Instructor Agreement & Licensing Terms

Transparent. Fair. Built for Long-Term Success.

At the Sports & Entertainment Institute, collaboration is at the core of what we do.
We believe every instructor, coach, or creator who contributes to our educational ecosystem should be rewarded fairly and supported fully.

Our structure ensures professionalism, sustainability, and transparency—with clear terms, a consistent revenue model, and high production standards that protect everyone’s time and effort.

1. Course Setup & Curriculum Review Fee

Each new course partnership includes a one-time Course Setup & Curriculum Review Fee.
This fee applies per course and must be paid before development and onboarding begin.

It covers:

Curriculum planning and instructional design
Course structure and brand integration
Platform setup and enrollment configuration
Marketing preparation and launch coordination

This fee ensures every course meets the Institute’s academic, branding, and production standards.
The fee may be adjusted or waived for select co-instructed or strategic partnerships at the Institute’s discretion.

2. Optional eBook Add-On

Partners may enhance their course with a professionally designed, branded eBook to increase engagement, visibility, and revenue potential.

eBook Development Options

Option 1: Instructor-Created eBook

With approval Instructors may create and upload their own eBook to accompany their course.

The eBook must meet the Institute’s branding and quality standards.
The instructor retains ownership of the original, unbranded eBook file.
The Institute receives a perpetual, non-exclusive license to host, market, and sell the eBook through the Institute platform and approved retail outlets.

Revenue Split:

40 % Site Licensing Fee – covers hosting, platform, marketing, and payment processing.
60 % Instructor Royalties – distributed among all instructors for that course.

Instructors may also sell their unbranded version independently, provided it does not include Institute logos, layouts, or other proprietary branding.

Option 2: Institute-Produced eBook Add-On

For instructors who wish to have the Institute produce a fully branded eBook, a ebook Add- On fee applies.
This package includes:

Custom-branded cover design
Professional layout and formatting for print and digital (PDF / ePub)
Integration within the course as a downloadable resource
Optional inclusion in the Institute’s online store and external outlets such as Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble Press, and other approved third-party publishing platforms

Revenue Split:

50 % Site Licensing Fee – covers creative design, layout, ISBN registration, publishing, hosting, and global promotion.
50 % Instructor Royalties – distributed among all instructors for that course.

For third-party sales (e.g., Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, etc.), retailer commissions—typically 30 %—are first deducted by the platform.
The remaining net revenue received by the Institute is then divided according to the applicable split (40/60 or 50/50).

The Sports & Entertainment Institute acts as the publisher of record for all Institute-produced eBooks, including ISBN registration, design, formatting, and branding.
These eBooks may not be uploaded, redistributed, or sold by the instructor through any other platform or publisher without prior written authorization.

All externally distributed titles will appear under the Sports & Entertainment Institute imprint, ensuring consistent branding, professional presentation, and international reach.

3. Revenue Sharing Model

The Sports & Entertainment Institute operates on a transparent revenue-sharing structure designed to fairly compensate instructors and sustain high-quality course delivery.

After applicable platform fees are deducted, revenue is divided as follows:

Component	Description	Share
Site Licensing Fee	Covers platform hosting, technology, marketing, administration, and ongoing support	40 %
Instructor Revenue Pool	Remaining 60 % distributed among all approved instructors (up to four per course)	60 %

Course Revenue Distribution Examples

Example	Course Sale Price	Site Licensing Fee (40%)	Instructor Share	Instructor Earnings (per person)
1 Instructor	$100	– $40	$60	$60
2 Co-Instructors	$100	– $40	$60 split evenly	$30 each
3 Co-Instructors	$100	– $40	$60 split evenly	$20 each
4 Co-Instructors (max)	$100	– $40	$60 split evenly	$15 each

A maximum of four co-instructors may be assigned per course. Instructor shares are automatically calculated and distributed through the Institute’s payment system.

eBook Revenue Distribution Examples

Scenario A – Instructor-Created eBook (40 / 60 split)

Detail	Amount
eBook Retail Price	$20
Third-Party Platform Fee (Amazon 30%)	– $6
Net Revenue to Institute	$14
Site Licensing Fee (40%)	– $5.60
Instructor Earnings (60%)	$8.40 total → split among instructors

If two co-instructors → $4.20 each.

Scenario B – Institute-Produced eBook Add-On (50 / 50 split)

Detail	Amount
eBook Retail Price	$20
Third-Party Platform Fee (Amazon 30%)	– $6
Net Revenue to Institute	$14
Site Licensing Fee (50%)	– $7
Instructor Earnings (50%)	$7 total → split among instructors

If two co-instructors → $3.50 each.

A maximum of four co-instructors may be assigned per course.
Instructor shares are automatically calculated and distributed through the Institute’s system.

4. Refund Policy

The Institute offers a 7-day money-back guarantee on all courses and digital products.
Students may request a full refund within seven (7) days of purchase if unsatisfied.

Refund requests must be submitted to support@sportsandentertainmentinstitute.com.
After seven days, all sales are final. Refunds are processed within 7–10 business days to the original payment method.

5. Instructor Payout Schedule

Instructor earnings are calculated and distributed on a Net-30 basis, ensuring sufficient time for refunds, accounting verification, and secure payment processing.

Payout Timeline Overview

Step	Action	Timeframe
1. Course or eBook Sale	A student purchases a course or eBook through the Institute platform or an approved retail outlet.	Day 0
2. Refund Window	A 7-day money-back guarantee period allows time for refunds or cancellations.	Days 1–7
3. Transaction Verification	The Institute reviews sales, processes any refunds, and reconciles third-party platform reports (e.g., Amazon, Apple Books).	Days 8–25
4. Payout Calculation	Net revenue and instructor shares are finalized for all verified transactions from the prior month.	Days 26–30
5. Payout Distribution	Instructor payments are issued via PayPal, direct deposit, or e-check, accompanied by a detailed earnings statement.	Within 30 days of month-end

Payments are made electronically via PayPal, direct deposit, or e-check.
Minimum payout threshold: $50 USD (balances roll over to the next cycle).

Instructor Earnings Reports

All instructors have access to a real-time Instructor Dashboard displaying:

Total course sales and earnings
Commission percentages
Enrollments and course-level performance

Each month, instructors will also receive a formal Earnings Report from the Institute summarizing:

Total course enrollments and gross revenue
eBook sales and third-party channel income (if applicable)
Refunds, platform fees, and deductions
Final earnings for the payout cycle

These reports are generated by the Institute’s accounting team using data from platform analytics and verified third-party retailer statements (e.g., Amazon Kindle, Apple Books).
All payouts are accompanied by a detailed statement to ensure transparency and accuracy.

6. Instructor Eligibility & Requirements

To maintain the Institute’s standards, instructors must meet the following requirements:

Professional Requirements

Verifiable expertise, certification, or relevant background.
Reputation and conduct aligned with Institute values.
A credible public or professional presence.
Willingness to collaborate with the Institute’s academic and marketing teams.

Administrative Requirements

Submit an application, résumé, and course proposal.
Upon conditional approval, pay the Course Setup & Curriculum Review Fee.
Sign the Instructor & Licensing Agreement prior to publishing.
Provide a professional headshot, biography, and tax documentation (W-9 or equivalent).

7. After Payment: Course Development & Onboarding

Once the payment is received, the instructor enters the Course Development & Onboarding Phase:

Account Activation & Access
Curriculum Review & Consultation
Branding & Visual Integration
Course Review & Approval
Launch & Revenue Activation

Optional: eBook Add-On for a branded, sellable course resource.

