Most agency problems creators describe were in the contract all along: a share taken from gross, a twelve-month minimum, commission that continues after leaving. A sales call is easy to forget. The contract is what applies when something goes wrong.
You do not need to be a lawyer to spot the big issues. This guide walks through the clauses that matter most, what a fair version looks like, and what should make you stop and ask.
Key takeaways
- Never sign something you have not been allowed to take away and read.
- Check what the percentage is taken from, not just the number.
- Know exactly how and when you can leave, and what you owe afterwards.
- You should own your account and your content, before, during and after.
The ten clauses to read
| Clause | Fair looks like | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue share | A stated percentage, and what it is taken from | A vague rate, or gross with no explanation |
| Payment flow | OnlyFans pays you; the agency invoices its share | The agency receives your payouts first |
| Term | A trial period, then a defined term | A long minimum term from day one |
| Ending it | A short notice period, for both sides | Exit fees or notice of several months |
| After you leave | Commission stops when the agreement ends | A share of your earnings for months afterwards |
| Account ownership | You stay the account holder, with your own email and 2FA | The account or its recovery details move to them |
| Content | You own your content; use is limited and ends with the contract | They own it, or can keep using it after you leave |
| Exclusivity | Limited to management of the pages they run | Broad bans on other work or platforms |
| Confidentiality | Protects your identity and data | Only protects the agency |
| Company details | A registered company you can look up | A brand name with no company behind it |
The money clauses, in detail
Two contracts can both say “40%” and leave you with very different amounts. Check what the percentage is taken from (gross, or net after the OnlyFans fee), whether any costs are deducted before it, and how you can check the statement.
Our guide to how much OnlyFans agencies charge includes a worked example of gross vs net.
The exit clauses, in detail
- How much notice you have to give, and whether the agency has to give the same.
- Whether any fee is due for leaving early.
- How long commission continues after the end date, if at all.
- How access is removed, and how quickly.
- What happens to content the agency holds, such as drafts, archives and promotional material.
“If I wanted to leave next month, what exactly would happen, and what would I owe?” A fair agency can answer that in one sentence.
Before you sign
- Take it awayAsk for the full agreement in writing and take time to read it. Pressure to sign on the call is a red flag.
- Ask about every unclear clauseGet the answers in writing, ideally as changes to the contract itself.
- Check the companyLook the company up in its country’s public register.
- Get advice if in doubtA short review by a lawyer costs far less than a bad contract.
For the wider warning signs, see OnlyFans agency scams.
How Privé works
Our agreement is built around the clauses above:
- A written revenue share, agreed together on a call and confirmed before you sign.
- Your earnings are paid to you by OnlyFans. We invoice our share afterwards, with a statement you can check.
- A 30-day pilot before any longer commitment.
- You stay the account holder, and when we stop working together we remove our access within 24 hours and give you a written handover.
- A registered company: SIA Prive MGMT, Latvia, registration number 40203783997.
- You are welcome to take our agreement away and have it reviewed before you sign.
Want to see terms you can actually read before you commit? Apply confidentially. Applying does not commit you to anything.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice.