Professional Sports Contract

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONTRACT

This Professional Sports Contract ("Agreement") is entered into as of (the "Effective Date"), by and between Team/Organization: , a professional sports organization duly organized and existing under the laws of the jurisdiction indicated in Notices below, and Player: , an individual resident at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Team/Organization engages in professional athletic competition and desires to secure the athletic services of Player for the Scope of Services described herein; and

WHEREAS, Player represents that Player is qualified, physically fit and eligible to perform professional athletic services, subject to the medical and eligibility provisions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions governing Player's engagement by Team/Organization for the designated Term and Compensation.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES

1.1 Engagement. Team/Organization hereby engages Player to render professional athletic services as a for official competitions, training, promotional activities, and other duties customary to such services (collectively, the "Services").

1.2 Exclusivity. During the Term, Player shall not render like services for any other professional team or organization without the prior written consent of Team/Organization, except as expressly permitted under this Agreement.

2. TERM

2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence on and shall expire on , unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 7.

3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

3.1 Base Compensation. Team/Organization shall pay Player base compensation in the aggregate amount of $ payable in accordance with Team/Organization's payroll practices and subject to applicable deductions and withholdings authorized by law.

3.2 Performance Bonuses. Player shall be eligible for performance bonuses upon achievement of specified milestones. Bonus structure:

3.3 Benefits. Team/Organization will provide the following benefits: medical coverage, travel expenses, and such other benefits as set forth in Schedule A (if any). Specific insurance obligations are set out in Section 6.

4. DUTIES, CONDUCT AND COMPLIANCE

4.1 Duties. Player shall perform the Services in a professional manner consistent with the standards of the sport and shall obey all reasonable directions of Team/Organization and its coaching staff.

4.2 Conduct. Player shall comply with team rules, codes of conduct, and applicable league rules, including but not limited to anti-doping policies and conduct that could materially injure the reputation of Team/Organization.

4.3 Medical Examination. Player shall submit to examinations and fitness assessments reasonably required by Team/Organization. Continued payment is conditioned upon Player's compliance with medical and fitness requirements, subject to reasonable accommodation for injury or illness.

5. IMAGE, NAME AND LIKENESS; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5.1 Grant of Rights. Player grants Team/Organization the non-exclusive, transferable right to use Player's name, image, likeness, voice and biographical information for promotional, merchandising and broadcast purposes during the Term and for a reasonable period thereafter as necessary to exploit recordings made during the Term.

5.2 Commercial Endorsements. Any third-party commercial endorsement requiring exclusivity or substantial use of Player's Image and Likeness shall require prior written approval of Team/Organization, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld where approval does not conflict with Team/Organization's sponsors.

6. INSURANCE AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION

6.1 Insurance. Team/Organization shall maintain liability and accident insurance covering Player while engaged in official duties to the extent required by applicable league rules and law. Player shall cooperate with claims handling and shall provide notices of injury promptly.

6.2 Workers' Compensation. Where applicable, Team/Organization shall provide workers' compensation benefits in accordance with law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to waive statutory rights of the parties under workers' compensation laws.

7. TERMINATION

7.1 Termination for Cause. Team/Organization may terminate this Agreement for cause upon written notice if Player materially breaches this Agreement, engages in willful misconduct, or is suspended by the applicable league for a violation that impacts Player's ability to perform the Services.

7.2 Termination for Disability. If Player is unable to perform the essential duties of the Services due to injury or illness for a period exceeding , Team/Organization may terminate this Agreement subject to applicable medical and contractual obligations.

7.3 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, Team/Organization's obligations to pay future compensation ceases except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or by statute. Sections that by their nature survive termination shall remain in effect.

8. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

8.1 Player Representations. Player represents and warrants that Player is not under contract with any other party that would prevent performance hereunder, has fully disclosed any existing suspensions or pending disciplinary matters, and will comply with all applicable rules.

8.2 Team Representations. Team/Organization represents that it has full authority to enter this Agreement and to perform its obligations, and that it will comply with league rules and applicable employment and tax obligations.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 Indemnity by Player. Player shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Team/Organization from any liabilities, losses or claims arising out of Player's willful misconduct, gross negligence, or breach of representations herein.

9.2 Indemnity by Team/Organization. Team/Organization shall indemnify Player from liabilities resulting from Team/Organization's gross negligence or willful misconduct in the course of managing Player's Services.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

10.1 Confidential Information. Each party shall keep confidential all non-public business, medical, disciplinary and contractual information disclosed in the course of this Agreement, except as required by law or league rule.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 Negotiation. The parties shall attempt to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement through good faith negotiation. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, disputes shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration rules agreed at the time of dispute, and judgment upon the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, certified mail (return receipt requested), or nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses below or to such other address as a party designates by written notice.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

13.1 Amendments. No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

13.2 Waiver. A waiver of any provision or right is effective only if in writing and signed by the waiving party; no delay or failure to exercise a right operates as a waiver.

13.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.

14. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

14.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

14.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any schedules or exhibits expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

14.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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