Members of our network must successfully fulfill the requirements of NIL Verified™, the first-to-market NIL business standard. After completion, their business report will be attached to their NIL Network profile.
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NIL Verified and the NIL Verified Network are for businesses that are part of the nascent NIL Industry and provide services to help athletes in monetizing their NIL. Companies that are listed in the Athlete Service Provider Directory, B2B Service Provider Directory, and Collectives Database are eligible.
NIL Verified™ is the first-to-market NIL service provider verification process. Developed with the expertise of former Power 5 compliance director and current Freeman┃Lovell partner Patrick Stubblefield, NIL Verified™ aggregates information about a business’ registration, employees, business practices, and compliance with NIL laws, NCAA interim policies, and institutional policies. Additionally, it includes a review of the company’s terms to ensure they include all of the expected clauses and fair language for college athletes.
Businesses that sufficiently fulfill the requirements of NIL Verified™ become members of the NIL Verified Network, which is comprised of fair and transparent service providers that athletes can feel confident utilizing to help them navigate NIL. Members get access to marketing benefits, continued education, and strategic guidance.
Joining the NIL Verified Network was a no-brainer for us both in terms of exposure as well as establishing NOCAP as a trusted provider in the world of NIL.
Nicholas Lord
CEO
at NOCAP Sports
Being partnered with the NIL Network has been invaluable for us at Campus Ink. Having a resource who is knowledgeable of every level of collegiate athletics and the entire Name, Image, & Likeness ecosystem is a huge asset.
Adam Cook
Vice President
at Campus Ink Sports
Partnering with NIL Network has been invaluable for Frieser Legal. Being able to connect with student-athletes and their families through NIL Network has helped my business substantially.
Joshua Frieser
Principal Attorney
at Frieser Legal
The NIL Verified requirements vary based on the sub-industry, type of terms reviewed, and specific aspects of the company's business model. Additionally, we are continuously reviewing our requirements to respond to emerging issues, industry standards, and continued feedback from members of the NIL Verified Network.
HOWEVER, BELOW IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS WE LOOK FOR AS PART OF NIL VERIFIED.
Business Practices
• Company is Registered and in Good Standing
• Website Adheres to NCAA Policy and State NIL Laws
• Review States of Operation to Determine what NIL State Laws the Business Must Adhere to
Employee & Shareholders
• Review of Outsourced Business, Political Donations, and Employees and/or Shareholder Affiliations with University and/or Government Official(s)
• Ensure no Employees and/or Shareholders on Global Watch Lists
Athlete Support
• Tax Assistance
• NIL Educational Resources
Standard Contracts
• Obligated to Abide by State NIL Laws, NCAA Rules, and Institutional/Conference Policies
• Payment Terms Clearly Defined
• Includes Indemnification Rights for the Client
• Appropriate Scope of Licensed Rights, Termination Provisions, and Morals Clause
Terms of Use / Privacy Policy
• Dated and Addresses Differing Versions
• Appropriate Limitation of Liability
• Includes Copyright and Trademark Infringement Processes
• Includes Opt Out Provisions for Personal Information
IF APPLICABLE
• Standard Representations and Warranties
• Obligation to Maintain All Required Licenses
• Provides Client with Audit Rights
• Payment Terms Clearly Defined
• Appropriate Termination Provisions & Morals Clause
• Appropriate Grant of Athlete’s NIL Rights
Fill out the process acknowledgement form
A portion of membership fees go towards paying our attorney partner to complete the verification and are therefore non-refundable. This process acknowledgement form allows potential members to understand the requirements and assess whether their business will fulfill them before payment.
Complete the intake form
After we finalize the membership level that meets your needs, you will complete the NIL Verified Intake Form for review by our attorney partner.
Finalize your report
You will receive feedback from the intake form including areas for discussion, updates required, and/or disclaimers that will appear on your NIL Verified Report. Should you need to make updates, one resubmission is included.
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