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Terms of Service

Version 1.0.0Effective 2026-05-15Applies to: all

NextName, Inc. · nextname.io

NextName Terms of Service

Version 1.0.0 Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 18, 2026

NextName, Inc. (“NextName,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is an Illinois corporation that operates the NextName platform, including the website at nextname.io, the NextName mobile application, and all related services, features, and content (collectively, the “Platform”). The Platform is a fan engagement ecosystem for college sports that connects fans, athletes, and schools through channel-based content and subscriptions.

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Platform. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and NextName, Inc.

Definitions
Acceptance of Terms
Eligibility
Account Registration and Security
User Types and Roles
Acceptable Use Policy
Content Standards and Prohibited Content
Intellectual Property
NIL Compliance
Payment Terms
Creator Revenue Share
DMCA Takedown Procedures
Privacy
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Indemnification
Dispute Resolution
Modification of Terms
Termination
Contact Information
General Provisions

1. Definitions

The following terms, when capitalized throughout these Terms and all related agreements (including the Athlete Agreement, School Agreement, Affiliation Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines), shall have the meanings set forth below:

“Platform” — the NextName website at nextname.io, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and all related services, features, and content operated by NextName, Inc.

“User” — any person who accesses or uses the Platform, including Fans, Athletes, and Schools.

“Fan” — a User who subscribes to, engages with, and consumes Content on the Platform.

“Athlete” — a college athlete who creates Content and monetizes their Name, Image, and Likeness on the Platform.

“School” — an educational institution that manages an institutional presence, athlete rosters, and content channels on the Platform.

“Creator” — collectively, Athletes and Schools who create Content and earn revenue on the Platform.

“Content” — text, images, video, audio, livestreams, and other media posted to the Platform by Users.

“Channel” — a content stream within a Creator’s account, classified as Public, Subscription, or Premium.

“Subscriber” — a User who maintains an active paid subscription to a Creator’s Channel(s).

“Net Revenue” — gross revenue from a transaction minus payment processing fees charged by Stripe (currently 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for card payments).

“Creator Level” — the six-tier performance system that determines a Creator’s revenue share percentage: Level 1 (80%), Level 2 (82%), Level 3 (84%), Level 4 (86%), Level 5 (88%), Level 6 (90%). Creator Level is calculated based on active channels, monthly activity, revenue, and fan engagement.

“Platform Fee” — the percentage of Net Revenue retained by NextName as a service fee, equal to 100% minus the Creator’s revenue share percentage (20% at Level 1, 18% at Level 2, 16% at Level 3, 14% at Level 4, 12% at Level 5, 10% at Level 6).

“Minimum Payout Threshold” — the minimum balance required for a Stripe Connect payout, currently $10.00 USD.

“School IP” — intellectual property owned by a School, including but not limited to logos, wordmarks, mascots, trademarks, trade dress, team uniforms, facility imagery, game footage, broadcast footage, and school-produced media.

“NIL” — Name, Image, and Likeness, as those rights are defined under applicable state law and NCAA/CSC regulations.

All other capitalized terms used but not defined in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the section of these Terms in which they first appear.

2. Acceptance of Terms

2.1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the Platform in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms, policies, or guidelines referenced herein or posted on the Platform. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform.

2.2 Binding Agreement

These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you and NextName, Inc. Your continued use of the Platform after any modification to these Terms (as described in Section 17) constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2.3 Additional Agreements

Certain features of the Platform may be subject to additional terms and conditions (“Supplemental Terms”), including but not limited to the Athlete Agreement, School Agreement, and Stripe’s Connected Account Agreement. To the extent there is a conflict between these Terms and any Supplemental Terms, the Supplemental Terms shall govern with respect to the specific feature or service to which they apply.

2.4 Electronic Agreement

By creating an account or using the Platform, you consent to entering into these Terms electronically and to receiving notices and communications from NextName electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

Fans. You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to create a Fan account on the Platform. If you are between the ages of thirteen (13) and seventeen (17), you may use the Platform only with the consent and under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. Users under thirteen (13) years of age are strictly prohibited from creating accounts or using the Platform.
Athletes (Creators). You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to independently enter into the Athlete Agreement and operate as a Creator on the Platform. If you are a college athlete under the age of eighteen (18) (e.g., an early-enrollment freshman), you may operate as a Creator only with verifiable parental or legal guardian consent. A parent or legal guardian must co-sign the Athlete Agreement before the Creator account will be activated. NextName reserves the right to require additional verification of parental consent at any time.
School Representatives. School accounts must be created and managed by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and who are duly authorized representatives of the educational institution they represent.

3.2 COPPA Compliance

NextName does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under thirteen (13), we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child under thirteen (13) has provided personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@nextname.io.

3.3 Geographic Availability

The Platform is currently available to users located in the United States. NextName makes no representations that the Platform is appropriate or available for use in other jurisdictions. Users who access the Platform from outside the United States do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with all applicable local laws.

