility, variable conversion prices based on market prices as defined in the respective agreements and probabilities of certain outcomes based on management projections. These inputs are subject to significant changes from period to period and to management’s judgment; therefore, the estimated fair value of the derivative liabilities will fluctuate from period to period, and the fluctuation may be material.

Our interest expense increased by $104,098 to $902,748 for the year ended December 31, 2017 from $798,650 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in interest expense is the result of additional convertible notes payable in the current fiscal year and the amortization of debt discount for the new convertible debt.

The gain (loss) on settlement of debt results from the conversion of convertible debt into equity. We recognized a gain on settlement of debt of $11,643 in year ended December 31, 2017 and a loss on settlement of debt of $33,561 in the year ended December 31, 2016.
 

We have also reported rental income from the sublease of our office space of $6,356 and $26,838 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, that is not material to our operations.

Net Loss

As a result, our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $2,388,454 compared to a net loss of $277,663 for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2017, we had total current assets of $25,459, including cash of $23,461, and total current liabilities of $9,489,633, resulting in a working capital deficit of $9,464,174. Included in our current liabilities at December 31, 2017 are derivative liabilities totaling $8,072,904, which we do not anticipate will require cash payments to settle.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, we used net cash of $859,111 in operating activities as a result of our net loss of $2,388,454, non-cash gain on settlement of debt of $11,643 and increase in prepaid expenses of $93, partially offset by non-cash expenses totaling $1,429,869 and increases in accounts payable of $4,387 and accrued expenses of $106,823.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we used net cash of $688,607 in operating activities as a result of our net loss of $277,663, non-cash gain on change in derivative liabilities of $1,217,339 and decrease in accounts payable of $25,910, partially offset by non-cash expenses totaling $764,723, a decrease in prepaid expenses of $102 and an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $67,480.

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had net cash used in investing activities of $1,945 and $1,472, respectively, for the purchase of property and equipment.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2017 was $844,583, comprised of proceeds from convertible notes payable of $855,000, partially offset by repayment of convertible notes payable of $10,417.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2016 was $692,317, comprised of proceeds from convertible notes payable of $707,000, partially offset by repayment of convertible notes payable of $14,683.

Although most recently, proceeds received from the issuance of debt are sufficient to fund our current operating expenses, we will need to raise additional funds in the future to continue our operations and emerge from the development stage. Therefore, our future operations are dependent on our ability to secure additional financing. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. However, the trading price of our common stock and a downturn in the U.S. equity and debt markets could make it more difficult to obtain financing through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences, or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. The inability to obtain additional capital may restrict our ability to grow and may reduce our ability to continue to conduct business operations. If we are unable to obtain additional financing, we may have to curtail our marketing and development plans and possibly cease our operations.

We believe that we have assets to ensure that we can continue to operate without liquidation over the next twelve months, due to our current cash, and our experience in the past in being able to raise money from our investor base. Therefore, we believe we have the ability to continue our operations for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize assets and discharge liabilities in the normal course of our operations.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis of accounting, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets and liabilities, and commitments in the normal course of business. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company does not generate any revenue, and has negative cash flows from operations, which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon, among other things, raising additional capital. Since our inception through December 31, 2017, the Company has obtained funds primarily from the issuance of common stock and debt. Management believes this funding will continue, and is continually seeking new investors. Management believes the existing shareholders and lenders and prospective new investors will provide the additional cash needed to meet the Company’s obligations as they become due, and will allow the development of its core of business. However, we cannot assure that we will be successful in these endeavors.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

All financial information required by this Item is attached hereto at the end of this report beginning on page F-1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

None.

ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) required by paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15, as of December 31, 2017, our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer also concluded that, as of December 31, 2017, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017 based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2017, based on those criteria. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Controls

During the three months ended December 31, 2017, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

No Attestation Report by Independent Registered Accountant

The annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The following table sets forth information about our executive officers and directors:

Directors serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are elected and qualified. The directors of our company are elected by the vote of a majority in interest of the holders of the voting stock of our company and hold office until the expiration of the term for which he or she was elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.

A majority of the authorized number of directors constitutes a quorum of the Board for the transaction of business. The directors must be present at the meeting to constitute a quorum. However, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board individually or collectively consent in writing to the action.

Directors may receive compensation for their services and reimbursement for their expenses as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board. Our directors currently do not receive monetary compensation for their service on the Board of Directors.

Officers are appointed to serve for one year until the meeting of the Board of Directors following the annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified.

