San Jose Sharks “Pacific Cup” NHL21 Xbox One Contest

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THE 2020 SAN JOSE SHARKS “PACIFIC CUP” NHL21 XBOX ONE CONTEST (THE “CONTEST”) IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. THIS CONTEST is GOVERNED BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES (the “COntest rules” or “official Rules”), AND IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS. void where prohibited.

ELIGIBILITY

Participation in the Contest is available only to eligible Entrant and Participants as provided herein. By participating in the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules. “Entrant”, the individual entering on behalf of a team of up to nine (9) individuals, must be eighteen (18) years of age or older on the date of entry and a resident of and with a current address in the United States or Canada. Entrant will be the Team “owner” for purposes of the Contest. Eligible individuals participating (“Participant” or “Participants”) on the team of nine (9) players with Entrant, (a “Team”) must be eighteen (18) years of age or older (or if younger than eighteen (18) years of age, with affirmative consent provided by said Participant’s parent or legal guardian) by the date of entry. Participants who otherwise considered minors under the laws in the jurisdiction of their residence must be able to provide proof of consent acceptable to Sponsor, upon request. Any such Participant that cannot provide such proof of consent is subject to disqualification at any time at the discretion of Sponsor. Entrant or Individuals ineligible to

Page 1 of 7 participate in the Cup due to their applicable jurisdiction laws or other restrictions should not enter or participate in the Cup and will be disqualified.

Employees of Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC, Sharks Minor Holdings, LLC, League Gaming, EA Sports, Electronic Arts, Inc., the advertising and promotional agencies involved with this Contest, each of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, officers, agents, board members, staff, agents, legal representatives, administrators, assigns, heirs and executors, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of such employees, are not eligible to participate or win. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. Winning a Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

In addition, all Participants must have (a) a Xbox® Live account (a “Game Account”), (b) a Xbox® Live Gamertag (a “XBL ID”), (c) access to a Xbox One system (a “Xbox Console”), (d) a copy or game valid license of EA SPORTSTM NHL®21 (“NHL 21”) for the Xbox Console, and (e) access and connection to necessary servers to participate. Your participation is subject to the applicable Xbox® terms of service and privacy policy. For more information, visit https://www.xbox.com/en-US/legal/xboxcomtou.

Participants shall also agree to the terms of service, code of conduct, and rules of entry provided by League Gaming. Participants must use the same Game Account for the duration of the Cup. One (1) Participant from each Team must be able and consents to have its games streamed via the Twitch platform, as may be requested by Sponsor.

Sponsor reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse registration or participation by any Participant or player whom it reasonably believes is currently engaging or has previously engaged in abusive, hateful, racist, threatening, bullying, harassing, unsportsmanlike, offensive or other inappropriate conduct or speech targeting or directed at other players, participants or Contest staff, which conduct Sponsor reasonably believes in its sole and absolute discretion would negatively impact the proper and fair operation/administration of the Contest or reflect negatively on goodwill or reputation of the Contest or any of the Released Parties.

CONTEST PERIOD

Entry into the Contest will be available from October 15th 2020 to November 3rd 2020 11:59:59pm (EST) (the “Entry Period”) at https://www.leaguegaming.com/SharksPacificCup. The Contest games will ​ ​ take place from November 4, 2020 through January 17, 2021 (together with the Entry Period, the “Contest Period”). Pacific Time will control for all purposes of the Contest. The Sharks’ computer is the official timekeeper for the Contest. Proof of transmission is not proof of entry receipt.

