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Creator and agency guides.

Practical, safe for work guides on splits, pricing, contracts, taxes, data ownership, and running a roster. Built from verifiable sources, not hype.

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Our guides help creators and agency operators run the business side of adult content with confidence. Each one carries a checklist, framework, or contract clause breakdown you can act on, covering agency splits, pricing, contracts, taxes, data ownership, and day to day operations. Start with the topic closest to your next decision.

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New to working with an agency? Begin with what to expect in your first month and pricing your subscription and PPV. Running an agency? See onboarding a new creator. For concepts and economics, read the journal and explainers. Before signing or working with a partner, read contract clauses that matter, what good agency communication looks like, handling chargebacks and refunds, and what to look for in a creator lawyer.

Creator guide

Pricing your subscription and PPV

How to set subscription and pay per view prices without leaving money on the table or scaring off fans.

Creator guide

What to expect in your first month with an agency

Onboarding, access, reporting, and the questions to ask before you hand over the keys.

Creator guide

Owning your audience and data

Keep control of your list, your logins, and your numbers so you are never locked out of your own business.

Creator guide

Estate and privacy planning for creators

Protect your identity, accounts, and income with practical privacy and continuity planning.

Operator guide

Onboarding a new creator

An operator checklist for bringing a creator onto your roster cleanly and compliantly.

Operator guide

Setting realistic earnings expectations

How to talk numbers honestly so creators and agencies start aligned, not disappointed.

Last updated · June 19, 2026

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Common questions

Who are these guides for?

Two audiences: creators choosing and working with an agency, and operators running or starting one. Each guide says who it is for at the top so you can skip what does not apply.

Are the guides specific to OnlyFans?

No. The principles, splits, contracts, and tax points apply across subscription and social platforms, including OnlyFans and Fansly. Where a platform rule matters, we name it.

Do you give legal or tax advice?

No. Our guides are educational and built from documented, verifiable sources. For your situation, confirm with a qualified accountant or lawyer. Our accounting and tax page can point you to a partner.

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Every guide in this library

Agency Cash Flow and PayoutsAgency Contracts: Termination and Exit ClausesAgency Financial Modeling BasicsAgency KPIs That Actually MatterAgency Legal and Compliance FoundationsAgency Software Buying GuideBookkeeping Habits That Save You at Tax TimeBuilding a Content Production WorkflowBuilding a Safe Off Platform PresenceBuilding an Agency Brand and ReputationBuilding an Agency Management StackBuilding Chatter SOPsHow New Agencies Build Creator TrustBuilding Repeatable Marketing SystemsCompliance Checklist for New AgenciesCreator Agency Contracts: Clauses That MatterCreator Insurance and Liability BasicsDiversifying Income Beyond One PlatformDMCA and Takedowns for CreatorsEstate and Privacy Planning for CreatorsGoing Full Time: Business Setup ChecklistHandling Chargebacks and Refunds for CreatorsHandling Disputes With CreatorsHiring and Training ChattersHow Agency Revenue Splits WorkHow Chatting Teams Work and CostHow Much Should You Pay an AgencyHow to Choose a Creator AgencyHow to Exit a Bad Agency ContractHow to Read an Agency Performance ReportHow to Scale a Creator Management AgencyHow to Spot an Agency ScamHow to Start a Creator AgencyHow to Switch Agencies Without Losing MomentumHow to Vet an Agency YourselfManaged vs Unmanaged for CreatorsManaging Chatter Quality and ComplianceNegotiating Your Agency SplitOnboarding a New CreatorOutsourcing vs In House TeamsOwning Your Audience and DataPaid Ads for Agencies: What WorksPricing Your Subscription and PPVProtect Creator Data in Your AgencyProtecting Your Brand as a CreatorProtecting Your Mental Health in the BusinessQuestions to Ask an Agency Before SigningRecruiting Creators EthicallyRed Flags When Signing With an AgencyRetaining Creators, Reducing ChurnScaling Chatting Teams Across Time ZonesScaling Past the Founder BottleneckSeparating Personal and Business FinancesSetting Agency Pricing and SplitsSetting Boundaries With Your AgencySetting Realistic Earnings ExpectationsSetting Up a Company as a CreatorStaying Compliant With Platform TermsStructuring an Agency for Multiple MarketsTaxes for Creators by CountryAge Verification Laws for CreatorsWhat a Management Agency DoesWhat Good Agency Communication Looks LikeYour First Month With an AgencyWhat to Look for in a Creator AccountantWhat to Look for in a Creator LawyerWhen to Hire Your First ManagerWhen to Leave an AgencyWriting a Fair Creator Agency ContractYour Rights When an Agency Underperforms