ChecklistSports law
Sponsoring and image rights: contract checklist
What sponsoring contracts and image-rights agreements should cover: services, rights, term and control.
Format
PDF · 6 pages
Last updated
March 2026
Version
1.0
Access
Directly available
Legal reference
Switzerland / International
Responsible
Müller Paparis, sports law practice
Zweck
This checklist supports athletes, clubs, agencies and sponsors in reviewing and negotiating sponsorship contracts and image-rights agreements.
Enthalten
- Subject and scope of the sponsoring
- Consideration and settlement terms
- Scope of image rights: channels, formats, duration
- Exclusivity and protection against competition
- Conduct clauses and image protection
- Termination and consequences
- Applicable law
Not included
- Tax assessment
- Individual contract drafting
- FIFA or CAS-specific requirements
Zielgruppe
Sport
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