Never Sign Blind. Learn What's in the Fine Print.

August 31, 2025 16 min read

How to Read a Brand Brief (and Protect Yourself)

How brand briefs hide financial traps like deliverable scope creep, undefined KPIs, exclusivity clauses, and rights grabs that can cost creators 30-40% of their potential earnings.

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August 28, 2025 11 min read

MCN Deals: Revenue Share or Revenue Trap?

How Multi-Channel Network contracts use high revenue cuts, vague reporting, and locked-in terms to extract creator earnings while providing minimal value in return.

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August 28, 2025 13 min read

Event Contracts: The Hidden Costs in Appearance Agreements

How event appearance agreements use expense transfer clauses to shift travel, accommodation, and equipment costs to creators, turning paid appearances into financial losses.

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August 28, 2025 14 min read

Affiliate Deals: When '10% Commission' Turns Into 4%

How affiliate programs use complex deduction structures and 'net revenue' calculations to reduce actual creator earnings far below advertised commission rates.

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August 28, 2025 15 min read

Merch Licensing: How Brands Sneak Lifetime Rights to Your Name

How merchandise licensing deals use perpetual rights clauses and broad usage terms to claim permanent ownership of creator identities and brand elements.

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August 28, 2025 15 min read

Exclusivity Clauses: The Fine Print That Blocks Future Deals

How exclusivity clauses in sponsorship contracts can cost creators thousands by blocking future opportunities that dwarf the original deal value.

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August 28, 2025 12 min read

Platform Partnerships: The Hidden Strings That Can Cost You Thousands

How platform partnership programs use exclusivity clauses and unbalanced terms to restrict creator freedom and reduce earnings across multiple revenue streams.

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August 28, 2025 16 min read

Who Owns Your Content? The IP Clause That Steals Your Work

How intellectual property clauses in creator contracts can permanently transfer ownership of your content to brands, costing you massive long-term value and creative control.

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August 28, 2025 18 min read

Publishing Agreements: The Hidden Rights Grabs That Cost Creators Control

Publishing contracts that use deceptive rights language and perpetual licenses to permanently strip creators of ownership and control over their work

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August 28, 2025 14 min read

Termination Without Notice: How Contracts Can Drop You Overnight

How termination clauses allow brands to cancel partnerships instantly without warning or compensation, leaving creators with devastating financial losses and no recourse.

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