Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: 03-9-2026
Athlete Brands Network
Terms of Service & Participation Agreement
By joining the Athlete Brands Network (“Network”), operated by Athlete Brands LLC, a Colorado-registered marketing and media company (“Athlete Brands,” “Company,” “we,” “us”), you (“Athlete,” “User”) agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read carefully before enrolling.
Relationship of Parties & Agency Disclaimer
X.1 Not an Athlete Agent|
The Platform is a technology-enabled marketplace and educational directory. It is not a certified athlete agent, talent agency, or sports management firm. By using this service, you acknowledge that the Platform:
Does not provide professional representation as defined by the Uniform Athlete Agent Act (UAAA) or the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA).
Does not hold itself out as a "representative" for the purpose of negotiating professional sports contracts or marketing agreements.
X.2 No Power to Bind
The Platform has no legal authority to act on behalf of, or bind, any User (Athlete or Brand) to a contract. All agreements facilitated through the platform are entered into directly between the Athlete and the Brand. The Platform is not a party to any Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contract and shall have no liability or obligations under such agreements.
X.3 Independent Negotiation & Execution
The Athlete and the Brand are solely responsible for:
Negotiation: Determining the scope of work, deliverables, and compensation.
Review: Conducting legal and financial due diligence on any deal.
Execution: Signing the final agreement through their own preferred legal methods.
X.4 Disclosure & Compliance (NIL Go)
Under the 2026 College Sports Commission (CSC) guidelines, Athletes are solely responsible for the mandatory disclosure of all NIL deals.
While the Platform may provide tools to assist in generating disclosure reports, the legal burden to submit the deal to the NIL Go portal within the required 5-day window rests entirely with the Athlete.
The Platform does not guarantee that any deal meets "Fair Market Value" (FMV) standards as determined by the CSC algorithm.
X.5 Service Fees vs. Commissions
Fees paid to the Platform are for subscription access, marketing visibility, and educational tools. The Platform does not take a percentage of the Athlete's earnings (commission) and does not operate as a "finder’s fee" model unless explicitly stated in a separate, written Professional Services Agreement.
Nature of Services
Athlete Brands LLC provides marketing, media, and NIL-related support services designed to help athletes develop their personal brand and explore monetization opportunities.
Services may include, but are not limited to:
Access to NIL opportunities, campaigns, and brand programs
Custom merchandise setup, hosting, and promotion
Community access to affiliate, ambassador, and NIL opportunities
Social media exposure, graphics, and promotional features
Paid advertising using athlete-submitted content (where applicable)
Education, templates, scripts, and brand-building tools
Athlete Brands LLC is not a sports agent, sports agency, talent agent, legal representative, or financial advisor.
We do not negotiate contracts, provide legal advice, or guarantee compensation.
Athletes are encouraged to consult independent legal, compliance, or financial professionals before entering any NIL agreement.
Membership & Access
The Athlete Brands Network requires an active membership of $10/month to maintain access.
Accounts with unpaid membership fees will be marked Pending
Pending or inactive accounts are not eligible for:
Merchandise payouts
NIL opportunity access
Paid deal consideration
Promotional features
Right of Offset (Net-Off): Company reserves the right to deduct any outstanding or overdue subscription fees, chargebacks, or administrative costs directly from the Athlete’s earned merchandise profits prior to disbursement.
Overdue Accounts: In the event an account is marked as Overdue, any pending payouts will be applied toward the delinquent balance. Once the subscription balance is satisfied, the remaining net profit will be released to the Athlete during the next scheduled payout cycle.
Account Cancellation: Upon cancellation of the SaaS membership, a final reconciliation will be performed. Company will deduct any remaining account balances from the Athlete's final merchandise earnings. All remaining funds—less a standard 30-day "Return & Chargeback Buffer"—will be issued as a final settlement.
Services and payouts resume once the membership is reinstated.
Non-Exclusive & Voluntary Participation
Participation in the Network is non-exclusive and voluntary.
Athletes are free to work with:
Other agencies
Brands
Schools
Collectives
NIL platforms
Athletes are never required to accept any opportunity presented.
Athlete Brands does not act as your legal agent or representative.
Merchandise & Compensation
Unless otherwise stated:
Merchandise profits are split 75% to athlete / 25% to Athlete Brands
Payouts are processed monthly via PayPal, Stripe, or another approved method
NIL Opportunities, Campaigns & Listings
The Network provides athletes with access to approximately 3–6 new NIL opportunities per month, which may include:
Public affiliate or ambassador programs
Discount code campaigns
Product seeding opportunities
Brand-managed programs
Paid deal applications (subject to approval)
Important Disclosure
Some opportunities listed in the Network are publicly available affiliate or ambassador programs.
Athlete Brands may organize, curate, and present these programs as Active Campaigns or listings for educational and discovery purposes.
This is permitted because:
The programs are publicly accessible
Applications occur directly on the brand’s website
Athlete Brands does not submit applications on behalf of users
No exclusivity or endorsement is implied. Each public affiliate program contains a clear disclaimer
Athlete Brands does not guarantee acceptance, earnings, or paid partnerships.
All brand approvals and compensation decisions are made solely by the brand.
Athlete Conduct & Expectations
By participating, athletes agree to:
Maintain professionalism in brand interactions
Represent personal stats, content, and social metrics accurately
Follow NCAA, state, school, and institutional NIL rules
Avoid conduct that may harm brands, partners, or Athlete Brands
Violation of these expectations may result in removal from the Network.
Compliance & Reporting
Athletes are solely responsible for ensuring NIL compliance with:
NCAA rules
State NIL laws
School or institutional policies
Athlete Brands LLC is not liable for:
Non-compliance
Failure to disclose income
Eligibility violations
Termination & Cancellation
Athletes may cancel their membership at any time.
Preferred Cancellation Method:
Cancellation should be completed directly through the account dashboard, which connects to Stripe’s billing portal.
Email Cancellation
Athlete Brands will make a good-faith effort to process cancellations submitted via email:
Required:
First and Last Name
Account Email
Cancellation via Social Media DMs:
Cancellation requests via Instagram or social media do not guarantee cancellation, as Athlete Brands cannot identify accounts without name and email confirmation.
Stripe manages all recurring payments. Athletes are responsible for managing subscriptions associated with their email address.
If an athlete experiences an issue or duplicate charge, Athlete Brands will work in good faith to resolve it.
Stripe Payments & Multiple Accounts
Users acknowledge that:
Creating multiple accounts through Stripe’s trial or payment funnel will trigger separate automatic charges
Each account bills independently 30 days after creation
Athlete Brands cannot create accounts on behalf of users, only cancel them upon request.
Refund Limitation
If a user creates multiple accounts and multiple charges result, the user is not eligible for a refund for those charges.
. Refund Policy
Membership fees are non-refundable once services are accessed, including:
Dashboard access
Opportunity listings
Merchandise setup
Refund requests may be considered within 7 days of sign-up only if no services have been delivered.
Refund requests must be sent to:
Include:
Name
Email
Date of purchase
Reason
Image & Content Usage
Athlete Brands reserves the right to use athlete-submitted content, including images and videos, for:
Social media promotion
Paid advertisements
Website content
Digital marketing materials
Content Quality Standards
Educational content, PDF's, or Modules
Athlete Brands may withhold services if content quality standards are not met.
Requirements include:
Social spotlights: 1–2 high-quality images featuring only the athlete
Merchandise: 3–10 high-quality images
No blurry photos or group images
Athlete must submit first and last name
Athlete Brands reserves the right to determine content eligibility.
Age Policy
The online platform/Network is intended for athletes ages 16–25. By creating an account, users agree they are within this age range of participation.
High school athletes are accepted; however:
Participation is subject to state NIL laws
Eligibility is the athlete’s responsibility
. Disclaimer
Athlete Brands LLC provides marketing tools and opportunity access only.
We do not guarantee:
NIL earnings
Paid partnerships
Brand acceptance
Success depends on athlete performance, fit, compliance, and brand approval.
Acknowledgment
By enrolling, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Service.
High School Athlete NIL Compliance Addendum
This section applies specifically to high school athletes participating in the Athlete Brands Network, NIL opportunities, or merchandise programs offered by Athlete Brands LLC.
Eligibility Verification Requirement
Before any NIL-related earnings or merchandise payouts can be sent, all high school athletes are required to provide written confirmation of eligibility.
Athletes must email:
📧 athletebrands@gmail.com
with a clear statement confirming that:
They are permitted under their state’s NIL rules to receive compensation
They have obtained any required approvals, such as parent/guardian consent, school compliance confirmation, or state-level authorization (where applicable)
Payouts will not be released until eligibility confirmation is received and verified.
Athlete Responsibility for Compliance
High school athletes acknowledge that:
They are fully responsible for understanding and complying with their state’s NIL laws, school rules, and athletic association guidelines
Athlete Brands LLC presents NIL opportunities but does not control brand applications, compensation, or contract terms
Athlete Brands LLC is not liable for eligibility issues, rule violations, or penalties related to NIL participation
The athlete is responsible for ensuring that:
They are allowed to participate in NIL activities
Any opportunities accepted do not violate state, school, or athletic association rules
Membership Cost & Ongoing Services
High school athletes understand that the membership fee still applies, regardless of eligibility restrictions on NIL payouts.
This is because: the membership includes multiple services not dependent on NIL earnings, including:
Custom merchandise setup and management
Ambassador program access
Social media and brand-building tools
Film exposure, profile features, and athletic promotional opportunities
These services are still delivered even if the athlete is not yet eligible to receive NIL payments.
No Guarantee of Compliance
Athlete Brands LLC does not guarantee that any NIL opportunity meets every state or school’s eligibility requirements. Athletes must verify compliance before applying for or participating in any NIL activity.
Responsibility for Signed Deals
High school athletes agree that:
They are solely responsible for any NIL deals they apply for, accept, or participate in
Athlete Brands LLC does not negotiate or manage brand agreements
Athletes should review all agreements independently or with a parent/guardian
No Legal or Eligibility Advice
Athlete Brands LLC does not provide legal, compliance, or eligibility advice. High school athletes are encouraged to consult:
Parents or guardians
School compliance officers
Legal counsel
State athletic associations
Support & Contact:
Support: athletebrands@gmail.com
Merchandise: athletebrandsmerch@gmail.com
Instagram Accounts:
@athletebrands
@athletebrandsnil
@athletebrandsnetwork
@athletebrandsmerch