On April 30, 2017, Mr. Christopher Kelly resigned as Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, and the Company accepted Mr. Kelly’s resignations, effective April 30, 2017. Mr. Kelly resigned voluntarily for personal reasons. The Company’s Board of Directors appointed William E. Beifuss, Jr. to serve as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2017

Effective July 1, 2017, the Company appointed Gerard F. Hug as a new director and the new Chief Executive Officer of the Company. William E. Beifuss, Jr. stepped down as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective July 1, 2017.

The principal occupations for the past five years (and, in some instances, for prior years) of each of our executive officers and directors, followed by our key employees, are as follows:

Byron Elton — Chairman of the Board. Mr. Elton has been a director of the Company since March 16, 2009. He served as the President, Chief Operating Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary of the Company from January 5, 2009 to May 10, 2013. Mr. Elton is an experienced media and marketing professional with experience in crafting new business development strategies and building top-flight marketing organizations. From January 2014 to the present, he has served on the Board of Directors of OriginClear, Inc. From January 2014 to the present, he has served as Executive Vice President of 451 Marketing, a fully integrated marketing and communications agency with offices in Boston, New York and Los Angeles. From June 2013 to the present, he has served as a principal at PointClear Search, an executive search firm. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Sales for Univision Online from 2007 to 2008. Mr. Elton also served for eight years as an executive at AOL Media Networks from 2000 to 2007, where his assignments included Regional Vice President of Sales for AOL and Senior Vice President of E-Commerce for AOL Canada. His broadcast media experience includes leading the ABC affiliate in Santa Barbara, California from 1995 to 2000 and the CBS affiliate in Monterrey, California, from 1998 to 1999, in addition to serving as President of the Alaskan Television Network from 1995 to 1999.

Mr. Elton’s extensive senior level management experience specifically in new business development and partnership strategies made him qualified to serve on the Board of Directors.

William E. Beifuss, Jr. — Director, President, Secretary and Acting Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Beifuss has been the President, acting Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and a director of the Company since May 10, 2013. Mr. Beifuss also served as interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company from May 1, 2017 to July 1, 2017 and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company from May 10, 2013 to March 7, 2016. Mr. Beifuss is a business executive and has served since February 2006 as the Chief Executive Officer of Cumorah Capital, Inc., a private investment company. Mr. Beifuss served as Chairman of the Board of Warp 9, Inc. from December 2008 to January 2013. From June 2010 to April 2012, Mr. Beifuss was the President of Warp 9. He served as the interim Chief Financial Officer of Warp 9, Inc. from June 2011 to April 2012. From April 1992 to January 2006, Mr. Beifuss was Chief Executive Officer of Coeur D'Alene French Baking Company. He served as a unit committee chairman of Boy Scouts of America.

Mr. Beifuss’ experience in senior executive roles qualifies him to serve on the Board of Directors.

Gerard F. Hug – Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hug was appointed as a director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 1, 2017. Mr. Hug served as the Chief Executive Officer of SITO Mobile, Ltd. (“SITO”) from November 2014 to February 2017, where he architected and executed the transformation of the company from an SMS aggregator to a Location-Based Mobile Advertising company. Mr. Hug joined SITO in 2011 as its director of corporate development, was then promoted to executive vice president in March 2013, and was then promoted to interim chief executive officer in August 2014. Between 2007 and 2010, Mr. Hug was the co-founder and president of Waveyard Development LLC, a water-sports resort destination development company. From 2003 to June 2006, Mr. Hug served as the executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Wireless Retail Inc., a $400 million wireless services company that was among the first U.S. businesses to use the store-in-store business model to sell mobile phones for wireless carriers through large nationwide retailers. Mr. Hug was the interim chief financial officer for Wireless Retail Inc. leading up to its sale to Radio Shack Corporation. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. Hug was the managing partner of Redwood Partners, an early-stage merchant bank and advisory firm that focused on providing early-stage capital and executive management to technology, media and telecommunications businesses.

Mr. Hug’s extensive experience in the mobile communications and data collection and analytics industry qualifies him to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.

Family Relationships

There are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors.

Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight

Although we have not adopted a formal policy on whether the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions should be separate or combined, we have recently determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to separate these roles.

