Brand Deal Contract Red Flags: 7 Traps Creators Should Never Sign
From sneaky perpetual usage rights to 90-day payment delays, here are the predatory legal clauses talent agencies hide in creator sponsorship contracts.
Never sign an agreement without inspecting these clauses that can lock your likeness or delay payments for months.
1. In-Perpetuity & Worldwide Usage Rights
Strike "perpetual" and replace with: "Limited strictly to paid digital social advertising on TikTok and Instagram for thirty (30) days from publication."
2. Blanket / Overly Broad Exclusivity
Restrict exclusivity strictly to 2–3 named competitors and charge a +30% exclusivity fee.
KitSnap Editorial Official Research
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