What to check before you sign.

Term and notice

• Fixed term stated clearly (be wary of anything over 12 months)
• Notice period you can live with, typically 30 days
• No automatic renewal without your agreement

Account ownership and access

• The account is registered in your name with your ID
• You keep full login access at all times
• Passwords are returned or reset when you leave
• No claim over your persona name after you leave

Payments

• Commission percentage and whether it’s on gross or net
• Payouts go to your bank account, not theirs
• When and how the agency invoices you
• No upfront, setup or “training” fees
• Any other costs listed explicitly

Content and boundaries

• Your boundaries written into the agreement
• Content ownership stays with you
• What happens to unreleased content if you leave

Exit

• What happens to ongoing commission after you leave
• No penalties for leaving at the end of notice
• A clean handover of social accounts built for you