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Glossary term

Flat Fee vs Performance Deal

Definition

A flat fee pays a fixed amount no matter how the content does. A performance deal ties some or all pay to results.

What to ask

Which parts are guaranteed and which depend on results.

Reviewed by Chris Cavell, Founder of StarlightIQ
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This page is educational and not legal advice. For large or complex agreements, have a lawyer review the contract.