Athlete Representation Agreement

NILEMS — N.I.L.E.M.S. (Name, Image, Likeness, Executive, Marketing, & Strategy) A DBA of Echelon Media Sports LLC

ATHLETE REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT

This Athlete Representation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of $Date$ by and between:

AGENCY: Echelon Media Sports LLC, doing business as N.I.L.E.M.S. (“NILEMS” or “Agency”) Principal Office: $AgencyAddress$, Ohio Representative: Roechard D. Lewis Phone: $AgencyPhone$ Email: $AgencyEmail$

ATHLETE: Name: $AthleteName$ Date of Birth: $AthleteDOB$ Address: $AthleteAddress$ Phone: $AthletePhone$ Email: $AthleteEmail$ University/School: $University$ Sport: $Sport$ Position: $Position$ Class Year: $ClassYear$

PARENT/GUARDIAN (if Athlete is under 18): Name: $ParentName$ Phone: $ParentPhone$ Email: $ParentEmail$

Collectively referred to as “the Parties.”

1. PURPOSE

NILEMS agrees to provide Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) representation services to the Athlete, including but not limited to brand deal negotiation, content creation and management, social media strategy, public relations, contract review, brand protection, licensing, and merchandising.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Agency agrees to provide the following services:

Brand Deal Negotiation: Source, negotiate, and close NIL deals on behalf of the Athlete
Content Creation & Management: Coordinate content production for brand campaigns
Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute social media growth and engagement plans
PR & Media Campaigns: Manage public relations and media opportunities
Contract Review: Review all NIL-related contracts for compliance and fairness
Brand Protection & Monitoring: Monitor and protect the Athlete’s personal brand
Licensing & Merchandising: Facilitate merchandise creation and licensing agreements
Compliance Support: Ensure all activities comply with Ohio law, NCAA rules, and school policies
Financial Literacy Resources: Provide access to financial education workshops and materials

3. COMPENSATION

The Agency shall receive a commission of $CommissionRate$% of all NIL compensation secured by the Agency on behalf of the Athlete.

Commission applies to:

Cash payments from brand deals
Fair market value of products or services received in lieu of cash
Merchandise royalties
Licensing fees
Any other compensation arising from NIL activities facilitated by the Agency

Payment Terms:

Payments to the Athlete will be delivered within fourteen (14) days of the Agency receiving compensation from the brand or corporate partner.
The Agency will provide the Athlete with a written statement of each transaction, including gross compensation, commission amount, and net payment to the Athlete.

4. TERM

This Agreement shall be effective for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of execution, with an option to renew upon mutual written agreement.

5. ATHLETE OBLIGATIONS

The Athlete agrees to:

Provide truthful and accurate information to the Agency
Participate in agreed-upon promotional activities and deliverables
Maintain compliance with their school’s NIL policies, NCAA rules, and Ohio state law
Notify the Agency promptly of any changes to eligibility status, transfer decisions, or academic standing
Not enter into NIL agreements with third parties that conflict with existing Agency-negotiated deals without prior written notice to the Agency
Cooperate with the Agency in content creation, brand activities, and compliance filings

6. AGENCY OBLIGATIONS

The Agency agrees to:

Act in the Athlete’s best interest at all times
Maintain full transparency of all NIL deal records, payments, and financial activity
Comply with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4771 and the Uniform Athlete Agent Act (UAAA)
Notify the Athlete’s school compliance office as required by law
Maintain accurate records of all transactions, available to the Athlete upon request
Not enter into any deal that violates NCAA rules, Ohio law, or the Athlete’s school policies
Provide regular updates on deal pipeline, brand opportunities, and account status

7. SCHOOL NOTIFICATION

The Agency will notify the Athlete’s school compliance office of this representation relationship within seventy-two (72) hours of execution of this Agreement, or before the Athlete’s next scheduled practice or athletic event, whichever comes first.

8. COMPLIANCE

Both Parties acknowledge and agree that:

This Agreement and all NIL activities conducted hereunder must comply with applicable Ohio law, NCAA rules, and the Athlete’s institutional policies
No NIL deal shall constitute pay-for-play or be contingent upon athletic performance or enrollment decisions
The Athlete’s school trademarks, logos, and facilities shall not be used in NIL activities without the school’s written permission
All NIL compensation is subject to federal and Ohio state income tax; the Agency will provide appropriate tax documentation (1099-NEC)

9. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement with thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other Party.

Upon termination:

All revenue owed for completed deals must still be paid according to this Agreement
Pending deals in active negotiation remain subject to the Agency’s commission if they close within sixty (60) days of termination
The Agency will provide a final accounting of all outstanding balances within fifteen (15) days of termination
All Athlete assets (photos, content, brand materials) will be returned or transferred to the Athlete

10. RIGHT OF CANCELLATION

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to the Uniform Athlete Agent Act (UAAA) as adopted by Ohio, the Athlete has the right to cancel this Agreement within ten (10) days after the date of signing. Cancellation must be in writing and delivered to the Agency at the address listed above.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

Each Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other Party from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from the indemnifying Party’s breach of this Agreement or negligent acts.

12. CONFIDENTIALITY

Both Parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of all deal terms, financial information, and proprietary business information disclosed during the course of this Agreement, except as required by law or school compliance procedures.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation in the State of Ohio before resorting to litigation. The prevailing party in any legal action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.

14. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document represents the full understanding between the Parties and supersedes any previous verbal or written agreements regarding NIL representation.

16. AMENDMENTS

This Agreement may only be amended by written instrument signed by all Parties.

BOLD DISCLOSURE (Required by Ohio R.C. 4771):

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THE ATHLETE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT:

THE AGENCY IS REGISTERED WITH THE OHIO ATHLETIC COMMISSION AS AN ATHLETE AGENT.
SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT MAY AFFECT THE ATHLETE’S ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
THE ATHLETE HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS AGREEMENT WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF SIGNING.
THE ATHLETE AND/OR AGENCY MUST NOTIFY THE ATHLETE’S SCHOOL WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS OF SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.

SIGNATURES

AGENCY — Echelon Media Sports LLC / N.I.L.E.M.S.

Signature: ____________________________ Name: Roechard D. Lewis, Owner Date: ____________________________

ATHLETE

Signature: ____________________________ Name: $AthleteName$ Date: ____________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN (if Athlete is under 18)

Signature: ____________________________ Name: $ParentName$ Relationship: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________