Common use of Broadcasting Rights Clause in Contracts

Broadcasting Rights. 21.1. Ownership and exploitation of broadcasting rights. The ORGANISER hereby acknowledges that all BROADCASTING RIGHTS in connection with the Event as well as any revenue derived therefrom are the exclusive property of VW. 21.2. Obligations and undertakings of the ORGANISER in respect of BROADCASTING RIGHTS 21.2.1. The ORGANISER acknowledges that support to the implementation and exploitation of the BROADCASTING RIGHTS are an integrant part of their obligations and duties under this Agreement. 21.2.2. Accordingly, the ORGANISER undertakes to: a. give VW, the host broadcaster, and VW’s television partners its full support to the extent necessary to produce the best possible television, electronic and other media coverage of the CITY EVENT. b. in particular and upon request support VW in contacting and negotiating with a national host broadcaster to ensure coverage in the country. In this respect and whilst VW retains the ultimate decision, VW shall consult with the ORGANISER to determine the most adequate partner to act as host broadcaster. c. transmit to VW any request in connection with television, electronic and other media coverage of the CITY EVENT, in particular any request of access for audio-visual production crews. d. specifically respect and perform whatever obligations derive directly or indirectly from the agreements entered into by VW with its television partners, including without limitation: i. warranting that there exist no agreements and/or arrangements, including agreements entered into by third parties such as for example agreements entered into by the owner of the venue, national or local rules or regulations etc or other obstacles of a legal or physical nature which might/would hinder or prevent the unrestricted and exclusive exploitation of the BROADCASTING RIGHTS by the host broadcaster and the television partners respectively that any such obstacle has been duly and expressly disclosed and identified in the course of the bidding process (e.g. legal provisions granting obligatory and unrestricted access to electronic media). ii. providing the necessary locations or rooms, facilities and conditions to accommodate the equipment used to produce or distribute the audio-visual coverage (without limitation cameras, cables, TV cars and trucks, commentators stands etc.), as specified in the Event Rider. iii. assisting with personnel, equipment and transportation as reasonably required to adequately implement at the EVENT VENUE the agreements in connection with BROADCASTING RIGHTS, as specified in the Event Rider. e. granting TV crews and the host broadcaster and the television partners access to the EVENT VENUE in order to allow them to perform their tasks in connection with implementation of BROADCASTING RIGHTS (production and distribution). refrain from granting any access to any third party wanting to use electronic media equipment unless such has been expressly authorised in advance in writing by VW or from granting any right to any third party in connection with BROADCASTING RIGHTS. 21.2.3. VW shall use its best efforts to secure priority access to broadcast sponsorship rights and/or commercial airtime during and around audio-visual coverage of the EVENTS in the agreements entered directly or indirectly in respect of distribution of the audio-visual coverage of the EVENT (excluding in any event news and highlight coverage). 21.2.4. Subject to VW securing such rights directly or indirectly with the relevant broadcasters or other concerned rightsholders and subject to the applicable terms and conditions, including pricing, applicable thereto: A. VW’s and the ORGANISER’s main sponsors and commercial partners will be granted priority access to the available broadcast sponsorship and/or commercial airtime inventory (normally as a first option to acquire). B. If applicable, VW’s and the ORGANISER shall agree on the list of their respective main commercial partners or sponsors which will be granted access to the above and apportioning principles amongst them. To the extent needed, a priority order shall be set. 21.3. ORGANISER acknowledges and agrees that: 21.3.1. The exercise of any priority access to broadcast sponsorship rights and commercial airtime as well as any specification regarding content of the communication which may be conveyed therein is subject to all applicable laws and regulations in the countries within which such rights are to be exercised. 21.3.2. The acquisition from any such right is subject to terms (standard or to be negotiated) to be agreed with the concerned rightsholders. 21.3.3. VW shall bear the costs related to the BROADCASTING RIGHTS, except for such costs, as provided for in the EVENT RIDER, which shall be borne by the ORGANISER.