Our Board of Directors focuses on the most significant risks facing our company and our company’s general risk management strategy, and also ensure that risks undertaken by our Company are consistent with the Board’s appetite for risk. While the Board oversees our company’s risk management, management is responsible for day-to-day risk management processes. We believe this division of responsibilities is the most effective approach for addressing the risks facing our company and that our Board leadership structure supports this approach.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

Under the Nevada Revised Statutes and our Articles of Incorporation, our directors will have no personal liability to us or our stockholders for monetary damages incurred as the result of the breach or alleged breach by a director of his “duty of care.” This provision does not apply to the directors’ (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law, (ii) acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or our shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director, (iii) approval of any transaction from which a director derives an improper personal benefit, (iv) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s duty to the corporation or our shareholders in circumstances in which the director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a director’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or our shareholders, (v) acts or omissions that constituted an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s duty to the corporation or our shareholders, or (vi) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption. This provision would generally absolve directors of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.

The effect of this provision in our Articles of Incorporation is to eliminate the rights of Digital Locations and our stockholders (through stockholder’s derivative suits on behalf of Digital Locations) to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care as a director (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the situations described in clauses (i) through (vi) above. This provision does not limit nor eliminate the rights of Digital Locations or any stockholder to seek non-monetary relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. In addition, our Articles of Incorporation provide that if Nevada law is amended to authorize the future elimination or limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of the directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the law, as amended. The Nevada Revised Statutes grants corporations the right to indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents in accordance with applicable law. Our bylaws provide for indemnification of such persons to the full extent allowable under applicable law. These provisions will not alter the liability of the directors under federal securities laws.

We intend to enter into agreements to indemnify our directors and officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our bylaws. These agreements, among other things, indemnify our directors and officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of Digital Locations, arising out of such person’s services as a director or officer of Digital Locations, any subsidiary of Digital Locations or any other company or enterprise to which the person provides services at the request of Digital Locations. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified directors and officers.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling Digital Locations pursuant to the foregoing provisions, Digital Locations has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

During the past ten years, none of our directors, executive officers, promoters, control persons, or nominees has been:

Board Committees

Audit Committee. Our Board of Directors has appointed an audit committee. During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, our audit committee is comprised of Byron Elton. Mr. Elton does not qualify as independent as defined in Rule 4200 of the listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market. Our audit committee is authorized to:

The audit committee held four meetings during fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

Compensation Committee. Our compensation committee is comprised of Byron Elton. Our compensation committee is authorized to:

Nominating Committee. Our nominating committee is comprised of Byron Elton. Our nominating committee is authorized to:

Indebtedness of Executive Officers

No executive officer, director or any member of these individuals' immediate families or any corporation or organization with whom any of these individuals is an affiliate is or has been indebted to us since the beginning of our last fiscal year.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees. The text of the Code of Ethics can be accessed on Digital Location’s Internet website at www.digitallocations.com. A copy of the Code of Ethics has also been filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference. Any waiver of the provisions of the Code of Ethics for executive officers and directors may be made only by the Audit Committee and, in the case of a waiver for members of the Audit Committee, by the Board of Directors. Any such waivers will be promptly disclosed to our shareholders.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's directors, executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of the Company's stock (collectively, "Reporting Persons") to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and changes in ownership of the Company's common stock. Reporting Persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. To the Company's knowledge, based solely on its review of the copies of such reports received or written representations from certain Reporting Persons that no other reports were required, the Company believes that during its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 all Reporting Persons timely complied with all applicable filing requirements.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes the material elements of compensation for our executive officers identified in the Summary Compensation Table (“Named Executive Officers”), and executive officers that we may hire in the future. As more fully described below, our Board of Directors makes all decisions for the total direct compensation of our executive officers, including the Named Executive Officers. We do not have a compensation committee, so all decisions with respect to management compensation are made by the whole Board.

Compensation Program Objectives and Rewards

Our compensation philosophy is based on the premise of attracting, retaining, and motivating exceptional leaders, setting high goals, working toward the common objectives of meeting the expectations of customers and stockholders, and rewarding outstanding performance. Following this philosophy, in determining executive compensation, we consider all relevant factors, such as the competition for talent, our desire to link pay with performance in the future, the use of equity to align executive interests with those of our stockholders, individual contributions, teamwork and performance, and each executive’s total compensation package. We strive to accomplish these objectives by compensating all executives with total compensation packages consisting of a combination of competitive base salary and incentive compensation.

While we have only hired three executives since inception because our business has not grown sufficiently to justify additional hires, we expect to grow and hire in the future. To date, we have not applied a formal compensation program to determine the compensation of the Named Executives Officers. In the future, as we and our management team expand, our Board of Directors expects to add independent members, form a compensation committee comprised of independent directors, and apply the compensation philosophy and policies described in this section of the Form 10-K.

