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Talent contract review in plain English

Talent, modeling, and acting contracts often sign away more than one job. They can hand over your likeness, lock up who else you can work with, and quietly define what “backend” actually pays. ShieldMyDoc reads yours and explains what you are handing over.

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What we look for in this document

  • Work-made-for-hire and ownership of the finished work
  • Likeness, image, name, and voice rights — and for how long
  • Territory, media, and perpetuity language (including AI or digital replica terms)
  • Exclusivity and category restrictions on other work
  • Backend, royalty, points, and residual definitions
  • Usage renewals, buyouts, and reuse fees
  • Approval rights over how your image is used or edited
  • Cancellation, kill fees, and payment timing

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload

    Upload your PDF.

  2. 2

    We review it

    ShieldMyDoc identifies important terms and potential concerns.

  3. 3

    Understand it

    Get explanations in plain English.

  4. 4

    Decide what to do next

    Use the information to decide what you want to clarify or discuss with a licensed attorney.

What the review looks like

Attention levels tell you how closely to read a term.

  • HIGH ATTENTIONWorth reading closely and asking about.
  • REVIEW CAREFULLYCommon, but the details matter.
  • NO MAJOR CONCERN IDENTIFIEDNothing unusual identified.
See a full example report (5 items)

Questions people often ask about this document

  • Who owns the finished work, and can they reuse it forever?
  • Where and in what media can my image be used, and for how long?
  • Does this allow a digital or AI recreation of my likeness?
  • Which other jobs or brands am I blocked from taking?
  • What exactly is “backend” calculated on, and after which costs?
  • Do I get paid if the shoot is cancelled?
ShieldMyDoc is an informational tool, not a law firm. It does not provide legal advice, represent you, or determine whether an agreement is enforceable. Think of it as your first look — not your final legal decision.

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