Payments
Kill Fee
Compensation owed when a brand cancels a booked project after commitment but before or during production.
What it means in practice
The contract sets the fee according to the cancellation stage, reserved time, completed work, and committed expenses. It should also address reimbursement of third-party costs and ownership of unfinished materials.
Why it matters
A kill fee limits the creator's loss when booked capacity or production spending cannot be recovered.
How it is used
A brand pays the agreed cancellation fee after ending a creator campaign once preproduction has started.
Also called
cancellation fee
Related terms
- Milestone PaymentA staged installment released when a specific project stage, such as script approval or delivery, is completed.
- Usage FeeAn additional payment charged for extending or expanding the rights to use already delivered content.
- Performance BonusAdditional payment triggered when content passes agreed thresholds such as views, sales, or engagement targets.