Contested
Start Getting Paidto Work With Brands
Create your account, connect your socials, and set your rates. Contested helps you land real brand offers that fit who you are. No DMs. No confusion. Just clear deals and fast payouts.
You're Already Influencing People.
You Deserve to Get Paid.
Contested gives athletes control, exposure, and earnings — without a manager, agent, or marketing degree — no matter your follower count.
Accept Offers
Get matched. Choose deals.
Brands come to you. Our AI matches you with campaigns that fit your sport, audience, and values — so you never waste time on irrelevant offers.
- AI-powered brand matching based on your profile
- Clear briefs with deliverables, timelines & usage rights
- Deals screened with compliance tools and fair terms
ProteinWorks
Sports Nutrition
UGC + Instagram Story Campaign
Payout
$150
Altering Green
Sustainable Apparel
Create & Submit
Do what you do best.
Follow the brief and create authentic content — whether it's an Instagram Story, TikTok, product review, or event appearance. Submit when ready.
- Content creation tools and brief guidelines built in
- Flexible deadlines with clear expectations
- Track engagement and performance in real time
ProteinWorks Campaign
Due in 5 days
Deliverables
Instagram Story
Uploaded 2 hours ago
TikTok Post
Draft saved — ready to upload
Instagram Reel
Not started
Get Paid Fast
No chasing. No delays.
Once your deliverables are approved, payment hits your Contested wallet within three days. No invoicing, no 30-day net terms, no excuses.
- Payments held in escrow — released when deliverables are approved
- Average payout in under 3 days after approval
- Dispute resolution if anything goes sideways
Available Balance
$1,450.00
Recent
ProteinWorks
Just now
Altering Green
3 days ago
Withdrawal
1 week ago
OUR SCOREBOARD
You Keep More Of
What You Earn.
Other platforms take up to 20% of your earnings. Contested caps fees at just 7% — so more money stays where it belongs.
On a $1,000 Brand Deal
Platform Takes
You Keep
$820
18% fee — industry average
+$
More in your pocket
Platform Takes
You Keep
$930
7% cap. The rest is yours.
Others
Contested
No Guesswork.
Just Straight Deals.
Every deal is backed by a clear contract from the start. Expectations, timelines, and deliverables are agreed to up front—so brands can't move the goalposts on you.
Crystal Clear Terms
Every campaign brief includes exact deliverable requirements, posting schedules, and usage rights. No surprises, no hidden clauses.
Protected Payments
Payment is held in escrow until you deliver. Complete your work as agreed, get paid automatically. No chasing invoices.
Fair Dispute Resolution
If issues arise, our team reviews the original contract terms to ensure fair outcomes for both parties.
Brand Partnership Agreement
Every detail, upfront —
before you commit.
No vague DMs. No back-and-forth. Every offer spells out exactly what the brand needs, what rights they get, when it's due, and what you'll be paid — down to the dollar.
Line-item deliverables with per-piece rates
See the exact content, specs, and rate for each platform so you know what you're creating and what it's worth.
Usage rights & exclusivity spelled out
Organic vs. paid whitelisting, territory, duration, and whether you can post for competing brands — all defined before you accept.
Payout timeline you can count on
Your money is held in escrow from day one. Once the brand approves, you're paid in under 3 business days. No net-60 invoices.
Compliance tools for NCAA & FTC
FTC disclosure templates, contract generation, and NCAA compliance tools are included to help support your eligibility. Always confirm with your compliance office.
ProteinWorks
Product Launch — Whey Isolate Pro
$1,250
Total Payout
Platform fee
$88 (7%)
1x Instagram Reel
$60030–60s, vertical, hook in first 2s
3x Instagram Story Set
$2503 frames: unbox → use → CTA swipe-up
1x TikTok Video
$40015–45s, native style, no hard sell
The Right Brands Find You.
No pitching. No cold DMs. Our engine scores every athlete against every campaign using audience data, engagement quality, and content fit — then surfaces the deals that match.
Brief Submitted
Step 01 of 04
A brand defines their audience, budget, and creative direction.
A Smarter Link-in-Bio, Built for Sports.
Fully Customizable
Customize every section—from highlight reels to stat blocks—to show what makes you valuable on and off the field.
Auto-Synced With You
Connect your Instagram, TikTok, stats feed, and more. Updates happen automatically.
Link Everything That Matters
Drop in your merch, fundraisers, team site, interviews, features—all in one shareable URL.
See what athletes are creating
Built for Every Athlete
From high school to the pros — Contested is your platform.
NCAA-Friendly Deals.
Built for Compliance.
Navigate NIL with confidence. Contested provides tools to help screen deals, flag prohibited categories, and generate NIL-ready documentation — so you can work with your compliance office more easily.
Questions?
Learn the basic information you need to know about using Contested
Getting started is simple! Create your free athlete profile, connect your social accounts, and customize your mini-site. You'll immediately gain access to brand partnership opportunities and our NIL compliance tools. No manager or agent required.
Not at all! Contested is designed for athletes at every level. Whether you have 500 followers or 50,000, brands are looking for authentic connections with specific audiences. Your sport, location, and engagement matter more than follower count.
Contested provides compliance tools designed to help you navigate NIL requirements. We screen deals for prohibited categories, generate NIL Go–ready documentation, and include FTC disclosure templates. However, NIL rules vary by school, conference, and state — we always recommend confirming eligibility with your school's compliance office before accepting any deal.
Deals range from social media posts and product endorsements to event appearances and long-term ambassadorships. Compensation varies from product exchanges to cash payments ranging from $50 to $10,000+ per campaign, depending on your reach and engagement.
Creating your athlete profile and mini-site is completely free. We only take a small percentage (7%) of deals booked through our platform. There are no monthly fees, hidden costs, or payment required to access opportunities.
Yes! Contested complements your existing representation. Many athletes use our platform for smaller deals and self-service opportunities while their agents focus on larger negotiations. You maintain full control over which opportunities you pursue.
Your mini-site is fully customizable through our drag-and-drop editor. Add your highlight reels, stats, social feeds, merchandise links, and more. Choose your colors, layout, and which sections to display. Everything updates in real-time as you make changes.
Contested is the only platform that combines athlete marketing tools, brand partnerships, and NIL compliance in one place. Our mini-sites are sports-specific, our compliance tools are automated, and we actively match you with relevant brand opportunities instead of waiting for you to find them.
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Real brand deals. Protected payments. Zero runaround. Join thousands of athletes already earning on Contested.
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