TD PLACE MEDIA CREDENTIAL
TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TD Place is authorized, as the operator of the TD Place stadium and arena, and as agent for the Ottawa REDLACKS and the Ottawa 67’s (each a “Team” and together the “Teams”) to issue media credentials to individuals or media organizations (“Credential”), in connection with all Team events (notwithstanding location) and all sports and entertainment events taking place at TD Place (“Events”). Individuals or media organizations issued a Credential, as well as its employers, principals, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, or assigns (“Media Member”) are, as evidenced by their use of the Credential to access an Event, deemed to agree to the following Credential Terms and Conditions (“Terms”):

Eligibility; Authorization: Revocation

Each Media Member using a Credential represents that s/he is acting for a newspaper, or for a press, news or photographic service (freelancers must be on specific assignment and submit original proof of assignment). Each Credential issued by TD Place authorizes only the Media Member to use certain information gathered pursuant to the Credential (video, audio, photo, etc.). TD Place may, in its sole discretion, grant or deny Credentials, or modify these Terms upon notice (which shall be effective immediately upon posting on www.TDPlace.ca). The Credential is not transferable and may be revoked at any time.

Exclusive Media Rights: News Coverage

TD Place retains exclusive media rights (including, but not limited to, rights in broadcast, cable, audio, home video, Internet, social media or such other recordings, tangible expressions, accounts or descriptions, now known or hereafter devised) in connection with Events. The use, account, description, picture, photograph, video, audio, reproduction, or other information acquired at an Event site other than for news coverage (defined as the description or depiction of newsworthy events or information) is strictly prohibited (For avoidance of doubt, Media Member shall not use any content described above in any commercial manner), except: (a) With the prior written consent of TD Place; or (b) Where the Media Member represents an established wire and news service whose business is to distribute news information to other news organizations for redistribution to various other news organizations.

As exclusive media rights holder and in exchange for access granted by the Credential, TD Place shall: (a) Have the right to purchase prints of any published photographs taken by Media Member in connection with the Credential, at the best financial terms offered to third parties; (b) With Media Member’s consent, obtain an unlimited, perpetual, non-exclusive license from Media Member, at no additional charge, to use the published photographs for non-commercial worldwide promotion of TD Place and the Teams. For avoidance of doubt, such license shall be for TD Place and the Teams solely and not extend to any other third party; (c) Have the right to receive copies of any audio or video footage shot at the Event. If such audio/video is available electronically, Media Member shall send it to TD Place electronically at no charge, upon request. If such audio/ video is not electronically available, TD Place will pay industry standard copying and shipping costs for all such requests. Unless otherwise permitted by Media Member, TD Place will not distribute reproductions of the photographs published by Media Member or grant permission to or attempt to license such reproduced photographs.

Proprietary Rights

TD Place is the exclusive owner of any and all of its intellectual property rights, including, without limitation, trademarks, copyrights, and other proprietary rights. However, each Credential authorizes Media Member to use TD Place and Team trademarks in its news coverage of TD Place, the Teams and Events. The Media Member is not authorized to use such trademarks in non-news contexts, specifically, for commercial purposes, unless a separate license is obtained from TD Place. Use of the Credential does not grant Media Member rights to use TD Place and Teams trademarks and/or any other third party trademarks. Media Member is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, consents or releases permitting the use of any third party’s proprietary material, however denominated, included in any photograph taken, or other material obtained, in connection with the Credential.

Web site: Scoring Online Team game coverage (including, without limitation, streaming video, digital images, real-time audio, play-by-play, statistics, or other recording or description of a game, whether now known or hereafter devised) may not be and must not purport to be live, play-by-play, or real-time coverage. Scoring and statistical information may only appear in the news portion of the Media Member Web site solely in connection with its regular sports coverage. The above limitation shall not apply to internal transmissions between Media Member and its principals, agents, or employees.

Video/Audio and Other Non-Text Content

Media Member may transmit, display, or aid in transmitting or displaying, any non-text content (i.e., expression, description, depiction, or other account, now known or hereafter devised, in any format other than print) concerning or in any way relating to Events for news coverage purposes, only if Media Member complies with the following: (a) When submitting a request for a Credential, Media Member shall indicate in the Credential application his/her/its intent to transmit or display non-text content, and such intent has been approved via prior written notice by TD Place; (b) Any non-text accounts captured at an Event and carried online or offline may only be used within 48 hours of capturing such accounts and may be no longer than 3 minutes in length; (c) Use of non-text content shall not have any sponsorship or advertising integrated with or around the content in such a way that implies an endorsement or sponsorship relationship between TD Place/Teams and another third party, unless otherwise approved by TD Place’s express prior written consent; (d) Online non-text content shall not be archived for more than 48 hours, and shall be accompanied by links back to TDPlace.ca, pursuant to TD Place Web site Terms and Conditions available at TDPlace.ca; (e) No action footage from the Team games may be aired until that day’s live television coverage has concluded; and (f) Television, radio and Internet reports shall be used solely in connection with regularly scheduled programming. Furthermore, Media Member agrees and acknowledges that non-text content: (a) shall not be sold or licensed by anyone other than TD Place; and (b) shall not include live or tape-delayed transmissions of any portion of any Events (except taped highlights for news coverage). Any and all other uses of non-text content are strictly prohibited without the prior written approval of TD Place (even if the planned use is newsworthy). To secure a license for non-text accounts and inquire about associated licensing fees, contact Chris Hofley, Manager, Communications at [email protected].

League Credentials

Media holding CHL credentials are still asked to confirm their attendance to practices and games to a member of the Communications Department. TD Place reserves the right to limit and/or restrict the access of CHL credential holders.

Game/Player/Coach Access

Practice: There will be a media availability window (approximately 30 minutes in duration) on each practice day commencing 90 minutes prior to the start of practice or immediately following practice. Media are asked to confirm their attendance and make their interview requests known the morning of practice to a member of the Communications Department. All interviews will take place in a designated media zone or location chosen by the coach or player. There will be NO dressing room access at any time.

Pre-Game: A member of the coaching staff will be available to media prior to the pre-game skate. Players are available to media up until 90 minutes before the game. Media are asked to confirm their pre-game interview requests the morning of the game to a member of the Communications Department. All interviews will take place in a designated media zone or location chosen by the coach or player. There will be NO dressing room access at any time.

Post-Game: Following a brief cooling down period (no greater than 10 minutes) coaches and players will be available to media in the designated media zone. There will be NO dressing room access at any time. Media are asked to confirm their post-game interview requests with a member of the Communications Department prior to or at the conclusion of the game.

Arena Access:

Practice Days: Media are asked to enter The Arena at TD Place via the staff/security entrance. Media should advise a member of the Communications Department of their attendance at all practices. Media must have their media credential will them to gain access to The Arena on practice days. During practice, media are permitted to watch from the press box, the stands or at the glass. Media are not permitted in the dressing room area at any time. Media access and viewing areas are subject to change. Any filming or still photography during practice must be approved by a member of the Communications Department.

Game Days: Media may enter The Arena at TD Place at any entry gate or the regular staff/security entrance. Media are not permitted in the dressing room area at any time. No media are permitted in the player tunnel following warm-ups with the exception of approved broadcast media. Only accredited photographers are permitted at ice level (along the glass) and must access the shooting zone via the staircases in the stands (access via the player tunnel will not be granted). Following the game, media may only be present in the media zone/player tunnel area after players and officials have left the ice, with the exception of approved broadcast media.

NOTE: Access timing and arrangements subject to change.