8. Why Partners Choose the Institute

Transparent 40/60 revenue model
Professional curriculum and branding support
7-day student satisfaction guarantee
Net-30 instructor payouts
Long-term income potential
Marketing and media visibility

9. Optional Partnership Expansion Clause

The Institute may invite select instructors to expand their course offerings into live workshops, mentorships, certification tracks, or other collaborative ventures under new mutually agreed terms.

10. Content Ownership, Licensing & Course Management

Courses developed or produced in partnership with The Sports & Entertainment Institute are considered jointly owned intellectual property only when both parties substantially contribute to development.
However, when the Institute produces, films, funds, edits, or provides significant creative direction, the Institute retains full ownership of the produced course and all related assets.

This structure ensures that both parties remain protected while each course continues to generate long-term educational and financial value.

Instructor Rights

Instructors retain ownership of their likeness, voice, and independently created materials (e.g., outlines, notes, or supplemental resources) that were developed entirely on their own and not produced by the Institute.
Instructors do not own any portion of course footage, materials, or media produced, filmed, or edited by the Institute or its production partners.

Institute Rights

The Institute retains ownership of all produced, filmed, edited, or designed materials, including raw footage, course content, graphics, scripts, and promotional assets developed under its direction.
The Institute holds a perpetual and exclusive license to host, market, and sell all courses under the Institute’s brand.
Institute-produced courses may not be replicated, re-recorded, or reproduced in any format without prior written authorization.
Any derivative, translated, excerpted, or reformatted version of Institute-produced materials is also deemed the property of the Institute.

Instructor Reproduction Rights

Instructors may request to reuse portions of their independent materials (outlines, notes, or content they solely authored) under the following conditions:

Written Authorization: Prior written approval from the Institute is required before reproducing, reusing, or publishing course-related content elsewhere.
Non-Competition: Reproduced content cannot directly compete with or substantially mirror any Institute course.
Brand Separation: All Institute logos, templates, and proprietary branding elements must be removed.
Attribution: Any adapted version must clearly state it is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Sports & Entertainment Institute.

Course Management & Duration

Courses are hosted under an evergreen license model as long as they continue to meet Institute standards for quality, engagement, and relevance.
The Institute may review courses annually and decide whether to renew, update, or retire them.
Retired courses may be updated and republished at no additional setup cost, subject to approval.

Course Removal Policy

The Institute reserves the right to edit, archive, or remove any course from its platform at its discretion for reasons including but not limited to:

Quality, accuracy, or compliance concerns
Ethical or conduct violations
Outdated or inactive content
Strategic catalog or branding updates

Whenever possible, instructors will be notified in writing prior to removal.
If a course is removed for non-disciplinary reasons (such as rebranding or catalog consolidation), the instructor may be invited to revise and relaunch the course without incurring a new setup fee.

External Publishing & Competing Course Policy

All branded content, including course layouts, media, and designs, remains the exclusive property of The Sports & Entertainment Institute.

Instructors may not create, publish, license, or sell identical, derivative, or competing versions of their Institute courses on any other platform or website without prior written approval.

The Institute retains the sole discretion to determine what constitutes a “competing course” based on subject matter, format, branding, and target audience.

11. Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

“Confidential Information” includes all non-public data, materials, strategies, pricing, student lists, marketing plans, creative content, and operational methods disclosed by the Institute.

Instructors agree to:

Maintain strict confidentiality during and after the partnership.
Use confidential information solely for authorized purposes.
Not disclose, reproduce, or share confidential materials with any third party without written authorization.

This confidentiality obligation survives termination indefinitely.
Any unauthorized use or disclosure may result in immediate termination and legal action.

12. Intellectual Property & Trademark Policy

All trademarks, trade names, course designs, layouts, and brand identifiers associated with The Sports & Entertainment Institute are proprietary.

Instructors may not:

Use or register the Institute’s name, logo, or branding for personal or commercial use.
Create derivative brands, logos, or marketing that imitate the Institute’s identity.
Remove or alter any Institute watermark or trademark appearing on published materials.

Co-marketing use must be pre-approved in writing and conform to brand guidelines.
All intellectual property rights, including curriculum, media, and graphics, remain with the Institute.

13. Media Release & Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Licensing

By participating as an instructor or partner, the Instructor grants the Institute and its affiliates a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to record, reproduce, display, and distribute the Instructor’s name, image, likeness, voice, biography, and professional credentials.

This includes:

Filming, photographing, or recording the Instructor during course production, interviews, or promotional events.
Editing, reproducing, and displaying such materials in any medium (print, online, streaming, broadcast, or social media).
Using the Instructor’s likeness in advertising, publicity, or marketing related to the Institute or its affiliates.

Instructors waive any right to inspect or approve finished materials and release the Institute from any claims related to such use, including defamation, invasion of privacy, or misappropriation of likeness.

No additional compensation will be provided beyond the revenue structure in this Agreement unless otherwise agreed in writing.

This grant of rights survives termination and remains effective in perpetuity.

Promotional Media Produced by the Institute:
All promotional content (trailers, advertisements, highlight reels, social-media clips, and branded graphics) created by or for the Institute is the exclusive property of the Institute.
The Institute may edit, publish, or distribute such media at its discretion across all channels and territories.

14. Instructor Conduct & Brand Representation

Instructors serve as ambassadors of The Sports & Entertainment Institute and must maintain the highest professional standards at all times.
Professional Standards

Respectful and ethical conduct at all times.
Accurate representation of expertise and qualifications.
No behavior that harms the Institute’s reputation or students.

Brand Use

Use of Institute name or logo is limited to approved promotional materials.
Unauthorized reproduction or alteration of branding is prohibited.

Public Representation

Avoid misleading statements about affiliation or authority.
The Institute may terminate or suspend partnerships for brand or conduct violations.

Non-Disparagement

Instructors agree not to make or publish any false, disparaging, or defamatory statements about the Institute, its affiliates, staff, or students during or after their engagement.

15. Operational Policies & Instructor Compliance

A. Background Check & Verification

The Institute reserves the right to verify credentials, professional history, and conduct background checks prior to or during approval.

B. Non-Solicitation

Instructors agree not to solicit or divert Institute students, sponsors, or clients to outside platforms for twelve (12) months following termination.

C. Quality Assurance

The Institute may periodically review courses, request updates, or remove outdated content to maintain accuracy and brand consistency.

D. Marketing Cooperation

Instructors agree to reasonably participate in marketing initiatives such as interviews, webinars, or social-media promotions that highlight the course and the Institute.
The Institute will provide reasonable notice and coordinate scheduling to avoid conflicts.

E. Instructor Communication & Responsiveness

Instructors are expected to maintain timely communication with Institute staff and students.
Unresponsiveness exceeding thirty (30) days may result in suspension or course archiving.

16. Non-Compete, Non-Circumvent, and Non-Solicitation

For twelve (12) months following termination, the Instructor shall not directly or indirectly:

Develop, market, or teach a course that competes with any Institute program within the same subject area or target audience; or
Solicit, contract, or conduct business with any student, sponsor, or vendor introduced through the Institute without written consent.

This restriction does not prohibit the Instructor from general professional work unrelated to the specific courses or content created under this Agreement.

Instructors also agree not to attempt to bypass, circumvent, or interfere with any Institute relationships, including vendors, partners, or affiliates.

17. Termination of Agreement

Either party may terminate this Agreement as follows:

By the Institute:

For cause (misconduct, breach, poor performance).
Without cause, with 30 days’ notice.

By the Instructor:

With 30 days’ notice, provided obligations are fulfilled.

Upon termination, courses remain under Institute control. The Institute may keep, archive, or retire any course at its discretion.

