NPI Professional Rewards Program™
Current Program Information — June 2026
Helping Athletes. Building Relationships. Supporting Development.
The NPI Professional Rewards Program™ is designed to recognize and reward eligible NPI Connectors, Operators, and Coaches who actively help athletes participate, develop, and succeed within the National Performance Institute ecosystem.
Eligible NPI Professionals may qualify for Professional Rewards through active athlete relationships, subscriptions, report purchases, event participation, referrals, and other qualifying activities established by NPI.
Program Notice
The NPI Professional Rewards Program may evolve over time as the NPI ecosystem continues to grow.
Professional Reward structures, Active Athlete Relationship guidelines, qualifying activities, eligibility requirements, payout methods, and program features may be updated under current NPI policies.
Participants should refer to the most current version of this page and applicable NPI policies for the latest program information.
Our Philosophy
NPI believes the professionals who help create opportunities for athletes should have the opportunity to participate in the value they help create.
The Professional Rewards Program was designed to:
✔ Reward active participation
✔ Encourage athlete development
✔ Promote long-term athlete engagement
✔ Support coaches and organizations
✔ Create fair opportunities throughout the NPI ecosystem
✔ Align incentives around athlete success
The goal is simple:
Help Athletes Succeed
Build Stronger Relationships
Create More Opportunities
Requirements To Earn Professional Rewards
To become eligible for Professional Rewards, all NPI Professionals must:
• Complete the NPI Access Partner Certification
• Maintain a valid Stripe Connect account capable of receiving payouts
• Maintain an active account in good standing
Additional eligibility requirements may apply based on certification status, Active Athlete Relationships, event participation, qualifying activities, account standing, and current NPI program policies.
Certification Requirements
Access Partner Rewards
NPI Professionals must complete the NPI Access Partner Certification.
Operator Rewards
NPI Professionals must complete the NPI Operator Certification.
Coach Rewards
NPI Professionals must complete the NPI Coach Certification.
Important Notice
Certification demonstrates completion of NPI training requirements but does not guarantee Professional Rewards, referrals, athletes, events, business opportunities, or earnings.
Eligibility for Professional Rewards is determined by qualifying athlete activity, Active Athlete Relationships, event participation, certification status, account standing, program requirements, and current NPI policies.
How The NPI Professional Rewards Program Works
NPI Professionals may qualify for Professional Rewards when athletes they actively support make qualifying purchases, including memberships, Athlete Administered Reports, Coach Administered Event Reports, and other eligible NPI products or services.
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NPI uses Active Athlete Relationships to help determine eligibility for certain Professional Rewards programs. Active Athlete Relationships are intended to encourage ongoing athlete participation, development, and engagement within the NPI ecosystem.
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An Active Athlete Relationship generally remains active for up to 120 days and may be maintained through qualifying athlete activity, including Coach Administered Testing Events and other approved NPI activities.
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NPI Professionals are encouraged to provide regular testing opportunities, athlete engagement, and ongoing support throughout the year to help maintain active relationships with the athletes they serve.
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If an Active Athlete Relationship becomes inactive after 120 days without qualifying activity, another eligible NPI Professional may establish a new Active Athlete Relationship by conducting a qualifying activity, such as a Coach Administered Testing Event, in accordance with current NPI policies.
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The goal is simple: recognize and reward NPI Professionals who actively help athletes participate, develop, improve, and remain engaged in the National Performance Institute ecosystem.
The Three Professional Roles
Access Partner
Connectors help introduce athletes, families, schools, organizations, and professionals to NPI.
Examples include:
• Referring athletes and families
• Introducing schools and organizations
• Building local NPI networks
• Expanding participation opportunities
Operator
Operators manage organizations, facilities, schools, programs, and testing opportunities.
Examples include:
• Managing organizations
• Managing facilities
• Operating testing programs
• Supporting coaches and athletes
• Creating participation opportunities
Coach
Coaches work directly with athletes through testing, evaluation, training, and development.
Examples include:
• Administering athletic testing
• Running testing events
• Coaching athletes
• Supporting development programs
• Creating opportunities for athlete participation
Active Athlete Relationships
One of the unique features of the NPI ecosystem is the Active Athlete Relationship model.
Active Athlete Relationships help identify the NPI Professionals who are actively supporting an athlete's participation, development, and engagement within the National Performance Institute ecosystem.
