指南6：家长代表协议指南

Parents’Education on FIFA PARENTS’ GUIDE 6 Parents’ guide to representation Representation agreements are governed by a range of conditions under the FFAR. When considering a representationagreement provided by a football agent, it is essential for parents to carefully examine the agreement to checkwhether it meets these regulatory standards. They should also thoroughly review its terms to ensure that it protects Does the representation agreement comply with the regulations, particularly Check that the agreement contains the minimum elements to be valid Question to ask:Does the agreement contain the minimum elements to be valid? Under the FFAR, there are certain items that representation agreements must contain to be valid. Parents and »the names of the parties;»the duration of the agreement (a maximum of twoyears); Check that the duration of the agreement does not exceed two years Question to ask:Does the duration of the representation agreement comply with the regulatory requirements Under the FFAR, the duration of the representation agreement between the football agent and the player maynot exceed two years. Ensure that the duration of the representation agreement does not surpass this limit. Check that the agreement does not contain an automatic renewal provision Question to ask:Does the representation agreement contain any automatic renewal provisions? Under the FFAR, automatic renewal provisions, or any other provisions that attempt to extend the term of therepresentation agreement beyond the maximum period permitted, are not acceptable and are considered null Check that only a single representation agreement is signed at a time Question to ask:Has the player signed any other representation agreement with the same football agent? Under the FFAR, players are only permitted to sign one representation agreement at a time; an overlappingcontract may not be signed with the same football agent before the current one expires. Ensure that there is no other existing representation agreement in place with the current football agent or any If the player has an existing representation agreement with another football agent, check the exclusivity termsof that agreement. Ensure that the football agent provides an opportunity to seek independent legal advice Question to ask:Have you been given an opportunity to seek independent legal advice? Under the FFAR, football agents must inform the player in writing that they should consider taking independentlegal advice regarding the representation agreement. This advice may be from statutory agencies, non- The football agent must also obtain the player’s written confirmation that they have either obtained or decided Ensure that you seek independent legal advice on the representation agreement Question to ask:Have you obtained independent legal advice on the representation agreement? Parents are strongly advised to seek independent legal advice and to make sure that the legal adviser to whomthey turn is truly independent, i.e. that the adviser is not also representing the football agent. This advice may be Considerations when signing the representation agreement If the player is a minor, ensure that you, as a parent, countersign the representation agreement Question to ask:Is your child a minor? If so, have you countersigned the representation agreement as the legal As the legal guardian of the player, the parent must countersign the representation agreement, together with Ensure that you seek independent legal advice on the representation agreement and the signing Question to ask:Have you obtained independent legal advice on the process for signing the representation It is strongly advisable for parents to seek independent legal advice and make sure that this independentlegal adviser is not also representing the football agent. This advice may be from statutory agencies, non- Considerations after signing the representation agreement Ensure that a signed copy of the representation agreement is given to you and/or your child Question to ask:Have you received a signed copy of the representation agreement? The football agent should provide a signed copy of the representation agreement to the parent and/or the GOOD PARENT PRACTICE Be clear on the terms and conditions Check the service fee structure Question to ask:Is a service fee payable? If so,is the service fee structure clearly defined and Question to ask:Are all the terms and conditionsof the agreement clear to you and your child? Ensure that all contractual terms and conditions,suchas fees, the services provided and the Confirm that a fee is payable for the footballagent services if your child is a minor and that thefee structure is clearly defined and also aligned Understand the termination conditions It is important to note that a football agentmay not receive a service fee when engaged toperform football agent services relating to a minorunless the relevant player is signing