Question 1

Why do esports athletes need privacy policies?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, the EU passed the GDPR, an overarching bill that protects consumers’ data and prevents companies or freelancers from storing or sharing data without permission. Even if you live in the US, if you have a sponsorship with an EU-based company or receive a donation from someone living in the EU, you must abide by the regulations of the GDPR. Esports is an international business, with people all over the world tuning in to Twitch streams, so it’s essential you have a privacy policy to protect yourself from fines from the EU. The team at KJK can ensure your privacy policy follows both US and international regulations and can help you create data storage policies that protect your donors’ privacy.

Question 2

How can KJK help a prospective esports venue owner?

Accepted Answer

Gamer stations and esports venues utilize state-of-the-art, expensive equipment for the players. Esports are unique due to the limitless potential for angles and viewpoints provided by in-game observers that offer unparalleled flexibility and movement. Tournament arenas must broadcast real-time gameplay on large, high-def screens for the spectators. All of this requires the fastest, high-quality Wi-Fi and connections.

Whether you’re building a brand-new esports venue from the ground up, repurposing a standing building to outfit a plug-and-play model, or adapting a current convention center for the action, venues must be able to provide all these essentials. This requires addressing possible issues, contracting to protect the venue itself from liability, and managing your vendors to provide what is expected. This is why an attorney with esports-specific knowledge is needed instead of a typical business attorney.

For a successful esports tournament or other event, you’ll need to work with teams, players, sponsors, spectators and promoters, and KJK has those relationships. KJK has assisted with purely online events, in-person tournaments of varying sizes, and the day-to-day event planning to attract clientele.

Question 3

Capital raise and investment: How does KJK help?

Accepted Answer

Besides helping you create a convincing pitch deck, KJK’s services make it easier for you to find investors and raise capital. We can help you connect with sponsors, and our skilled social media management puts you in touch with potential donors and sponsors as well.

We know many of the industry’s top players because of our extensive experience working in esports, including content creators, sponsors, vendors, promoters, distributors, media, etc. Instead of merely connecting you with players or sponsors, we introduce you to sponsors or players we believe are a fit for your franchise. We are also aware of the non-endemic entities interested in investing in esports, like Honda and the U.S. Air Force.

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