Guides · creators and operators
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.
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.
Start here
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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