Marketing Compliance Requirements Federal Republic of Germany

1 | Rootz Ltd. and its brands comply with all laws, regulations, and marketing requirements, including all relevant marketing rules arising from the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 (“ISTG 2021”) as well as the virtual slot machine licences granted by the competent German regulator. The Joint Gambling Authority of the German Federal States (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder – “GGL”) is the competent regulator for all such activities.

This further includes compliance with the gambling acts of the 16 German federal states, as well as any commercial communications and guidelines published by the GGL as necessary.

For the term of this Agreement, You shall comply with all advertising rules emanating from the ISTG 2021, the gambling acts of the 16 German federal states, and any subordinate legislation, communications, or guidelines published by the GGL.

2 | As part of your obligation, You must ensure that your marketing and advertising activities are not excessive, not misleading – especially regarding potential winnings – and always socially responsible. The following advertising practices are strictly prohibited:

• Suggesting time pressure regarding participation in gambling.
• Making gambling appear to be a commodity of everyday life.
• Emphasising the benefits of gambling in an exclusive or one-sided manner.
• Making abstaining from gambling appear pejorative or suggesting that gambling promotes social success.
• Encouraging the recoupment of losses or the reinvestment of winnings.
• Suggesting that gambling is a reasonable strategy to improve one’s financial situation.
• Conveying the notion that gambling counteracts financial, social, or psychosocial problems.
• Promising winnings in an enticing or unrealistic manner.

Moreover, marketing activities must not indicate that players can influence the outcome of games of chance. They must not be aimed at minors or vulnerable groups.

2.1 | You must ensure that all promotional material contains the following information without exception:

• A unique "18+" symbol, visible at all times.
• A responsible gaming message: “Glücksspiel kann süchtig machen.”
• Reference to Rootz and its status as a licensed operator.
• Reference to provider-independent assistance, such as Check dein Spiel.
• A clear reference to the Terms and Conditions.

This mandatory information must be clear, easily perceptible, and not visually "lost" among other content.

3 | You may only provide links to gambling operators listed on the official GGL "White List."

4 | All advertising content must be clearly marked as such. This does not apply to editorial content created on your own responsibility.

Upon visiting your website, a notice regarding your remuneration (affiliate disclosure) must appear in a clear, easily perceptible form and size, displayed long enough for an average user to read.

5 | By becoming a partner, You confirm that You will maintain the highest ethical and socially responsible standards.

6 | In case of a breach of these provisions, You undertake to pay a contractual penalty to Rootz in the amount of the fees paid to you during the past 12 months. Rootz reserves the right to demand the refund of damages exceeding this amount.