18. Indemnification, Warranties, and Liability Disclaimer

A. Instructor Warranties
The Instructor represents and warrants that:

All submitted materials are original, accurate, and lawful.
No content infringes on any third-party copyright, trademark, or privacy right.
Course information is presented truthfully and in good faith.

B. Indemnification
The Instructor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Institute, its officers, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Misrepresentation or false statements;
Copyright or intellectual property violations;
Inaccurate, harmful, or misleading course materials; or
Any act or omission causing reputational or financial harm.

C. Liability Disclaimer
The Institute shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including loss of earnings or data, or for technical issues beyond its control.

19. Independent Contractor Relationship

Instructors are independent contractors, not employees or agents of the Institute.
Instructors are independent contractors, not employees, agents, or representatives of The Sports & Entertainment Institute.

Accordingly, instructors are responsible for their own:

Taxes, insurance, and legal obligations;
Business expenses; and
Compliance with any local, state, or federal laws governing their professional work.

This Agreement does not create an employer-employee relationship, partnership, or joint venture.
Instructors have no authority to bind the Institute contractually or financially.

20. Taxes & Reporting Compliance

The Institute will issue required tax reporting forms (e.g., IRS Form 1099-NEC) to qualifying instructors.
Instructors are solely responsible for:

Reporting and paying applicable taxes on income received;
Maintaining accurate business and financial records; and
Complying with all tax and reporting laws in their jurisdiction.

Failure to comply with tax obligations may result in suspension or termination of payouts.

21. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be held liable for delays or failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, labor disputes, government restrictions, cyberattacks, or failure of third-party systems or vendors.

In such cases, both parties agree to resume performance once conditions reasonably permit.

22. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida, with venue in Broward County, Florida.

A. Mediation and Arbitration

Any dispute shall first be submitted to good-faith mediation.
If unresolved, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in Broward County, Florida under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
Each party bears its own legal costs and attorney’s fees.
Both parties waive any right to trial by jury.

B. Injunctive Relief

The Institute retains the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief in court for violations of confidentiality, intellectual property, or non-compete clauses.

23. Data Privacy & Security

The Institute collects, processes, and stores personal information only for legitimate administrative, payment, and compliance purposes.
All data is maintained securely and handled in accordance with applicable laws, including:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

Instructors agree not to collect, disclose, or misuse student information obtained through the platform.

24. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
An invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid one that most closely reflects the original intent.

25. Entire Agreement & Modification

This document constitutes the entire understanding between the Instructor and the Sports & Entertainment Institute and supersedes all prior discussions or representations. The Institute may update or amend these terms at any time. Instructors will be notified of material changes by email or dashboard notice. Continued participation signifies acceptance of the revised terms.

26. Assignment

The Institute may assign or transfer this Agreement or its rights and obligations to any affiliated entity, successor, or acquirer without notice.
Instructors may not assign, sublicense, or delegate their rights or obligations without prior written consent.

27. Notices

All official communications shall be sent by email and deemed received on the date sent.

Institute Contact:
📧 info@sportsandentertainmentinstitute.com
🌐 www.sportsandentertainmentinstitute.com

Instructors must keep their contact information current within their account dashboard.

28. Counterparts / Electronic Execution

This Agreement may be executed electronically or in counterparts.
Each copy shall be deemed an original, and all together constitute one legally binding instrument.

Electronic consent and submission of the Instructor Application signify full acceptance of these terms under the U.S. E-SIGN Act.

29. Survival of Provisions

Sections 6, 10–14, 16–23, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including ownership, confidentiality, indemnification, liability limits, dispute resolution, and NIL rights) shall remain in effect after this Agreement ends.

30. Acknowledgment & Consent

By clicking “I Agree,” submitting an application, or publishing a course on the Institute’s platform, the Instructor acknowledges that they have:

Read and understood the Instructor Agreement & Licensing Terms;
Accepted all terms, conditions, and policies herein;
Provided truthful information in their application; and

Agreed that this consent constitutes a legally binding signature.

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