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NIL guides
These guides walk through the jobs NIL actually involves, one step at a time, with the free tool or program for each step.
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- How to Disclose Sponsored NIL Posts
How to label paid and gifted NIL posts under FTC rules: where to put the disclosure, which words to use, video and live content, and common mistakes.
- How to Get Your First NIL Deal
How athletes land a first NIL deal: check the rules, build a profile, start local, pitch businesses, price fairly, get it in writing and report it.
- High School NIL Deal Checklist
A 10-step checklist for high school athletes and parents before signing an NIL deal: state rules, school marks, recruiting, notice deadlines, contracts and taxes.
- Planning a Revenue Sharing Budget
How athletic departments plan revenue sharing under the House settlement cap: what counts, the 2026-27 cap, CAPS reporting, rosters, offsets and gender equity.
- How to Report an NIL Deal to NIL Go
Step-by-step: when a Division I NIL deal must go to NIL Go, what to gather, the five-day deadline, what happens next and what to do if it is not cleared.
This is general information, not legal advice. NIL rules differ by state, school, association and sport, and they change often. Check the official sources linked on this page and talk with your school's compliance office, your state association or a licensed attorney before you sign anything.
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