CONFLICTS
Third-party licensees should be aware of conflicts in order to avoid potential issues for Razorback student-athletes.
Student-athletes cannot endorse a brand during a practice, competition, or other team-sponsored activity.
Student-athletes are not permitted to enter into agreements with companies/brands that conflict with exclusive partnerships, unless specific permission is granted from the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Athlete Brand Development and Inclusive Excellence. Click here to see a list of exclusive partners.
Student-athlete agreements cannot conflict with any other rule, regulation or policy of the university.
Student-athlete agreements cannot involve the student-athlete’s performance or lack of performance in athletic competition.
Student-athletes are not permitted to use the UA’s intellectual property without written permission from the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Athlete Brand Development and Inclusive Excellence. The UA’s intellectual property includes, but is not limited to:
o Name
o Nicknames
o Trademarks
o Service Marks
o Facilities, landmarks, monuments, & statues
o Trade Dress or uniforms
o Songs, sounds, slogans, cheers, etc.
o Mascots
o Images, artwork or designs
o Logos, symbols, colors, or insignias
o Radio, television, podcasts or other broadcasts
o Other intellectual property, whether registered or not
Student-athletes are not permitted to enter into any agreement related to or regarding sponsorships, advertising, promotions or other arrangements, nor shall NIL of student-athletes otherwise be used in association with any of the following:
o Tobacco products, tobacco-related products, services or usage.
o Alcohol, alcohol-related products, services, depictions or references to alcohol consumption and/or abuse (not including beer advertising/sponsorship in/on the following.
o Drugs, drug use or drug paraphernalia, but not including over the counter or prescription drugs.
o Sexually suggestive or oriented products, services, conduct, imagery or inferences.
o Gaming, private games of chance, gambling or gambling related products or services.
o Profanity, racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic, transphobic, hateful, demeaning or degrading language or statements.
o Inherently dangerous products, firearms, explosives and other weapons.
o Any product, substance, or method that is prohibited in competition by the NCAA, SEC, or other organization governing intercollegiate athletic competition.