Commission
The exact percentage, and whether it applies to gross platform earnings or net after platform fees. On gross, the platform cut comes out of your share too — a 40% gross commission can be far more than 40% of what you thought you were paying it on.
Exclusivity
What exactly is restricted — one platform, all platforms, or all adult work? For how long? Workers have reported being held to exclusivity clauses they were never shown. If exclusivity exists, it must be explicit, dated, and proportionate.
Contract length and termination
How long does the contract run, does it auto-renew, and what notice is required to end it? Restrictive termination terms (penalties, long notice, unilateral renewal) should be reviewed by a professional before signing.
Account ownership — the critical clause
Who legally owns the platform account? If the agency created it, assume it is theirs unless the contract says otherwise in writing. Whether you can take the account, followers and ratings with you is the clause that determines whether leaving is even possible.
Content rights
Who owns the content you produce, what licence the agency claims, and what happens to content after the contract ends. Overly broad agency claims over your content deserve professional review.
Non-compete
Some contracts restrict working in the industry after leaving. The enforceability of non-competes varies widely by jurisdiction — do not assume an unenforceable clause will be ignored. Note its scope and duration.
Payment and expenses
Who receives payouts first, when you are paid, how you verify amounts, and who absorbs chargebacks. Who pays for equipment, software and marketing — and who owns the equipment.
Jurisdiction
Which law governs the contract and where disputes are resolved. A foreign governing law can make enforcing your rights expensive or impractical.
Final step
After you have read every clause and answered the checklist, run the contract analyzer and — if real money or restrictions are at stake — have a qualified professional in your jurisdiction review the actual document.