All parties in a Transaction, such as players, coaches, clubs, Single-Entity Leagues or member associations, can be sanctioned if they are using the services of individuals who are not licensed as Football Agents (art. 18 par. 2 (a)). Further, anyone acting without a licence will be ineligible to become Football Agents for at least 24 months from the moment of their last unlicensed activity. The Football Agent Directory is freely accessible to the public and anyone can check whether an individual is licensed as a Football Agent or not.