HOW TO ENTER

To participate in the Contest, Entrant must register a Team from October 15th 2020 to November 3rd 2020 11:59:59pm (EST) (the “Entry Period”) at https://www.leaguegaming.com/SharksPacificCup (the “Website”) during the Entry Period. Entrant must supply all required information of Entrant, Participants and its Team at the Website. False or inaccurate information may lead to disqualification of the Team. If Participant’s e-mail is required for entry, Participant must have a valid e-mail address or entry is void. All materials submitted become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor reserves the right, at is sole discretion, to disqualify any individual (and all his or her Contest entries) who tampers with the entry process. Entrant, Participants, and each Team must remain in compliance with these Official Rules, and any and all other instructions provided by Sponsor, for the duration of the Contest

Page 2 of 7 and to be a recipient of any Prize. Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law and is subject to all federal, state, and local laws. The Sharks reserve the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any entries that are not submitted in accordance with these Official Rules. MINORS CANNOT NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CONTEST WITHOUT AN ADULT PARTICIPANT ENTRANT OR WITHOUT AFFIRMATIVE CONSENT FROM A LEGAL GUARDIAN. ONLY AN ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY SUBMIT BE AN ENTRANT FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONTEST.

Team names MUST be appropriate and respect the LeagueGaming Code of Conduct, available here: https://www.leaguegaming.com/forums/index.php?leaguegaming/league&action=league&page=inform ation&tab=terms_of_service. Teams will be eligible to add their custom branding and logo to their team ​ front office. Team registration is handled by the Entrant only. Team Entrant will represent the organization for the duration of the Contest. Team owners can register their Team at https://www.leaguegaming.com/SharksPacificCup. Teams are NOT eligible to use trademarked team ​ names or branding.

CONTEST DESCRIPTION

The Contest is a competitive video game tournament of Teams using NHL21 played on Xbox One through Xbox Live competing for Prizes (as described below).

WINNER SELECTION

The winning Team (“Winner”) and the second-place Team (“Runner Up”) will be selected pursuant to the rules, scheduling, settings and all other terms specified here:. Eligible Teams must be available to ​ ​ participate in their applicable games until the Contest is completed, including any games that occur beyond the schedule provided. There will be one (1) Winner and one (1) Runner Up. Entrant for the Winner and Runner-Up must accept the Prize on behalf of their Team; other Participants who are not the Entrant are not eligible to accept the Prize.

All games will be played using the EASHL Club Challenge System. The home team listed on the site will have home-ice for the gameplay. The official pin number for each team to use shall be listed on the website within the game match-up screen.

All decisions with respect to administration of the Contest are at the full and final discretion of Sponsor. In the event that Entrant for the Winner or Runner-Up cannot be contacted, declines a Prize or in the event of noncompliance with these Official Rules and requirements or if any Prize notification is returned as undeliverable, such Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner or runner-up may be selected based on results of the Contest from remaining eligible Teams, if time permits.

PRIZES

Winner is eligible to receive a prize of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) (“Grand Prize”). Runner Up is eligible to receive a prize of five thousand dollars ($5,000) (“Runner Up Prize”) (each a “Prize”). Prize values are in US dollars. The entirety of the Prizes will be sent to the addresses provided by applicable Entrant of the Winner and Runner Up. If a Prize is undeliverable, the applicable Team forfeits its Prize. Sponsor has no responsibility to distribute Prizes or any portion thereof to individual Participants of the Winner and Runner Up.

Page 3 of 7 Sponsor is not responsible for Winner’s or Runner Up’s scheduling conflicts, delays or cancellations or acts of god that may prohibit receipt or use of prizes, any act of nature of force majeure, or acts of nature, including, but not limited to, flood, tornado, earthquake, storm, lightning, fire, epidemic, acts of God, war, national emergency, civil disturbance, riot, sabotage, terrorism, court order, or machinery or equipment theft, damage or failure. Other restrictions may apply.

Any and all taxes and any other expenses not specifically mentioned herein shall be and are the sole responsibility of each Entrant and/or Participant. Each Participant must report income to the IRS. In the event it is deemed during the verification process that the Winner does not have a unique, personal, and valid social security number for Sponsor to report the tax liability associated with acceptance of the Prize, such Participant will be disqualified. Valid social security numbers will be determined by IRS requirements.

