Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services provided by The Shield TPA ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). You must not access or use our website or services if you disagree with these Terms.

Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

  1. Be at least 18 or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction.
  2. Have the authority to agree to these Terms on behalf of yourself or your organization.
  3. Be a student-athlete, guardian, coach, or authorized representative seeking services related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) management.

Services Provided

The Shield TPA offers tools, resources, and services to assist student-athletes and their representatives in managing NIL opportunities, including but not limited to:

  • NIL contract negotiation support.
  • Licensing and marketing assistance.
  • Financial and legal resources.

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any part of our services without prior notice.

Account Registration

You may be required to register for an account to access certain services. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and current information.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Please notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

User Responsibilities

By using our services, you agree to:

  1. Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including NCAA and state-specific NIL regulations.
  2. Refrain from submitting false, misleading, or defamatory content.
  3. Avoid infringing on others' intellectual property rights.

Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and services provided by The Shield TPA are the intellectual property of the Company or its licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use our intellectual property without explicit permission.

Third-Party Services

Our services may link to third-party websites or involve partnerships with external providers. We are not responsible for these third parties' content, policies, or practices.

Payment Terms

Fees for services will be disclosed before purchase if applicable. By submitting payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees. Payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Shield TPA services are provided "as is" and "as available." We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Shield TPA and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold The Shield TPA harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services or breach of these Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our services without notice if you violate these Terms or applicable laws.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, conducted in the state of our primary business operations under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please get in touch with us at: