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Representation in negotiations and agreements with third parties. b. Career guidance and planning. c. Promotion and marketing of the Talent's career. d. Scheduling and coordination of engagements and appearances. e. Advising on professional opportunities and projects. 1.2 The Manager will ensure that all services are performed by qualified and experienced personnel. 1.3 The Manager will provide regular updates to the Talent regarding the status of their career and opportunities. TERM 2.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on [START DATE] and continue until [END DATE], unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. 2.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing [NUMBER OF DAYS] days' written notice to the other Party. In the event of a breach of any terms of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice. 2.3 Upon termination, the Manager will ensure a smooth transition and handover of any ongoing tasks to the Talent or a new manager, if applicable. COMPENSATION 3.1 The Talent agrees to pay the Manager a fee of [PERCENTAGE]% of the Talent's gross earnings derived from activities managed by the Manager, payable as follows: [PAYMENT TERMS]. 3.2 The Manager will submit statements to the Talent on a [MONTHLY/QUARTERLY] basis, and payment will be made within [NUMBER OF DAYS] days of receipt of the statement. 3.3 Any additional expenses incurred by the Manager in the performance of its duties must be pre-approved by the Talent and will be reimbursed upon submission of appropriate documentation. 3.4 Late payments will incur a late fee of [LATE FEE AMOUNT] or [PERCENTAGE]% per month until paid in full. CONFIDENTIALITY 4.1 The Manager agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary and confidential information of the Talent, both during and after the term of this Agreement. 4.2 The Manager will not disclose any confidential information to third parties without prior written consent from the Talent. 4.3 The obligations of confidentiality will survive the termination of this Agreement. 4.4 The Talent agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary information or trade secrets of the Manager that may be disclosed during the term of this Agreement. EXCLUSIVITY 5.1 The Talent agrees that the Manager shall have the exclusive right to represent the Talent in all professional engagements and negotiations during the term of this Agreement. 5.2 The Talent shall not engage any other manager or agent without the prior written consent of the Manager. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS 6.1 The Manager agrees to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the performance of its duties under this Agreement. 6.2 The Manager will obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits required for the provision of talent management services. REPORTING 7.1 The Manager will provide the Talent with detailed reports on a [MONTHLY/QUARTERLY] basis, including but not limited to: a. A summary of all engagements and negotiations conducted during the reporting period. b. A statement of earnings and expenses for the reporting period. c. Any other information requested by the Talent. 7.2 The Manager will promptly report any significant developments or opportunities to the Talent. INDEMNIFICATION 8.1 The Manager agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Talent from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the Manager's performance under this Agreement. 8.2 The Talent agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Manager from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the Talent's breach of this Agreement. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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The Agent may not sell or attempt to sell the Product(s) outside of the territory described in Schedule B. The Agent shall use his best efforts to sell the Product(s) for the duration of the Selling Rights. At the request from time to time of the Principal, the Agent shall furnish the Principal with a reasonably detailed, written report on his efforts to sell the Product(s) in the period specified by the Principal. The Agent shall clearly identify himself as a duly authorized sales agent of the Principal in the course of his efforts to sell the Product(s) on behalf of the Principal and may not sell the Product(s) in his own name. PRODUCT PRICES The Principal shall fix the selling price(s) of the Product(s) and the Agent may only sell the Product(s) at the selling price(s) fixed by the Principal. ORDERS The Agent shall obtain written orders for the Product(s) from buyers, signed by or on behalf of the buyers, and remit the orders to the Principal. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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WHEREAS, both the Parties wish to enter into a written contract in order to enlist the various terms and conditions of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: DEFINITIONS The \"Technology\" means any and all proprietary processes, inventions, software, hardware, discoveries, technology, equipment, tools, drawings, designs, prototypes, plans, specifications, materials, trade secrets, know-how, standards, documentation, applications, methods, techniques, formulae, protocols, analyses, information and data in any form (whether or not patentable or copyrightable), and any and all other intellectual property or proprietary information, that presently exists or is developed prior to, on or after the date of execution of this Agreement relating in any way to the Licensor's technology. \"Equipment\" means the equipment that comprises of the hardware and software Technology invented by the Licensor as specified in Schedule 1, as amended from time to time by the written agreement of the Parties. \"Documentation\" means any documentation supplied to the Licensee by the Licensor from time to time during the continuation of this Agreement and which relates to the Licensed Technology. \"Intellectual Property Rights\" means the patents, trademarks, service marks, registered designs and applications for any of the foregoing, copyright, know-how confidential information, trade or business names, design rights and any other similar rights protected in any country. SCOPE The scope of the present Agreement is that the Licensor is the owner of certain Technology and the Licensee wishes to obtain a license to use this Technology by installation of the Equipment at the site of the Licensee. The Licensee shall pay an upfront fee and a monthly fee for the Equipment that shall be installed at the site of the Licensee deploying the Technology licensed by the Licensor. TERM The term of this Agreement will be [NUMBER OF YEARS] years as from the above date of the Agreement. GRANT OF LICENSE AND RIGHTS The Licensor grants to the Licensee a non-exclusive, nontransferable, non-sub licensable, personal license (\"License\"), limited right and license to use the Licensor's Technology and Equipment to [STATE PURPOSE] (hereinafter referred to as \"Purpose\"). The rights granted herein are assigned to the Licensee and the Licensee shall not assign its right to any third party. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSEE The Licensee represents and warrants that it has full capacity to enter into and perform this Contract. The Licensee represents and warrants that it shall use the license and rights granted to it under Section 4 of the present Agreement only for the Purpose stipulated under the present Agreement. The Licensee shall keep the Equipment in proper condition and perform scheduled maintenance as instructed by the Licensor. The Licensee shall use the Equipment only in the manner as guided by the Licensor and shall maintain the Equipment in a workable manner. The Licensee shall pay timely payments of the fees as stated in Section 8 of the present Agreement. The Licensee shall bear the cost of maintenance of the Equipment or its parts post the expiration of the period of the warranty. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES OF LICENSOR The Licensor warrants and represents that it is the rightful owner of the Intellectual Property Rights and has authority to grant the License as mentioned in Section 4 of the Agreement. The Licensor warrants and represents that it shall assist the Licensee in any claim that arises out of the use of the granted License and rights. The Licensor warrants that it shall assist the Licensee in operating the Equipment properly by making it acquainted with the operational systems and work flow. RELATIONSHIP It is understood by both the Parties that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as creating a relationship of partnership, joint venture, agency or employment between the Parties. 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Download in Word, edit online, or export as PDF. Free Word and PDF download.","talent management agreement template",[184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"talent management contract template","talent management agreement template word","entertainment management contract","artist management agreement template","talent manager contract free","talent representation agreement","talent management agreement pdf","music management contract template",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":196,"signature_required":196,"notarization_required":177},"advanced",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"A Talent Management Agreement is a legally binding contract between a talent manager and a client — such as an artist, musician, actor, athlete, or influencer — that defines the scope of the manager's authority, compensation structure, and duration of the representation relationship. This free Word download gives you a professionally structured starting point you can edit online and export as PDF before signing.\n","Use it when a manager is taking on responsibility for guiding a talent's career decisions, negotiating deals on their behalf, or coordinating bookings and opportunities across entertainment, sports, or media. It should be signed before any managerial services begin.\n","Scope of representation, commission rate and calculation method, exclusivity terms, manager authority and approval rights, talent obligations, term and renewal conditions, post-termination commission (sunset clause), conflict of interest disclosures, and termination rights for both parties.