Active Athlete Relationships are:
✔ Activity-Based
✔ Renewable
✔ Time-Based
✔ Designed to Encourage Ongoing Athlete Development
✔ Intended to Recognize Active Professional Engagement
Active Athlete Relationships do not represent ownership of an athlete, family, customer, organization, school, or future revenue opportunity.
Instead, Active Athlete Relationships are an internal NPI program mechanism used to help determine eligibility for certain Professional Rewards programs and to encourage continued athlete participation and development.
The 120-Day Active Relationship Period
Active Athlete Relationships generally remain active for up to 120 days following qualifying athlete activity.
When additional qualifying athlete activity occurs, the Active Athlete Relationship may remain active and the 120-day relationship period may begin again.
Example
January 1
An athlete participates in a qualifying activity.
The Active Athlete Relationship remains active through May 1.
April 15
The athlete participates in another qualifying activity.
The Active Athlete Relationship remains active.
A new 120-day relationship period begins based on the athlete's most recent qualifying activity.
How Active Athlete Relationships Are Established
Active Athlete Relationships may be established through qualifying athlete participation within the NPI ecosystem.
Examples of qualifying activities may include:
• Athlete onboarding
• Participation in testing events
• Coach Administered Testing Events
• Organization-sponsored activities
• Athlete development programs
• Other qualifying NPI activities
Active Athlete Relationship eligibility is determined in accordance with current NPI policies, program requirements, and qualifying athlete activity.
Why Does NPI Use a 120-Day Active Relationship Period?
The NPI Active Athlete Relationship model was designed to encourage ongoing athlete engagement rather than one-time participation.
By connecting Professional Rewards to active athlete participation, NPI helps encourage continued testing, development, performance tracking, and athlete support throughout the year.
The 120-day Active Relationship Period encourages Access Partners, Operators, and Coaches to remain engaged in helping athletes participate, improve, and pursue their athletic goals.
Because Active Athlete Relationships are based on recent athlete activity, Coaches are encouraged to provide regular testing opportunities throughout the year. Consistent testing helps athletes measure progress, identify development opportunities, maintain current performance data, and stay engaged in their athletic development journey.
The goal is simple: when athletes remain engaged, everyone benefits. Athletes gain ongoing support and development insights, NPI Professionals stay connected to the athletes they serve, and the NPI ecosystem continues to create opportunities for long-term growth and success.
Reward-Eligible Transactions
As of June 2026, the primary reward-generating transactions include:
Paid Membership Subscriptions
Examples:
• Monthly Memberships
• Annual Memberships
• Other qualifying membership programs
Athlete-Administered Reports (AASAT6)
Examples:
• Presidential Score Reports
• Athlete-generated report purchases
• Other qualifying athlete report products
Coach-Administered Reports (CASAT6)
Examples:
• Coach testing events
• School testing events
• Organization testing events
• Event-generated report purchases
Two Types of Professional Rewards
NPI currently uses two primary Professional Reward pathways.
Active Athlete Relationship Rewards
Active Athlete Relationship Rewards are generally connected to an athlete's current Active Athlete Relationship within the NPI ecosystem.
These rewards are commonly associated with:
• Membership Subscriptions
• Athlete-Administered Reports (AASAT6)
• Ongoing Athlete Participation
Example
Access Partner Sarah
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Operator Lisa
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
When Jake completes a qualifying athlete-driven transaction, eligible Professional Rewards may be distributed through Jake's Active Athlete Relationship structure.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
Actual reward eligibility depends on Active Athlete Relationship status, certification status, transaction type, program eligibility, and current NPI policies.
Coach-Administered Event Rewards
Coach-Administered Reports (CASAT6) may generate Professional Rewards differently than Athlete-Administered Reports.
These rewards are associated with qualifying Coach-Administered Testing Events and athlete participation activities.
Example
Access Partner Sarah introduces Athlete Jake to NPI.
Jake later participates in a testing event administered by Coach Mike.
Coach Mike conducts testing and generates a Coach-Administered Performance Report.
Jake's parent purchases the report.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah as the athlete's Active Connector
✔ Coach Mike as the Coach who administered the testing event
✔ An eligible Operator associated with the event
This approach allows NPI to recognize both the professional who helped introduce the athlete to the NPI ecosystem and the professional who provided the testing opportunity.
Actual reward eligibility depends on transaction type, event participation, Active Athlete Relationship status, certification status, program eligibility, and current NPI policies.
What Happens If The Athlete Is Already A Subscriber?
Athletes with an active NPI membership subscription may receive eligible reports as part of their membership benefits.
