![]() ![]() If you get a sick day, you lose followers, which is a loss of revenue, which is, you know, your job.” - Alex Warren, Hype House creatorĮarlier this year when the Hype House reality series was released on Netflix, we were able to catch a glimpse of what life is really like for these twenty-something creators living in Los Angeles. When reviewing the contract, one of the lawyers, Jillyn Hess-Verdon, says “it's a contract surrendering all of your rights regarding any connection to Hype House.” The only benefits for creators seems to be the potential boost of social media following and free housing. ![]() Needless to say, two legal experts who both work within the social media space, took a look and noted that the house contract is missing the “standard provisions” they’re used to seeing from other contracts in the influencer space. With only 11 rules, this house agreement seemingly covers everything from maintaining cleanliness and keeping contact information current to compensation (or lack thereof). You agree that you are not to receive any compensation for any videos and/or photos as referenced herein.” Other rules include not disclosing any members’ confidential information, not disparaging members’ reputations or doing anything that may cause embarrassment to other members and more. ![]() According to one of their ‘house rules,’ “any images with or without yourself and your name or any pseudo names of yours may be publicly shared. Content creators in this house receive little to no support, particularly in terms of compensation, The Hype House really doesn’t do much to stand up for its creators. Influencer contracts can be a mystery for many, but thanks to Business Insider, we were able to get a crystal clear look at how one of the biggest content creator groups functions when cameras are off. And if you still don’t know them, TikTok creators (turned megastars) Addison Rae, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio hailed from the Hype House. But they’re different: they’re very famous. For those unaware, the Hype House is another one of those influencer groups who live and create content together. Here’s the skinny (from a professional and slightly-less-professional standpoint). A Hype House contract was leaked to Business Insider, and a couple of lawyers in the industry have given it a once-over. ![]()
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