Terms for Affiliates on Ontario Gambling Marketing and Advertising

Version 1.0

Effective date: 4th April 2022

Any capitalised terms used which are not defined herein shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Agreement.

1. Introduction

These additional terms (the “Terms“) are an addendum to the LeoVegas Affiliate Partner Terms and Conditions between Gametech Marketing Limited, a LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group company, and You acting as an Affiliate, following the launch of the regulated iGaming market in the Province of Ontario.
These Terms will take effect and will be binding from the date of their publication on the website https://www.leovegasaffiliates.com/terms-and-conditions, or any other website as may be directed by us (the “Effective Date“).
By continuing to operate with the Affiliate Programme and/or perform the activities under the Agreement, following the Effective Date, You agree to be bound by the Terms. If You do not accept these Terms, You shall immediately cease any activity subject to the Agreement and You shall deliver a notice of termination in accordance with the modalities provided therein.
Any capitalised terms used that are not defined herein shall have the same meaning ascribed to them in the Agreement. In case of conflict or inconsistency between the Agreement and these Terms, these Terms shall prevail.
Except as expressly added and/or amended by this addendum, the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

2. Additional Definitions

AGCO
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
iGO
iGaming Ontario, an agency of the Government of Ontario and subsidiary of the AGCO, that conducts and manages internet gaming in the Province of Ontario.
Ontario Player
Users of the Ontario Websites physically located in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Websites
www.leovegas.com/en-ca/on, http://www.royalpanda.com/en-ca-on, and any other site run by Us for Ontario Players.

3. Scope of Application and General Objectives

The Terms will be applicable to the marketing, advertising, promotional and referral activities that include Ontario Players and/or in relation to the Ontario Websites.
By engaging in marketing activity on behalf of LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group, You agree that all activities undertaken will uphold the highest compliance and ethical standards:
a. to ensure that regulation of the gaming sector is carried out in the public interest;
b. to ensure that gaming is conducted in a fair, safe and transparent manner;
c. to ensure that the interests of minors and other vulnerable persons are adequately safeguarded; and
d. to promote the development of a sustainable gaming sector and economic growth.

4. Affiliate obligations

When marketing, advertising, or promoting any Ontario Website or any of its corresponding Products, Affiliates must comply with the following:

• Affiliates and other Third Parties
  You shall not engage in any direct-to-consumer marketing, direct-to-consumer promotion, or player referral services in respect of any online gaming site that facilitate or accept wagers from players in the Province of Ontario, and for which the operator of such online gaming site has not obtained and maintained the required AGCO registration.

• Inducements, Bonuses, and Credits
  Advertising, marketing materials or any gambling inducements, bonuses and credits relating to the Ontario Websites are strictly prohibited. These activities are only permitted on the Ontario Websites; as such, Affiliates are prohibited from communicating such benefits on websites accessible to Ontario Players or in any other marketing, advertising, promotional and referral activities conducted by Affiliate relating to the Ontario Websites and/Ontario Players.

• Advertising outside of Ontario
  You shall not market, advertise, and promote the Ontario Websites, or its corresponding Products, in any way outside of the Province of Ontario. Without limiting the foregoing, You must also ensure that any marketing, advertising, and promotion that may be viewed by individuals outside of the Province of Ontario will explicitly state that the applicable Products being marketed, advertised, or promoted are being conducted and managed by iGO and are only available to those players physically located in the Province of Ontario.

• Materials
  To ensure compliant marketing, advertising and promotions, You may only use materials either provided by LeoVegas via its Affiliate Programme or approved by LeoVegas’ affiliate team, and must not alter the appearance, design, and content of approved marketing collateral unless it obtains written authorisation from Us.

• Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
  You shall comply with all advertising guidelines and legislation for the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to the Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming: https://www.agco.ca/book/export/html/57666. Notably, Affiliates shall not target consumers who are less than 19 years of age. For the avoidance of doubt, this link is provided solely for indicative and informative purposes and shall not, under any circumstances, be construed as advice provided by LeoVegas as to Your binding obligations, nor shall We be held responsible for the accuracy or completeness of their contents.
  Further, when carrying out activities on Our behalf, You agree to comply with requirements communicated by Us resulting from the laws, regulations, and standards applicable to Us, including any applicable policies or procedures of the AGCO or iGO.

5. Our Rights and Remedies

In case of breach of the obligations set out in these Terms and/or your negligence in performing any marketing, advertising, or promotional activities in accordance with the Terms, or failure to, in any way, meet your obligations hereunder, You shall be liable to Us in accordance with Clause 10 of the Agreement.