Briggs AnalyticsFree tool · Operating owners
Got an offer for your records? Compare it first.
Put in the terms from up to three offers. See them side by side, with plain-English red flags on exclusivity, payment timing, clawbacks and anything else that could cost you.
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How this works
Four steps, about as many minutes.
- Type in the terms from each offer.
- See them side by side.
- Read the red flags in plain English.
- Get the comparison and the eight questions to ask every buyer.
The headline number is only half the offer
Two offers with the same price can be worth very different amounts. One pays when you sign. The other pays after a review that can take months, only if your records pass it, and can take money back for a year after. One lets you license the same records to someone else. The other locks them up for years. These details are where owners lose money without noticing.
This comparer lines up the terms that matter most and flags the ones that usually work against the owner. It does not tell you which offer to take. It makes sure you see what you are agreeing to.
The terms that matter most
When you get paid. Whether it is exclusive and for how long. How long the buyer has to accept or reject your records. Whether any money can be taken back. Whether the buyer can resell or re-license your records. Whether they delete them when they are done. And whether their liability to you is capped.
What a flag means
A flag is a question to ask, not a reason to walk away. Many terms get better just by asking.
This is a comparison, not legal advice. Have your lawyer read any agreement before you sign it.
Questions about this tool.
What if an offer is a range, not a number?
Type the low end. It is the number you can count on, and it keeps the comparison honest.
Is exclusive always bad?
No. Exclusive offers can be worth taking, but they should pay more, since you can not license those records to anyone else. The comparer flags exclusivity with no clear premium.
What is a clawback?
A clause that lets the buyer take money back later, for example if your records turn out to be different from what was described. Shorter and narrower is better for you.
Is this legal advice?
No. Have your lawyer read any agreement before you sign it.
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