Fan License Framework

The Fan Expression License is automatically granted to every registered Fanz® user at no cost. This license covers everyday fan activity and is designed to protect the rights of fans to discuss, celebrate, and engage with the sports they love.

Permitted Activities

• Discussion and Commentary: Posting opinions, analysis, game recaps, and discussions about teams, players, games, and leagues.
• Fan Art: Creating and sharing original artwork, graphics, memes, and other creative expressions inspired by sports teams and athletes, provided such works are clearly fan-made and non-commercial.
• Predictions and Analysis: Making game predictions, sharing statistical analysis, participating in prediction markets, and engaging in fantasy sports discussions.
• Team Affiliations: Displaying team preferences in profiles, using team-related hashtags, joining team-specific groups, and expressing fandom through profile customization.
• Commentary on News: Sharing reactions to and commentary on publicly available sports news, press conferences, and official announcements.

Restrictions

• No Endorsement Implication: Users may not create content that implies or suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with any sports organization, team, league, or athlete unless such a relationship actually exists.
• No Official Logos in User Content: Users may not incorporate official team logos, league marks, or other registered trademarks into their original user-generated content (e.g., overlaying an official logo onto a custom graphic). Platform-provided team badges and icons are excluded from this restriction.
• No Commercial Use: Fan Expression License holders may not monetize content that incorporates Sports IP. Any monetization of sports-related content requires a Tier 2 or Tier 3 license.

The Creator License is available to users who participate in the Fanz® Creator Program and wish to create monetized content that references or incorporates Sports IP.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Tier 2 Creator License, users must:

• Be enrolled in the Fanz® Creator Program at Silver tier or above
• Maintain good standing with no active content policy violations
• Complete the Creator License acknowledgment during Creator Program onboarding
• Comply with all applicable FTC disclosure requirements

Permitted Activities

• Monetized Commentary: Creating revenue-generating posts, videos, podcasts, and other content that includes commentary on sports teams, players, and games. This includes content eligible for Fanz® tipping, subscriptions, and ad revenue sharing.
• Sponsored Content with FTC Disclosure: Publishing sponsored content that references Sports IP, provided all sponsorship relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines and Fanz® disclosure requirements.
• Revenue-Generating Analysis: Producing paid sports analysis, premium predictions, statistical breakdowns, and other analytical content behind paywalls or through other monetization mechanisms.

Restrictions

• No Official Logos in Monetized Content: Creators may not use official team logos, league trademarks, or registered marks in content that generates revenue. Descriptive text references (e.g., team names in written commentary) are permitted.
• Attribution Required: All monetized content referencing Sports IP must include appropriate attribution identifying the relevant rights holders (e.g., "All team names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners").

Compliance Monitoring

Fanz® actively monitors Creator License compliance through automated content scanning and periodic manual review. Creators found in violation of Tier 2 restrictions will receive a notice and may be subject to demonetization, license downgrade, or account suspension as described in Section 6.

The Commercial License is required for any use of Sports IP on the Fanz® platform that involves merchandise, NFTs, branded experiences, or official collaborations with sports organizations, teams, leagues, or athletes.

Covered Activities

• Merchandise: Selling physical or digital merchandise that incorporates Sports IP, including apparel, accessories, collectibles, and other goods.
• NFTs and Digital Collectibles: Minting, listing, or selling NFTs or digital collectibles that incorporate Sports IP, athlete likenesses, or sports-related imagery.
• Branded Experiences: Creating sponsored events, virtual experiences, interactive campaigns, or other branded activations that use Sports IP.
• Official Collaborations: Partnering with teams, leagues, athletes, or sports organizations for co-branded content, campaigns, or products distributed through the Fanz® platform.

Application Process

Commercial License applications are submitted through the Fanz® Partner Portal or by contacting partnerships@fanz.us. Each application is reviewed individually. Applicants must provide:

• A detailed description of the proposed commercial activity
• Identification of all Sports IP to be used
• Evidence of any existing licensing agreements with IP owners
• Business registration documentation
• Proposed timeline and scope of use

Terms

Commercial License terms are individually negotiated based on the scope and nature of the proposed activity. All Commercial Licenses are issued for an initial period of twelve (12) months and are subject to renewal. Specific terms, including revenue-sharing arrangements, usage limitations, approval workflows, and reporting requirements, are defined in the individual Commercial License agreement.

The Fan License Framework is designed to provide a clear escalation path from free fan expression to licensed commercial use. As users grow their presence and commercial activity on the Platform, they can progress through the tiers:

Users who engage in activity that exceeds their current tier's permissions without obtaining the appropriate license will be notified and given a reasonable period to either cease the activity or apply for an upgraded license. Continued violations will be handled under the Revocation and Enforcement provisions in Section 6.

Fanz® reserves the right to revoke, suspend, or downgrade any license tier at any time if a user violates the terms of this Framework, the Fanz® User Agreement, or applicable law. Enforcement actions may include:

• Content Removal: Removal of specific content that violates the applicable license tier restrictions.
• License Downgrade: Reduction from Tier 2 or Tier 3 to a lower tier, with loss of associated privileges.
• Demonetization: Suspension or termination of monetization privileges for Creator License holders.
• Account Suspension: Temporary suspension of platform access for repeat or serious violations.
• Account Termination: Permanent removal from the platform for egregious or willful violations.
• Legal Action: Fanz® reserves the right to pursue legal remedies, including but not limited to injunctive relief and damages, for violations that cause harm to Fanz®, its users, or third-party IP holders.

Fanz® will make reasonable efforts to notify users of enforcement actions and provide an opportunity to appeal, except in cases where immediate action is necessary to protect the rights of IP holders or the integrity of the platform. Appeals may be submitted to legal@fanz.us within fourteen (14) days of receiving an enforcement notice.