Business law

For players: a contract that protects your career

For the player, it is essential to have a secure contract that allows them to focus on their gameplay and performance. MOSAIK assists you in negotiations with clubs and teams, in particular on:

• the structure of your compensation, and whether it is tied to performance or playing time;
• logistical support: training facilities, gaming house, accommodation;
• the possibility of being transferred to another team, including mid-contract;
• your availability obligations toward sponsors and your say over those operations;
• mandatory streaming hours and the treatment of the revenue generated by your stream.

For organizations: securing your investment

Teams invest heavily in their players. The contract protects that investment:

• sporting objectives and conditions for compensation upgrades;
• a code of conduct and termination rights in the event of a breach;
• participation in sponsorship operations and streaming hours for the benefit of the organization;
• monetization of the player's image and merchandising management: jerseys, signings, branded gear;
• the terms of a potential transfer, since a player's value is tied to their contractual commitment.

Image, sponsorship and streaming

A player's image is an asset shared between the player and their organization: its management must be precisely delineated. MOSAIK drafts and negotiates sponsorship and image rights agreements, settling the sensitive questions: who manages the player's image, can the player have personal sponsors alongside the team's, on what conditions can they take time off for promotional activities, and how can the contract be exited if a particular event occurs.

Structuring your income

MOSAIK advises players on their personal wealth situation and the organization of their income streams: creating a dedicated entity to manage revenue and pay intermediaries, a company holding the sponsorship contracts, a reinvestment vehicle. The goal: organized income, controlled taxation, protected assets.

In the event of a dispute

Contested termination, unpaid compensation, image exploited without authorization, blocked transfer: drawing on its litigation experience, MOSAIK builds a tailored strategy and represents you before the competent courts.

Frequently asked questions

As a professional player, what should I check before signing with a team?

The decisive points are the structure of your compensation (fixed or performance-based), training and housing conditions, your streaming and sponsor-availability obligations, the treatment of your streaming revenue and your transfer options. A contract that is clear on these points lets you focus on the game.

Can an organization transfer a player to another team?

Player transfers have become established practice in esports: a player's value is tied to their contractual commitment to the organization. The terms of the transfer must be organized in the contract, in compliance with the rules governing the employment relationship.

How is a player's or streamer's income taxed?

Competition winnings, salary, streaming and sponsorship revenue may fall under different tax regimes. Appropriate structuring, sometimes through a dedicated company, organizes these income streams and limits their tax impact. MOSAIK advises you on the structure best suited to your situation.