A deep dive into our 3-level compliance system that protects high school athletes from amateurism violations and recruiting inducements
Every deal over $500 automatically enters our verification pipeline. Here's exactly what happens at each stage.
~2 minutes
Athlete uploads contract PDF or paste deal terms
Provide sponsor name, compensation amount, deliverables
Link social media profiles for FMV calculation
Select your state (determines applicable HSAA rules)
~30 seconds (AI-powered)
School IP Scan
NLP algorithm searches contract for mentions of: high school name, mascot, team names, uniform references, school colors, district names
Prohibited Category Detection
Cross-references sponsor against banned industries: alcohol, tobacco, gambling, cannabis, adult entertainment, firearms (varies by state)
Performance Clause Scanner
Identifies language tying compensation to athletic results: "bonus if team wins," "payment per touchdown," "increase for championship"
✓ Pass → Level 2
No flags detected, proceeds to FMV check
✗ Fail → Auto-Deny
Instant rejection with specific HSAA rule citation
~1-2 minutes
📊 Social Metrics (40% weight)
Total follower count across Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, YouTube
💬 Engagement Rate (30% weight)
Avg likes, comments, shares per post (last 30 days)
🔍 Comparable Deals (30% weight)
Similar athlete profiles in our database for same deliverables
• Athlete: 15K Instagram, 8K TikTok, 4% engagement
• Deliverable: 3 Instagram posts + 2 TikTok videos
• FMV Range: $400-$800
• Proposed Payment: $600 ✓
• 2x FMV Threshold: $1,600
✓ Within 2x FMV
Auto-approve → Certification
⚠ Exceeds 2x FMV
Flagged → Level 3 Review
~2-5 minutes (only for flagged deals)
Only triggered when Level 1 or 2 raises a flag that requires nuanced judgment
Approved with Justification
Written explanation of why flagged deal is actually compliant
Denied with Reasoning
Detailed explanation of violation and suggested fixes
Conditional Approval
Approved if athlete makes specific contract modifications
e.g., HCH-2024-TX-45892
Permanently attached to your contract as proof of pre-execution compliance review
PDF document
Lists all checks performed, applicable state rules, and pass/fail status for each level
Many HSAAs require disclosure to athletic directors. This certificate serves as official documentation that your deal was professionally vetted.
If questions arise during NCAA recruiting, you have proof your HS deals were compliant from day one.
Sponsors appreciate working with athletes who prioritize compliance—builds trust and professionalism.
Free for deals under $500 • Average 5-10 minute turnaround