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Understand brand deals, your rights, and what to look for before you sign.

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Get a starting point for your next contract, with notes on each clause.

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From usage rights to net terms. The language of brand deals, made clear.

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Guide · Pricing and rates

How Brand Deal Pricing Works

Brand deal pricing depends on your content, your audience, and the rights a brand receives. Learn what moves a rate and how to talk about price.

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Free contract template

UGC Creator Contract Template

A free UGC contract template for creators, with clear deliverables, revisions, usage rights, payment, and cancellation terms, plus notes on what to look for in each clause.

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Every resource is reviewed by Chris Cavell, Founder of StarlightIQ, with more than 15 years of experience on the talent side of brand deals. Written with AI assistance and checked by a person.

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Reviewed by Chris Cavell, Founder of StarlightIQ

AI-assisted, human-verifiedLast updated November 12, 2026

This page is educational and not legal advice. For large or complex agreements, have a lawyer review the contract.