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UGC Contract Template: What to Include

Last updated: February 2026

Need a quick reference for what belongs in your UGC contract? This is the checklist version — everything you need, nothing you don't.

The Essential Sections

Every UGC contract needs these 10 sections. Skip any of them, and you're leaving yourself exposed.

1. Parties and Dates

Who's making this agreement?

Include:

Template:

This Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between:

Creator: [Your Name/Business Name], [Your Address]

Client: [Company Name], [Company Address]

Project: [Brief Description]

2. Scope of Work

What exactly are you delivering?

Include:

Template:

Creator will produce the following:

  • vertical videos (9:16 aspect ratio, 1080x1920)
  • Length: [X-X] seconds each
  • Platform: [TikTok/Instagram Reels/etc.]
  • Featuring: [Product/Brand Name]
  • Content style: [UGC testimonial/tutorial/unboxing/etc.]

Deliverables: [X] MP4 files meeting above specifications.

3. Timeline

When is everything due?

Include:

Template:

Timeline:

  • Agreement signed: [DATE]
  • Draft delivery: [DATE]
  • Client feedback due: Within [X] business days of draft
  • Final delivery: Within [X] business days of receiving feedback

4. Revisions

How many changes are included?

Include:

Template:

Revisions: [X] rounds of revisions included.

A revision is feedback on existing content. Complete re-shoots or concept changes are new deliverables.

Client must provide consolidated written feedback within [X] business days.

Additional revisions: $[X] per round.

5. Payment Terms

When and how do you get paid?

Include:

Template:

Compensation: $[TOTAL]

Payment Schedule:

  • [X]% ($[X]) due upon signing
  • [X]% ($[X]) due within [X] days of final delivery

Payment Method: [PayPal/Bank Transfer/etc.]

Late Fees: Invoices unpaid after [X] days incur a [X]% monthly fee.

6. Usage Rights

How can the client use your content?

Include:

Template:

License Grant: Creator grants Client a non-exclusive license to use the Content as follows:

  • Platforms: [Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc.]
  • Usage type: [Organic social only / Including paid advertising]
  • Duration: [X] months from delivery
  • Territory: [Worldwide / Specific regions]

Usage not specified above requires separate written agreement and additional compensation.

Paid Advertising: [Included / Not included. Available for $X additional.]

Extended Usage: Additional [X] months available for $[X].

7. Content Ownership

Who owns what?

Include:

Template:

Ownership:

  • Creator retains ownership of all raw footage and outtakes.
  • Client receives a license (as specified above) to final delivered Content.
  • Creator may use final Content in their portfolio and social media.
  • Unused concepts and drafts remain Creator's property.

8. Kill Fee

What happens if the project is cancelled?

Include:

Template:

Cancellation:

If Client terminates this agreement:

  • Before work begins: No fee due
  • After work begins, before draft: [X]% of total fee
  • After draft delivery: [X]% of total fee
  • After final delivery: 100% of total fee

Upon cancellation, Client receives no license to any content unless full payment is made.

9. Exclusivity

Are there restrictions on working with competitors?

Include:

Template:

Exclusivity: Creator agrees not to create sponsored content for [direct competitors / specific category] for [X] days following final delivery.

Extended exclusivity available:

  • additional days: $[X]
  • additional days: $[X]

OR

No Exclusivity: This agreement does not include exclusivity provisions. Creator is free to work with other brands in any category.

10. General Terms

The standard legal protections.

Include:

Template:

Governing Law: This agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].

Disputes: Any disputes will be resolved first through good-faith negotiation, then [mediation/arbitration/small claims court].

Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire agreement. Any modifications require written consent from both parties.

Signatures:

Creator: _________________________ Date: _______

Client: _________________________ Date: _______

Quick Checklist

Use this before sending any contract:

Parties & Dates

Scope

Timeline

Revisions

Payment

Usage Rights

Ownership

Kill Fee

Exclusivity

Signatures

Sample Contract Structure

Here's how it all fits together:

UGC CONTENT CREATION AGREEMENT

1. PARTIES
   [Names and contact info]

2. SCOPE OF WORK
   [Detailed deliverables]

3. TIMELINE
   [Key dates]

4. REVISIONS
   [Limits and process]

5. COMPENSATION
   [Payment terms]

6. USAGE RIGHTS
   [License details]

7. CONTENT OWNERSHIP
   [Who owns what]

8. CANCELLATION / KILL FEE
   [Termination terms]

9. EXCLUSIVITY
   [Restrictions if any]

10. GENERAL TERMS
    [Legal boilerplate]

SIGNATURES
[Both parties sign and date]

Ready-Made Options

Don't want to build from scratch? Here are your options:

For most creators, a purpose-built template is the right balance of protection and convenience.

Summary

A good UGC contract isn't complicated — it's complete. Cover these 10 sections, and you're protected:

  1. Parties and dates
  2. Scope of work
  3. Timeline
  4. Revisions
  5. Payment
  6. Usage rights
  7. Content ownership
  8. Kill fee
  9. Exclusivity
  10. General terms

Don't overthink it. Do include everything.

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