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Music artists and bands","Formalizing a management relationship before signing with a label or booking tours","persona-artist",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Talent managers and agencies","Establishing commission rights and authority scope across a client roster","persona-agency",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Athletes and sports professionals","Defining manager duties around endorsements, sponsorships, and appearance fees","persona-athlete",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Actors and performers","Clarifying the boundary between manager and agent roles before auditions begin","persona-performer",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Content creators and influencers","Documenting brand deal negotiation authority and commission terms with a digital manager","persona-content-creator",{"title":225,"use_case":226,"icon_asset_id":227},"Entertainment lawyers and advisors","Providing clients with a structured baseline agreement to negotiate from","persona-entertainment-lawyer",[229,233,237,241,245,248,252],{"situation":230,"recommended_template":231,"slug":232},"Managing a recording artist or band seeking a record deal","Music Artist Management Agreement","artist-agent-agreement-D857",{"situation":234,"recommended_template":235,"slug":236},"Representing an athlete across endorsements and appearances","Sports Management Agreement","exclusive-management-agreement-D12826",{"situation":238,"recommended_template":239,"slug":240},"Booking and coordinating live performances for a performer","Talent Booking Agreement","talent-agreement-D14072",{"situation":242,"recommended_template":243,"slug":244},"Representing a digital creator for brand partnerships","Influencer Management Agreement","influencer-marketing-agreement-D12851",{"situation":246,"recommended_template":247,"slug":240},"Hiring an agent rather than a manager to solicit employment","Talent Agency Agreement",{"situation":249,"recommended_template":250,"slug":251},"Formalizing a co-management arrangement between two managers","Co-Management Agreement","co-habitation-agreement-D12997",{"situation":253,"recommended_template":254,"slug":255},"Licensing talent's name and likeness for commercial use","Name and Likeness License Agreement","license-agreement-D1180",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Commission Rate","The percentage of the talent's gross or net income that the manager receives as compensation, typically ranging from 10% to 25% depending on industry and scope.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Exclusivity","A clause preventing the talent from engaging another manager for the same category of services during the contract term.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Sunset Clause","A post-termination provision entitling the manager to reduced commission on deals closed or substantially negotiated during the contract term, for a defined period after it ends.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Power of Attorney","An optional provision granting the manager legal authority to sign certain documents or negotiate on the talent's behalf without requiring the talent's direct signature each time.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Gross vs. Net Commission Base","The distinction between calculating commission on all income before deductions (gross) versus after specific expenses are subtracted (net) — a difference that significantly affects the manager's earnings.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Talent","The individual — artist, athlete, performer, or creator — whose career the manager represents and advances under the agreement.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Key Person Clause","A provision allowing the talent to terminate the agreement if a specific named individual at the management company leaves or is no longer involved in their career.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Term","The defined duration of the agreement — typically one to three years — with or without automatic renewal provisions.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Fiduciary Duty","The manager's legal obligation to act in the talent's best interest, avoid conflicts of interest, and prioritize the talent's career over personal gain.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Procurement of Employment","The act of actively soliciting or negotiating employment opportunities — a function typically reserved for licensed talent agents, not managers, in regulated US states.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"Accounting Period","The regular interval — monthly or quarterly — at which the manager must provide financial statements showing income received and commissions deducted.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Parties, Recitals, and Effective Date","Identifies the manager (individual or company) and the talent by their full legal names, states the purpose of the agreement, and records the date it takes effect.","This Talent Management Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] ('Effective Date') between [MANAGER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Manager'), and [TALENT FULL LEGAL NAME] ('Talent').","Using a stage name or trade name instead of the talent's legal name. If the talent's legal identity doesn't match their performing identity, enforcing commission rights or termination clauses against the right party becomes complicated.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Scope of Management Services","Defines the specific categories of the talent's career the manager is authorized to advise on, coordinate, and negotiate — and equally important, what falls outside the manager's scope.","Manager shall provide career guidance, negotiate contracts on Talent's behalf, coordinate publicity and public appearances, and advise on brand partnerships within the [MUSIC / FILM / SPORTS / DIGITAL MEDIA] industry. Manager shall not solicit employment on Talent's behalf in jurisdictions requiring an agent license without engaging a licensed co-agent.","Defining scope so broadly that the manager effectively acts as an unlicensed agent in states like California and New York — exposing the agreement to voiding under the Talent Agencies Act.