Influencer Contract Review Checklist

Deal basics

• Brand legal name: [Name]
• Creator legal name: [Name]
• Campaign name: [Name]
• Product or offer: [Product]
• Platforms: [Platforms]

Deliverables

• Are all deliverables listed with format, length, placement, and dates?
• Are drafts, scripts, thumbnails, captions, links, and pinned comments included if required?
• Are revision rounds limited?
• Is reporting clearly defined?

Payment

• Total fee: [Amount]
• Deposit: [Amount or none]
• Payment due date: [Date or net terms]
• Invoice requirements: [Requirements]
• Late fee or late payment remedy: [Terms]

Rights and usage

• Organic reposting allowed? [Yes / No / Duration]
• Paid usage allowed? [Yes / No / Duration / Fee]
• Whitelisting or Spark Ads included? [Yes / No / Duration / Fee]
• Editing rights allowed? [Yes / No / Scope]
• Portfolio use allowed for creator? [Yes / No]

Exclusivity

• Category or competitors covered: [List]
• Start date: [Date]
• End date: [Date]
• Does this block existing sponsors? [Yes / No]

Approvals

• What must be submitted? [Concept / script / draft / final]
• How many revision rounds? [Number]
• How fast must the brand respond? [Days]
• What happens if feedback is late? [Terms]

Compliance

• Required disclosure language: [Language]
• Required claims: [Claims]
• Prohibited claims: [Claims]
• Product access or substantiation provided? [Yes / No]

Cancellation

• Kill fee if brand cancels: [Amount]
• Reschedule terms: [Terms]
• Force majeure or platform issue terms: [Terms]

Before signing

• Does the contract match the proposal?
• Does the contract match the brief?
• Are side promises from email included?
• Has a qualified lawyer reviewed it if the deal is material?

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