When a subscribed athlete receives an included report, no separate report purchase transaction occurs because the report is already included with the athlete's subscription.
In these situations, subscription-related Professional Rewards generally continue to follow the athlete's current Active Athlete Relationship.
Participating in a testing event or receiving an included report does not automatically change an athlete's existing Active Athlete Relationship.
Active Athlete Relationships may only be established, maintained, modified, or become inactive in accordance with current NPI policies and program requirements.
Current Professional Rewards Structure
The NPI Professional Rewards Program currently uses a three-tier Professional Rewards structure.
RoleCurrent Reward Opportunity
Access PartnersUp To 10%
OperatorUp To 10%
CoachUp To 10%
Total Professional Rewards Opportunity Up To 30%
The percentages shown above represent the current maximum Professional Rewards opportunities available through eligible NPI programs.
Actual Professional Rewards may vary based on transaction type, Active Athlete Relationship status, event participation, certification status, eligibility requirements, qualifying activities, program guidelines, and current NPI policies.
NPI reserves the right to modify Professional Rewards opportunities, eligibility requirements, participation guidelines, and program structures in accordance with current NPI policies.
Common Professional Rewards Examples
The following examples are provided for educational purposes to help explain how Professional Rewards and Active Athlete Relationships may operate within the NPI ecosystem.
Actual reward eligibility may vary based on certification status, qualifying athlete activity, Active Athlete Relationship status, event participation, subscription status, transaction type, account standing, program requirements, and current NPI policies.
Scenario 1: Athlete Purchases an Athlete-Administered Report During an Active Athlete Relationship
Athlete Jake currently has an Active Athlete Relationship.
Current relationship structure:
Access Partner Sarah
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Operator Lisa
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
On Day 60, Jake's parent purchases an Athlete-Administered Report (AASAT6).
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
Does Purchasing an Athlete-Administered Report Extend an Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Purchasing an Athlete-Administered Report does not automatically establish, change, transfer, or extend an Active Athlete Relationship.
What Happens If the Active Athlete Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If the Active Athlete Relationship becomes inactive and is not maintained through qualifying athlete activity, future relationship-linked rewards may no longer follow the previous relationship structure.
Scenario 2: Athlete Purchases an Athlete-Administered Report After an Active Athlete Relationship Becomes Inactive
Jake's Active Athlete Relationship becomes inactive after 120 days without qualifying activity.
On Day 150, Jake's parent purchases an Athlete-Administered Report.
Because no Active Athlete Relationship currently exists, reward eligibility may be limited or unavailable unless another qualifying relationship exists under current NPI policies.
Does Purchasing an Athlete-Administered Report Establish a New Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Purchasing an Athlete-Administered Report does not automatically establish a new Active Athlete Relationship.
What Happens Next?
A future qualifying athlete activity may establish a new Active Athlete Relationship in accordance with current NPI policies.
Scenario 3: Athlete Becomes a Paid Subscriber
Jake becomes an active NPI subscriber.
Current relationship structure:
Access Partner Sarah
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Operator Lisa
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
Subscription-related rewards generally follow Jake's Active Athlete Relationship.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
Does Becoming a Subscriber Extend an Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Purchasing a membership subscription does not automatically establish, change, transfer, or extend an Active Athlete Relationship.
What Happens If the Active Athlete Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If the relationship becomes inactive and is not maintained through qualifying athlete activity, future subscription-related rewards may no longer follow the previous relationship structure.
Scenario 4: Subscribed Athlete Receives an Included Athlete-Administered Report
Jake is an active NPI subscriber.
Jake completes an Athlete-Administered Report.
Because eligible reports may be included with membership benefits, no separate report purchase transaction occurs.
Subscription-related rewards continue to follow Jake's Active Athlete Relationship.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
Does Receiving an Included Athlete-Administered Report Extend an Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Receiving an included report does not automatically establish, change, transfer, or extend an Active Athlete Relationship.
What Happens If the Active Athlete Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If the relationship becomes inactive and is not maintained through qualifying athlete activity, future subscription-related rewards may no longer follow the previous relationship structure.
Scenario 5: Non-Subscribed Athlete Purchases a Coach-Administered Event Report
Access Partner Sarah introduces Jake to NPI.
Jake participates in a Coach-Administered Testing Event hosted by Coach Mike.
Operator Lisa is associated with the event.
Jake's parent purchases a Coach-Administered Event Report (CASAT6).