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Term and Renewal","Sets the initial duration of the agreement, defines the conditions under which it renews automatically or requires affirmative action, and identifies any performance-based exit rights.","The initial term of this Agreement shall be [ONE / TWO / THREE] year(s) commencing on the Effective Date. This Agreement shall renew automatically for successive [ONE-YEAR] periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least [60] days before the end of the then-current term.","No auto-renewal language or failure to specify notice periods for non-renewal. If neither party acts, the relationship continues on unclear terms — making disputes about the agreement's existence inevitable.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Commission Rate and Calculation Basis","States the percentage the manager earns, whether it applies to gross or net income, which income categories are included or excluded, and how co-management arrangements affect the rate.","Manager shall be entitled to a commission of [15]% of Talent's gross income derived from all engagements, contracts, and deals procured or negotiated during the Term. 'Gross income' excludes reimbursed production expenses, union scale minimums, and third-party pass-through costs.","Defining the commission base as 'all income' without carving out expenses. A manager taking 15% of gross tour revenue that includes production costs will collect commission on money the talent never keeps — a source of frequent disputes.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Manager's Authority and Approval Rights","Distinguishes what the manager may do independently versus what requires the talent's prior written approval — protecting the talent from unauthorized commitments.","Manager is authorized to negotiate the terms of potential agreements on Talent's behalf. Manager shall not execute any agreement on behalf of Talent or commit Talent to any obligation without Talent's prior written approval, except as provided in any Power of Attorney attached hereto.","Granting the manager unlimited power of attorney without a defined scope or dollar threshold. Broad authority without guardrails allows the manager to bind the talent to deals they never reviewed.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Talent's Obligations","Sets out the talent's responsibilities — maintaining professional conduct, timely disclosure of income, cooperation with the manager's efforts, and exclusivity compliance.","Talent agrees to (a) conduct themselves professionally and maintain their public reputation, (b) promptly disclose all offers, engagements, and income to Manager, (c) execute agreements negotiated by Manager within [5] business days of presentation, and (d) not engage any other person to provide management services within the scope of this Agreement during the Term.","No income disclosure obligation. Managers paid on commission cannot verify or collect accurately if the talent receives income directly and fails to report it.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Accounting and Payment","Requires the manager to maintain accurate records of income received, provide regular accountings to the talent, and remit talent income after commission deduction within a defined period.","Manager shall provide Talent with a written accounting of all income received and commissions deducted on a [MONTHLY / QUARTERLY] basis within [15] days of the close of each accounting period. Manager shall remit all income due to Talent within [30] days of receipt, less Manager's commission.","No defined accounting period or payment deadline. Without these, managers holding client funds create commingling risks and the talent has no contractual basis to demand timely payment.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Post-Termination Commission (Sunset Clause)","Entitles the manager to a reduced commission on income from deals that were negotiated, substantially developed, or in progress during the contract term — even after the agreement ends.","Following termination, Manager shall be entitled to a commission of [X]% (reduced from [Y]%) on income received by Talent from contracts or engagements procured or substantially negotiated during the Term, for a period of [12 / 18 / 24] months after the Termination Date.","No sunset clause at all. Without one, a manager who spent years building a talent's career receives no compensation from deals that close the month after termination — a common and bitterly contested outcome.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Conflict of Interest and Fiduciary Duty","Requires the manager to disclose any financial interest they hold in venues, labels, promoters, or other parties with whom they negotiate on the talent's behalf.","Manager shall promptly disclose to Talent in writing any financial interest, ownership stake, or compensation arrangement Manager holds with any third party with whom Manager negotiates on Talent's behalf. Talent's written consent is required before Manager may represent conflicting interests.","No conflict disclosure obligation. Managers who own or co-own production companies, labels, or venues and fail to disclose those interests face breach-of-fiduciary-duty claims that can void the entire agreement.