Sports Players Agreement

SPORTS PLAYERS AGREEMENT

This Sports Players Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of between Player Name: and Club/Organization Name: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Club is engaged in the business of organizing and presenting sporting events and desires to engage the Player to perform athletic services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Player represents that the Player possesses the requisite skill, physical fitness, qualifications and licenses to perform such services and agrees to render athletic services for the Club for the Term set forth below;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows.

PLAYER & CLUB INFORMATION

SCOPE OF WORK

The Player shall render professional athletic services to the Club as a member of the Club's roster, including but not limited to participation in practices, games, promotional events, media obligations, and other duties as reasonably assigned by the Club consistent with the Player's position and physical condition. The Player shall comply with the Club's codes of conduct, training schedules and reasonable directions of Club coaching staff.

PAYMENT TERMS

In consideration for the services to be rendered by the Player, the Club shall pay the Player the compensation set forth below, subject to applicable withholding and deductions required by law and this Agreement.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement (the "Term").

Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately for material breach by the other party that is not cured within days after written notice, or immediately upon occurrence of gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, or conduct injurious to the reputation of the other party.

Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon days prior written notice to the other party. Upon termination the Club shall pay the Player all earned but unpaid compensation through the effective date of termination in accordance with this Agreement.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Definition. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by either party to the other that is designated confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure, including medical records, business plans, proprietary training methods, and contract compensation terms.

Obligation. Each party shall hold Confidential Information of the other in strict confidence, shall not disclose it to third parties except as required to perform the obligations under this Agreement or as required by law, and shall use at least the same degree of care to protect the other's Confidential Information as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. Confidential obligations survive termination for .

Exceptions. Confidential Information does not include information which (a) is or becomes public through no breach of this Agreement, (b) was already rightfully known by the receiving party without restriction, (c) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or (d) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information.

INSURANCE, INJURY AND MEDICAL TREATMENT

The Player acknowledges the inherent risks of athletic competition. The Club shall maintain insurance as required by applicable league rules and shall provide the Player with reasonable access to medical care for injuries sustained in the course of performing duties under this Agreement. The Player shall promptly report all injuries to the Club and shall comply with reasonable medical directives. The Player remains responsible for following prescribed rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & IMAGE RIGHTS

The Player grants the Club a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the Player's name, likeness, biographical information and image for promotional, marketing and matchday purposes during the Term of this Agreement. Any use of the Player's image after the Term shall require separate written consent except as provided in legacy promotional materials produced during the Term.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement, willful misconduct, gross negligence, or fraudulent acts, except to the extent caused by the indemnitee's own negligence or misconduct.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Player represents and warrants that the Player has full legal capacity to enter into this Agreement, that there are no existing agreements that would prevent performance, and that the Player will comply with all applicable laws, league rules and doping regulations. The Club represents and warrants that it has authority to enter into this Agreement and will provide the Player with the opportunities and facilities reasonably necessary for the Player to perform.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to choice of law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by a neutral arbitral body under the rules mutually agreed by the parties, or if no agreement is reached within 30 days of notice of dispute, in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the county of the governing law state.

ASSIGNMENT

Neither party may assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party, except that the Club may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, sale of substantially all assets or transfer of the Club's team franchise, provided that the assignee assumes all obligations hereunder.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any schedules or addenda executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice prior to execution of this Agreement.

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