What are your speaking contract terms?

We've all heard about the rock stars who have eyebrow-raising items listed in their contract terms: "Flintstone vitamins, but only Wilma" and "a bowl of M & Ms, but no brown ones".

I'm writing an article about contract terms which real speakers include in their agreements -- smart ones, clever ones, kooky ones. Everything from having a glass of cold water (no ice) at the lectern, having a private place to freshen up before speaking, having someone meet them at the entrance, having someone handle cash. Some contract terms are not public but used as bargaining chips in agent negotiation:

  • flowers in the room,
  • restaurant vouchers,
  • theatre tickets,
  • hockey tickets.
I'm also looking for ridiculous ones, like "I want to be paid in full even if I don't show up."

Send me your contract terms or any you've heard about. I'll provide credit for contributions (unless anonymity is requested) and I'll post the article on this page.

And don't forget to list your own contract terms on the Membership Application.


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