Legal
Last updated: May 5, 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of NextSigned ("the platform"). By creating an account or using the platform you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use NextSigned.
You must be at least 13 years old to use NextSigned. Users between 13 and 18 must have parental or guardian consent. By using the platform you represent that you meet these requirements.
Athletes must be eligible to participate in NIL activities under the rules of their athletic association, school, and applicable state laws. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with your institution's NIL policies before entering into deals on NextSigned.
Brands must be legally authorized to enter into contracts in their jurisdiction.
You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and password. NextSigned is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized access to your account.
You may not create accounts for others without their permission. You may not use another person's account.
NextSigned reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
NextSigned provides a marketplace where brands can post NIL deal opportunities and athletes can apply. The platform facilitates connections and payments but is not a party to any deal between athletes and brands.
All deals must: — Be based on fair market value for the athlete's name, image, and likeness — Include real deliverables (content creation, appearances, promotions) — Not be contingent on an athlete's enrollment at, transfer to, or continued participation at any specific institution — Comply with applicable NCAA rules, state NIL laws, and federal regulations
Deals that constitute pay-for-play or that violate NIL compliance rules are strictly prohibited and will result in account termination.
NextSigned is not responsible for ensuring that deals comply with your school's specific NIL policies. Athletes are responsible for their own compliance.
NextSigned charges a 15% platform fee on deal payments, with a minimum fee of $20 per transaction. The fee is charged to the brand on top of the agreed athlete payment amount.
Example: If a brand agrees to pay an athlete $500, the brand is charged $575 ($500 + $75 platform fee). The athlete receives $500.
Athlete Shield subscriptions are charged separately at the selected monthly rate (Basic $29/month, Pro $79/month, Elite $149/month). Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law.
All fees are subject to change with 30 days notice.
All payments are processed by Stripe. By using the payment features of NextSigned you agree to Stripe's Terms of Service and Connected Account Agreement.
Athletes must connect a valid bank account through Stripe to receive deal payments. NextSigned is not responsible for delays in bank transfers caused by Stripe or the athlete's financial institution.
In the event of a payment dispute between an athlete and a brand, NextSigned may assist in resolving the dispute but is under no obligation to do so. NextSigned is not responsible for deals that are not completed or payments that are disputed.
Stripe issues 1099-K tax forms to athletes who receive over $600 in a calendar year. Athletes are responsible for reporting NIL income for tax purposes.
Athlete Shield is a monthly subscription service powered by IntelliLine that provides athletes with a dedicated phone number and human call screening.
Shield subscriptions auto-renew monthly until cancelled. Athletes can cancel through the Manage Shield page in their dashboard. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
NextSigned and IntelliLine are not responsible for calls that are not screened due to technical failures or circumstances outside our control.
Shield is provided as-is. We make no guarantee that Shield will prevent all unwanted contact. The service is designed to significantly reduce but not eliminate all unsolicited communications.
By uploading photos or other content to NextSigned you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display that content on the platform for the purpose of operating the service.
You retain ownership of all content you upload. We do not claim ownership of your photos, bio, or other profile content.
You may not upload content that: — Is sexually explicit or contains nudity — Depicts illegal activity — Infringes on another person's intellectual property rights — Contains false or misleading information — Harasses, threatens, or demeans others
NextSigned reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms.
You may not use NextSigned to:
— Post fraudulent NIL deals or misrepresent deal terms — Impersonate another athlete, brand, or person — Harass, threaten, or abuse other users — Circumvent platform fees by completing deals off-platform after initial contact through NextSigned — Use the platform for any illegal purpose — Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform — Use automated scripts or bots to interact with the platform — Post spam or unsolicited communications
Circumventing platform fees is a material breach of these Terms and will result in immediate account termination.
NextSigned, the NextSigned logo, and all platform content created by NextSigned are owned by NextSigned and protected by intellectual property laws.
You may not use our branding, logo, or platform content without written permission.
The NextSigned platform is built on third-party services including Supabase, Stripe, Vercel, and Resend. Their respective intellectual property belongs to them.
NextSigned is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses.
We do not warrant that deals facilitated through the platform will be completed, that payments will be made, or that athletes and brands will fulfill their obligations.
NextSigned does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Nothing on the platform constitutes legal advice regarding NIL compliance.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, NextSigned shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising from your use of NextSigned shall not exceed the greater of (a) the total fees paid by you to NextSigned in the 12 months prior to the claim, or (b) $100.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential damages. In those jurisdictions our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NextSigned, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
— Your use of the platform — Your violation of these Terms — Your violation of any applicable NIL rule or law — Any deal you enter into through the platform — Content you upload to the platform
NextSigned may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms, for conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users or the platform, or for any other reason at our discretion.
You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting support@nextsigned.com.
Upon termination your right to use the platform ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of South Carolina.
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email and by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of NextSigned after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Questions about these Terms should be directed to:
Email: support@nextsigned.com Website: nextsigned.com