Overview and Overlap with SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions (“Media Terms and Conditions”) are issued by F50 League LLC (“SailGP”) and govern the issuance of media accreditation (“Media Accreditation”) and a pass (“Media Pass”) to individuals working in the media space for one or more sailing events forming part of the Rolex SailGP Championship or training sessions for such events (collectively, “Events”) staged by SailGP.
These Media Terms and Conditions are supplementary to and in addition to the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions.
Capitalised terms used herein but not defined shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions.
Any individual applying for Media Accreditation is bound by these Media Terms and Conditions as well as the terms of the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions.
In the case of a conflict between these Media Terms and Conditions and the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions, the terms of these Media Terms and Conditions shall prevail.
SailGP may update these Media Terms and Conditions as it deems necessary in its sole discretion, such amendment taking effect from the date of issue. It shall be the responsibility of each Applicant to ensure they check these Media Terms and Conditions as linked in SailGP’s Accreditation portal for updates prior to attending each Event. SailGP need not individually notify Applicants of any changes to these Media Terms and Conditions.
Application Process and grant of Media Accreditation
Media Accreditation is reserved for individuals who are approved members of the media and/or are persons who have been given permission to film content at an Event, and to be eligible for Media Accreditation, an individual must belong to one of the following categories:
a) News organisations: Individuals whose primary role is reporting, writing, photographing, and/or editing news or editorial content for a recognized news-gathering organization. Freelancers may also be granted media accreditation pursuant to this category, however they will be required to provide proof of assignment from the editorial organization in advance when submitting their application.
b) Rights-holder media entity: Media organisations that hold a media rights agreement with SailGP pursuant to which they have been granted rights to live, delayed or on-demand coverage at the Events. Access and content use are governed by the specific contractual agreement between the organisation and SailGP and all rights-holders and their staff, contractors, and any sub-contractors must comply with the terms of their agreement with SailGP.
c) Non-rights holding media entity: other third parties (including sponsors) who have been granted a right and license by SailGP to attend an Event for the purpose of capturing and recording audiovisual content. Access and content use are governed by the specific contractual agreement between the organisation and SailGP and all rights-holders and their staff, contractors, and sub-contractors must comply with the terms of their agreement with SailGP.An Applicant granted Media Accreditation may be given access to certain media facilities, including the official media centre during stated opening hours.
An Applicant granted Media Accreditation will be granted access to certain at the Event for the sole purpose of: (i) news reporting and journalism; or (ii) capturing audiovisual content, as will be confirmed by SailGP to each Applicant upon the approval of their Media Accreditation. For the avoidance of doubt, no audiovisual content captured at the Event by an Applicant using a Media Accreditation can be used for any purpose other than as agreed with SailGP in their Media Accreditation application.
Media Accreditation does not include access to VIP lounges, hospitality areas or restricted zones, including the SailGP Tech Site, Race HQ and other operational or back-of-house areas, except where accompanied by a member of the SailGP media team.
An Applicant granted Media Accreditation must register at the designated media centre upon arrival.
Media lanyards must be worn at all times. Media vests must be worn when requested by the SailGP staff.
Arrival times and operations are determined by the SailGP media team; early entry without prior agreement is prohibited.
Refusal and Revocation of Media Accreditation
Applicants are required to comply with all provisions of the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions.
SailGP reserves the right to refuse any Media Application applied for by an Applicant where SailGP determines in its absolute discretion that it would not be appropriate for that Applicant to be granted Media Accreditation. SailGP need not provide reasons for refusal to the Applicant.
SailGP reserves the right to revoke any Media Accreditation granted to an Applicant in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 38 of the SailGP Accreditation Terms and Conditions.