Player Services Contract

PLAYER SERVICES CONTRACT

This Player Services Contract (the Agreement) is made and entered into as of , (Effective Date), by and between Service Provider Name: with principal place of business at (Service Provider), and Player Name: residing at (Player). Service Provider and Player are sometimes referred to herein individually as a Party and collectively as the Parties.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Service Provider is engaged in the business of providing training, promotional, and representation services to athletes and has facilities, personnel, and expertise necessary to provide such services;

WHEREAS, Player is a professional athlete seeking services related to training, promotion, and management of Player’s professional sporting activities; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Service Provider will provide services to Player and the compensation to be paid for such services.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. TERM

1.1 Commencement and Duration. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 9.

2. ENGAGEMENT; SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Engagement. Service Provider is engaged to provide the services described in this Section and in the attached Schedule of Services (if any). Service Provider shall provide training, coaching, marketing coordination, endorsement negotiation assistance, and other related player support services as reasonably requested by Player and agreed by Service Provider (the Services).

2.2 Standard of Performance. Service Provider shall perform the Services in a professional manner consistent with customary industry standards and shall use personnel reasonably qualified to perform the Services.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Fees. In consideration for the Services, Player shall pay Service Provider the following: Base Fee:

3.2 Commission on Endorsements. Player agrees to pay Service Provider a commission equal to of Gross Income derived from third‑party endorsement, appearance, and sponsorship agreements procured or negotiated by Service Provider during the Term.

3.3 Gross Income Definition. “Gross Income” means all amounts actually received by Player from a third party under an endorsement, appearance, or sponsorship agreement before withholding, taxes, and other deductions.

4. PAYMENT TERMS

4.1 Invoicing. Service Provider shall submit invoices for fees and commissions to Player or Player’s designated payor. All invoices are due within days of receipt unless otherwise agreed in writing.

4.2 Taxes. Each Party is responsible for its own federal, state, local and international taxes arising from amounts paid or received under this Agreement. Service Provider is responsible for all employment taxes for its personnel.

5. EXPENSES

Player shall reimburse Service Provider for reasonable pre‑approved expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the Services upon submission of receipts. Pre‑approval shall be evidenced by written authorization signed by Player or Player’s authorized representative.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party agrees to maintain in confidence all non‑public information disclosed by the other Party that is identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available other than by breach of this Agreement, independently developed by the receiving Party, or rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

The receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law or regulation, provided that, to the extent permitted, the receiving Party gives the disclosing Party prompt written notice and cooperates in seeking protective measures.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 Ownership. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Player retains all rights in Player’s name, image, likeness, trademarks and other intellectual property. Service Provider shall not use Player’s name, image or likeness for commercial purposes without Player’s prior written consent.

7.2 Work Product. All materials, reports, and deliverables specifically created by Service Provider for Player under this Agreement shall be deemed work for hire to the extent permitted by law. To the extent a work for hire does not apply, Service Provider hereby assigns to Player all right, title and interest in such deliverables upon full payment of fees due.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, that execution of this Agreement does not violate any other agreement by which it is bound, and that it will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and sporting governing body rules in performing its obligations hereunder.

9. TERMINATION

9.1 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the other Party.

9.2 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate immediately upon written notice if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

9.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, all unpaid fees and reimbursable expenses accrued through the date of termination shall become immediately due and payable. Sections concerning confidentiality, indemnification, intellectual property, and payment shall survive termination.

10. INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 Indemnification by Player. Player shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Service Provider and its officers, directors and agents from and against any liabilities, damages, losses and expenses arising out of Player’s breach of this Agreement or Player’s negligent or willful acts.

10.2 Indemnification by Service Provider. Service Provider shall indemnify Player for claims arising out of Service Provider’s gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Services.

10.3 Limitation of Liability. Except for liability arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of confidentiality, neither Party shall be liable for incidental, consequential, punitive or special damages. The aggregate liability of each Party for claims arising out of this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid to Service Provider under this Agreement during the twelve (12) month period preceding the claim.

11. INSURANCE

During the Term, Service Provider shall maintain commercially reasonable insurance coverage, including general liability and professional liability insurance, and shall provide certificates of insurance upon reasonable request. Player is responsible for maintaining player health, accident and disability insurance covering Player’s participation in sporting activities.

12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Service Provider and its personnel are independent contractors and not employees, joint venturers or partners of Player. Service Provider shall be solely responsible for all payroll, withholding taxes and benefits for its personnel.

13. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a Party may designate by written notice to the other Party.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No waiver of any right shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving Party. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state specified below without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The Parties agree that the state and federal courts located in the county corresponding to the governing state will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and the Parties shall replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that most closely approximates the economic effect of the invalid provision.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

17.1 Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Service Provider may assign this Agreement in connection with a sale of all or substantially all of its assets or in connection with a merger or change of control.

17.2 Remedies. The rights and remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies available at law or in equity.

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