Terms & Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using The 99 Sports website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

These terms apply to all users of the service, including athletes, brands, universities, and other organizations.

2. Description of Services

The 99 Sports provides Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) consulting services, including but not limited to:

• NIL deal facilitation and consultation
• Brand partnership opportunities
• Educational resources and compliance guidance
• Marketing and promotional support
• Contract review and negotiation assistance
• Platform access for connecting athletes and brands

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain services, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Update your information as needed
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Responsibilities

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Fees and Payment

Service Fees

Our fees vary based on the type and scope of services provided. All fees will be clearly communicated before services begin.

Payment Terms

• Payment is due as specified in your service agreement
• We accept major credit cards and bank transfers
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated
• Late payments may incur additional charges

Refunds

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or NCAA rules
• Provide false or misleading information
• Interfere with the operation of our services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Share account credentials with others
• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The 99 Sports retains all rights to our website content, logos, trademarks, and proprietary materials. You may not use our intellectual property without written permission.

User Content

By submitting content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use, modify, and distribute such content for business purposes related to our services.

Athlete NIL Rights

We respect athletes' Name, Image, and Likeness rights. All NIL usage must comply with applicable laws and regulations.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

Key privacy points:

• We protect your personal information with industry-standard security
• We do not sell personal information to third parties
• You can control your privacy settings and preferences
• We comply with applicable data protection laws

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

• Specific results or outcomes from our services
• The availability or reliability of third-party services
• That our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• The accuracy or completeness of information provided

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The 99 Sports shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

NCAA Compliance

While we provide guidance on NIL compliance, ultimate responsibility for NCAA and institutional rule compliance rests with the athlete and their institution.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The 99 Sports from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our services
• Your violation of these terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our services

10. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services if you:

• Violate these terms and conditions
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Fail to pay required fees
• Provide false or misleading information

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

11. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the state where The 99 Sports is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting updated terms on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes

Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

13. General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The 99 Sports.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.