Parties
Identify the contracting entities and the influencer by legal name, including business entity if applicable, and provide addresses and contact details for invoicing.
A precise commission document aligns expectations, simplifies payout calculations, and documents legal and tax obligations for both parties in one place.
Brands, marketing agencies, and independent influencers use this document to formalize compensation and performance terms.
It also serves finance, legal, and talent managers who need a consistent record for payments, tax reporting, and audits.
Identify the contracting entities and the influencer by legal name, including business entity if applicable, and provide addresses and contact details for invoicing.
Describe campaign deliverables, channels, content counts, required captions and disclosures, approved assets, and any exclusivity or non-compete limits.
Specify the commission structure (percentage, flat fee, tiered rates), calculation basis, and whether commissions apply to gross or net revenue.
State tracking mechanisms: affiliate links, promo codes, pixel tracking, UTM parameters, and the process for resolving attribution disputes.
Define payment schedule, net terms (for example Net 30), invoicing requirements, currency, and any holdback or clawback provisions.
Include FTC disclosure requirements, intellectual property assignments or licenses, confidentiality, and applicable governing law.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signers and Order | Add influencer, brand rep, then finance sequentially. |
| Authentication | Use email + SMS OTP for signer verification. |
| Conditional Fields | Show commission sections only for performance-based deals. |
| Storage | Save executed PDF to secure records location. |
Ensure the chosen platform can export signed PDFs with audit trails and integrates with accounting, CRM, or document storage systems for automated recordkeeping.
Collect W-9 upon influencer onboarding
Follow agreed Net 15/30/45 schedule
Issue to recipients by Jan 31
File electronically by Jan 31
Retention counts from effective date
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |