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Standard Player Contract

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A template contract used by leagues that outlines the basic terms and conditions of an athlete's employment with a team, often including salary, duration, and conduct expectations.

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Image Rights Agreement

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An agreement concerning the commercial use of an athlete's likeness, name, image, and branding, which may be separate from other performance-related contracts.

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Performance Bonus

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A provision in a player's contract that provides additional compensation for meeting certain performance benchmarks, such as statistics or team success.

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Loan Agreement

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A temporary transfer of a player from one team to another, typically with the player set to return to their original team at the end of the loan period.

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Agent Representation Agreement

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A contract between an athlete and a sports agent, where the agent is granted authority to negotiate contracts and endorsements, typically for a fee or commission.

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Buyout Clause

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A provision that allows a player or another team to pay a set fee to release the player from their current contract.

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No-Trade Clause

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A clause in a contract that prevents an athlete from being traded to another team without their consent, often included in contracts of high-profile or long-tenured players.

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Free Agency

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A status where an athlete is eligible to sign with any team, having no contractual obligations to any team, typically after the expiration of their previous contract.

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Morals Clause

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A contract provision allowing a team or sponsor to terminate the agreement if an athlete engages in behavior that is detrimental to the image of the league, team, or sponsor.

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Option Year

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An additional year(s) on a contract that can be exercised by the team or player, extending the original contract terms for a further period.

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Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

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A contract between a sports league and its players, typically including provisions regarding wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution procedures.

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Guaranteed Contract

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A contract in which a player is entitled to the full contract amount regardless of performance, injury, or being cut from the team.

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Endorsement Contract

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An agreement where an athlete promotes a company's products or services in return for compensation, which can include fixed payments, royalties, or performance incentives.

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Arbitration Clause

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A clause in a contract that requires disputes between the player and the team to be resolved by arbitration, rather than through litigation.

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Salary Cap

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A rule that sets a limit on the amount of money a team can spend on player salaries, designed to ensure competitive balance within a league.

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Injury Clause

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A provision in a sports contract that outlines the compensation an athlete will receive if they are injured and unable to perform, possibly including salary guarantees or insurance policies.

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Trade Clause

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A provision in a sports contract that outlines the conditions under which a player can be traded, often including consent requirements or financial implications.

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Signing Bonus

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An up-front payment made to a player upon signing a contract, separate from the player's regular salary, and often used to entice them to join the team.

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Transfer Fee

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A fee paid by one team to another to secure the rights to a player under contract; most common in international soccer.

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Rookie Scale Contract

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Contracts for new players entering a league, often with predetermined salary scales based on their draft position, typically used in leagues with a draft system like the NBA.

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