Official Championship Identification(s)
IIHF U18 and U18 Women’s World Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Licensing And Merchandising Rights
152.1Host Rights
152.1.1The Host has been licensed the right to design and use the protected Official identification(s) (Championship logo, mascot, colors, lettering, IIHF Official Music etc.) of the Championship for commercial exploitation and to enter into corresponding agreements. Any costs related thereto shall be borne by the Host and the Host is responsible for the necessary protection of the identification(s).
152.1.2The design of such material has to be approved by the IIHF before any production. The IIHF retains the non-exclusive right to use all Official Identification(s) for promotional purposes. The Official Identifications shall at all times be the property of the IIHF.
152.1.3The Host shall create a Championship logo which shall mandatorily be in line with the IIHF Competition Branding Guidelines.
152.1.4The Host shall seek IIHF approval prior to any production, distribution, or publication of such logo.
152.2Official Mascot
152.2.1The Host has been licensed the right to design, produce, market, and sell the Official Mascot for the Championship prior to the beginning of and during the whole duration of the Championship. The Host shall conform to the IIHF protocol regarding the usage of the Mascot.