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah as the athlete's Active Connector
✔ Operator Lisa as the event Operator
✔ Coach Mike as the event Coach
Does Purchasing the Coach-Administered Event Report Extend an Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
The report purchase itself does not automatically extend an Active Athlete Relationship.
Can Event Participation Affect an Active Athlete Relationship?
Potentially.
Qualifying athlete participation associated with approved NPI activities may help establish or maintain an Active Athlete Relationship in accordance with current NPI policies.
Scenario 6: Non-Subscribed Athlete Purchases a Coach-Administered Event Report With No Operator
Access Partner Sarah introduces Jake to NPI.
Jake participates in a Coach-Administered Testing Event hosted by Coach Mike.
No eligible Operator is associated with the event.
Jake's parent purchases a Coach-Administered Event Report.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Coach Mike
No Operator reward would be available because no eligible Operator is associated with the event.
Does Purchasing the Coach-Administered Event Report Extend an Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
The report purchase itself does not automatically extend an Active Athlete Relationship.
Can Event Participation Affect an Active Athlete Relationship?
Potentially.
Qualifying athlete participation associated with approved NPI activities may help establish or maintain an Active Athlete Relationship.
Scenario 7: Subscribed Athlete Attends a Coach-Administered Testing Event
Jake is an active NPI subscriber.
Current relationship structure:
Access Partner Sarah
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Operator Lisa
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
Jake participates in a Coach-Administered Testing Event hosted by Coach Mike.
Coach Mike administers testing and generates a report.
Because Jake is an active subscriber, eligible reports may already be included within the athlete's membership benefits depending on the subscription plan.
No separate report purchase transaction occurs.
Subscription-related rewards continue to follow Jake's Active Athlete Relationship.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
Does Attending the Event Automatically Change the Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Attending an event does not automatically change an Active Athlete Relationship.
Can Event Participation Affect an Active Athlete Relationship?
Potentially.
Qualifying athlete activity may help maintain or establish an Active Athlete Relationship under current NPI policies.
Scenario 8: Coach Tests an Athlete Already Connected to Another Coach
Coach Mike administers testing for Jake.
Jake's current Active Athlete Relationship includes Coach Tom.
Does Testing Automatically Change the Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Administering testing does not automatically change an Active Athlete Relationship.
Can Testing Affect an Active Athlete Relationship?
Potentially.
Qualifying athlete activity may establish, maintain, or affect an Active Athlete Relationship according to current NPI policies.
What Happens If the Existing Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If the relationship later becomes inactive and qualifying requirements are satisfied by another eligible NPI Professional, a new Active Athlete Relationship may be established under current NPI policies.
Scenario 9: Athlete Participates in a Qualifying Activity
Athlete Jake currently has an Active Athlete Relationship.
Current relationship structure:
Access Partner Sarah
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Operator Lisa
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
Jake participates in a qualifying NPI activity.
Examples may include:
• Approved testing activity
• Coach-Administered Evaluation
• Approved event participation
• Other qualifying activities recognized by NPI
Does This Help Maintain the Active Athlete Relationship?
Yes.
Qualifying athlete activity may help maintain an Active Athlete Relationship and begin a new 120-day Active Relationship Period.
What Happens Next?
If the relationship remains active, future Professional Rewards and subscription-related rewards may continue to follow the Active Athlete Relationship structure.
Potential reward participants may continue to include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
provided all eligibility requirements remain satisfied.
Scenario 10: One Professional Appears in Multiple Roles
An NPI Professional may participate in multiple relationship roles.
Does This Automatically Increase Rewards?
No.
Appearing in multiple roles does not automatically guarantee multiple rewards.
Reward eligibility remains subject to current NPI policies, validation requirements, and program rules.
Does This Affect the Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Role participation and Active Athlete Relationships are separate concepts.
Scenario 11: A Role Is Missing
Jake's Active Athlete Relationship structure is:
Access Partner Sarah
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Coach Tom
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Athlete Jake
No Operator is present.
Potential reward participants may include:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Coach Tom
No Operator reward would be available.
Does This Affect the Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
An Active Athlete Relationship may remain active even when one reward lane is not present.
What Happens If the Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If qualifying athlete activity does not occur, future relationship-linked rewards may no longer follow the previous relationship structure.
Scenario 12: Professional Is Not Eligible for Rewards
Jake's Active Athlete Relationship includes:
✔ Access Partner Sarah
✔ Operator Lisa
✔ Coach Tom
However, Coach Tom is not currently eligible to receive Professional Rewards.
What Happens?
Coach Tom's reward may be withheld, delayed, denied, adjusted, or recorded as ineligible according to current NPI policies.
Does This Affect the Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Active Athlete Relationships and reward eligibility are separate concepts.
An NPI Professional may remain part of an Active Athlete Relationship while temporarily ineligible to receive Professional Rewards.
What Happens If the Relationship Becomes Inactive?
If qualifying athlete activity does not occur, future relationship-linked rewards may no longer follow the previous relationship structure regardless of reward eligibility status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Active Athlete Relationship mean I own the athlete?
No.
Active Athlete Relationships are internal NPI program designations used to help determine eligibility for certain Professional Rewards programs.
Athletes and families remain free to participate wherever they choose and may work with any coach, organization, school, or NPI Professional they prefer.
Can an Active Athlete Relationship become inactive?
Yes.
Active Athlete Relationships may become inactive after 120 days without qualifying athlete activity.
Can an Active Athlete Relationship change?
Yes.
When an Active Athlete Relationship becomes inactive, a new Active Athlete Relationship may be established by an eligible NPI Professional through qualifying athlete activity in accordance with current NPI policies.
Can multiple Coaches have the same Active Athlete Relationship?
No.
Only one active Coach relationship may exist at a time within the Active Athlete Relationship structure.
What Happens If I Test an Athlete Who Is Connected to Another Coach?
A Coach may administer testing for an athlete even when another Coach is currently part of the athlete's Active Athlete Relationship.
Depending on the transaction type, reward eligibility may be determined by the athlete's Active Athlete Relationship, the event structure, qualifying athlete activity, or other applicable NPI program requirements.
Administering testing does not automatically change an athlete's Active Athlete Relationship.
Are Professional Rewards Guaranteed?
No.
Professional Reward eligibility depends on several factors, including:
• Qualifying athlete activity
• Active Athlete Relationship status
• Certification status
• Program eligibility
• Account standing
• Platform policies
• Qualifying transaction requirements
• Current NPI program rules
Does Certification Guarantee Professional Rewards?
No.
Certification may be required to participate in certain Professional Rewards programs, but certification alone does not guarantee Professional Rewards, referrals, athletes, events, earnings, or business opportunities.
Eligibility for Professional Rewards remains subject to current NPI policies, program requirements, and qualifying activity.
Can My Active Connector Relationship Change?
Yes.
Active Connector Relationships are established in accordance with current NPI program requirements and relationship guidelines.
Connector participation, reward eligibility, and relationship status may be influenced by factors such as athlete activity, Active Athlete Relationship status, program participation, certification status, and other qualifying requirements.
Active Connector Relationships are maintained through current NPI policies and may be updated when necessary to support accurate relationship tracking, athlete engagement, and Professional Rewards administration within the NPI ecosystem.
Current Program Summary
As of June 2026:
✔ Active Athlete Relationships generally remain active for up to 120 days following qualifying athlete activity.
✔ Membership subscription rewards generally follow the athlete's Active Athlete Relationship.
✔ Athlete-Administered Reports (AASAT6) generally follow the athlete's Active Athlete Relationship.
✔ Coach-Administered Reports (CASAT6) may include event-based Professional Reward opportunities.
✔ Access Partner, Operator, and Coach Professional Reward opportunities are currently up to 10% each.
✔ Total Professional Reward opportunities are currently up to 30%.
✔ Active Athlete Relationship guidelines, Professional Reward opportunities, eligibility requirements, and program structures may be updated in accordance with current NPI policies.
Important Legal Information
Participation in the NPI Professional Rewards Program does not create an employment relationship, partnership, agency relationship, franchise relationship, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, or ownership interest in National Performance Institute, ZAO Performance Partners LLC, or any athlete, family, organization, school, event, or revenue stream.
Eligible NPI Professionals may qualify for Professional Rewards through Active Athlete Relationships, subscriptions, report purchases, event participation, referrals, and other qualifying activities recognized by NPI.
NPI reserves the right to modify Professional Reward opportunities, payout structures, Active Athlete Relationship guidelines, qualifying activities, eligibility requirements, participation requirements, program features, and program terms at any time in accordance with current NPI policies.
Participation in the NPI Professional Rewards Program does not guarantee Professional Rewards, earnings, referrals, athletes, event opportunities, business opportunities, customer acquisition opportunities, or future compensation.
Additional legal terms, Professional Rewards policies, tax responsibilities, eligibility requirements, and program conditions may apply.