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Brand Deals & Contracts
A brand deal is exciting — until you're stuck in a contract with a never-ending exclusivity clause and payment terms that say "within 90 days, maybe". We read the fine print, explain it in plain language, and negotiate the parts that hurt you.
When you need this
- A brand has sent you a sponsorship agreement and you're not sure what you're agreeing to.
- You want your own standard collaboration agreement instead of always signing theirs.
- A brand is demanding perpetual usage rights, broad exclusivity, or a harsh morality clause.
- A sponsor hasn't paid and you need to understand your options.
- You're signing with a talent manager or agency and want the terms checked first.
What we do
- Line-by-line review of brand, agency and management contracts, with a plain-language summary of what each clause means for you.
- Redlines and negotiation support — we tell you exactly what to push back on and give you the words to do it.
- Drafting your own creator-friendly sponsorship and collaboration agreement templates.
- Guidance on ASCI influencer-disclosure requirements (#ad, #sponsored) so your deals stay compliant.
- Payment-term protection: milestones, late-payment interest, and kill fees.
How it works
- 1
Send us the contract
Share the document on WhatsApp or email, along with the deal context.
- 2
Free discovery chat
A 15-minute call to understand the deal and confirm the scope.
- 3
Fixed-fee quote
You know the full cost before we start. No hourly surprises.
- 4
Review, redlines, and a plain-language summary
You get a marked-up contract, a summary you can actually read, and negotiation pointers.
Good to know
Usage or "whitelisting" rights are where creators lose the most value — a brand running your face as a paid ad for years is worth far more than a one-time integration fee.
Exclusivity should always be limited: by category, by platform, and by time. "No competing brands, ever" is not a normal ask.
Under ASCI's Influencer Advertising Guidelines, paid promotions must carry a clear disclosure label. Non-disclosure risks both ASCI action and the brand blaming you contractually.
Indian contract law doesn't require a contract to be on stamp paper to be valid — but a signed written agreement beats WhatsApp messages when a dispute lands.
Frequently asked
The brand says it's a "standard contract". Do I still need a review?
"Standard" means standard for them, not for you. Standard contracts are written by the brand's lawyers to protect the brand. A one-time review tells you what you're actually agreeing to — and most clauses creators worry about are negotiable more often than they expect.
How fast can you review a contract?
Typical brand-deal reviews come back within 2–3 working days. If you're up against a signing deadline, tell us — expedited review is usually possible.
Can you help if I've already signed something bad?
Often, yes. We can map your exit options — termination clauses, renegotiation angles, and what the realistic consequences of walking away are.
Do you negotiate directly with the brand for me?
We usually prepare you to negotiate — redlines plus talking points — since brands respond better to creators than to lawyers appearing mid-deal. Where needed, an independent professional can engage directly on your behalf.
Ready to get the paperwork off your plate?
Say hi on WhatsApp or drop us an email. The first 15-minute discovery call is free — no jargon, no pressure.