Contracts & Licensing

Tyler Chou, known as The Creators' Attorney, drafts and negotiates agreements for collaborations, platforms, and revenue partners. Related: Brand deals, IP, and CreatorArq.

What should every creator contract include?

Scope, fees, kill fees, usage windows, exclusivity limits, indemnity caps, and governing law. IP assignment or license must match who creates what.

Is a template from another creator safe to reuse?

Rarely. Jurisdiction, platform terms, and your revenue model change risk. Have counsel adapt templates to your facts.

How do I license my content to a studio or platform?

Define media, territory, term, rev share, and reversion. Reserve formats you still need for your core channel.

What is work-for-hire and when is it appropriate?

A narrow U.S. concept requiring a signed agreement and qualifying work types. Many creator deals need assignment language instead.

Can contracts help with an exit?

Yes—clean chain of title and change-of-control clauses ease acquisitions. Pair with CreatorArq diligence prep.

Do you negotiate platform terms of service?

You cannot rewrite most click-wrap terms, but you can structure your own deals and insurance around platform risk.