Ownership of Event Rights

The UPA, as promoter, organizer and sponsor of UPA tournaments and events ("Events"), has the exclusive right to control all photography and video and audio recordings of the Events and the exclusive right to the publication, reproduction and distribution of such recordings. The UPA may grant exclusive or non-exclusive licenses to individuals or entities that may allow the individuals or entities to record the Events and/or publish reproduce and/or distribute such recordings upon terms negotiated between the parties.

Authorization of Event Access for Video and Audio Reproduction

The UPA has the right to prohibit unauthorized commercial photography, video and audio recordings at Events, as well as the right to prohibit the unauthorized publication, reproduction or distribution of such recordings. Based upon these rights, it is and always has been the UPA's policy that any individuals taking photographs or making audio or video recordings for commercial purposes at Events must obtain the UPA's prior written authorization.

Note: Family and friends may record events for personal use, but may not reproduce these recordings for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the UPA.