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Termination Rights and Cure Period","Defines the grounds on which either party may terminate the agreement early — with and without cause — and the notice and cure periods that apply.","Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon [30] days' written notice if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [15] days of receiving notice. Talent may terminate without cause upon [60] days' written notice if Manager fails to secure a minimum of [X] paid engagements within any consecutive [12]-month period.","No performance-based termination right for the talent. Without a minimum activity or results benchmark, a talent can be locked into an inactive management relationship for the full term with no exit.",[342,347,352,357,362,367,372,377],{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},1,"Enter the parties' full legal names and entity details","Use the manager's registered legal entity name (or full personal name if an individual) and the talent's legal name as it appears on government-issued ID. Include state of incorporation or residence.","If the talent performs under a stage name, include a parenthetical — '[LEGAL NAME] p/k/a [STAGE NAME]' — so the contract references both identities clearly.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},2,"Define the scope of management services precisely","List the specific categories of the talent's career covered — music, film, endorsements, digital content, live performance — and explicitly exclude any activities that require a licensed agent in your jurisdiction.","In California, soliciting employment on behalf of talent requires a Talent Agency Act license. Keep the scope focused on career guidance and negotiation support rather than direct job procurement.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},3,"Set the term length and renewal conditions","Choose an initial term of one to three years appropriate to the career stage. Add auto-renewal language with a 60-day non-renewal notice window and any performance-based exit triggers.","First-time managers should negotiate a shorter initial term of one year — it protects both parties if the working relationship doesn't develop as expected.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},4,"Specify the commission rate and income definition","Enter the commission percentage and define exactly what income it applies to. Carve out reimbursed expenses, union minimums, and third-party pass-throughs from the gross income definition.","Industry standard rates range from 10% to 20% for music and entertainment; sports management typically runs 3% to 10% depending on deal type. Rates above 25% are generally considered unconscionable in most jurisdictions.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},5,"Establish the manager's authority limits","Clarify what the manager may negotiate independently versus what requires the talent's written sign-off. Include a dollar threshold above which all commitments need explicit approval.","A clear approval threshold — e.g., any commitment exceeding $5,000 requires written consent — protects the talent without slowing routine career decisions.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},6,"Draft the accounting and payment terms","Set the accounting period (monthly or quarterly), the number of days after the period close by which statements must be delivered, and the remittance deadline for income due to the talent.","Require that client funds be held in a separate trust or client account, not commingled with the manager's operating funds — this is required by law in several jurisdictions.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},7,"Negotiate the sunset clause duration and rate","Agree on a post-termination commission rate (typically 50–75% of the in-term rate) and the period it applies — commonly 12 to 24 months depending on how long the in-term deal took to develop.","Tie the sunset duration to deal type: a tour booked the month before termination may warrant a 6-month tail; a multi-year recording contract warrants the full 24 months.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},8,"Sign before any management services begin","Both parties should sign a fully negotiated agreement before the manager takes any action on the talent's behalf. Post-commencement signatures create consideration disputes and leave early commissions in a legal grey area.","Use a witnessed or countersigned copy and store the executed original in a secure document system. eSign with a timestamped audit trail is accepted in most jurisdictions.",[383,387,391,395,399,403],{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"No sunset clause for post-termination commissions","A manager who developed a talent's career over two years may receive nothing from deals that close after termination, creating incentives for either party to time termination opportunistically.","Include a sunset clause specifying a reduced commission rate (typically 50–75% of the in-term rate) and a defined period of 12–24 months on deals procured or substantially developed during the term.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Granting unlimited power of attorney","A manager with unconstrained authority can bind the talent to recording contracts, touring schedules, or sponsorship deals without the talent's direct review or approval.","Limit any power of attorney to specific, enumerated transaction types and include a dollar cap above which the talent's separate written consent is mandatory.