Which statement best captures the role of exclusivity within a rights window?

• A. Exclusivity means rights are licensed to multiple distributors within the same window.
• B. Exclusivity refers to the time restrictions on when a game can be aired, not who can distribute.
• C. Exclusivity restricts the rights to a single distributor within a window.
• D. Exclusivity extends indefinitely beyond windowing.

Answer: (C)

Exclusivity in a rights window means giving the distribution rights to one licensee for a defined period. During that window, only that distributor can exploit the content, which creates a focused opportunity for marketing and revenue for the chosen partner. Once the window ends, rights can revert or be licenses to others under new terms.

This fits best because it emphasizes that exclusivity is about who can distribute within the window, not about licensing to multiple distributors or just the timing of airing. It also reflects that rights windows are typically finite, not endless.