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Money Traps

Hidden costs, unfair splits, and payment tricks that drain creator earnings.

August 31, 2025 16 min read

How to Read a Brand Brief (and Protect Yourself)

How brand briefs hide financial traps like deliverable scope creep, undefined KPIs, exclusivity clauses, and rights grabs that can cost creators 30-40% of their potential earnings.

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August 28, 2025 11 min read

MCN Deals: Revenue Share or Revenue Trap?

How Multi-Channel Network contracts use high revenue cuts, vague reporting, and locked-in terms to extract creator earnings while providing minimal value in return.

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August 28, 2025 13 min read

Event Contracts: The Hidden Costs in Appearance Agreements

How event appearance agreements use expense transfer clauses to shift travel, accommodation, and equipment costs to creators, turning paid appearances into financial losses.

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August 28, 2025 14 min read

Affiliate Deals: When '10% Commission' Turns Into 4%

How affiliate programs use complex deduction structures and 'net revenue' calculations to reduce actual creator earnings far below advertised commission rates.

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August 28, 2025 15 min read

Merch Licensing: How Brands Sneak Lifetime Rights to Your Name

How merchandise licensing deals use perpetual rights clauses and broad usage terms to claim permanent ownership of creator identities and brand elements.

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