WEBSITE USE + REPRESENTATION
A website interaction is not a representation mandate.
Profiles, enquiries, applications and published opportunities are starting points only. OTSI acts within representation, scouting or transfer scope only where an authorised written engagement defines it.
PUBLIC WEBSITE ACTION
does NOT cross the boundary automatically
FORMAL RELATIONSHIP
FOUR CORE BOUNDARIES
No Automatic Mandate
Submitting a profile, enquiry or application does not create an agency relationship.
Written Engagement
Representation, scouting or transfer services begin only under authorised written scope.
No Guarantee
Publication or review does not guarantee selection, contract, visa, transfer or sporting outcome.
Verify Before Reliance
Player, club and opportunity information must be checked before reliance or action.
What Common Website Actions Mean
| Action | What it does | What it does not do | What must happen next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browse a public profile | Records interest. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Identity and authority reviewed where appropriate. |
| Submit a player profile | Records information submitted. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Information and identity verified, fit reviewed. |
| Send a club/scout enquiry | Sends a request for information. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Information and identity reviewed before next steps. |
| Apply for an opportunity | Records an application or interest. | Does not guarantee eligibility, selection or any outcome. | Requirements and eligibility, reviewed; outcome varies. |
| Request representation | Registers a request for representation. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Written scope required, authority reviewed. |
| Share documents | Receives documents for review. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Documents verified, identity and authority checked. |
| Receive an introductory response | Provides general information or next steps. | Does not create representation, mandate or contractual obligation. | Further review, written scope where required. |
The Authority Gate
No person should assume authority before the written engagement is in place.
WHAT A WRITTEN ENGAGEMENT IS REQUIRED
Representation Service
Separate authorised written engagement required before OTSI acts within the service scope.
Scouting Service
Separate authorised written engagement required before OTSI acts within the service scope.
Transfer Coordination
Separate authorised written engagement required before OTSI acts within the service scope.
WHAT THE WRITTEN SCOPE SHOULD CLARIFY
WEBSITE ROUTES VS FORMAL RELATIONSHIP
| Route / Context | Public content | Identity verified | Authority to act | Contractual obligation | Outcome guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public website profile | Yes | Not by itself | No authority by itself | No obligation by itself | No guarantee |
| Portfolio / passport publication | Yes | Not by itself | No authority by itself | No obligation by itself | No guarantee |
| Opportunity listing | Yes | Not by itself | No authority by itself | No obligation by itself | No guarantee |
| Enquiry / application | Yes | Not by itself | No authority by itself | No obligation by itself | No guarantee |
| Portal access | Possible | Not by itself | No authority by itself | No obligation by itself | No guarantee |
| Written representation mandate | Protected | Verified through review | Authority only as defined in the agreement | Obligation only as defined in the agreement | No guarantee |
| Written scouting / transfer engagement | Protected | Verified through review | Authority only as defined in the agreement | Obligation only as defined in the agreement | No guarantee |
NO OUTCOME GUARANTEE
Not guaranteed by publication, review, enquiry, application or introduction.
Not guaranteed by publication, review, enquiry, application or introduction.
Not guaranteed by publication, review, enquiry, application or introduction.
Not guaranteed by publication, review, enquiry, application or introduction.
Not guaranteed by publication, review, enquiry, application or introduction.
OTSI may review, advise, coordinate or communicate within scope; decisions and outcomes depend on independent facts, parties and requirements.
WHAT VERIFIED RELIANCE REQUIRES
Player information
- Identity
- Authority
- Consent
- Supplied football evidence
Live status
No record loaded.
Club information
- Organisation identity
- Authorised contact
- Stated need
- Scope
Live status
No record loaded.
Opportunity information
- Source
- Publication status
- Eligibility / requirements
- Authorised route
Live status
No record loaded.
DO I HAVE A REPRESENTATION RELATIONSHIP
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you have a written agreement naming the parties? | |
| Does it define representation / scouting / transfer scope? | |
| Does it state authority, rights and obligations? | |
| Has it been accepted through an authorised route? | |
| Is it still the relevant agreement for the current action? |
STATUS
Not assessed
This tool is general guidance only and does not determine legal status. Contact OTSI to review the relevant document.
REPRESENTATION / MANDATE ENQUIRY
YOUR NEXT STEPS
No guarantee of outcome or response time.
EXISTING AGREEMENT SUPPORT
Understand what your current agreement allows.
Ensure your details and authority are current.
Report concerns for review.
Identity verification is required. Private agreement details are never public.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS & PROTECTED RECORDS
Public (visible)
- Service descriptions
- Approved profiles / listings
- General process
- This disclaimer
Information provided for transparency and guidance.
Protected (private)
- Written agreements
- Mandates & contacts
- Contracts & terms
- Player / club case files
- Communications
- Verification evidence
Access limited to authorised parties only.
Integrity controls
- Real records only
- Evidence before reliance
- Authority before action
- Case-specific access
These controls protect players, clubs and opportunities.
COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Submitting a profile only records interest and information. Representation begins only under a separate written engagement that defines scope and authority.
No. Portal access supports account use and communication only. Authority to act on your behalf must be set out in a written agreement, not implied by login access.
Only after a written representation, scouting or transfer engagement defines that authority for the relevant service and scope. No public website action authorises this by itself.
No. Publication does not guarantee eligibility, review outcome or selection. Each enquiry or application is assessed independently against its own requirements.
No. An introduction is a starting point only. Any transfer or contract depends on independent negotiation, agreement and the parties involved.
Contact OTSI directly using the verified contact details published on this site. Do not rely solely on claims, documents or introductions made by a third party.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & NEXT ROUTE
Define authority in writing before action begins.
Clear scope. Verified records. Protected relationships.