PRIZE RESTRICTIONS

Certain restrictions may apply to prizes. Each Winner and Runner Up agrees that its Prize is awarded “as is” with no warranty, representation or guarantee, either express or implied, in fact or in law, whether now known or hereinafter enacted, relative to the use or enjoyment of the Prize, including, without limitation, its quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Prizes are non transferable and no substitutions are allowed except by Sponsor who reserves the right, in its discretion, to award prizes of equal or greater value if advertised prize is unavailable for any reason. No more than the stated prizes will be awarded. Sponsor shall not be obligated to replace any lost, mutilated or stolen Prize or any Prize that is undeliverable or does not reach the Winner for any reason, including, without limitation, because of incorrect or changed contact information. All Prizes legitimately claimed will be awarded

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify, extend, or suspend this Contest at any time, for any reason. The Released Parties assume no responsibility or liability for any damages, losses, or injury(ies) resulting from any Participant’s participation in this Contest and/or any Winner’s or Winner’s guests’ receipt, acceptance, use, or misuse of any Prize. To receive the Prize, each Winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, waiver of liability and publicity release prior to the Winner receiving and participating in the Prize package. All Prizes are subject to availability and dates are subject to change. Acceptance of the Prize constitutes, except where prohibited by law: (i) permission to use Winner’s name and likeness(es) in any form of media for publicity purposes without further authorization, compensation or remuneration of any kind; and (ii) an express and absolute release of the Released Parties from and against any and all liability, damages, claims, and/or actions of any kind whatsoever for injury(ies) – including but not limited to paralysis and/or death, damages or losses of any and/or all kinds whatsoever to persons and/or property which may be sustained in connection with any Winner’s participation in this Cup and/or such person’s receipt, acceptance, ownership, and/or use or misuse of the Prize awarded, and/or while preparing for, participating in, attending, and/or traveling to and/or from any Prize-related activity.

By entering or voting in the Contest, you agree and accept to be bound by these complete Official Rules and all other terms and conditions as determined by the Sharks, which shall be final. The Sharks have the right to modify these rules in its sole discretion for clarification purpose without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Contest. Except where prohibited, each Winner grants to the Sharks and its advertising agencies the right to use, and publish his or her proper name, likeness,

Page 4 of 7 voice, opinions, biographical information and state of residency and announce on-air Winner’s name, home city and state in any media to promote the Sharks and the Contest without additional compensation.

Entrants enter at their own risk. No responsibility is assumed for and the Sharks and its agents shall not be liable for: (i) late, lost, delayed, damaged, misdirected, incorrect, incomplete, ineligible or unintelligible entries; (ii) telephone, electronic, hardware, software program, network, Internet or computer failures or difficulties; (iii) errors in transmission; (iv) any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Sharks that may cause the Contest to be disrupted or corrupted; (v) any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind caused by a prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize, or from participation in the Contest; or (vi) any printing or typographical error in any materials associated with these Official Rules or the Contest generally. Participants assume all liability for any injury or damages caused or claimed to be caused by his or her participation in the Contest and/or the acceptance and/or use of any prize, and release the Sharks and its officers, directors, employees, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and agents from any such liability. The Sharks and its officers, directors, employees, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and agents assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to participants or to any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from entering or downloading materials or software in connection with this Contest. PLEASE NOTE THAT TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES WITH THE SYSTEM, MAY RESULT IN TEMPORARY INABILITY TO ENTER THE CONTEST OR A DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF ENTRIES SUCH THAT YOUR ENTRY IS NOT RECEIVED IN TIME TO PARTICIPATE. THE SHARKS AND ITS AGENTS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE SHOULD ANY ENTRY NOT BE RECEIVED DUE TO SUCH DELAYS. The Sharks may prohibit any entrant or potential entrant from participating in the Contest, if at the sole discretion of the Sharks, such person shows a disregard for these Official Rules, or acts (1) with an intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrant, the Sharks, or it agents or representatives; or (2) in any other disruptive manner. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the participant and the Sharks in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules or provisions which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of California. Sponsor’s decisions as to all matters related to the administration of the Contest and selection of the Winners are final.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PARTICIPANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Sponsor’s failure to or decision not to enforce any provision in these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision of these Official Rules. In the event there is any alleged or actual ambiguity, discrepancy or inconsistency between disclosures or other statements contained in any Cup-related materials and/or these Official Rules (including any alleged discrepancy or inconsistency in these Official Rules), it will be resolved by the Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Except where prohibited, entrant agrees that: any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and finally resolved exclusively by binding arbitration administered by a single arbitrator of the

Page 5 of 7 American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules (the “Rules”) and taking place in San Jose, California. Any judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Except as required by law, neither party nor the arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, results or award of any arbitration without the prior written consent of all parties. The arbitrator will have no authority to award punitive or other damages not measured by the prevailing party’s actual damages. You waive the right to resolve a dispute by any other means, including by a jury trial. This dispute resolution provision shall survive the Contest and cannot be modified. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE ELECTING TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE RELATED TO THIS CONTEST THROUGH ARBITRATION AND ARE WAIVING YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

Any and all claims, judgments and awards will be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and under no circumstances will you be permitted to obtain awards for, and you hereby waive all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages.

PUBLICITY AND USE OF LIKENESS

By entering the Contest, you certify, warrant, represent, agree and covenant to the San Jose Sharks, Sharks Sports & Entertainment LLC, Sharks Minor Holdings, LLC, and all its related entities, the National Hockey League (the “NHL”), the American Hockey League (the “AHL”) and all others acting with the Sharks’ and/or Sharks’s authority (collectively, the “Released Parties”) the following:

RIGHT TO USE & OWNERSHIP

Except where prohibited, the Released Parties shall have the perpetual and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, print, publish and disseminate in all manners and media your name, image, voice, appearance and other identifying information provided in connection with the Activities (the “Likeness”), and to record, broadcast and otherwise exploit the Likeness in any and all contests, promotions, advertisements and/or public displays or announcements of any kind and in any and all media. The Releasees shall have full and exclusive ownership and control of any video, photograph or recording of the Likeness (the “Material”). You shall have no rights to such Material, and the Releases may use, alter or modify all or part of the Material and Likeness, regardless of whether you are recognizable. You acknowledge and understand that the Releasees make no representations that the Likeness or Material will or will not be used in any specific way.

RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION

You acknowledge that you receive material benefit from participation in the Contest and, in consideration, agree to fully and completely, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (i) WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the Releasees from and with respect to any and all liability, claims, damages, losses, expenses, demands, suits, actions, fines and/or judgments, including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and litigation expenses (the “Claims”), related to or arising from the subject of these Official Rules and this agreement to be bound by them, including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to the Releasees’ negligence; and (ii) INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from any Claims asserted against the Releasees caused by, in whole or in part, or arising from, directly or indirectly, your involvement with the Contest and/or violation of these Official Rules.

Page 6 of 7 By entering, you agree to waive any rights under §1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, and all similar laws of any jurisdiction, providing: A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

You further agree that you (i) understand all terms of these Official Rules, (ii) have full knowledge of the foregoing content and significance, including that, through these Official Rules, you give up legal rights that may otherwise be available, and (ii) enter into this Contest freely and voluntarily, without inducement or coercion.

PRIVACY

Information collected from entrants is subject to the Sharks Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to read this privacy policy, which can be found at: http://sharks.nhl.com. ​ ​

SPONSORS/ADMINISTRATOR:

San Jose Sharks, LLC, 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113 (the “Sharks”).

NAME OF WINNER:

A list of Winners may be obtained by sending a request for such a list and a properly stamped, self-addressed envelope to 2020 San Jose Sharks “Pacific Cup” NHL21 Xbox One Contest Winners List at 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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