Medium — understand what you are agreeing to

You cannot discuss the terms

What this clause does

Confidentiality covering the deal terms themselves.

Why it hurts you

It stops you comparing notes with other creators or warning them about a bad actor. Broad non-disparagement can even prevent you describing your own experience honestly. Information asymmetry is how bad agencies keep working.

What a fair version looks like

Confidentiality limited to genuine trade secrets. You stay free to discuss your own commercial terms and experience.

Wording you can send back

Confidentiality obligations shall not restrict Creator from disclosing the commercial terms of this Agreement or Creator's own factual experience.

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