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Failing to carve out expenses from the commission base","Commissions calculated on gross revenue that includes production costs, equipment rental, and travel reimbursements significantly inflate the manager's earnings at the talent's expense.","Define 'gross income' explicitly to exclude reimbursed third-party expenses, union scale minimums, and pass-through costs before applying the commission percentage.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No performance benchmark or activity-based termination right","Without a minimum activity clause, a talent is contractually locked in for the full term even if the manager books zero engagements — with no right to exit.","Include a performance clause: if the manager fails to secure a defined minimum number of paid engagements or a revenue threshold within any rolling 12-month period, the talent may terminate on 30 days' notice.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"Failing to disclose manager conflicts of interest","A manager who owns a stake in a label, venue, or production company and negotiates deals involving those entities without disclosure breaches their fiduciary duty and exposes the agreement to voiding.","Add a mandatory conflict-of-interest disclosure clause requiring written notice and talent consent before the manager may negotiate on behalf of any entity in which they hold a financial interest.",{"mistake":404,"why_it_matters":405,"fix":406},"Using a stage name instead of legal name in the parties block","Agreements referencing only a stage name create identity ambiguity — if the talent legally changes their name or disputes the contract, the binding party is unclear.","Always use the talent's full legal name in the parties clause, with the stage name noted as 'professionally known as' in a parenthetical immediately following.",[408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429,432],{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is a talent management agreement?","A talent management agreement is a legally binding contract between a talent manager and a client — typically an artist, musician, actor, athlete, or content creator — that defines the manager's authority, commission structure, scope of representation, and the duration of the relationship. It creates enforceable obligations on both sides and establishes how the manager will be compensated for developing the talent's career.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"What is the difference between a talent manager and a talent agent?","A talent agent's primary function is procuring employment — actively soliciting and negotiating job opportunities on the talent's behalf. In California, New York, and several other states, this activity requires a license under talent agency legislation. A talent manager provides career guidance, business advice, and coordination services but is generally not licensed to solicit employment directly. The boundary matters legally: an unlicensed manager who acts as an agent in California can have the entire management agreement voided by the Labor Commissioner.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What commission rate is standard in a talent management agreement?","Standard rates vary by industry and career stage. Music management typically runs 15% to 20% of gross income. Film and television management commonly sits at 10% to 15%. Sports management commissions range from 3% to 10% depending on deal type — endorsement deals typically command higher rates than playing contracts. Rates above 25% are generally viewed as unconscionable and are difficult to enforce in most jurisdictions.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What is a sunset clause in a talent management agreement?","A sunset clause entitles the manager to a reduced commission on income from deals that were negotiated, booked, or substantially developed during the contract term — even after the agreement has been terminated. Sunset periods typically run 12 to 24 months, with the commission rate reduced to 50–75% of the in-term rate. Without a sunset clause, a manager who spent years developing a talent's career could receive nothing from deals that close shortly after termination.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"Can a talent management agreement be terminated early?","Yes, if the agreement includes termination rights for cause and, ideally, a performance-based exit clause. Either party can terminate for material breach with written notice and a cure period — typically 15 to 30 days. Some agreements include a minimum-activity benchmark: if the manager fails to book a defined number of engagements within a rolling 12-month period, the talent may terminate on shortened notice. Without these provisions, a talent may be locked in for the full term regardless of the manager's performance.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Is a talent management agreement enforceable without a lawyer?","A well-drafted template is generally enforceable when properly completed and signed by both parties before services begin. However, talent management agreements intersect with jurisdiction-specific licensing laws, fiduciary duty standards, and entertainment-industry customs that vary significantly by state and country. Legal review is strongly recommended for any agreement covering a talent with meaningful income, equity in recordings or IP, or cross-border activity.