3.4 Account Restrictions

You may not create or use an account on the Platform if you have been previously suspended or removed from the Platform, or if you are prohibited from receiving services under applicable law.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and current information as prompted by the registration process. You may register using your email address and a password, or through supported third-party authentication providers (e.g., Apple Sign-In, Google Sign-In).

4.2 Account Information Accuracy

You represent and warrant that all information you provide during registration and at all other times is truthful, accurate, current, and complete. You agree to promptly update your account information to maintain its accuracy. NextName reserves the right to suspend or terminate any account that contains materially inaccurate, incomplete, or fraudulent information.

4.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

Create a strong, unique password that you do not use for any other service;
Not share your account credentials with any third party;
Notify NextName immediately at support@nextname.io if you suspect any unauthorized access to or use of your account; and
Log out of your account at the end of each session when using a shared or public device.

4.4 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, whether or not authorized by you. NextName shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account credentials.

4.5 One Account Per Person

Each individual may maintain only one (1) User account on the Platform, unless expressly authorized by NextName (e.g., an individual who is both a fan and a school administrator may use a single account with multiple roles). Duplicate accounts may be suspended or terminated without notice.

5. User Types and Roles

5.1 Fan Accounts

Description. Fans are users who consume content, subscribe to channels, follow athletes, teams, and schools, send tips, and participate in the community. Fans are the primary audience of the Platform.
Capabilities. Fans may browse public content, follow channels, subscribe to channels at the Subscription or Premium tier, purchase individual premium content (pay-per-view), send tips to Creators, participate in live chats, and interact with posts through likes, comments, and shares as permitted.
Obligations. Fans must comply with these Terms, the Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6), and all applicable laws. Fans who make purchases on the Platform agree to the Payment Terms (Section 10).

5.2 Athlete Accounts (Creators)

Description. Athletes are college student-athletes who create and publish content, manage channels, and earn revenue through the Platform. Athletes are also referred to as “Creators” throughout these Terms.
Requirements. To operate as an Athlete on the Platform, you must (i) submit an application through the Platform, (ii) be approved by NextName administration, (iii) execute the Athlete Agreement, (iv) comply with all applicable NIL regulations, and (v) set up a Stripe Connect Express account to receive payouts.
Capabilities. Athletes may create and manage channels across three visibility tiers (Public, Subscription, and Premium), publish content including text, images, video, and livestreams, set subscription pricing, receive tips from fans, and earn revenue through the Creator Revenue Share program (Section 11).
Obligations. Athletes must comply with these Terms, the Athlete Agreement, the Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6), Content Standards (Section 7), NIL Compliance requirements (Section 9), and all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. Athletes are solely responsible for ensuring their content and activities on the Platform comply with all applicable NIL regulations.
School Affiliation. Athletes may be affiliated with a school on the Platform. School affiliation is subject to verification and approval. Affiliated athletes acknowledge that their school may have visibility into their channel activity and content performance as described in the School Agreement.

5.3 School Accounts

Description. Schools are accredited colleges, universities, or athletic programs that participate in the Platform as institutional hubs. Schools manage team accounts, facilitate athlete onboarding, curate content, and engage alumni and fan communities.
Requirements. To operate as a School on the Platform, the institution must (i) submit an onboarding request through the Platform, (ii) be approved by NextName administration, (iii) execute the School Agreement through a duly authorized representative, and (iv) set up a Stripe Connect account (business type) to receive payouts.
Capabilities. Schools may create and manage team accounts, manage school-wide and team-specific channels, publish content on behalf of the school and its teams, manage athlete rosters and affiliations, set subscription pricing for school and team channels, and earn revenue through the Creator Revenue Share program (Section 11).
Obligations. Schools must comply with these Terms, the School Agreement, the Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6), Content Standards (Section 7), NIL Compliance requirements (Section 9), and all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. Schools are responsible for the conduct of authorized staff members who access the Platform on behalf of the school.

5.4 Team Accounts

Description. Teams are sub-accounts managed by Schools. Teams represent specific athletic programs within a school (e.g., “Illinois Golf” or “Northwestern Women’s Basketball”).
Management. Teams are created and managed by the affiliated School. Team content, pricing, and settings are controlled by authorized School staff. Teams do not have independent accounts separate from their School.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 General Conduct

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Platform in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Platform or interfere with any other party’s use of the Platform.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to, and agree not to encourage or assist any third party to:

Fraud and Deception. Impersonate any person or entity, falsely claim an affiliation with any person or entity, or create accounts under false pretenses;
Harassment and Abuse. Harass, bully, threaten, intimidate, stalk, or otherwise abuse other users, or engage in conduct that is hateful, discriminatory, defamatory, or obscene;
Spam and Manipulation. Send unsolicited messages, chain letters, or spam; manipulate engagement metrics (likes, comments, follows, subscribers) through artificial or fraudulent means; or use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the Platform without express written authorization;
Unauthorized Access. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, other user accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Platform;
Reverse Engineering. Decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or attempt to derive the source code of the Platform or any component thereof;
Data Scraping. Use any robot, spider, scraper, data mining tool, or other automated means to access, collect, copy, or monitor any portion of the Platform or its content without express written authorization;
Malicious Software. Upload, transmit, or distribute any viruses, malware, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful code;
Commercial Misuse. Use the Platform for any commercial purpose not expressly authorized by these Terms, including selling, renting, or sublicensing access to the Platform or its content;
Circumvention. Attempt to circumvent any content filtering, security measures, access controls, or payment requirements of the Platform, including sharing paid content with non-subscribers;
Illegal Activity. Use the Platform to facilitate any activity that violates applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation;
Interference. Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Platform, its servers, or the networks connected thereto;
Account Trading. Buy, sell, trade, or transfer any Platform account, subscription, or access rights to any third party; or
Payment Fraud. Use stolen, fraudulent, or unauthorized payment methods to make purchases on the Platform; initiate chargebacks in bad faith; or exploit the tipping, subscription, or payment systems.

Paid content accessed through Subscription or Premium channels, or purchased as pay-per-view content, is licensed for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not record, screenshot, download (except where a download feature is expressly provided), redistribute, or share paid content outside the Platform. Violations of this provision may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

6.4 Enforcement

NextName reserves the right, but is not obligated, to monitor user activity and content on the Platform. We may investigate and take appropriate action in response to violations of these Terms, including removing content, issuing warnings, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting activity to law enforcement where appropriate.

7. Content Standards and Prohibited Content

7.1 Content Responsibility

Users who post, upload, or otherwise share content on the Platform (“User Content”) are solely responsible for ensuring that such content complies with these Terms, applicable laws, and the rights of third parties. NextName does not pre-screen User Content but reserves the right to review, moderate, and remove content at its sole discretion.

7.2 Prohibited Content

You may not post, upload, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that:

Illegal Content. Violates any applicable law, regulation, or legal obligation, or promotes or facilitates illegal activity;
Harmful Content. Contains threats of violence, promotes self-harm or suicide, or glorifies violence against any individual or group;
Hate Speech. Promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence against individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic;
Sexual Content Involving Minors. Contains, depicts, or promotes the sexual exploitation of minors in any form. NextName maintains a zero-tolerance policy and will report such content to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and law enforcement;
Non-Consensual Intimate Content. Contains intimate or sexual images or recordings of any person without that person’s explicit consent;
Harassment and Doxxing. Targets specific individuals with harassment, contains personal or private information of others without their consent (doxxing), or is intended to shame, degrade, or embarrass any individual;
Misinformation. Contains materially false or misleading information that is likely to cause harm, including false claims about athletic performance, false endorsements, or deceptive commercial claims;
Intellectual Property Infringement. Infringes on the copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, or other intellectual property rights of any third party (see Section 8 and Section 12);
Prohibited Promotions. Promotes sports betting or gambling, prohibited substances (including NCAA-banned substances and controlled substances), tobacco products, firearms or weapons to minors, or any other product or service that violates applicable law or NCAA regulations;
Pay-for-Play Content. Constitutes or suggests compensation in exchange for specific athletic performance, recruitment decisions, or competitive outcomes (see Section 9);
Spam and Misleading Content. Constitutes spam, is deceptive in nature, or is designed to mislead users about the identity of the poster, the nature of the content, or the value of a subscription or purchase; or
Unauthorized School IP. In athlete-owned channels, includes content featuring school logos, trademarks, branded facilities, team uniforms, game footage, or other institutional intellectual property without proper authorization or a co-licensing agreement (see Section 8.5).

7.3 Content Moderation

NextName may moderate content using a combination of automated tools, user reports, and human review. Moderation actions may include content removal, content labeling, account warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent termination. Content moderation decisions are made at NextName’s sole discretion and are not subject to appeal except as described in our content moderation guidelines.

7.4 Reporting Violations

Users may report content that they believe violates these Terms by using the reporting features available on the Platform or by contacting support@nextname.io. NextName will review all reports in a timely manner and take appropriate action.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 NextName Platform Rights

The Platform, including its design, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio, video, software, code, data compilations, and all other content and materials created by or on behalf of NextName (collectively, “NextName Content”), is the exclusive property of NextName, Inc. or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

8.2 Limited License to Users

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, NextName grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use (or, for Creators and Schools, for the commercial purposes expressly authorized by these Terms and the applicable Supplemental Agreements). This license does not include the right to (a) modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, or create derivative works from the Platform or NextName Content; (b) use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods on the Platform; or (c) use the Platform or NextName Content for any purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms.

8.3 User Content License to NextName

By posting, uploading, or otherwise submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant NextName a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works from your User Content, in whole or in part, in any media format and through any media channel, solely for the purposes of (a) operating, promoting, and improving the Platform, (b) displaying your content to users of the Platform in accordance with the visibility settings you select, and (c) marketing and promoting the Platform, including using excerpts, thumbnails, and previews of your content in promotional materials.

