Disclaimer

What We Are

The Athlete Circle ("TAC") publishes educational content — including free guides, the $99 "Build Your Athlete Circle" ebook, strategy frameworks, scorecards, and consulting conversations — designed to help student-athletes and their families make better-informed decisions about their athletic careers.

Our content is built from publicly available information, real-world experience, and structured frameworks for decision-making. We do not represent athletes, negotiate contracts, source NIL deals, manage money, or provide legal opinions.

What We Are Not

• We are not licensed attorneys. Nothing in our content is legal advice. Always consult an attorney licensed in your state before signing any contract or making any legal decision.
• We are not registered financial advisors. Nothing in our content is financial advice. Always consult a registered fiduciary financial advisor for investment, tax, or financial planning decisions.
• We are not certified sports agents under the Uniform Athlete Agents Act, the NFLPA, NBPA, MLBPA, or any other governing body. We do not represent athletes in negotiations.
• We are not a NIL collective or institutionally affiliated entity. We are independent.
• We are not a recruiting service.

Use of Our Frameworks

Our frameworks (Circle Framework, Agent Evaluation Scorecard, NIL Deal Filter, Contract Red Flag List, Athlete Operating System, and others) are educational tools to help you ASK better questions and identify risk earlier. They do NOT substitute for professional review by licensed counsel, certified agents, registered financial advisors, or accredited tax professionals.

NIL Compliance Is Your Responsibility

NIL rules vary by state, NCAA conference, and individual school. You are responsible for complying with all applicable rules and policies, including but not limited to:

• Your school's NIL compliance policy and disclosure requirements.
• The NCAA's NIL policy and any conference overlay rules.
• State NIL statutes where you reside and where you compete.
• The Uniform Athlete Agents Act (UAA) where applicable.
• Tax obligations (federal and state) on any NIL income.

TAC content is general and educational. We do not represent that any framework, template, or recommendation will be compliant in your specific jurisdiction or institution. Always confirm with your school's compliance office and your professional advisors.

Case Studies and Testimonials

References to Connor Barry (and any other athlete used as a case study) describe their specific situation, choices, and outcomes. Your situation, opportunities, and outcomes will differ. Past results do not predict future outcomes. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not guarantees.

No Guarantees of Outcomes

We make no guarantees about NIL income, brand partnerships, agent selection outcomes, financial returns, or any other result from following our frameworks. The frameworks are tools; outcomes depend on your individual circumstances, market conditions, and decisions.

Prohibited NIL Categories

Some NIL deal categories are prohibited under NCAA rules and most state laws — including gambling, sportsbooks, alcohol (during eligibility), tobacco, vapes, and certain supplements. TAC strongly cautions against any deal in these categories and is not responsible for eligibility consequences arising from athletes who proceed despite the warnings in our content.

External Links and Third-Party Information

Our content may reference third-party brands, websites, services, or resources. We do not control or endorse third-party content. References to brands in our sponsor database or content are based on publicly available information and do not constitute endorsement by, or partnership with, those brands.

Contact

Questions? Email hello@theathletecircle.com.