In an athlete's career, talent, preparation and performance are essential, but not sufficient. Today more than ever, professional success also requires a solid legal foundation that protects the player's interests on and off the field. In the current context, where commercial agreements, image rights, sports contracts and university or international regulations are increasingly complex, having a reliable legal team has become essential.
At 4Future, we understand that our players not only need support in their sporting and personal development, but also in managing all the legal aspects that accompany their career. For this reason, we have a team of certified legal advisors specialized in sports and commercial law, who offer each client a personalized, transparent and proactive service.
1. Why is Legal Advice Important for a Player?
The world of sport is regulated by changing rules, binding agreements and contractual responsibilities. Many young players, especially in college or at the beginning of their professional careers, do not have the experience or knowledge necessary to identify risks or defend their rights.
Common risks without adequate advice:
- Sign unfavorable or abusive contracts.
- Lose image rights or control over your personal brand.
- Failure to comply with NCAA or FIBA regulations due to ignorance.
- Get into legal conflicts with agents, clubs or sponsors.
- Expose yourself to economic or legal penalties.
Having a professional legal team allows you to anticipate these problems, resolve them effectively and prevent them from affecting the development of the player's career.
2. Legal Advice in the NIL Framework (Name, Image & Likeness)
One of the most sensitive issues for college athletes today is the NIL environment, which allows them to monetize their name, image and likeness without losing their athletic eligibility. However, regulations vary between states, universities, and platforms.
At 4Future we offer a specialized service in NIL regulations to guarantee that each contract or commercial agreement is within the legal framework.
NIL Services
- Review and drafting of sponsorship contracts.
- Advice on NIL limits and obligations according to the university or state.
- Protection of image rights and use of content.
- Assistance in filing NIL income.
- Resolution of conflicts with university entities or brands.
Our goal is for the player to take advantage of NIL opportunities with security, transparency and sustainability.
3. Review and Negotiation of Sports Contracts
One of the pillars of our advice is the management of sports contracts: from university agreements to professional contracts in the NBA, G-League or international leagues.
Review and negotiation services:
- Representation and sports agency contracts.
- Transfer agreements with NBA franchises or international teams.
- Two-way contracts, Exhibit 10 or temporary contracts.
- Exit clauses, bonuses, bonuses and rights.
- Protection against assignments, terminations or litigation.
Our legal team works closely with the 4Future staff so that each contract is clear, fair and favorable for the player.
4. Image Rights Management and Personal Brand
In a context where a player's personal brand can be worth millions, it is essential to have legal advice specialized in intellectual property, image and privacy.
What do we protect?
- Unauthorized use of the player's image in campaigns or products.
- Transfer of rights in contracts without clarity or without time limit.
- Exploitation of content by third parties (clubs, media, platforms).
- Registration of names, logos or personal slogans as a brand.
- Protection of content on social networks.
Thanks to our preventative approach, 4Future players have complete control over their image
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