The commission carve-out clause was introduced in Lesson 1.4. This lesson is the contract checklist version: the specific revenue lines that should be carved out of agency commission, in writing.

1. Subscription revenue from existing audience. Standard platform subscriptions (Twitch subs, YouTube memberships, Kick subs, OnlyFans subscriptions, Patreon tiers) from fans who were already subscribed before you signed should stay 100 percent yours unless otherwise stated.
2. Gift and off stream revenue. Gifts and on-stream competition wins are direct-to-creator transactions with The Streamer Agency, but this is not common. We do not believe they should ever carry agency commission. If you worked hard to win or place in a platform's competition, that reward should go directly to you the day the competition ends (example being LiveJasmin bi-monthly competitions). Off stream tips, gifts and brand packages should always go straight to the creator.
3. Pre-signing brand deals. Any deal that was already negotiated, signed, or in the pipeline before your agency contract effective date should be excluded from commission.
4. Personal services unrelated to streaming. If you have side income from coaching, consulting, podcasting, or any non-streaming activity, that revenue is yours unless the agency is explicitly representing it.
5. Speaking fees and appearance income. Unless the agency books speaking engagements as a service line, fees from talks, panels, and appearances should be carved out.

The contract should list each carve-out explicitly. If the contract uses generic language like "agency commission applies to all managed revenue," push for the specific carve-outs above to be written in. Generic language tends to be interpreted in the agency's favor when disputes arise.

This is a negotiable clause in every contract. Agencies that refuse to carve out tips and existing subs are not operating in good faith.