Applicability: These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) apply to the purchase of a private curated, guided tour group experience (“Tour”) provided to you (“Purchaser”) by the Consumer Technology Association (“CTA”) in partnership with StoryTech in exchange for the designated payment amount.

Acceptance: Purchaser is deemed to have accepted this Agreement as a condition of purchasing its Tour and agrees to:

• Ensure all participants arrive on time and comply with event rules, including the CES Code of Conduct.

• Designate a stakeholder for day-of coordination

• Update participants amounts for additional fees, if over the contracted amount

Please read the following Agreement relating to your purchase carefully.

Private Group Tours Benefits: Upon receipt of payment from the Purchaser, CTA agrees to provide a Tour through StoryTech that is tailored to the interests and priorities of the Purchaser’s group. To include the following deliverables (“Deliverables”):

• Pre-tour planning consultation to align themes and key interests

• Selection and coordination of an agreed upon number of exhibitor or innovation zones

• On-site guided tour with expert commentary by a StoryTech tour leader

• Optional add-ons: post-tour recap session

Payment Terms: Purchaser agrees to pay CTA the amount specified in the Tour package (“Tour Fee”) at the time of purchase. CTA is not required to provide any Deliverables until payment has been received in full.

Term and Termination: This Agreement begins on the date of Purchaser’s payment and continues until all Deliverables have been provided, unless earlier cancelled.

Cancellation & Refunds: Cancellations for paid Tours are refundable until Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Requests for refunds must be received in writing to CESreg@CTA.tech and info@story-tech.com by Wednesday, December 9, 2026, less a $200 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made or received after Wednesday, December 9, 2026. If Purchaser does not cancel by Wednesday, December 9, 2026, and does not attend the Tour, Purchaser is still responsible for payment. All cancellation requests should be sent to CESreg@CTA.tech and info@story-tech.com.

Tour Changes or Cancellations: CTA, in its sole discretion, may change Tour dates, location, or format, or cancel the Tour. If this happens, Purchaser will be notified as early as possible. If the Tour is canceled or rescheduled to a date impacting Purchaser’s ability to participate, CTA will issue a full or partial refund of the Tour Fee, as determined by CTA.

Tour Changes and Modifications: CTA may modify the Tour, Deliverables, or related services as necessary to accommodate scheduling, location updates, or availability of certain exhibits or opportunities. Any significant changes will be communicated to the Purchaser in advance when possible.

Representations and Warranties: Each party represents that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement. StoryTech represents that it will perform the Tours in a professional and reasonable manner.

Indemnification: Each party agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) that the indemnified party may incur as a result of: (i) the indemnifying party’s breach or alleged breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement; (ii) any claim of negligence or willful misconduct including property damage, personal injury, or death arising from or related to the acts of the indemnifying party in connection with the Tours; or (iii) any claim arising from or related to the acts or omissions of the indemnifying party.

Compliance with Laws: Both Purchaser and CTA agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with the Tours. Purchaser is responsible for ensuring that its activities, materials, and participation fully comply with such requirements.

Confidentiality: Any non-public, confidential, or proprietary information disclosed by either party to the other, including but not limited to business operations, plans, pricing, or other sensitive materials must be kept confidential and used only for purposes related to the Tours. This Section will not apply to information that is: (a) in the public domain; (b) lawfully known to the Purchaser prior to disclosure; or (c) lawfully obtained from a third party without restriction.

Personal Information: The total fee for the private tour experience is $ [Invoice Amount]. Full payment is due upon signing this agreement to secure your slot. StoryTech through CTA will provide an invoice with multiple fulfillment options. Purchaser agrees not to access, use, or disclose any personal information relating to identified or identifiable individuals in connection with the Tours, unless specifically authorized by CTA in writing and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

No Exclusivity: This Agreement does not grant exclusivity to Purchaser. CTA reserves the right to offer Tours to other parties, including competitors of Purchaser.

Publicity and Attribution: Neither party may make any public statements regarding the Tours without the other party’s prior written approval. Purchaser agrees not to use CTA’s name, logo, or other branding materials without prior written consent. If approved, Purchaser agrees to comply with CTA’s Trademark Usage Guidelines.

Limitation of Liability: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, CTA, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR PURCHASE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE TOURS OR ANY RELATED SERVICES OR CONTENT.

Force Majeure: Neither party will be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, pandemics, or labor disputes.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Virginia.

Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without prior written consent.

Relationship of the Parties: The relationship of the parties is that of independent contractors and this Agreement does not grant either party authority to represent, act, or contract on behalf of the other party except as needed to execute the Deliverables.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement and any referenced documents constitute the entire understanding between the parties.

Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remaining terms remain in full force.

No Waiver: No waiver of any terms or breach of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other terms or breach.