Broadcasting Rights. 21.1. Ownership and exploitation of broadcasting rights. The ORGANISER hereby acknowledges that all BROADCASTING RIGHTS in connection with the Event as well as any revenue derived therefrom are the exclusive property of VW. 21.2. Obligations and undertakings of the ORGANISER in respect of BROADCASTING RIGHTS 21.2.1. The ORGANISER acknowledges that support to the implementation and exploitation of the BROADCASTING RIGHTS are an integrant part of their obligations and duties under this Agreement. 21.2.2. Accordingly, the ORGANISER undertakes to: a. give VW, the host broadcaster, and VW’s television partners its full support to the extent necessary to produce the best possible television, electronic and other media coverage of the CITY EVENT. b. in particular and upon request support VW in contacting and negotiating with a national host broadcaster to ensure coverage in the country. In this respect and whilst VW retains the ultimate decision, VW shall consult with the ORGANISER to determine the most adequate partner to act as host broadcaster. c. transmit to VW any request in connection with television, electronic and other media coverage of the CITY EVENT, in particular any request of access for audio-visual production crews. d. specifically respect and perform whatever obligations derive directly or indirectly from the agreements entered into by VW with its television partners, including without limitation: i. warranting that there exist no agreements and/or arrangements, including agreements entered into by third parties such as for example agreements entered into by the owner of the venue, national or local rules or regulations etc or other obstacles of a legal or physical nature which might/would hinder or prevent the unrestricted and exclusive exploitation of the BROADCASTING RIGHTS by the host broadcaster and the television partners respectively that any such obstacle has been duly and expressly disclosed and identified in the course of the bidding process (e.g. legal provisions granting obligatory and unrestricted access to electronic media). ii. providing the necessary locations or rooms, facilities and conditions to accommodate the equipment used to produce or distribute the audio-visual coverage (without limitation cameras, cables, TV cars and trucks, commentators stands etc.), as specified in the Event Rider. iii. assisting with personnel, equipment and transportation as reasonably required to adequately implement at the EVENT VENUE the agreements in connection with BROADCASTING RIGHTS, as specified in the Event Rider. e. iv. granting TV crews and the host broadcaster and the television partners access to the EVENT VENUE in order to allow them to perform their tasks in connection with implementation of BROADCASTING RIGHTS (production and distribution). . e. refrain from granting any access to any third party wanting to use electronic media equipment unless such has been expressly authorised in advance in writing by VW or from granting any right to any third party in connection with BROADCASTING RIGHTS. 21.2.3. VW shall use its best efforts to secure priority access to broadcast sponsorship rights and/or commercial airtime during and around audio-visual coverage of the EVENTS in the agreements entered directly or indirectly in respect of distribution of the audio-visual coverage of the EVENT (excluding in any event news and highlight coverage). 21.2.4. Subject to VW securing such rights directly or indirectly with the relevant broadcasters or other concerned rightsholders and subject to the applicable terms and conditions, including pricing, applicable thereto: A. VW’s and the ORGANISER’s main sponsors and commercial partners will be granted priority access to the available broadcast sponsorship and/or commercial airtime inventory (normally as a first option to acquire). B. If applicable, VW’s and the ORGANISER shall agree on the list of their respective main commercial partners or sponsors which will be granted access to the above and apportioning principles amongst them. To the extent needed, a priority order shall be set. 21.3. ORGANISER acknowledges and agrees that: 21.3.1. The exercise of any priority access to broadcast sponsorship rights and commercial airtime as well as any specification regarding content of the communication which may be conveyed therein is subject to all applicable laws and regulations in the countries within which such rights are to be exercised. 21.3.2. The acquisition from any such right is subject to terms (standard or to be negotiated) to be agreed with the concerned rightsholders. 21.3.3. VW shall bear the costs related to the BROADCASTING RIGHTS, except for such costs, as provided for in the EVENT RIDER, which shall be borne by the ORGANISER.