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The six clauses that decide who wins
| Clause | What to write | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership | The creator owns the OnlyFans account, social accounts, domains and the email behind them. The manager gets delegated access only. | Accounts opened under the manager's email or name |
| Pay base | Percentage of net revenue after platform fees and refunds, or a flat retainer, with the exact formula and payment date. | Percentage of gross, or of "all income" including pre-existing subscribers |
| Term and renewal | A fixed short term, then month to month. Renewal only by written agreement. | Automatic renewal for 12 or more months |
| Exit | Notice period of 14 to 30 days either side, access removed on the last day, final statement within a set number of days. | Long notice for the creator only, or fees owed after exit with no limit |
| Content rights | The creator owns all content. The manager receives a limited license to post it during the term and nothing after. | Manager keeps or resells content made during the term |
| Non-compete and non-solicit | Narrow and short, or none. Cannot stop you from working with anyone else. | A clause that blocks you from other managers for a year or more |
These are drafting priorities, not legal advice. A lawyer who works with creators should read the final version, and local law decides what is enforceable.
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Pay terms in detail
Payment is the clause that causes the most disputes, because "a percentage of revenue" can mean four different things.
- Gross or net. Say whether the percentage applies before or after platform fees, taxes, refunds and chargebacks.
- Which revenue. Subscriptions, tips, pay per view messages and custom requests should each be named. Decide whether subscribers you had before the manager started are included. Many creators exclude them or pay a lower rate on them.
- Who receives the money. Payouts should land in the creator's account, and the creator pays the manager. Be wary of arrangements where the manager receives the payout and sends you your part.
- Statements. A monthly statement showing revenue by source and the exact amount owed, with the right to ask questions about it.
- Bonuses and caps. If the percentage rises with revenue, write the tiers. Consider a cap per month for a new relationship.
Work out the dollar amount at the revenue you expect a year from now, not only today. The agency fees comparison walks through that arithmetic against hiring a team directly.
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Ownership of accounts and content
The simplest rule is that everything the manager touches belongs to you. That means the OnlyFans login, the connected payout details, the X, Reddit and Instagram accounts, the link page, the domain and every photo and video, including material the manager edits or produces.
Two details are often missed. First, work created by a contractor does not automatically belong to the person who paid for it. In the United States, ownership of work by an independent contractor generally depends on a written agreement, so the contract should assign it to you in plain words. The U.S. Copyright Office explains the work made for hire rules in its Circular 30. Second, the manager should never hold the only copy of anything. Require delivery of files to a folder you control.
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Employee or contractor, and why it matters
Most managers are independent contractors, and the contract should say so and match reality. A contractor sets their own hours, uses their own tools and can work for others. If you tell someone when to work and how to do every task, the arrangement may look more like employment, which brings tax and wage rules. The U.S. Department of Labor publishes guidance on employee misclassification that is worth reading before you finalize terms.
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Exit terms and what happens to revenue afterward
The way out is written for the day the relationship goes badly, so write it while everyone still gets along.
- Notice. The same for both sides, in writing, 14 to 30 days.
- Access. All passwords changed and delegated access removed on the last day, with a handover list of every account and tool.
- Tail. If the manager earns a share after leaving, limit it to a short period and to revenue from fans they brought in, never your whole page.
- For cause. Allow immediate termination for non-payment, rule breaking that risks your account, or sharing content without permission.
- Final statement. A last revenue report and payment within a set number of days.
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How to hire the manager before you draft the contract
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Questions people ask
What should be in an OnlyFans management contract?
It should cover account and content ownership, the pay formula and revenue base, the term, notice and exit process, content license limits, and any non-compete. State that you own every account and file, and that access is delegated only for the contract term.
How long should an OnlyFans management contract last?
Start short, such as a 30 to 90 day trial term, then move to month to month with 14 to 30 days notice for both sides. Avoid automatic renewals of a year or more that you cannot leave early.
Does an OnlyFans manager own my content?
They should not. Your contract should say you own all content, including material they edit or produce, and give them only a limited license to post it during the term. Ownership by a contractor generally needs a written assignment.
Can I leave an OnlyFans management contract early?
Only if the contract allows it. Look for the notice period, early termination for cause, and any fee owed after exit. If the draft has none, negotiate a clear exit clause before signing.
Should an OnlyFans manager be paid on gross or net revenue?
Net is safer for the creator, since platform fees, refunds and chargebacks are not income. Write the exact formula and name which revenue types count, then ask for a monthly statement.