Organizational Equipment Suppliers
IIHF World Championships · Participants Regulations · Medical and Anti-Doping · Commercial Rights
173.1The Host shall communicate at least twelve (12) months prior to the beginning of the Championship its needs in relation to cars, photocopiers, computer hardware, cameras, beverage services, etc., to the IIHF Commercial Partner, who has been licensed the exclusive right to conclude contracts with suppliers of equipment and services to be used in relation to the organization of the Championship (the “Organizational Equipment”).
173.2The IIHF Commercial Partner shall provide the Host and the IIHF with a list of the supplier contracts (including the product categories) concluded by September 30th prior to the beginning of the Championship and the entitlements of the Host in such supplier contracts.
173.3The Host and the IIHF may agree with the IIHF Commercial Partner on the release of up to ten (10) product categories for the conclusion of official partner contracts against payment of a reasonable remuneration. This request must be made by September 30th prior to the beginning of the Championship. Such release shall be subject to a separate agreement between the Host and the IIHF Commercial Partner. However, the IIHF Commercial Partner is not obliged to release any product category during this period of time.
173.4Supplier Contracts of the Host
173.4.1Any supplier contracts between the Host and a supplier shall be subject to the IIHF Commercial Partner’s prior written approval.
173.5Cars and photocopiers
173.5.1In the automotive and copy machine categories, the IIHF Commercial Partner shall be entitled to coordinate with the Host and the IIHF to reach an agreement with suppliers. If no such agreement is in place by December 15th prior to the beginning of the Championship, the IIHF Commercial Partner shall have an obligation to supply a maximum of forty (40) cars and a maximum of twenty (20) copy machines/printers for the duration of the Championship.
173.6IIHF Commercial Partner Supplies
173.6.1The Host is responsible for returning all equipment supplied for the organization of a Championship by the IIHF Commercial Partner and the Commercial Affiliates within one (1) week after the conclusion of the Championship. The Host shall be liable for any losses or costs caused by any delay, damages, abuse or mistreatment of the supplier material.
173.7IIHF Equipment Supplier
173.7.1The IIHF is solely entitled to appoint the Equipment Supplier.
173.8Use of Products
173.8.1The Host shall not use products or services which are provided by competitors of the Commercial Affiliates. If, however, no agreement as to the reasonable terms and conditions of supply and services can be reached with a particular Commercial Affiliate, the Host shall be entitled to source such products and services from third parties provided always that such suppliers shall be prohibited from availing themselves of any commercial association, official status or any other identification whatsoever in connection with the Championship, the IIHF or the Host. The general principles set out in Art. 174 of this Event Code shall apply.