I1 Ownership and exploitation of commercial rights

I1.1 In accordance with the Constitution (articles 30.12 and 30.13), IWBF is the sole holder of broadcasting, licensing marketing and merchandising rights, and other rights associated with the game yet to be developed for the official world competitions of IWBF and any other competition involving teams from more than one Zone, with the exception of the Paralympic Games.

I1.2 For the official world competitions of IWBF - with the exception of the Paralympic Games - and any other competition involving teams from more than one Zone, IWBF has the right to sell its broadcasting and marketing licensing and merchandising rights for a fee as long as the limits established by the Executive Council are respected.

I1.3 IWBF may decide to assign part of these rights to the organisers of an official competition either for a fee or none at all. In such instances, the event organiser and IWBF will agree on the terms of such an agreement.

I1.4 IWBF produces appropriate Marketing, Television, and Events Manuals, which shall be approved by the Executive Council and shall guide Zones and the LOC with the requirements for exploitation of rights and the organisation of events.

I1.5 The division of income from the sale of these rights will be decided by the Executive Council.

I2 The different rights

I2.1 Broadcasting and other media rights

I2.1.1 Rights include but are not limited to the transmission (live, delayed, or highlights) of visual images (together with any sound transmission for reception in conjunction with those images) to conventional domestic or home television receivers or such yet to be invented devices through which the images will be broadcasted or distributed. Such media includes also, but not limited to, radio, highlight programmes, on-line and internet rights, archive, and news access as well as transmission to mobile devices.

I2.1.2 In the event that a broadcast is produced by a Local Organising Committee (LOC), it shall be consistent with IWBF’s technical requirements (see the IWBF TV manual). IWBF shall receive one broadcast quality master tape which will be Betacam SP or Digital Betacam in PAL format of all games in the competition and a minimum of one DVD copy of the television broadcast signal of each game of the competition.

I2.1.3 For any game not broadcast by television, IWBF may request a DVD of each game.

I2.1.4 IWBF will make active use of modern technology for the promotion of the sport of wheelchair basketball and the IWBF name, for example by means of a Web site on the Internet. To that end, IWBF has the right to use any basketball-related information produced by or available from NOWBs, Zones, clubs or Local Organising Committees including, but not limited to, results, photographs, films and other information on the basketball activities in the respective country/Zone/competition in printed form or by other electronic means (e.g. a member federation's Web site).

I2.1.5 IWBF has created its own website and will exploit commercial and communication opportunities through this and other electronic devices, including those yet to be developed or invented.

I2.1.6 IWBF shall have the right to link up to any website produced by an NOWB, Zone, club or LOC and with their permission reproduce content from any such site on its own website. NOWBs, Zones, clubs and LOCs are permitted to make use of such information for non-commercial purposes and/or to create a link to IWBF's website but prior approval from IWBF is required.

I2.1.7 The creation of a website for a given IWBF competition is subject to prior approval from IWBF. IWBF may elect to host such a site but, if it does not, the site must exist in English language at least and conform with other guidelines set by IWBF.

I2.1.8 If an electronic signal involving any content information, online scoring or photographs is produced during an IWBF competition (content-feeding of website, etc.), IWBF may ask to receive this signal simultaneously in an appropriate format.

I2.2 Marketing rights and advertising rules

I2.2.1 Marketing rights include all marketing, licensing and/or merchandising rights available or yet to be invented for a sport competition. The exploitation of such rights is organised by the appropriate department of IWBF and in accordance with the Manuals (see I1.4. above). The sale of these rights includes advertising and other appropriate benefits.

I2.2.2 All advertising is subject to the same restrictions set out for advertising in H5.

I2.2.3 Technical equipment and the playing court

I2.2.3.1 Baskets, backboards, backboard supports, backboard padding and backboard support padding:

• Advertising is prohibited on baskets, backboards, backboard supports, backboard padding and backboard support padding, which may be used exclusively for the promotion of the IWBF brand.
• The manufacturer's name, trademark or logo solely is permitted on the metallic structure of the backboard supports (once only on each side of the structure and with a maximum size of 250 cm•) and on the side padding of the backboard supports (once only on each side of the supports and with a maximum size of 250 cm•).
• The IWBF logo may appear on the lower left corner of each backboard.

I2.2.3.2 Game information boards (Scoreboards)

Advertising is permitted on scoreboards as indicated in the diagram provided it does not obstruct or interfere with the functioning of the scoreboards.

ADVERTISING

I2.2.3.3 Centre circle and free-throw semicircles

• Advertising is prohibited inside the centre circle which is used exclusively by IWBF for its own brand (See diagram under I2.2.1.5 (f).
• Advertising may be permitted, with the express approval of the appropriate IWBF body, inside the free throw circles provided that:

1. 1. The advertising is the same in both circles.
   2. There is only one identical company name or logo in both circles.
   3. The free throw lines are clearly visible.
   4. I2.2.3.4 Playing court area
   5. Apart from that approved in I2.2.1.4, advertising is otherwise prohibited inside the boundaries (end lines and sidelines) of the playing court.
   6. Advertising is permitted outside the boundaries provided that it is located at a minimum distance of two (2) metres from the said boundaries (this includes advertising on the floor/parquet).
   7. Advertising which is free-standing around the court must be padded around the top for the protection of the players.
   8. The name of the arena, city or municipality, etc., can be displayed in white lettering at least 50 cm outside the end lines (inside the further boundary line). At the request of the organisers, other conditions may be accepted by the appropriate IWBF body.

• Any advertising next to the scorers’ table must be located:

1. 1. At a minimum distance of two (2) metres from the scorers’ table, and
   2. In a single line with it.

• Advertising is permitted in front of the scorers’ table provided that it is placed directly in front of and flushes with the table.

I2.2.4 Other advertising

I2.2.4.1 IWBF can place composite and individual advertising and logos of sponsors and partners at various locations during an event. These include, but are not limited to, interview backdrops, hospitality areas, official hotels, and official programmes, publications, and communications.

I2.2.4.2 The official logo/s of a maximum of two sponsors may appear on the main feed of the television broadcast of the event in accordance with broadcasters’ regulations.

I2.3 Rights to Official Balls and Technical Equipment (including referees’ uniforms).

I2.3.1 Only IWBF is entitled to issue approval and compliance statements in return for royalties and/or licence fees, if applicable, to the manufacturers of balls, other technical equipment, etc and to give them official certifications duly signed by the Secretary General of IWBF.

I2.3.2 The main official competitions, cups and tournaments of IWBF shall be played only with a ball approved by IWBF.

I2.3.3 IWBF reserves the right – against royalties and/or licence fees if applicable

– to designate the make and type of ball and of all other technical equipment to be used at any official competitions of IWBF.

I2.3.4 If IWBF does not designate the make and type of such equipment for Zone competitions, the Zones, in collaboration with the competition organisers, are authorised to designate the ball and technical equipment to be used. However, the ball and any such technical equipment must have been approved by IWBF.

I2.3.5 Referees’, table officials’ and volunteers’ uniforms.

I2.3.5.1 IWBF reserves the right – against royalties and/or licence fees if applicable

– to designate the official provider of referees, table officials and volunteers uniforms.

I2.3.5.2 Advertising is prohibited on referees' clothing during main and other official competitions of IWBF, except where sold as rights by IWBF for all IWBF referees to be similarly attired.

I2.3.5.3 The manufacturer's trademark (logo) may appear on referees’ clothing. The size will be determined by IWBF.

I2.3.5.4 Advertising is allowed on table officials’ and volunteers clothing during main official competitions of IWBF, if such clothing is supplied and/or sponsored by a commercial partner of IWBF.

I2.4 Rights to images and names (individually or collectively) of players, coaches, and teams (clubs and national teams), and stadia.

I2.4.1 For communication marketing, media, and other licensing activities, IWBF has the right to use photographs, names and/or film material of players, referees, venues etc taken during official IWBF competitions. In the event that for legal reasons such use requires the consent of the individual concerned, the NOWB or the club involved must ensure that such consent is obtained from the player. IWBF may request a specific form to be signed by the player to this effect.

I2.4.2 IWBF has the right to use the names, logos, and emblems of the teams (clubs and national teams) or of their countries and to use photographs or film material of teams taken during official IWBF competitions for any commercial purposes.

I2.5 Use of IWBF logos

I2.5.1 The IWBF logo, as depicted in the IWBF Style Guide (Appendix 1) and available online at www.IWBF.org is a registered trademark and is the sole property of IWBF. Its use requires prior approval by IWBF. The username and password for download of artwork is for internal use only of the IWBF Zones and the NOWBs. Any provision of this username and password to external parties has to be approved by IWBF.

I2.5.2 The IWBF Zones and the NOWBs are encouraged to use the logo on their letterhead and stationery. Any other use requires prior IWBF approval. The logo may be used only in the exact format shown in the Appendix and as described in the online style guide www.iwbf.org.

I2.5.3 As a rule, the use of the logo during international competitions by NOWBs will be permitted provided that the commercial interests of IWBF are not affected.

I2.5.4 IWBF is the sole owner of further registered trademarks and logos (e.g. event logos, old IWBF logos) the use of which is permitted only on the basis of a separate agreement.

I2.5.5 IWBF has developed logos for all four IWBF Zones. They are registered trademarks and the sole property of IWBF. These logos are set out in (Appendix 1) and are available online at www.IWBF.org. Their use is regulated by IWBF and the IWBF Zones in accordance with the branding guidelines, also available online at www.IWBF.org. IWBF has licensed the IWBF Zones the use of the IWBF logos and their own IWBF Zone logo for internal use. IWBF approval is required for external use.

I2.6 Copyright for written material

I2.6.1 IWBF reserves the copyright for all IWBF rules and regulations and other texts issued under IWBF's control. Any reprints or translations require prior approval from IWBF.

I2.6.2 NOWBs which are members of IWBF are permitted to reprint the IWBF Constitution, Internal Regulations, the Official Wheelchair Basketball Rules and the Classification Manual and distribute them in their own country for non-commercial purposes, provided that:

• No advertising is permitted on the reprint except for the penultimate page which is reserved for sponsors not in competition with the official sponsors of IWBF.
• The IWBF logo is shown on the cover.
• An IWBF copyright notice is made on the reprint.
• IWBF receives an electronic version of the reprint for approval prior to production.
• IWBF receives complimentary copies, the number of which will be determined on an individual basis.

I2.6.3 NOWBs which are members of IWBF are permitted to translate the IWBF General Statutes, Internal Regulations and Official Basketball Rules for non-commercial purposes into the language of their respective country, unless this language is English provided that:

• No advertising is permitted except on the penultimate page of the translation which is reserved for sponsors not in competition with the official sponsors of IWBF.
• The IWBF logo is shown on the cover.
• An IWBF copyright notice is made on the translation.
• IWBF receives an electronic version of the reprint for approval prior to production.
• Ten (10) copies are sent to IWBF, free of charge.