Sponsorship Agreement

Section 1 — Package Selection & Pricing

The Client agrees to purchase the following sponsorship package from Mrsic Enterprises Inc. (dba Beyond the Pitch).

Section 2 — Deliverables & Scope of Services

The specific deliverables included in the selected package are detailed in the current package description published at beyondthepitch.ca/advertise on the date this Agreement is signed.

Section 3 — Payment Terms

1. All fees are due and payable in Canadian dollars (CAD) unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Monthly billing: payment is due on the same calendar date each month as the Agreement start date. A five (5) business day grace period applies before services may be suspended.
3. Annual billing: full payment is due in advance at the commencement of the agreement term. Annual fees are non-refundable except as set out in Section 4 (Cancellation Policy) below.
4. Accepted payment methods include electronic funds transfer (EFT), credit card, or such other methods as may be agreed in writing between the parties.
5. Invoices will be issued by Mrsic Enterprises Inc. with a net fifteen (15) day payment term unless otherwise specified.
6. Overdue balances are subject to interest at a rate of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month (18% per annum) compounded monthly on the outstanding balance.
7. BTP reserves the right to suspend deliverables and services during any period of non-payment. Suspension does not constitute cancellation and fees continue to accrue during any suspension period.
8. The Client is responsible for all applicable taxes, including GST/HST, where applicable.

Section 4 — Cancellation Policy

Section 5 — Client Obligations & Content Standards

1. The Client is responsible for supplying all required creative assets (logos, images, copy, URLs) within five (5) business days of signing this Agreement. Delays in asset delivery do not affect the Client's billing start date.
2. All submitted content must comply with applicable Canadian advertising standards, including but not limited to the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards and the Competition Act.
3. The Client warrants that it has the legal right to use and distribute all submitted materials and that such materials do not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.
4. BTP reserves the right to refuse, edit, or remove any content or advertising material that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be inappropriate, misleading, offensive, or inconsistent with the values of the Beyond the Pitch community.
5. The Client agrees not to use BTP's name, logo, platform, or audience data for any purpose other than those expressly set out in this Agreement without prior written consent from BTP.
6. The Client agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any analytics data, performance reports, or other proprietary information provided by BTP and not to share such data with third parties without BTP's written consent.

Section 6 — Intellectual Property

Each party retains ownership of its own intellectual property. This Agreement does not transfer any ownership rights in either party's trademarks, logos, content, or other intellectual property.

The Client grants BTP a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use the Client's submitted logos, images, and brand materials solely for the purpose of fulfilling the deliverables under this Agreement during the active term.

Upon termination or expiry of this Agreement, BTP will remove the Client's branding and content from all BTP platforms within ten (10) business days.

The BTP Premiere Partner badge (where applicable) may be used by the Client during the active term of a Premiere Partner agreement only. Use of the badge after termination is not permitted.

Section 7 — Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Mrsic Enterprises Inc. and Beyond the Pitch shall not be liable to the Client for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including lost profits, lost revenue, lost business opportunity, or reputational harm), even if advised of the possibility of such damages. BTP does not guarantee specific performance metrics, traffic levels, or revenue outcomes resulting from the sponsorship. The Client assumes sole responsibility for evaluating the value and potential return on investment of this sponsorship arrangement.

Section 8 — Confidentiality

Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement, including but not limited to financial data, audience analytics, and strategic plans. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this Agreement, or that is independently developed by the receiving party.

Section 9 — Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of British Columbia, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt resolution of any dispute through good faith negotiation and mediation. If mediation does not resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue legal remedies.

Section 10 — General Provisions

1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements.
2. Amendments: No modification of this Agreement is valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
3. Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement or its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party.
4. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
5. Waiver: No waiver of any provision or breach of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing. Waiver of any breach shall not constitute waiver of any subsequent breach.
6. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform its obligations due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, war, pandemics, or government action.
7. Notices: All notices required under this Agreement must be delivered in writing by email to the addresses specified in the signature block.
8. Independent Parties: The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.