The primary purpose of the compensation and benefits described below is to attract, retain, and motivate highly talented individuals when we do hire, who will engage in the behaviors necessary to enable us to succeed in our mission while upholding our values in a highly competitive marketplace. Different elements are designed to engender different behaviors, and the actual incentive amounts which may be awarded to each Named Executive Officer are subject to the annual review of the Board of Directors. The following is a brief description of the key elements of our planned executive compensation structure.

Benchmarking

We have not yet adopted benchmarking but may do so in the future. When making compensation decisions, our Board of Directors may compare each element of compensation paid to our Named Executive Officers against a report showing comparable compensation metrics from a group that includes both publicly-traded and privately-held companies. Our Board believes that while such peer group benchmarks are a point of reference for measurement, they are not necessarily a determining factor in setting executive compensation as each executive officer’s compensation relative to the benchmark varies based on scope of responsibility and time in the position. We have not yet formally established our peer group for this purpose.

The Elements of Digital Location’s Compensation Program

Base Salary

Executive officer base salaries are based on job responsibilities and individual contribution. The Board reviews the base salaries of our executive officers, including our Named Executive Officers, considering factors such as corporate progress toward achieving objectives (without reference to any specific performance-related targets) and individual performance experience and expertise. None of our Named Executive Officers have employment agreements with us. Additional factors reviewed by the Board of Directors in determining appropriate base salary levels and raises include subjective factors related to corporate and individual performance. For the year ended December 31, 2017, all executive officer base salary decisions were approved by the Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors determines base salaries for the Named Executive Officers at the beginning of each fiscal year, and the Board proposes new base salary amounts, if appropriate, based on its evaluation of individual performance and expected future contributions. We do not have a 401(k) Plan, but if we adopt one in the future, base salary would be the only element of compensation that would be used in determining the amount of contributions permitted under the 401(k) Plan.

Incentive Compensation Awards

The Named Executives have not been paid bonuses and our Board of Directors has not yet established a formal compensation policy for the determination of bonuses. If our revenue grows and bonuses become affordable and justifiable, we expect to use the following parameters in justifying and quantifying bonuses for our Named Executive Officers and other officers of Digital Locations: (1) the growth in our revenue, (2) the growth in our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted (“EBITDA”), and (3) our stock price. The Board has not adopted specific performance goals and target bonus amounts for any of our fiscal years, but may do so in the future.

Equity Incentive Awards

In November 2011, our Board adopted a stock option plan (the “2011 Plan”) under which 2,000,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance. No stock option awards have yet been made to any of our Named Executives or other officers or employees of Digital Locations under the 2011 Plan. Our Board has granted a total of 1,400,000 stock options to our current President and a former Chief Executive Officer outside of our 2011 Plan. These equity incentive awards, we believe, motivate our employees to work to improve our business and stock price performance, thereby further linking the interests of our senior management and our stockholders. The Board considers several factors in determining whether awards are granted to an executive officer, including those previously described, as well as the executive’s position, his or her performance and responsibilities, and the amount of options or other awards, if any, currently held by the officer and their vesting schedule. Our policy prohibits backdating options or granting them retroactively.

Benefits and Prerequisites

At this stage of our business we have limited benefits and no prerequisites for our employees other than health insurance and vacation benefits that are generally comparable to those offered by other small private and public companies or as may be required by applicable state employment laws. We do not have a 401(k) Plan or any other retirement plan for our Named Executive Officers. We may adopt these plans and confer other fringe benefits for our executive officers in the future if our business grows sufficiently to enable us to afford them.

Separation and Change in Control Arrangements

We have employment agreements with our Named Executive Officers as more fully described below. None of our Named Executive Officers are eligible for specific benefits or payments if their employment or engagement terminates in a separation or if there is a change of control.

Executive Officer Compensation

The following table sets forth the annual compensation for years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 to our Chief Executive Officer, our President and our most highly compensated officers other than the Chief Executive Officer at December 31, 2017 whose total compensation exceeded $100,000, which we refer to as our “Named Executive Officers.”

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Employment Arrangements

Commencing on July 1, 2017, Mr. Hug is serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on an "at-will," full-time basis. Mr. Hug's base salary is $20,000 per month, equivalent to an annual salary of $240,000. He is entitled to participate in all benefits that the Company has or will implement, including covering all of Mr. Kelly's health insurance premiums. Mr. Hug executed the Company's standard Employment Confidentiality and Inventions Agreement.

