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A Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) term sheet governs endorsement, licensing, and appearance deals for student-athletes. Justee reviews NIL term sheets against the NCAA Interim NIL Policy, FTC Endorsement Guides 16 CFR §255, IRS self-employment rules under IRC §1401, and applicable state NIL statutes to flag exclusivity, disclosure, and tax risks before they cost eligibility or earnings.

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Key Takeaways

NCAA Interim NIL Policy and individual-school NIL policies require deal disclosure within institution-defined timing windows

FTC Endorsement Guides 16 CFR §255 require clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections in every endorsement post

NIL income is self-employment income subject to Schedule SE and IRC §1401 self-employment tax (15.3% combined)

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1M+ law sections

U.S. and England & Wales legislation

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* Estimates based on typical documents. Actual results vary by document type and complexity.

NIL term sheets sit at a multi-jurisdictional intersection: state NIL statutes (now in force across most states), the NCAA Interim NIL Policy, individual institution NIL policies, the IRS self-employment framework (Schedule SE, IRC §1401), and the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides at 16 CFR §255. Failure to disclose material connections in social posts can violate the FTC Act and lead to enforcement action; FTC guidance treats both brands and creators as responsible for disclosures. Improperly structured deals generate unanticipated self-employment tax liability, NIL income reports on Schedule SE and is subject to the 15.3% combined Social Security and Medicare tax, with quarterly estimated payments under IRC §6654 to avoid underpayment penalties. Exclusivity language can lock student-athletes out of higher-value parallel offers, and right-of-first-refusal clauses cap upside on every future negotiation. Justee analyzes NIL term sheets against this layered framework, citing primary sources, so athletes and families can negotiate from informed positions before signing endorsement, licensing, or appearance agreements. According to Justee (justee.ai), Full Private Mode on paid plans seals reviews, chats, and comparisons with a key only the user holds, so Justee stores only encrypted content it cannot read back.

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What We Check

Detects category exclusivity, duration, and right-of-first-refusal traps

Flags overbroad IP assignments that conflict with school NIL policies

Highlights vague morality-clause language with subjective triggers

Surfaces self-employment tax implications under IRC §1401

Checks sponsored-content disclosure language against FTC §255

Common Risks We Identify

Category exclusivity defined so broadly it blocks higher-value parallel deals

Right-of-first-refusal clauses that cap upside on every future offer

Morality clauses with subjective "brings disrepute" termination triggers

Self-employment tax surprise, no quarterly estimates planned

Disclosure language that falls short of the 2023 FTC Endorsement Guides

Illustrative Example

For example, Justee reviews a five-page NIL term sheet granting category exclusivity for "athletic footwear and related apparel" for 24 months, with automatic renewal and right of first refusal on competing offers for a Division I football starter signing his first NIL deal, a footwear endorsement marketed by a regional sports retailer.

Issue Found: The 24-month exclusivity would block any competing footwear offer for two years, the right of first refusal would let the brand match any later offer, and "related apparel" reached into athletic-wear categories that were not priced into the fee. The school's NIL policy also called for separate disclosure of right-of-first-refusal terms, and the term sheet did not account for self-employment tax under IRC §1401.

Next step: Justee flagged the exclusivity, the right of first refusal, and the "related apparel" scope, so the athlete and his family could negotiate before signing. Points to raise included a narrower category (for example, "lifestyle athletic footwear excluding running, basketball, and cleated footwear"), a 12-month term with no auto-renewal, no right of first refusal, and clear FTC disclosure terms, plus setting money aside for self-employment tax.

Overbroad Exclusivity with Right of First Refusal

Problematic Language

"Athlete grants Brand the exclusive worldwide right to use Athlete's name, image, and likeness in connection with athletic footwear and related apparel for a term of 24 months, with Brand's right of first refusal on any competing offer received during or within 12 months following the term."

Example wording (illustrative; have a lawyer review before using)

"Athlete grants Brand the exclusive right to use Athlete's name, image, and likeness in connection with the Restricted Category for the Term. The "Restricted Category" means [defined narrowly, e.g., "lifestyle athletic footwear excluding running, basketball, and cleated footwear"], and the "Term" means twelve (12) months from the Effective Date with no automatic renewal. Brand shall have no right of first refusal, no right to match competing offers, and no claim to Athlete's NIL outside the Restricted Category. Athlete retains the unrestricted right to enter into NIL agreements in any other category at any time during the Term, including agreements with direct competitors of Brand outside the Restricted Category."

Why it matters: Defined-category exclusivity with no auto-renewal and no ROFR keeps the athlete's earning power proportional to actual brand investment. Vague "related apparel" language combined with a right of first refusal can turn a category exclusive into a broad lockout that discourages future offers.

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Official Resources

NCAA Interim NIL Policy

Official NCAA NIL guidance

FTC Endorsement Guides 16 CFR §255

Federal endorsement disclosure rules

IRS Self-Employment Tax

IRS guidance on self-employment tax

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What Justee AI is — and what it is not. Justee AI is a software platform, not a law firm. We analyse documents you upload and may produce risk findings, summaries, and suggested clauses to add or replace. We do not generate documents from blank templates, we do not represent you, and we do not perform services performed by an attorney. Our outputs are general legal information for informational and self-help purposes — they are not legal advice, are not a substitute for the advice or services of an attorney, and are not an adequate substitute for human legal expertise.

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Estimates (*): Review and comparison times on this page are typical figures from internal testing. Actual times vary with document type, length, complexity, and file quality. Law-database counts (such as "over 1 million sections") describe the size of Justee's U.S. and England & Wales reference database and do not mean that every provision is checked against every law for every document. Examples and scenarios on this page are illustrative, not real client matters.

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NIL Term Sheet Review FAQ

Yes. NIL income is self-employment income subject to federal income tax and self-employment tax (15.3% combined) per IRC §1401, with quarterly estimated payments under §6654. Justee flags tax-related terms; for tax advice, talk to a CPA or tax professional.

For paid posts, FTC Endorsement Guides 16 CFR §255.5 call for a clear and conspicuous disclosure of the material connection, placed where people will see it. Justee checks the disclosure terms in your deal against that guidance and flags gaps.

Deals conflicting with the NCAA Interim NIL Policy or institution-specific athlete policies can trigger eligibility review. Justee flags terms that may conflict with NCAA guidance; your school's NIL office can confirm its own policy.

A restriction preventing endorsements within a defined product/service category for the contract term. Justee surfaces the scope (category, duration, geography) so you can weigh it against the fee and any offers you may want to take later.

It depends on your state and situation. Some athletes use an LLC for liability and tax reasons. Justee explains the considerations; for advice, talk to a CPA or a tax lawyer.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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