The Creator's Legal Glossary

We translated the legalese into plain English. Search for common contract terms to understand your risks.

Exclusivity

A restriction preventing you from working with the brand's competitors.

A legal phrase meaning "forever". If you sign rights "in perpetuity", the brand owns your content until the end of time.

A promise to pay for the brand's legal costs if they get sued because of your content.

An agreement where the brand pays you 90 days after the invoice is received.

A status where the client becomes the legal author of your work.

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