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"Does a talent management agreement need to be in writing?","In most jurisdictions, a written agreement is not technically required for a management relationship to exist — but without one, the commission rate, scope, term, and post-termination rights are all disputed territory. California's Labor Code requires written agreements for certain talent industry contracts. In all cases, a signed written agreement is essential to enforce commission rights, sunset provisions, and confidentiality obligations.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"What should a talent management agreement say about exclusivity?","The exclusivity clause should specify which categories of the talent's career are covered exclusively by this manager, for what geographic territory, and whether any carve-outs apply — for instance, an existing relationship with a business manager or publicist. A blanket exclusivity clause covering all aspects of the talent's professional life can create problems when the talent legitimately needs separate representation in a specialized area.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Who owns the talent's IP and recordings under a management agreement?","A talent management agreement typically does not transfer any intellectual property rights from the talent to the manager — that would be the function of a recording contract, publishing agreement, or license. However, some management agreements include a producer or co-writer participation clause that gives the manager a share of royalties on specific works created during the term. Any such provision should be clearly delineated and independently reviewed by an entertainment lawyer.\n",[436,440,444,448],{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Music and Recording","industry-music","Commission applies across recording advances, touring income, sync licensing, merchandise, and publishing — each calculated differently, making a precise income definition essential.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Film, Television, and Theater","industry-entertainment","Manager-agent distinction is tightly regulated; the agreement must stay within career guidance and exclude direct employment solicitation to avoid licensing violations under state talent agency acts.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"Professional Sports","industry-sports","Player contract commissions are capped or regulated by league collective bargaining agreements in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL — the management agreement must acknowledge and defer to CBA limits.",{"industry":449,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"Digital Media and Content Creation","industry-media","Brand deal commissions, sponsored content rates, and platform monetization share are all relatively new income streams requiring explicit definition in the commission base to avoid disputes.",[453,456,459,463],{"vs":247,"vs_template_id":454,"summary":455},"D{TALENT_AGENCY_AGREEMENT_ID}","A talent agency agreement authorizes a licensed agent to actively solicit and negotiate employment on the talent's behalf — the core function regulated by state talent agency acts. A management agreement focuses on career strategy, business guidance, and coordination rather than direct job procurement. In California and New York, managers who cross into employment solicitation without a license risk having their agreements voided. Use an agency agreement when you need a licensed representative to book work; use a management agreement for long-term career development.",{"vs":89,"vs_template_id":457,"summary":458},"independent-contractor-agreement-D160","An independent contractor agreement engages a service provider for defined project-based work at a fixed fee or hourly rate. A talent management agreement creates an ongoing representation relationship compensated by commission on the talent's earnings — not a fixed payment for services. The management agreement also includes fiduciary obligations, exclusivity, and post-termination rights that a standard contractor agreement does not address.",{"vs":460,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"Entertainment Services Agreement","D{ENTERTAINMENT_SERVICES_AGREEMENT_ID}","An entertainment services agreement governs a specific performance, appearance, or content creation engagement — it is transactional and project-scoped. A talent management agreement is a long-term strategic relationship governing the talent's entire career or a defined segment of it. Both documents may exist simultaneously: the management agreement defines the ongoing relationship, while individual booking contracts govern each specific engagement.",{"vs":464,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"Personal Services Agreement","D{PERSONAL_SERVICES_AGREEMENT_ID}","A personal services agreement typically covers a defined set of personal services rendered by the talent directly to a client — such as an appearance, endorsement, or performance. A talent management agreement runs in the opposite direction: it governs what the manager does for the talent, not what the talent does for a third party. Personal services agreements define the talent's output obligations; management agreements define the manager's representation obligations.",{"use_template":468,"template_plus_review":472,"custom_drafted":476},{"best_for":469,"cost":470,"time":471},"Early-career talent and emerging managers formalizing a new relationship