The Contract Playbook

The Contract Playbook

Hosted by: Casey Handy-Smith, Esq.

The Contract Playbook is your on-the-go resource for tackling contracts in your online creator business. Each week, we'll dive into topics that will help you navigate, simplify, and negotiate contracts in the...

Episodes

022: When the Unexpected Happens: Force Majeure in Influencer Contracts

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we explore force majeure clauses—the provisions that protect creators when unforeseen events disrupt brand collaborations. Topics covered include: What force majeure clauses...
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023: Work-for-Hire: How to Secure Ownership of Your Creative Work

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we’re breaking down work-for-hire clauses—what they are, why brands include them, and why they can be a red flag for creators. Topics covered include: The impact of...
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024: Wrapping Up with Closing Clauses

Season #3

In this season finale of The Contract Playbook, we’re breaking down closing clauses—those often-overlooked sections at the end of a contract that play a crucial role in keeping agreements enforceable. This episode...
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021: Termination Provisions: How to Protect Yourself When Campaigns Get Canceled

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we’re diving into termination provisions—critical clauses that protect influencers when brands cancel campaigns. Learn: What termination provisions are and why they...
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020: Navigating Dispute Resolution Clauses

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we dive into the essential boilerplate provision of dispute resolution clauses in influencer brand deals. Host Casey Handy-Smith, Esq. unpacks what these clauses are, why...
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019: Covered or Not? The Importance of Insurance in Brand Partnerships

Season #3

In this episode of The Contract Playbook, we continue our journey through boilerplate provisions by tackling a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant for influencers: insurance provisions. Casey breaks down why...
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018: Limitation of Liability: Protecting Your Creators from Excessive Risk

Season #3

Summary: In this episode, we take a deep dive into limitation of liability provisions —another key boilerplate clause that works closely with indemnification to manage financial risk in influencer contracts. We start...
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017: Indemnification: How to Negotiate and Cover Your Bases

Season #3

Summary: In this episode, host Casey Handy-Smith dives into the world of indemnification provisions. Clauses that may seem standard but hold significant weight in influencer contracts. We recap the first episode,...
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016: Behind the Boilerplate: Negotiating Every Clause in Contracts

Season #3

Summary: Welcome back to The Contract Playbook! This season, we’re diving deep into the so-called “boilerplate” provisions found in nearly every contract. These aren’t just filler terms—they’re crucial clauses that...
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