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PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

NIL Policy

Name Image Likeness Student-athletes at Palm Beach Atlantic University are permitted to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness under the following terms and conditions: 

  • Student-athletes may earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness based on market value. Student-athletes are prohibited from earning compensation for athletic performance or attendance at a specific institution. Use of PBA university and athletics marks, logos, and facilities is strictly prohibited.
  • Student-athletes are not permitted to miss class for opportunities related to name, image, and likeness compensation. 
  • Student-athletes must disclose all name, image, and likeness contracts to the compliance office for review. Additionally, the following information must be disclosed: 
    • Contact information for all parties involved
    • Compensation arrangements 
    • Details of relationship with involved parties 
  • Student-athletes must obtain permission from the Director of Athletics to host a camp, clinic, and/or fee-for-lesson on Palm Beach Atlantic University athletic facilities. This will require proof of ownership, proper insurance, rental fees/agreements, and background checks. 
  • Money earned must be from a third party that is unaffiliated with Palm Beach Atlantic University. Representatives of athletic interest (donors, boosters, alumni) and employees may not compensate or cause compensation to be directed to a student-athlete for name, image, and likeness.
  • Student-athletes are permitted to obtain an agent or attorney for name, image, and likeness purposes. Agents must be licensed under Florida Statute Part IX of Chapter 468. Attorneys must be in good standing with the Florida Bar. 
  • Any student-athlete under the age of 18 must have a name, image, and likeness contract approved by the probate division of the circuit court or any other division of the circuit court that has guardianship jurisdiction. 
  • Student-athletes may not enter into a contract for compensation of name, image, and likeness if the contract or company: 
    • Conflicts with a Palm Beach Atlantic University contract; 
    • Is inconsistent with Palm Beach Atlantic University’s mission and values; 
    • Is unlawful or obscene; and/or 
    • Is related to sport wagering or a substance on the NCAA banned substance list. 
  • Any contract for name, image, and likeness cannot extend beyond a student-athlete’s athletic eligibility at a member institution. The use of Palm Beach Atlantic University/Sailfish trademarks and logos is not permitted without permission from the Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Office of Development.
  • A Financial and Life Skills workshop will be conducted at the beginning of a student athlete’s first and third academic years. The workshop will cover at minimum: 
    • Information on Financial Aid 
    • Debt management 
    • Budget management 
    • Time management skills 
    • Academic resources 
    • Must last a minimum of 5 hours 
    • Cannot include marketing, advertising, referral or solicitation by providers of financial products or services.
  • A person must hold a valid license as an athlete agent to represent a college athlete for purposes of contracts.
  • All student athletes will sign an NIL Policy form annually as part of their beginning of the year NCAA and PBA compliance paperwork. 
  • Student athletes who decide to receive compensation for their name, image, or likeness will be required to complete the NIL Activity Reporting Form located in Teamworks.