SHOGGIEST GEEK ALIVE PAGEANT

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Last Updated: March 9, 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING FOR OR PARTICIPATING IN THE SHOGGIEST GEEK ALIVE PAGEANT. BY REGISTERING OR PARTICIPATING, YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

1. ACCEPTANCE AND BINDING AGREEMENT

(a) By clicking "I Accept" or by registering for, accessing, or participating in the Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant (the "Pageant"), you ("Contestant") acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement").

(b) If you do not agree to this Agreement in its entirety, you may not register for or participate in the Pageant.

(i) You are at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(ii) You are a legal resident of the United States;

(iii) You have the right, authority, and capacity to enter into this Agreement; and

(iv) You will participate in the Pageant in compliance with this Agreement and all applicable laws.

2. DEFINITIONS

(a) "Pageant" means the Shoggiest Geek Alive Pageant, including all related events, competitions, and activities.

(b) "Company" means Barnum AI Industries Inc., including its affiliates, successors, and assigns.

(d) "Platform" means any website, application, software, digital service, or technology operated by the Company for the Pageant.

(e) "Content" means all materials, submissions, code, data, information, or content created, submitted, or shared by Contestants.

(f) "Pre-Existing IP" means any intellectual property owned or controlled by a Contestant prior to Pageant participation.

(g) "Challenge IP" means any intellectual property created during or resulting from Pageant challenges, including without limitation algorithms, code, solutions, designs, and documentation.

(h) "Competition Period" means the duration from registration acceptance through the final event or elimination.

2.1 Registration Schedule and FeeS

(a) The Company has established the following registration tiers:

(i) Innovators

• January 16 - March 27, 2025

• Entry Fee: $45

• Basic entrance exam

• First 100 registrants receive Innovator Elite status

(ii) Early Adopters

• March 28 - June 19, 2025

• Entry Fee: $75

• Intermediate entrance exam

(iii) Early Majority

• June 20 - September 11, 2025

• Entry Fee: $125

• Advanced entrance exam

(iv) Late Majority/Final Opportunity to Register

• September 12 - December 4, 2025

• Entry Fee: $200

• Expert entrance exam

(b) All registration fees:

(i) Are non-refundable

(ii) Must be paid in U.S. dollars

(iii) Are due at time of registration

(iv) Subject to payment verification

(i) Modify tier dates based on registration volume

(ii) Adjust entrance exam requirements

(iii) Close registration early if capacity reached

(iv) Extend registration periods if needed

(v) Adjust fees with notice to future registrants

2.2 Innovator Elite Status Benefits

(a) First 100 registered contestants receive:

(i) 24-hour early access to challenge details

(ii) Priority media interview consideration

(iii) Custom contestant profile page

(iv) Reserved Plus-1 seating at SF finale

(v) Lifetime SGA alumni event access

(b) Elite status:

(i) Cannot be transferred

(ii) May be revoked for rule violations

(iii) Benefits subject to availability

(iv) May be modified with notice to participants

(v) Requires maintaining good standing status

2.3 Registration Requirements

(a) Eligibility. All contestants must:

(i) Be at least 18 years of age

(ii) Be legal residents of the United States

(iii) Complete registration process

(iv) Pass entrance evaluation

(v) Accept Terms and Conditions agreement

(vi) Maintain account security and confidentiality

(b) Documentation. Contestants must provide:

(i) Valid government-issued identification

(ii) Proof of U.S. residency

(iii) Accurate contact information

(iv) Emergency contact details

(v) Any additional documentation requested by Company

(i) Maintain secure login credentials

(ii) Use strong passwords

(iii) Enable two-factor authentication if available

(iv) Report unauthorized access immediately

(v) Keep account information current

3. MODIFICATION OF PAGEANT

(a) Pageant Structure Changes. The Company reserves the right to modify any aspect of the Pageant, including:

(i) Competition format;

(ii) Challenge structure;

(iii) Evaluation criteria;

(iv) Schedule and timing;

(v) Platform features; and

(vi) Technical requirements.

(b) Notice of Changes.

(i) Material changes will be announced via email and Platform;

(ii) Seven (7) days notice will be provided for substantial format changes;

(iii) Immediate notice is permitted for technical or minor updates; and

(iv) Emergency changes are allowed for safety or security purposes.

(i) Accept changes and continue participation;

(ii) Withdraw from the Pageant;

(iii) Retain their Pre-Existing IP; and

(iv) Maintain confidentiality obligations as set forth herein.

4. REGISTRATION PROCESS

(a) Requirements.

To register, Contestants must:
(a) Requirements. To register, Contestants must:
(i) Complete the online registration form;
(ii) Pass the entrance evaluation;
(iii) Accept this Agreement;
(iv) Meet all eligibility criteria;
(v) Provide accurate information;

(vi) Pay the applicable registration fee based on entry period:

Innovators (Jan 16 - Mar 27, 2025): $45

Early Adopters (Mar 28 - June 19, 2025): $75

Early Majority (June 20 - Sept 11, 2025): $125

Late Majority/Final Entry (Aug 12 - Dec 4, 2025): $200

(b) Company Rights. The Company reserves the right to:

(i) Verify any provided information;

(ii) Request additional documentation;

(iii) Reject incomplete registrations;

(iv) Remove non-compliant registrations; and

(v) Update registration requirements.

