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Can a model agency require me to sign an exclusivity clause in their contract?

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I am an aspiring model and have recently been offered a contract by a reputable model agency. While reviewing the contract, I noticed that there is a clause requiring me to sign an exclusivity agreement, which states that I cannot work with any other agency during the term of the contract. I am unsure if this is a common practice in the industry and if it is legally binding, as I have heard conflicting information from other models. I would like to seek legal advice to understand my rights and obligations before signing the contract.

Darryl S.

Answered Jan 17, 2025

Yes - this is allowed in the contract and is fairly common in my experience in the industry. However, it is also negotiable and you could say that you're not willing to agree to the exclusivity clause.

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