We have a consulting agreement dated May 31, 2013 with William E. Beifuss, Jr., our former Chief Executive Officer, and current President and Acting Chief Financial Officer, for the payment of monthly compensation of $5,000 per month beginning in June 2013. The agreement was amended, effective November 1, 2016, to increase the monthly compensation to $10,000. The agreement may be cancelled by either party with 30 days’ notice.

Commencing on March 7, 2016 and terminating April 30, 2017, Mr. Kelly served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on an "at-will," full-time basis. Mr. Kelly's base salary was $18,333.33 per month, equivalent to an annual salary of $220,000. He was entitled to participate in all benefits that the Company has or will implement, including covering all of Mr. Kelly's health insurance premiums. Mr. Kelly executed the Company's standard Employment Confidentiality and Inventions Agreement.

Grants of Equity Awards – Fiscal Year 2017

We did not grant any equity awards to our Named Executive Officers in fiscal year 2017.

Outstanding Equity Awards

The following table sets forth information with respect to grants of options to purchase our common stock to our Named Executive Officers at December 31, 2017.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested

None of our executive officers exercised any stock options or acquired stock through vesting of an equity award during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

Director Compensation

Non-employee directors may receive compensation for their services and reimbursement for their expenses as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board.

No director compensation was paid to our non-employee directors during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Our employee directors currently do not receive cash compensation for their service on the Board of Directors.

Stock Option and Other Long-Term Incentive Plan

On November 2, 2011, our Board of Directors adopted the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2011 Plan. Under the 2011 Plan, options may be granted which are intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,as amended, or the Code, or which are not intended to qualify as Incentive Stock Options thereunder. In addition, direct grants of stock or restricted stock may be awarded. There are 2,000,000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2011 Plan. A summary of the terms and provisions of the 2011 Plan are described below.

The primary purpose of the 2011 Plan is to attract and retain the best available personnel in order to promote the success of our business and to facilitate the ownership of our stock by employees and others who provide services to us. Under the 2011 Plan, options may be granted to employees, officers, directors or consultants of ours. The term of each option granted under the 2011 Plan will be contained in a stock option agreement between the optionee and us and such terms shall be determined by a committee of the Board of Directors consistent with the provisions of the 2011 Plan, including the following:

The Board of Directors may, insofar as permitted by law, from time to time, suspend or terminate the 2011 Plan or revise or amend it in any respect whatsoever, except that without the approval of our stockholders, no such revision or amendment will (i) increase the number of shares subject to the 2011 Plan, (ii) reduce the exercise price of outstanding options or effect repricing through cancellations and re-grants of new options, (iii) materially increase the benefits to participants, (iv) materially change the class of persons eligible to receive grants under the 2011 Plan; (v) decrease the exercise price of any grant to below 100% of the fair market value on the date of grant; or (vi) extend the term of any options beyond that provided in the 2011 Plan; provided, however, no such action will alter or impair the rights and obligations under any option, or stock award, or restricted stock purchase offer outstanding as of the date thereof without the written consent of the participant thereunder. As of the date of this report, 100,000 stock options are currently outstanding under our 2011 Plan.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth, as of March 27, 2018, the number of and percent of our common stock beneficially owned by:

Unless otherwise specified, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock beneficially owned by them. The address for our executive officers and directors is the same as our address.

A person is deemed to be the beneficial owner of securities that can be acquired by him within 60 days of March 27, 2018 upon the exercise of options, warrants or convertible securities. Each beneficial owner's percentage ownership is determined by assuming that options, warrants or convertible securities that are held by him, but not those held by any other person, and which are exercisable within 60 days of March 27, 2018 have been exercised and converted. The address for each of the below is c/o Digital Locations, Inc., 3700 State Street, Suite 350, Santa Barbara, California 93105.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

On June 4, 2013, Daniel Nethercott, a former director who resigned effective January 3, 2015, was issued a convertible promissory note in the amount of $25,000 in exchange for services. The original maturity date of the note was June 4, 2016 and the note bore interest at a rate of 5% per annum. Mr. Nethercott had the right, at his election, to convert all or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal and accrued interest into shares of our common stock. The conversion price was the lesser of $0.035 per share or the closing price per share of our common stock on the trading day immediately preceding the date of conversion. We extended the maturity date of the note by entering into an agreement to repay the note with 12 equal monthly payments of principal and interest of $2,352 beginning in June 2016. The note was paid in full as of December 31, 2017.

On September 4, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized (a) the execution and recording with the Nevada Secretary of State of a Certificate of Designation (the “Series A Certificate”) for its newly designated Series A Preferred Stock, authorizing up to 1,000 shares of it, and (b) the issuance of 1,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the Company’s President and Director, William E. Beifuss, Jr., which shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have a par value of $0.001 per share. The shares of Series A Preferred Stock do not have a dividend right or rate, or liquidation preference, and are not convertible into shares of common stock.

For so long as any shares of the Series A Preferred Stock remain issued and outstanding, the holders thereof, voting separately as a class, shall have the right, on or after September 7, 2017, to vote in an amount equal to 51% of the total vote (representing a super majority voting power) with respect to any proposal relating to (a) any amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation changing the name of the Company, (b) increasing the authorized share capital of the Company, and (c) effecting any reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of capital stock. Such vote shall be determined by the holder(s) of a majority of the then issued and outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

The 1,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock issued to Mr. Beifuss were automatically redeemed by the Company at their par value in January 2018, 120 days after the effective date of the Series A Certificate.

On October 12, 2017, Unleashed Future Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company owned by a retirement account of which Mr. Gerard Hug, the chief executive officer and a director of the Company, is a beneficiary, purchased an option for $7,000 to buy up to 7,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Shares”) from the current holder of the Series B Preferred Stock (the “Option”). The exercise price of the Option is $100 per Share for a total exercise price of $700,000. The Option may be exercised on a cash or a cashless basis. Each Share is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Certificate of Designations of Series B Preferred Stock. Unleashed Future Holdings, LLC is eligible to exercise all or part of the Option after the Company’s consolidated gross revenue, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied, equals or exceeds $2,000,000, on an annualized basis, as reported in the Company’s quarterly or annual financial statements.

During the past three fiscal years, there have been no transactions other than those described above, and there are no currently proposed transactions in which the Company is a participant in which any related person has or will have a direct or indirect material interest which exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the Company’s total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years.

Director Independence

We currently have no independent directors as that term is defined by the listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billable to us by Liggett & Webb P.A. in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 for the audit and reviews of our 2017 and 2016 financial statements total approximately $42,000 and $42,000, respectively.

Audit-Related Fees

We incurred no audit-related fees during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 to Liggett & Webb, P.A.

Tax Fees

We incurred fees of $1,750 and $1,750 to Liggett & Webb, P. A. for tax compliance services for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

All Other Fees

There were no fees billed to us by Liggett & Webb, P.A. for services other than the services described above under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees” during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures of Audit and Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The audit committee’s policy is to pre-approve, typically at the beginning of our fiscal year, all audit and non-audit services, other than de minimis non-audit services, to be provided by an independent registered public accounting firm. These services may include, among others, audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services and such services are generally subject to a specific budget. The independent registered public accounting firm and management are required to periodically report to the full Board of Directors regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre-approval, and the fees for the services performed to date. As part of the Board’s review, the Board will evaluate other known potential engagements of the independent auditor, including the scope of work proposed to be performed and the proposed fees, and approve or reject each service, taking into account whether the services are permissible under applicable law and the possible impact of each non-audit service on the independent auditor’s independence from management. At audit committee meetings throughout the year, the auditor and management may present subsequent services for approval. Typically, these would be services such as due diligence for an acquisition, that would not have been known at the beginning of the year.

The audit committee has considered the provision of non-audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm to be compatible with maintaining their independence. The audit committee will continue to approve all audit and permissible non-audit services provided by our independent registered public accounting firm.

As of the date of this filing, our current policy is to not engage Liggett & Webb P.A. to provide, among other things, bookkeeping services, appraisal or valuation services, or international audit services. The policy provides that we engage Liggett & Webb P.A. to provide audit, tax compliance, and other assurance services, such as review of SEC reports or filings.

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES.

EXHIBIT INDEX

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

DIGITAL LOCATIONS, INC.

(Formerly Carbon Sciences, Inc.)

Index to Financial Statements

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Digital Locations, Inc. (formerly Carbon Sciences, Inc.)

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Digital Locations, Inc. (the "Company") as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related statements of operations, shareholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company does not generate revenue and has negative cash flows from operations.  This raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1.  The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 /s/ LIGGETT & WEBB, P.A.   

 We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015.

New York, NY

March 30, 2018

See notes to financial statements

See notes to financial statements