Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy
黑料黑历史 Policy 09.09.024
1.0 POLICY STATEMENT
To define the institutional guidelines and limitations for University of Alaska Fairbanks (黑料黑历史) National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) student-athletes who use their names, images, or likenesses for compensation.
2.0 BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
This policy governs 黑料黑历史 student-athletes Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) activities in accordance with the adoption of NCAA rules governing NIL. This Policy is subject to change and is intended to remain in place until either the State of Alaska or the federal government enacts NIL legislation that would supersede the Policy. This Policy does not supersede any other University of Alaska (UA) or 黑料黑历史 policies and student-athletes must adhere to all University and NCAA regulations, guidelines and expectations when engaging in NIL activities.
3.0 EXCEPTIONS
Exceptions to this policy can be requested by the 黑料黑历史 Athletic Director with final approval from the Chancellor.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
Name, Image, Likeness (NIL): Any business activity in which a student- athlete is compensated in any way for the use of the student-athlete鈥檚 name, image, or likeness.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA): a member-led organization that governs college sports in the United States.
Representatives of Athletics Interests: often referred to as 鈥渁ssociated entities or individuals,鈥 play a significant role in supporting college athletics programs.
Student-athletes: students enrolled at 黑料黑历史 who participate in NCAA sports sponsored by the institution.
5.0 REFERENCES RELIED UPON
6.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
University employees, student-athletes, volunteers, and entities engaging with student athletes are required to follow all federal, state, NCAA, university policies and regulations, and 黑料黑历史 athletics guidelines.
Disclosure of NIL activities: Student-athletes must disclose details and any related agreements or contracts of any NIL activity within ten business days of the agreement using the current 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics approved NIL disclosure process. Any modification to NIL activities must be reported using the same process within ten business days of the change. For questions on how to report or update a previous report, please contact 黑料黑历史 Athletics Compliance Officer.
7.0 NON-COMPLIANCE
Violations of this policy may result in a variety of penalties depending on the nature and type of policy deviation. Serious violations by 黑料黑历史 employees (e.g., pay for play) may lead to termination of employment. Booster violations may lead to booster dis-association. Student-athlete violations will be reported to the NCAA and may result in additional NCAA-mandated penalties up to termination of scholarship.
8.0 PROCEDURES
Permissible NIL activities 鈥 Student-athletes may be compensated for participation in NIL activities as long as those activities are permissible under NCAA legislation and guidance and 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics guidelines. All NIL activity must also fully comply with federal and State of Alaska law.
黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics review of NIL activities - 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics will review disclosed NIL activities for approval under this policy, and the Athletics Compliance Office will review whether the NIL activities are permissible under NCAA legislation. Neither 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics nor any other 黑料黑历史 entity, including the Athletics Compliance Office, will perform any legal or commercial review of student-athlete NIL agreements unless permissible per NCAA regulations. Student-athletes are individually responsible for ensuring that all terms, conditions, obligations, and benefits conferred are acceptable to the student-athlete prior to entering into any NIL activities related contractual agreements.
No impermissible recruitment or benefits through NIL activities 鈥 NIL activities may not be used by 黑料黑历史 or any associated entities or individuals for the purpose of compensating 黑料黑历史 current or prospective student-athletes for their athletics performance (i.e., no 鈥減ay for play鈥). Rather, NIL activities must be a quid pro quo arrangement where student-athletes perform some function for the NIL sponsor in return for any compensation provided (e.g., endorsement messages, attendance at NIL sponsor hosted events, etc.).
黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics involvement in NIL activities - 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics staff members and other 黑料黑历史 representatives, including outside consultants, may only assist or participate in the development, operation, or promotion of NIL activities to the extent allowed under NCAA legislation, including rules pertaining to amateurism, benefits, financial aid, recruiting, and any other concept or principle regulated by the NCAA membership.
- 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics staff members may not provide apparel or gear to student-athletes for purposes of NIL activities unless and solely to the extent that use of the apparel or gear has been approved by 黑料黑历史 as part of the NIL activity.
- Associated entities with which 黑料黑历史 Athletics has contractual agreements (e.g., consultants, equipment and apparel providers) may not provide apparel, equipment or gear to student-athletes for NIL activities unless it is included as part of a signed NIL agreement they have with an individual student-athlete.
- Student-athletes cannot sell 黑料黑历史-issued equipment, apparel, and awards while athletically eligible.
NIL compensation - Compensation for NIL activities must be commensurate with the going rate for similar services in the relevant market.
Use of 黑料黑历史 resources - Student-athlete access to 黑料黑历史 resources and facilities for purposes of NIL activities must be provided at the same level of availability and cost as the public. For assistance in determining the availability and permissibility of the use of any 黑料黑历史 resources or facilities for NIL activities, 黑料黑历史 student-athletes should contact the 黑料黑历史 Athletic Director.
NIL activities while representing 黑料黑历史 鈥 Student-athletes may not engage in NIL activities during required 黑料黑历史 athletics related activities or while representing 黑料黑历史 in any capacity. Student-athletes may not miss class or any other academic obligation to participate in NIL activities.
Professional service providers 鈥 Student-athletes may use professional service providers (e.g., marketing agents, brand managers) to assist with the management and procurement of NIL activities and to review NIL agreements. Such providers鈥 engagement must be limited to NIL activities and may not be used to secure opportunities as professional athletes.
Use of institutional marks 鈥 Student-athletes may not use UA or 黑料黑历史 intellectual property (including but not limited to the 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics trademarks) in connection with their NIL activities without prior, express written permission (unless otherwise permitted under 黑料黑历史 Athletic Department NIL Guidelines.. Student-athletes may request the use of protected marks during the disclosure process but may not begin engaging in activity using intellectual property until and unless express written permission is provided.
International student-athletes 鈥 International student-athletes should consult with the 黑料黑历史 Office of International Student and Scholar Services or with their own legal advisors before engaging in or proceeding with any NIL activity to ensure that their planned activities comply with the terms of their visa. Accepting compensation for NIL activity in the United States may
jeopardize an international student visa and affect an international student-athlete鈥檚 ability to continue to participate in 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics activities and programs.
Restrictions on NIL activity - Student-athletes may not engage in NIL activities with people, institutions, businesses, or other entities that encourage or promote violations of NCAA legislation, federal or State of Alaska law, or UA/黑料黑历史 policies, including the 黑料黑历史 Student Code of Conduct, the Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and/or team rules. Student-Athletes are also encouraged to carefully consider which people, institutions, businesses, or other entities they will affiliate with and the potential long-term effects of their affiliations on their personal and professional relationships and reputation. 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics reserves the right to refuse authorization for NIL contracts that conflict with state law, UA or 黑料黑历史 policy or any UA or 黑料黑历史 contract, as well as refuse the use of 黑料黑历史 Nanook Athletics marks or logos in connection with any proposed or existing NIL activities. Neither UA nor 黑料黑历史 will permit the use of its marks or logos in NIL activities with people, institutions, businesses, or other entities in the following categories:
- Casinos, gambling, and sports wagering;
- Cannabis and marijuana in any form, along with associated products or paraphernalia;
- Firearms and other weapons (unless associated with the sport of Rifle);
- Adult entertainment, and escort services;
- NCAA banned substances;
- Post-secondary educational institutions or online schooling organizations;
- Pharmaceuticals;
- Sexually explicit materials and,
- Tobacco and vaping products, along with associated products or paraphernalia like item B.
Impacts of NIL Activities - 黑料黑历史 student-athletes are hereby notified that any income generated from NIL activities could have international, federal, state or local tax implications depending on the student-athlete鈥檚 specific circumstances (including, for example, the student-athlete鈥檚 current domicile for tax purposes). 黑料黑历史 strongly recommends that student-athletes engage a tax professional to explore the implications of any NIL income in advance of entering into any NIL related agreement. Student-athletes should also be aware that receiving compensation for NIL activities could have an impact on their financial aid, especially for those receiving Pell Grants. Student-athletes are encouraged to consult with the 黑料黑历史 Office of Financial Aid to fully understand these potential impacts.
POLICY APPROVED BY:
Daniel M. White, Chancellor
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Signed: 01-29-2025