Before You Sign That Sponsorship Deal

You just got your first real sponsorship offer. The number looks great. What most podcasters never do next is actually read the contract, clause by clause, before signing.

In this episode, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, walks through five red flags hiding in sponsorship contracts that can cost you far more than the deal is worth — the clauses most podcasters skip past because the dollar amount at the top looked good.

You'll learn:

Why exclusivity clauses can be far broader than they sound, and what to check in the fine print

Why "in perpetuity" usage rights can let a sponsor use your name, voice, or content forever, with no expiration

What payment terms to watch for so you're not chasing an overdue invoice for work you already delivered

Why one-sided termination clauses can leave you bound to obligations a brand isn't equally held to

How overbroad indemnification can make you financially responsible for problems that were never yours to begin with

If you've got a sponsorship contract in your inbox right now, or expect one soon, this is exactly the moment to get a second set of eyes on it. Reach out to Gordon at gordonfiremark.com.

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