8.4 Creator Content Ownership

Creators retain ownership. Except for the license granted in Section 8.3, Creators retain all right, title, and interest in and to their User Content. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your content to NextName.
Takedown rights. Creators may delete their content from the Platform at any time. Upon deletion, NextName will remove the content from public display within twenty-four (24) hours. However, content that has been purchased as pay-per-view or that is part of an active subscription period may remain accessible to purchasers and active subscribers until the end of their current billing period or access window, as applicable.
Post-termination. Upon termination of a Creator’s account, the license granted in Section 8.3 shall survive solely to the extent necessary to fulfill existing subscriber and purchaser access rights and to maintain platform archives and backups in accordance with our data retention policy.

8.5 Institutional Intellectual Property

School IP restrictions. Athletes acknowledge and agree that they do not own and may not use institutional intellectual property in content posted to their own channels without express written authorization from the institution or a valid co-licensing agreement (e.g., through The Brandr Group or similar organizations). Institutional intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, school logos, trademarks, mascots, team uniforms and jerseys, branded facilities, conference marks, game footage, school-produced media, and branded equipment.
School-managed channels. Content containing institutional intellectual property may be posted to school-managed channels, as the School Agreement includes a content authorization clause granting NextName the right to display school-branded content within those channels.
Indemnification. Athletes who post content containing unauthorized institutional intellectual property in their own channels assume full responsibility and agree to indemnify NextName against any and all claims, damages, and liabilities arising therefrom (see Section 15).

8.6 Trademarks

NextName, the NextName logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of NextName, Inc. or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of NextName. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans appearing on the Platform are the trademarks of their respective owners.

8.7 Feedback

If you provide NextName with any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or recommendations regarding the Platform (“Feedback”), you hereby assign to NextName all right, title, and interest in and to such Feedback, and NextName shall be free to use, disclose, reproduce, license, and otherwise exploit such Feedback without obligation or compensation to you.

9. NIL Compliance

9.1 Name, Image, and Likeness

The Platform facilitates the monetization of college athletes’ Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) rights in compliance with applicable NCAA rules, conference regulations, state NIL laws, and federal law. All users acknowledge that NIL monetization through the Platform must be conducted in a manner that is compliant with all applicable regulations.

9.2 Not Pay-for-Play

Fundamental principle. Revenue earned by Athletes through the Platform is compensation for the creation of content and the provision of fan engagement experiences. It is explicitly NOT compensation for athletic performance, recruitment decisions, enrollment at any particular institution, or competitive outcomes.
Prohibited conduct. Athletes may not, under any circumstances:
Promise, offer, or imply that subscription revenue, tips, or other payments received through the Platform are contingent upon or related to specific athletic performance or competitive results;

Use the Platform to solicit or receive payments as an inducement for enrollment at, continued attendance at, or transfer to any particular educational institution;
Offer or imply that fans who subscribe or tip will receive preferential treatment, inside information about team strategy, injury status, or other competitive matters; or
Engage in any activity on the Platform that could reasonably be construed as pay-for-play compensation under NCAA, conference, or applicable state or federal rules.

9.3 College Sports Commission (CSC) Reporting

Disclosure requirement. Under applicable federal law, all NIL agreements and compensation worth six hundred dollars ($600) or more must be reported to the College Sports Commission (CSC) via the NIL Go registry within five (5) business days of the agreement being executed or the compensation threshold being reached.
Athlete responsibility. Athletes are solely responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of their NIL activity on the Platform to the CSC, their institution’s compliance office, and any other required bodies. NextName may provide tools or reminders to assist with reporting, but does not assume responsibility for an Athlete’s compliance obligations.
Institutional reporting. Schools participating on the Platform are responsible for maintaining their own NIL compliance programs and for ensuring that their affiliated athletes comply with all applicable reporting requirements.

Athletes may not engage in NIL-related activities on the Platform (such as posting content, conducting livestreams, or engaging in promotional activities) during required athletically related activities, including but not limited to practices, competitions, team meetings, team travel, and mandatory training sessions.

9.5 No Endorsement by NextName

NextName does not provide legal, compliance, or regulatory advice regarding NIL rules. Nothing in these Terms or on the Platform constitutes legal advice or a guarantee of compliance. Athletes and Schools are strongly encouraged to consult with their institution’s compliance office and/or independent legal counsel regarding their NIL activities.

9.6 State NIL Law Compliance

NIL rules vary by state. Athletes are responsible for understanding and complying with the NIL laws of the state in which their institution is located, as well as any other applicable jurisdiction. NextName reserves the right to restrict certain features or functionality in jurisdictions where legal requirements cannot be met.

10. Payment Terms

10.1 Payment Processor

All payments on the Platform are processed by Stripe, Inc. (“Stripe”). By making a purchase on the Platform, you agree to Stripe’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy in addition to these Terms. NextName does not process or store credit card numbers or other sensitive payment information directly; all such information is handled by Stripe in accordance with PCI DSS standards.

10.2 Payment Methods

The Platform accepts payment methods supported by Stripe, including major credit cards, debit cards, and other payment methods as may be made available from time to time. All payments are processed in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified.

10.3 No In-App Purchases

The Platform does not use Apple In-App Purchases, Google Play Billing, or any other app store payment system. All payments, including those initiated from the mobile application, are processed through Stripe. This approach is consistent with applicable law and provides the best pricing for both fans and creators.

10.4 Subscription Terms

Recurring billing. Channel subscriptions are billed on a recurring monthly basis unless otherwise specified. By subscribing to a channel, you authorize NextName to charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the applicable subscription price until you cancel.
Price changes. Creators and Schools may change subscription pricing for their channels. Price increases will take effect at the start of your next billing period. You will be notified of any price increase before it takes effect and may cancel your subscription before the new price applies.
Bundles. The Platform may offer bundle pricing that combines multiple subscriptions (e.g., school + team, or team + athletes) at a discounted rate. Bundle pricing and availability are determined by the participating Creators and Schools and are subject to change.
Free trials. If a free trial is offered for any subscription, you will not be charged during the trial period. At the end of the trial period, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription at the stated price unless you cancel before the trial expires.

10.5 Pay-Per-View Content

Certain Premium content may be available for individual purchase on a pay-per-view basis. Pay-per-view purchases are one-time transactions. Once purchased, you will have access to the content as described at the time of purchase.

10.6 Tips and Gratuities

Fans may send voluntary tips to Creators through the Platform. Tips are non-refundable, one-time payments processed through Stripe. Tips are subject to the Creator Revenue Share terms (Section 11).

10.7 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes associated with your use of the Platform, including sales tax, use tax, VAT, or other similar taxes. NextName will collect and remit taxes where required by law.

10.8 Refund Policy

All purchases final. All purchases on the Platform — including subscriptions, tips, pay-per-view content, and bundles — are final and non-refundable, except as expressly provided in this Section or as required by applicable law.
Subscriptions. You may cancel a subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will continue to have access to the subscribed content through the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds will be issued for unused portions of a billing period.
Tips. Tips are voluntary and non-refundable.
Disputed charges. If you believe a charge is unauthorized or incorrect, disputed charges are handled exclusively through Stripe’s chargeback process. You may also contact support@nextname.io for assistance. Filing chargebacks in bad faith may result in account suspension or termination.
Discretionary refunds. NextName reserves the right to issue refunds or credits at its sole discretion in exceptional circumstances.

10.9 Failed Payments

If a payment fails due to insufficient funds, an expired card, or other reasons, NextName or Stripe may retry the payment. If the payment cannot be processed after reasonable attempts, the associated subscription may be suspended or cancelled. You are responsible for maintaining a valid payment method on your account.

NextName operates a gamification-based Creator Revenue Share program. Creators (Athletes and Schools) earn a percentage of the net revenue generated from their channels, which varies based on their Creator Level:

Creator Level	NextName Platform Fee	Creator Share
Level 1 (Base)	20%	80%
Level 2	18%	82%
Level 3	16%	84%
Level 4	14%	86%
Level 5	12%	88%
Level 6 (Maximum)	10%	90%

11.2 Revenue Calculation

Net Revenue is defined as the gross revenue from subscriptions, pay-per-view purchases, and tips, minus Stripe processing fees and any applicable taxes or chargebacks.
Creator Payout equals Net Revenue multiplied by the applicable Creator Share percentage.
NextName Revenue equals Net Revenue multiplied by the applicable NextName Platform Fee percentage.

11.3 Creator Levels and Gamification

Leveling up. Creators advance through levels by meeting composite score thresholds based on four dimensions: active channel count, monthly posting activity, revenue generation, and fan engagement (likes and comments received). Athletes and schools have separate threshold scales (athletes: 200-point increments to 1,000; schools: 500-point increments to 2,500). The specific scoring rules and thresholds for each level are published in the Platform and may be updated from time to time.
Level recalculation. Creator Levels are recalculated on a daily basis. Level increases take effect immediately upon recalculation. Level decreases, if applicable, will be communicated to the Creator with advance notice.
No guarantee. Leveling up is based on objective metrics, but NextName reserves the right to modify the leveling criteria, thresholds, and revenue share percentages with thirty (30) days’ prior notice to Creators.

11.4 Stripe Connect

Required. Creators must set up and maintain a Stripe Connect Express account to receive payouts. NextName will not issue payouts through any other means.
Stripe’s terms. By setting up a Stripe Connect account, Creators agree to Stripe’s Connected Account Agreement and all applicable Stripe policies. NextName is not responsible for Stripe’s actions, fees, or policies.
Tax information. Creators must provide all required tax information (W-9 for U.S. persons, W-8BEN for non-U.S. persons) through the Stripe Connect onboarding process. Creators who fail to provide required tax information may have their payouts suspended.

11.5 Payout Schedule and Terms

Payout timing. Payouts are processed according to the schedule established by Stripe for Connect Express accounts. Typical payout timing is described in the Creator dashboard and is subject to Stripe’s policies and processing times.
Minimum threshold. Payouts may be subject to a minimum threshold amount as described in the Platform. Balances below the minimum threshold will roll over to the next payout period.
Holds and reserves. NextName and Stripe may place holds on payouts in cases of suspected fraud, excessive chargebacks, violations of these Terms, or as required by law.

11.6 Tax Reporting

Creators earning six hundred dollars ($600) or more in a calendar year will receive a 1099-NEC tax form. Tax form generation and delivery are handled by Stripe based on the tax information provided by the Creator during Stripe Connect onboarding. Creators are solely responsible for reporting their income and paying all applicable taxes.

11.7 Schools and Teams

Schools and teams participate in the same Creator Revenue Share program. School subscription revenue and team subscription revenue are calculated separately from athlete subscription revenue. Schools keep 100% of their Creator Share from school and team subscriptions.

12. DMCA Takedown Procedures

12.1 Respect for Intellectual Property

NextName respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Platform to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws.

12.2 Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied or used in a way that constitutes copyright infringement on the Platform, please submit a written notification to our designated DMCA agent containing the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit NextName to locate the material (e.g., the URL of the content on the Platform);
Information reasonably sufficient to permit NextName to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address;
A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

12.3 DMCA Agent Contact Information

DMCA takedown notices should be sent to:

NextName, Inc. DMCA Agent Email: dmca@nextname.io

12.4 Counter-Notification

If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter-notification to our DMCA Agent containing the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature;
Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access was disabled;
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material; and
Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or, if your address is outside the United States, any judicial district in which NextName may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

12.5 Processing Timeframe

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA takedown notice, NextName will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, NextName will provide the original complainant with a copy of the counter-notification and inform them that the removed material will be restored in ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days unless the copyright owner files a court action seeking a restraining order against the content provider.

12.6 Repeat Infringer Policy

NextName maintains a policy of terminating the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights. Users who receive multiple valid DMCA takedown notices may have their accounts permanently terminated. NextName reserves the right to terminate any account at its sole discretion for any single act of copyright infringement.

12.7 Misrepresentation Warning

Under the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or activity is infringing, or that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, may be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. If you are not sure whether material on the Platform infringes your copyright, you should consult an attorney before filing a DMCA notice.

13. Privacy

13.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is available at nextname.io/privacy and is incorporated into these Terms by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal information.

13.2 Data Collection Summary

In connection with your use of the Platform, NextName collects and processes personal information including, but not limited to, account registration information, profile information, usage data, payment information (processed by Stripe), device information, and communications. For full details, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

By using the Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to such processing, you must not use the Platform.

13.4 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting support@nextname.io or using the account deletion feature in the Platform. Account deletion requests are subject to a thirty (30) day grace period and the data retention requirements described in the Privacy Policy.

13.5 Creator Data

Creators acknowledge that certain information about their accounts, including channel performance metrics, subscriber counts, and content engagement data, may be visible to affiliated Schools and to NextName for operational and compliance purposes.

14. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

14.1 Platform Provided “As Is”

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND FEATURES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEXTNAME DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

14.2 No Warranty of Availability

NEXTNAME DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE PLATFORM OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE PLATFORM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. NEXTNAME DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE PLATFORM IN TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.

14.3 User Content Disclaimer

NEXTNAME DOES NOT ENDORSE, WARRANT, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USER CONTENT POSTED ON THE PLATFORM. THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN USER CONTENT ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF NEXTNAME. NEXTNAME IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY USER CONTENT.

14.4 Third-Party Services

THE PLATFORM MAY CONTAIN LINKS TO OR INTEGRATIONS WITH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES, SERVICES, AND APPLICATIONS (INCLUDING STRIPE). NEXTNAME IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT, PRIVACY POLICIES, OR PRACTICES OF ANY THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES OR SERVICES. YOUR USE OF THIRD-PARTY SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THOSE THIRD PARTIES.

14.5 NIL Compliance Disclaimer

NEXTNAME DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE LEGAL COMPLIANCE OF ANY USER’S NIL ACTIVITIES. USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR OWN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE NCAA RULES, CONFERENCE REGULATIONS, STATE NIL LAWS, FEDERAL LAW, AND INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES.

14.6 Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NEXTNAME, INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, OR ASSIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM;
ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN;
ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE PLATFORM;
ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE PLATFORM BY ANY THIRD PARTY;
ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY USER CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY USER CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE PLATFORM;
ANY USER CONTENT OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY;
ANY DISPUTES BETWEEN USERS, INCLUDING BETWEEN FANS, ATHLETES, AND SCHOOLS;
ANY FAILURE OF A CREATOR TO DELIVER PROMISED CONTENT OR MAINTAIN A CHANNEL; OR
ANY NIL COMPLIANCE ISSUES, NCAA VIOLATIONS, OR REGULATORY ACTIONS RESULTING FROM A USER’S ACTIVITIES ON OR THROUGH THE PLATFORM.

14.7 Maximum Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF NEXTNAME AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO NEXTNAME IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

14.8 Exceptions to Limitation

THE LIMITATIONS IN SECTIONS 14.6 AND 14.7 SHALL NOT APPLY TO: (A) LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT; (B) LIABILITY ARISING FROM INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS; OR (C) INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 15.

14.9 Basis of the Bargain

THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 14 ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN NEXTNAME AND YOU. THE PLATFORM WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT SUCH LIMITATIONS.

14.10 Applicable Law

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, NEXTNAME’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

15. Indemnification

15.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NextName, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or in connection with:

Your use of the Platform;
Your User Content, including any claims that your User Content infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights of any third party;
Your violation of these Terms, any Supplemental Terms, or any applicable law, regulation, or rule;
Your violation of the rights of any third party, including any other user of the Platform;
Any NIL compliance violations, NCAA rule violations, or regulatory actions resulting from your activities on or through the Platform;
Any disputes between you and other users of the Platform;
Any tax liability arising from your failure to accurately report income earned through the Platform;
For Athletes: the use of unauthorized institutional intellectual property in your User Content; and
Any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your use of the Platform.

15.2 Indemnification Process

NextName will provide you with prompt written notice of any claim subject to indemnification. NextName reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify the Indemnified Parties. You agree to cooperate with NextName’s defense of such claims. You shall not settle any claim without the prior written consent of NextName.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform (“Dispute”) informally by contacting NextName at legal@nextname.io with a written description of the Dispute, all relevant documents and information, and the proposed resolution. NextName will attempt to resolve the Dispute informally within thirty (30) days of receipt of your notice. If the Dispute is not resolved within this period, either party may proceed to binding arbitration as described below. Each party shall bear its own costs during informal resolution.

16.2 Binding Arbitration

Agreement to arbitrate. You and NextName agree that any Dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in a court of law, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of intellectual property rights.
Arbitration administrator. The arbitration shall be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as modified by this Section 16. The AAA Rules are available at www.adr.org.
Arbitration process. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the AAA Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language. The arbitrator shall have the authority to grant any remedy or relief that a court of competent jurisdiction could grant, including injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees, subject to the limitations set forth in these Terms.
Location. Unless the parties agree otherwise, the arbitration shall take place in Cook County, Illinois. However, for claims of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, the arbitration may be conducted entirely on the basis of written submissions, by telephone or video conference, or in person, at the claimant’s election. For claims of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, either party may elect to bring the claim in small claims court in Cook County, Illinois, in lieu of arbitration.
Arbitration fees. Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. If you demonstrate that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, NextName will pay as much of the filing, administration, and arbitrator fees as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive.
Arbitration award. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.

16.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND NEXTNAME AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING. IF THIS CLASS ACTION WAIVER IS FOUND TO BE UNENFORCEABLE, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL BE NULL AND VOID.

16.4 Mass Arbitration

In the event that thirty (30) or more similar arbitration demands are filed against NextName within a sixty (60) day period, the parties agree that a “bellwether” process shall be used. Under this process, up to ten (10) arbitration demands will be selected at random and arbitrated individually. The results of these bellwether arbitrations shall be used to inform the resolution of the remaining demands through mediated settlement negotiations. If settlement is not reached within sixty (60) days of the conclusion of the bellwether arbitrations, the remaining demands shall proceed individually in accordance with this Section 16.

16.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@nextname.io within thirty (30) days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, mailing address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement. If you opt out, the remaining provisions of this Section 16 (including the governing law and venue provisions) shall continue to apply.

16.6 Governing Law

These Terms and any Dispute shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

16.7 Venue

For any Dispute not subject to arbitration (including claims for injunctive relief or disputes where the arbitration provision has been found unenforceable), you and NextName agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

16.8 Time Limitation

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or it shall be permanently barred. This limitation period applies regardless of whether the claim or cause of action is based on contract, tort, strict liability, or any other basis.

17. Modification of Terms

17.1 Right to Modify

NextName reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time at its sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of these Terms and increment the version number.

17.2 Notice of Changes

Material changes. For material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice through one or more of the following methods: (i) a prominent notice on the Platform, (ii) an email notification to the email address associated with your account, (iii) a push notification through the mobile application, or (iv) a modal or interstitial notice requiring acknowledgment upon your next login.
Minor changes. For non-material changes (such as typographical corrections, formatting updates, or clarifications that do not substantively alter your rights or obligations), we may update these Terms without prior notice.

17.3 Acceptance of Modified Terms

Continued use. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of any modification to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.
Re-acceptance. For material changes, NextName may require you to affirmatively re-accept the updated Terms before continuing to use the Platform. If you decline to accept the updated Terms, your account may be suspended until you accept the new Terms or request account deletion.

17.4 Version History

Previous versions of these Terms will be archived and made available upon request by contacting legal@nextname.io.

18. Termination

18.1 Termination by You

Fans. You may terminate your account at any time by using the account deletion feature in the Platform or by contacting support@nextname.io. Active subscriptions will continue through the end of the current billing period and will not renew. No refunds will be issued for unused portions of a billing period.
Athletes. You may terminate your Creator account at any time by contacting support@nextname.io. Upon termination:

Active subscriber access to your content will continue through the end of their current billing period;
No new subscriptions to your channels will be accepted;
Your final payout will be processed according to the standard payout schedule;
Your content will be removed from the Platform within thirty (30) days, subject to subscriber access rights for the remainder of their billing period; and
The license granted to NextName under Section 8.3 shall survive solely to fulfill existing access commitments.

Schools. Schools may terminate their account by contacting support@nextname.io. Termination of a School account will affect all associated team accounts and may affect affiliated athletes. NextName will coordinate a transition period of no less than thirty (30) days to minimize disruption to athletes and fans.

18.2 Termination by NextName

NextName may suspend or terminate your account, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to:

Violation of these Terms, any Supplemental Terms, or any applicable law or regulation;
Conduct that is harmful to other users, third parties, or the business interests of NextName;
Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity;
Extended inactivity (as defined in our data retention policy);
Repeated violations of Content Standards (Section 7) or the Acceptable Use Policy (Section 6);
Failure to comply with NIL regulations (Section 9);
Repeated DMCA takedown notices (Section 12.6);
Failure to maintain required account information or a valid Stripe Connect account (for Creators); or
At our sole discretion, for any other reason, with or without cause.

18.3 Notice of Termination

Voluntary termination. If you wish to terminate your account, you may do so at any time. We will provide a thirty (30) day notice period during which your account remains active.
Termination for cause. NextName may terminate your account immediately and without prior notice for severe violations, including illegal activity, fraud, content involving exploitation of minors, or threats of violence.
Pending payouts. For Creators, any earned but unpaid revenue shall be paid out within thirty (30) days of the termination effective date, subject to the Minimum Payout Threshold and any pending refunds or chargebacks.
Appeal. If you believe your account was terminated in error, you may submit an appeal to support@nextname.io within thirty (30) days of the termination notice.

18.4 Notice Procedures

Except in cases of severe violations requiring immediate action (such as illegal activity, fraud, or content involving the exploitation of minors), NextName will provide reasonable notice prior to terminating an account. Notice may be provided by email, in-app notification, or other reasonable means.

18.5 Effects of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

Your right to access and use the Platform shall immediately cease;
Any licenses granted to you under these Terms shall immediately terminate;
Your User Content may be removed from the Platform, subject to our data retention policy and any applicable legal obligations;
For Creators, any pending payouts will be processed in accordance with Section 11.5, less any amounts owed to NextName for chargebacks, refunds, or other liabilities;
NextName may retain and use your data as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and maintain platform archives in accordance with our Privacy Policy and data retention policy; and
Sections 8 (Intellectual Property), 14 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability), 15 (Indemnification), 16 (Dispute Resolution), and this Section 18.5 shall survive termination.

18.6 Account Data

Following termination, you may request a copy of your account data by contacting support@nextname.io within thirty (30) days of termination. After the thirty (30) day grace period, your personal data will be deleted in accordance with our data retention policy, except as required by law (e.g., financial records retained for tax compliance purposes for seven (7) years).

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about these Terms or the Platform, please contact us using the information below:

General Support

Email: support@nextname.io Website: nextname.io

Legal Inquiries

Email: legal@nextname.io

DMCA Takedown Notices

Email: dmca@nextname.io

Privacy Inquiries

Email: privacy@nextname.io

NIL Compliance Inquiries

Email: compliance@nextname.io

Mailing Address

NextName, Inc. An Illinois Corporation [Address to be provided upon corporate registration]

20. General Provisions

20.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Athlete Agreement, School Agreement, Affiliation Agreement, Community Guidelines, and any other Supplemental Terms referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and NextName with respect to the Platform. This agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and NextName with respect to the Platform.

20.2 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any Supplemental Terms, the following order of precedence shall apply: (1) these Terms of Service, (2) the Privacy Policy, (3) the Athlete Agreement or School Agreement (as applicable), (4) the School-Athlete Affiliation Agreement, (5) the Community Guidelines.

20.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of that provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties’ original intent.

20.4 Waiver

The failure of NextName to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective only if in writing and signed by an authorized representative of NextName.

20.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without NextName’s prior written consent. NextName may assign these Terms, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section shall be null and void.

20.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the sole benefit of you and NextName and do not create any third-party beneficiary rights. Nothing in these Terms, whether express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any person or entity (other than the parties hereto) any rights, benefits, or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of these Terms.

20.7 Force Majeure

NextName shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms to the extent that such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond NextName’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, epidemics or pandemics, strikes, telecommunications or internet failures, or power outages.

20.8 Notices

All notices under these Terms shall be delivered via email to the registered email address on your account and/or via in-app notification. Legal notices to NextName shall be sent to legal@nextname.io. Notices are deemed received when sent via email.

20.9 Headings

The headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

20.10 Interpretation

As used in these Terms, the word “including” means “including but not limited to,” and the singular includes the plural and vice versa.

20.11 Language

These Terms are drafted in the English language. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translated version, the English version shall prevail.

NextName, Inc. An Illinois Corporation

These Terms of Service were last reviewed and updated on March 18, 2026. For previous versions, contact legal@nextname.io.