Resources
Agreement templates
Standard reference templates for the deals done on Arena, written for India. Use them as a checklist of what a good agreement covers. On a deal, either party can generate a draft pre-filled with the parties, deliverables, fee and dates. Library version 2026-10-23.
Reference template, not legal advice. Consult your lawyer.
Reference template only, not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty and tax treatment vary by State and by deal. Have your lawyer review and adapt this document before anyone signs it. Live Aware (operator of Arena) provides these as starting points and is not a party to agreements between users.
Sponsorship agreement
A brand sponsors a team, league, venue, event or property in return for rights and branding.
Use when: Title, presenting, associate or category sponsorship of a sports or culture property.
v1.1 · 15 sections
Creator collaboration agreement
A brand commissions a creator for content, posts or campaigns.
Use when: Paid social content, integrations, reels, videos or campaign appearances by a creator.
v1.1 · 16 sections
Athlete endorsement agreement
A brand engages an athlete to endorse products, appear in campaigns and use name and likeness.
Use when: Endorsement, ambassadorship or appearance deals with an athlete (directly or through a manager).
v1.1 · 16 sections
Mutual non-disclosure agreement
Both sides protect confidential information shared while exploring a deal.
Use when: Before sharing pricing, audience data, plans or unreleased campaigns.
v1.0 · 11 sections
Event partnership agreement
A brand partners with an event or festival for on-ground presence, activations and media.
Use when: Festivals, tournaments, concerts, marathons, community or cultural events.
v1.1 · 15 sections
IP and merchandise licensing agreement
A rights holder licenses names, logos or likeness for co-branded merchandise.
Use when: Merch collaborations between a creator, athlete or property and a brand or merchandising agency.
v1.2 · 15 sections
Agency services agreement
A client engages an agency for campaign, promotion, talent management or sponsorship sales services.
Use when: Marketing and promotion agencies, sponsorship sales agents or talent managers working for a client.
v1.1 · 15 sections
Supply agreement (kit, print and merch)
A team, league, event or brand orders kit, jerseys, print, signage or merch from a supplier at the prices quoted on Arena.
Use when: An RFQ quote or tender bid is awarded to a kit, print or merch supplier. Items, unit prices, sample and lead time are filled from the awarded quote.
v1.0 · 17 sections
CSR grant / scholarship agreement
A company funds an athlete, team, academy or artist (or their trust / NGO) as a CSR grant or scholarship, released against milestones.
Use when: CSR grants under Section 135 and Schedule VII (e.g. training to promote rural, Paralympic or Olympic sports; promotion of art and culture) and scholarships.
v1.1 · 15 sections
Naming rights and multi-year partnership agreement
A brand takes the naming rights (or a long-term partnership) of a stadium, league, festival, venue or event for several years.
Use when: Multi-year naming rights or partnerships with year-by-year fees, annual escalation, renewal and right of first refusal.
v1.1 · 16 sections
League franchise agreement
A sports or culture league grants an investor or company a city / team franchise for a fixed term.
Use when: Franchise sales for leagues: a city or team slot awarded on Arena after NDA, interest and bids.
v1.1 · 17 sections