FIVB
There are several RIGHTS for licensed FIVB volleyball agents. Subject to mandatory provisions of domestic law, a volleyball agent or volleyball manager may:
(a) Represent and advise an Athlete or a Club in relation to an Athlete’s International Transfer;
(b) Represent and advise an Athlete, a Coach or a Club in relation to a contract to perform services outside the territory of the Athlete’s / Coach’s Federation of Origin;
(c) Receive a fee for his services mentioned in two sentences above
(d) Use the title “FIVB Licensed Agent” on his business card, website and communications;
(e) Use the VIS(*1) as provided for;
(f) Have access to the dispute resolution system established in the FIVB Regulations.
When we talk about OBLIGATIONS, a volleyball manager shall:
(a) Comply with the FIVB Constitution, Regulations and decisions;
(b) Use the Template Representation Agreement with all his clients, to the exclusion of any other contract;
(c) Notify the name(s) of his client(s) to FIVB;
(d) Represent his client in goo faith and demonstrate integrity and transparency in all of his dealings;
(e) Rnsure that his client personally signs the contract which has been negotiated on the client’s behalf;
(f) Co-sign a contract that he has negotiated on behalf of an Athlete, a Coach or Club;
(g) (if applicable) Notify the name of the legal entity through which he operates to FIVB together with a personal declaration that the Agent remains at all times responsible towards FIVB and any third parties for any actions or omissions made by a person acting for or on behalf of the legal entity;
(h) Pay the annual fee of CHF 1,000 to FIVB for the renewal of his License;
(i) Ensure that the full amount of the guarantee mentioned in previous article*2 remains at all times deposited with the FIVB;
(j) Obtain a license by his Federation of Origin, if the latter has enacted agent regulations for national transfers, and comply with such regulations.
A volleyball agent may not:
(a) Receive a fee or any other type of remuneration for his services by any party other than his client, except with the express written agreement of his client;
(b) Terminate, encourage or be involved in the termination of an Athlete’s contract on the basis of non-payment of the agent fee;
(c) Use the FIVB logo in any way;
(d) Encourage his client to violate the FIVB Constitution, Regulations or decisions.
1* VIS – Volleyball information system. The FIVB will provide the Agent with a personal username and password allowing access to the VIS.
2* – An applicant shall deposit with the FIVB a guarantee for compliance with these Regulations during his activities, in the amount of CHF 5,000;
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