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influencer contract unfair terms — sharing my story

Started by throwaway_account_7_23 · Dec 18, 2025 · 1,771 views · 17 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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throwaway_account_7_23 OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

influencer contract unfair terms. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 5 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $140,000.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

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legally_confused_30

Fwiw my neighbor dealt with this and said the lawyer made it go away fast.

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SecurityConsultant_23

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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sustained_overruled

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

LT
long_time_lurker_24

Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.

TL
Forum_Admin Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the implied covenant of good faith. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct commercially reasonable.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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ImmigrationAttyMJ_22

Similar thing happened to me. The attorney I spoke with laid out options I didn't even know existed.

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jchen92_13

Not a lawyer as far as I know, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send teh initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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taxconfused_30

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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startuplife_13

Been there. Here's what I learned.

Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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ian_99_17

Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.

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Justin_W_14

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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legally_confused_23

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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ComplianceOfficer_33

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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clock_watcher_34

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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JessicaEsq_24

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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travis_m_18

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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the_whole_truth_22

NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But honestly you should verify this with someone who knows your state's laws.