in a single domestic market","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"Talent with existing income streams, cross-state or cross-border activity, or managers taking on multiple clients","$500–$1,500 for an entertainment lawyer review","3–7 days",{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Established talent with significant earnings, multi-territory representation, equity in recordings or IP, or complex co-management structures","$2,000–$8,000+","2–4 weeks",[481,486,491,496],{"code":482,"name":483,"flag_asset_id":484,"note":485},"us","United States","flag-us","California's Talent Agencies Act (Labor Code §1700 et seq.) prohibits unlicensed individuals from procuring employment for talent — managers who cross this line risk having their agreements voided by the Labor Commissioner. New York has similar licensing requirements under the Employment Agency Law. Commission rates and agreement terms are not directly regulated federally, but courts apply reasonableness standards. Several states also impose fiduciary duties on managers by statute.",{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canada does not have a single national talent agency act equivalent — regulation falls to provinces. Ontario and British Columbia have employment agency legislation that may apply to managers who actively solicit work. Quebec civil law governs contracts differently from common-law provinces and may affect enforceability of certain standard clauses. Post-termination commission (sunset) provisions are generally enforceable if reasonable in duration and scope.",{"code":492,"name":493,"flag_asset_id":494,"note":495},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The UK's Entertainment Industry regime does not impose licensing requirements on managers in the way California does, but talent managers owe fiduciary and contractual duties under common law. The Employment Agencies Act 1973 regulates employment agencies and businesses but generally excludes personal management relationships from its scope. Agreements should comply with the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 — clauses that unreasonably restrict the talent's rights may be struck down.",{"code":497,"name":498,"flag_asset_id":499,"note":500},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Talent management regulation across EU member states varies significantly — France, Germany, and Italy each have distinct entertainment industry regulations. GDPR applies to any personal data collected or processed about the talent, requiring appropriate data handling provisions in the agreement. Some EU jurisdictions impose mandatory cooling-off or withdrawal rights for personal services contracts. Legal advice from a local entertainment specialist is recommended for any EU-based management relationship.",[457,502,503,504,505,506,507,508,509,510,511,512],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","service-agreement-D12711","commission-sales-agreement-D532","employment-agreement-executive-D543","technology-licensing-agreement-D13434","trademark-license-and-royalty-agreement-D970","general-non-compete-agreement-D882","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","general-power-of-attorney-D1037","joint-venture-agreement-D889","partnership-agreement-D12551",{"emit_how_to":196,"emit_defined_term":196},{"primary_folder":112,"secondary_folder":515,"document_type":516,"industry":517,"business_stage":518,"tags":519,"confidence":524},"services-and-consulting","agreement","media","all-stages",[516,520,521,522,523],"contract","talent-management","representation","entertainment",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Talent Management Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Talent Management Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a talent manager and a client — typically an artist, musician, actor, athlete, or digital content creator — that defines the manager's authority, compensation structure, and the scope and duration of the representation relationship. Unlike an informal handshake arrangement, a properly drafted management agreement establishes enforceable obligations on both sides: the manager's duty to advance the talent's career, and the talent's obligation to disclose income, cooperate with the manager's efforts, and pay agreed commissions. The agreement also delineates the critical legal boundary between a talent manager — who provides career guidance and strategic advice — and a licensed talent agent, who is authorized to actively solicit employment on the talent's behalf.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written talent management agreement, commission disputes are resolved by courts guessing at the parties' intentions, post-termination payment obligations exist in a legal vacuum, and a manager who has spent years developing a talent's career can be cut loose the day before a major deal closes with no contractual right to compensation. The cost of this ambiguity is concrete: talent managers have lost six-figure commission claims because no agreement specified the commission base; artists have been locked into inactive management relationships for years because no performance benchmark was agreed in writing. A signed talent management agreement, executed before the first management action is taken, closes these gaps and gives both parties a clear framework for the relationship — protecting the manager's commission rights and protecting the talent from unauthorized commitments made in their name.\u003C/p>\n",1781186002357]