The agency controls where your money goes
What this clause does
Earnings are paid to the agency, which then pays you.
Why it hurts you
If the money never touches your account first, you are trusting them completely and you cannot verify anything. Late payments, silent deductions and outright non-payment all become possible, and your only remedy is a lawsuit. Money should go from the platform to you.
What a fair version looks like
Platform pays you directly. You pay the agency its commission on an agreed schedule against an invoice.
Wording you can send back
All revenue shall be paid directly to Creator's own account. Creator shall remit Agency's commission within fifteen (15) days of receipt against a written invoice.
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How to spot it
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