ESPORTS PLAYER CONTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Parties and Recitals
2. Term and Renewal
3. Player Services and Obligations
4. Compensation and Prize Money
5. Streaming and Content Rights
6. Intellectual Property
7. Sponsorship and Endorsements
8. Conduct and Code of Ethics
9. Equipment and Facilities
10. Termination
11. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
12. Dispute Resolution
13. General Provisions

1. PARTIES AND RECITALS

This Esports Player Contract ("Agreement") is entered into as of [__/__/____] ("Effective Date"), by and between:

ORGANIZATION:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Contact Person: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

(hereinafter "Organization" or "Team")

AND

PLAYER:
Legal Name: [________________________________]
Gamertag/In-Game Name: [________________________________]
Date of Birth: [__/__/____]
Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
Agent/Representative (if any): [________________________________]

(hereinafter "Player")

GAME TITLE(S): [________________________________]
LEAGUE/TOURNAMENT CIRCUIT: [________________________________]

2. TERM AND RENEWAL

2.1 This Agreement shall commence on [__/__/____] and continue through [__/__/____] ("Initial Term").

2.2 The Organization shall have the option to renew this Agreement for [____] additional period(s) of [____] months each, upon written notice to the Player no fewer than [____] days before the expiration of the then-current term.

2.3 Any renewal shall be on the same terms except as modified by written amendment signed by both parties.

3. PLAYER SERVICES AND OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Player agrees to:
- ☐ Compete in all scheduled league matches, tournaments, and scrimmages
- ☐ Attend mandatory practice sessions of no fewer than [____] hours per week
- ☐ Participate in team media, promotional, and sponsor events
- ☐ Maintain a minimum competitive ranking or performance standard as communicated by Organization
- ☐ Travel to live events as reasonably required

3.2 Exclusivity. During the Term, Player shall compete exclusively for Organization in [________________________________] (game title) unless Organization provides prior written consent.

4. COMPENSATION AND PRIZE MONEY

4.1 Base Salary. Organization shall pay Player a base salary of $[________] per [month/year], payable [bi-weekly/monthly] via [direct deposit/check].

4.2 Prize Money Split. Tournament prize money shall be divided as follows:
- Player's share: [____]%
- Organization's share: [____]%

4.3 Performance Bonuses.
| Milestone | Bonus Amount |
|-----------|-------------|
| [________________________________] | $[________] |
| [________________________________] | $[________] |
| [________________________________] | $[________] |

4.4 Housing/Relocation. ☐ Organization shall / ☐ shall not provide team housing or a housing stipend of $[________] per month.

5. STREAMING AND CONTENT RIGHTS

5.1 Personal Streaming. Player ☐ is / ☐ is not permitted to stream on personal channels during the Term, subject to the following restrictions: [________________________________].

5.2 Minimum Streaming Hours. Player shall stream a minimum of [____] hours per [week/month] on Organization's designated channels.

5.3 Revenue Split from Personal Streams.
- Player: [____]%
- Organization: [____]%

5.4 Platform Restrictions. Player shall stream exclusively on [________________________________] (e.g., Twitch, YouTube) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 All content created by Player at the direction of Organization, including gameplay footage, social media content, and promotional materials, shall be ☐ a work made for hire owned by Organization / ☐ licensed to Organization on a non-exclusive basis.

6.2 Player retains ownership of their gamertag and personal brand unless otherwise specified: [________________________________].

6.3 Organization grants Player a limited, non-exclusive license to use Organization's trademarks solely in connection with Player's authorized activities during the Term.

7. SPONSORSHIP AND ENDORSEMENTS

7.1 Player shall use and display sponsor products and apparel as directed by Organization during all official events and streams.

7.2 Player shall not enter into personal endorsement deals that conflict with Organization's sponsors without prior written approval.

7.3 Revenue from Player-sourced personal endorsements shall be split: Player [____]% / Organization [____]%.

8. CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS

8.1 Player shall at all times conduct themselves professionally and refrain from:
- ☐ Use of prohibited substances or performance-enhancing software (cheating)
- ☐ Match-fixing, betting on matches involving Player's league, or sharing confidential team strategies
- ☐ Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior online or at events
- ☐ Public statements damaging to Organization or its sponsors

8.2 Violation of this Section shall constitute grounds for immediate termination and forfeiture of unpaid bonuses.

9. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

9.1 Organization shall provide Player with: [________________________________] (e.g., gaming PC, peripherals, internet access).

9.2 All equipment provided by Organization remains Organization's property and shall be returned upon termination.

10. TERMINATION

10.1 By Organization for Cause. Organization may terminate this Agreement immediately upon Player's material breach, including violation of Section 8.

10.2 By Player for Cause. Player may terminate upon [____] days' written notice if Organization fails to pay compensation for [____] or more consecutive pay periods.

10.3 Buyout. Either party may terminate without cause upon payment of a buyout fee of $[________].

10.4 Effect of Termination. Upon termination, Player shall return all Organization property and cease use of Organization trademarks within [____] days.

11. NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION

11.1 Following termination, Player agrees not to compete for a rival organization in the same game title for a period of [____] months.

11.2 Player shall not solicit Organization's players, coaches, or staff for [____] months following termination.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

12.1 Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation under [________________________________] rules.

12.2 If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved by ☐ binding arbitration / ☐ litigation in [________________________________] (jurisdiction).

12.3 The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS

13.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [________________________________].

13.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations.

13.3 Amendments. No modification shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.

13.4 Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13.5 Notices. All notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above.

SIGNATURES

ORGANIZATION

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

PLAYER

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN (if Player is a minor)

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Relationship to Player: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• U.S. Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (work-for-hire provisions)
• Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.
• FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255
• Cal. Lab. Code § 1700 et seq. (Talent Agencies Act)
• Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16600 (non-compete limitations)
• P-1A Visa requirements, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(P)