Influencer Contract Red Flags

The clauses that quietly cost you money.

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TL;DR Fast summary
  • Watch for perpetual or worldwide usage rights — they’re expensive.
  • Broad exclusivity without extra pay is a deal-killer (or needs a clear fee + timeline).
  • Any ad usage (whitelisting / Spark / paid social) should be a separate line item with dates + platforms.

Red flags to look for

  • Perpetual / unlimited usage without licensing fees.
  • Exclusivity that blocks entire categories for months.
  • Raw footage required “for free”.
  • Unclear deliverables (edits, revisions, timelines).

When in doubt: itemize. Base rate + add-ons.

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