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Compliance center

The rules, in plain English.

This page is general education, not legal advice. Rules change often. Always confirm with your school's compliance office, and talk to a licensed attorney about your own situation.

How NIL Superstar works

  • NIL Superstar is a technology marketplace. We are not an athlete agent and we do not negotiate for athletes.
  • Athletes never pay to join, and we take no fee or percentage from any deal.
  • Brands pay only for software and advertising, such as subscriptions, postings and roster seats.
  • We do not promise that any deal will be approved by a school, a state association or the College Sports Commission.

NCAA Division I: NIL Go reporting

Division I athletes must report third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more in total to NIL Go, the College Sports Commission's reporting system, within five business days of agreeing to terms. Incoming recruits and transfers have 14 days. Deals are reviewed for whether the payer is tied to your school, whether there is a real business purpose, and whether the pay is in line with the market. Your NIL Superstar compliance center keeps a running total and prepares the details you need to report.

Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college

These levels do not use NIL Go, but your school and your state may still require you to disclose NIL activity. Check with your compliance office. If you might transfer to Division I, keep records of every deal.

High school athletes

  • Most states allow high school NIL, with rules set by the state association.
  • Common rules: no school logos, uniforms or facilities; no deals tied to team activities, performance or where you enroll; disclosure to your school or association.
  • NIL Superstar applies your state's rules automatically. If your state does not allow high school NIL yet, your profile stays private.

States with restrictions in our system

  • Alabama: high school NIL not permitted
  • Indiana: high school NIL not permitted
  • Mississippi: high school NIL not permitted
  • Texas: allowed from age 17
  • Wyoming: high school NIL not permitted

Approved and prohibited activities for high school athletes

  • Approved: education, community sponsorships, content creation and merchandise of your own brand.
  • Prohibited: pay-for-play, recruiting inducements and any use of school logos, uniforms or facilities.
  • Written parent or guardian approval is required for all NIL activity. This applies to athletes, band, cheer and esports participants.
  • Schools, parents and Sports Media coordinate oversight, and every post follows FTC disclosure rules.

Athletes under 18

  • Athletes under 13 cannot create an account.
  • Athletes 13 to 17 need a parent or guardian to approve the account before it becomes active.
  • Profiles of athletes under 18 are private and never shown to search engines.
  • Every deal for an athlete under 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Brands: what is never allowed

  • Paying an athlete to enroll at, transfer to or stay at a school, or for athletic performance.
  • Booster or collective payments presented as NIL deals without a real product or service.
  • Alcohol, tobacco and vaping, cannabis, sports betting and adult content sponsors.
  • School logos, uniforms or facilities without the school's written license.

Sponsored posts

The Federal Trade Commission requires a clear disclosure such as #ad or Paid partnership on every sponsored post, including posts in exchange for free products.

International students

Athletes on F-1 student visas face limits on paid work in the United States. Talk to your school's international student office and an immigration attorney before accepting any NIL deal.