(i) Maintain account security;

(ii) Use strong passwords;

(iii) Report unauthorized access; and

(iv) Keep credentials confidential.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

(a) Pre-Existing IP.

(i) Contestants retain ownership of all Pre-Existing IP;

(ii) Company receives no rights to Pre-Existing IP;

(iii) Contestants warrant they have rights to use Pre-Existing IP; and

(iv) Contestants must identify Pre-Existing IP before challenges.

(b) Competition Content License. Contestants hereby grant to Company a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to:

(i) Record and broadcast;

(ii) Use for promotional purposes;

(iii) Archive and document;

(iv) Create derivative works; and

(v) Sublicense any of the foregoing rights.

(i) Contestants retain ownership of individual solutions;

(ii) Company receives perpetual, non-exclusive license;

(iii) Company may showcase solutions;

(iv) Company may include in competition archives; and

(v) No automatic equity requirements apply.

(d) Commercial Opportunities.

(i) Contestants must notify Company within twelve (12) months of commercialization;

(ii) Company receives ninety (90) day first discussion period;

(iii) Partnership opportunities may be negotiated;

(iv) Terms to be mutually agreed upon; and

(v) Contestants may proceed independently if no agreement is reached.

(e) Team Challenges.

(i) Contributors share ownership based on documented input;

(ii) Company receives non-exclusive license;

(iii) Team members may use independently;

(iv) Revenue sharing requires written agreement; and

(v) Company maintains rights to challenge format.

6. COMPETITION STRUCTURE AND EVALUATION

(a) Format. The Company maintains sole discretion over:

(i) Challenge design;

(ii) Scoring systems;

(iii) Advancement criteria;

(iv) Elimination procedures;

(v) Competition schedule, including twelve (12) elimination challenges concluding with Final 10 announcement on February, 2026 and Live Finale Event on March 26, 2026;

(vi) Technical requirements; and

(vii) Platform functionality.

(b) Evaluation Process. Evaluation includes:

(i) Technical assessment;

(ii) Performance metrics;

(iii) Judge evaluations;

(iv) Completion verification;

(v) Time tracking;

(vi) Documentation review; and

(vii) Other criteria as specified by Company.

(i) Complete challenges independently;

(ii) Submit within deadlines;

(iii) Document their work;

(iv) Follow technical guidelines;

(v) Maintain academic honesty;

(vi) Use only approved resources; and

(vii) Comply with safety protocols.

7. MEDIA RIGHTS

(a) Recording Rights. Company has exclusive right to:

(i) Record all competition activities;

(ii) Capture behind-the-scenes content;

(iii) Document contestant interactions;

(iv) Film challenge performances;

(v) Create supplementary content;

(vi) Produce highlight reels; and

(vii) Generate promotional materials.

(b) Distribution Rights. Company maintains exclusive rights to:

(i) Stream competition content;

(ii) Post videos online;

(iii) Share on social media;

(iv) Create digital content;

(v) Distribute through any platform;

(vi) License to third parties; and

(vii) Develop derivative works.

(i) Record competition activities;

(ii) Share behind-the-scenes content;

(iii) Post unapproved competition photos;

(iv) Create competition-related content;

(v) Give unauthorized interviews;

(vi) Stream personal footage; or

(vii) Share confidential information.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

(a) Contestants shall maintain strict confidentiality regarding:

(i) Competition details;

(ii) Challenge content;

(iii) Other contestants' solutions;

(iv) Judging criteria;

(v) Platform features; and

(vi) Any other non-public information.

(b) Confidentiality obligations survive:

(i) Competition completion;

(ii) Elimination from competition;

(iii) Withdrawal from competition; and

(iv) Termination of this Agreement.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

(a) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by Texas law, with exclusive venue in Travis County, Texas.

(b) Dispute Process.

(i) Written notice required;

(ii) Thirty (30) day informal resolution period;

(iii) Mandatory mediation;

(iv) Binding arbitration;

(v) JAMS arbitration rules apply;

(vi) Individual claims only; and

(vii) Class action waiver.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

(a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

(b) COMPANY'S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CONTESTANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAGEANT.

11. SEVERABILITY

(a) If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid:

(i) The provision shall be modified to minimum valid extent;

(ii) If modification is impossible, provision shall be severed;

(iii) Remaining terms remain in effect; and

(iv) Invalid terms replaced with valid equivalent.

12. CONTACT

(a) Questions about this Agreement should be sent to:

Email: info@barnum.ai

Phone: 512-222-9946

Mail: Barnum.AI Industries

21750 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 104

San Antonio TX 78258-4946