It is common sense that you would and should read your contract before signing one in Singapore. Though not everyone has the common sense to think that there may be something in that contract that they would not agree with, so sometimes they put the cart before the horse and sign without even reading a single word of the contract. Starting your career, you should make sure you read everything and understand all the terms listed in the contract before you sign. You may be eager to get your career off the ground, but you should also make sure that your contract is going to impact your career in a positive way and don’t sign if the terms are not in your best interest in Singapore.
To make sure that never happens to you, ensure that you have an agent you can trust in Singapore, who can take the time to review the contract for you. Alternatively you can hire a lawyer to review a contract if that is an option for you. To help you begin to understand modeling contracts, let’s cover some of the basics.
Most modeling contracts are somewhat similar, but most reputable modeling agencies are careful to keep the fine details in their contracts confidential. A modeling contract will include things like: how the model’s earnings will be divided between the model and the agency; the contract length (most are between 1-3 years and automatically renew unless either party serves 30 to 60 days notice to terminate); whether the contract gives the agency worldwide exclusivity or whether the model can be represented by other agencies at the same time; and how the model must behave and maintain their stats (measurements) for the contract to be upheld. In addition, the contract will speak to things such as taxes and other expenses that are the responsibility of the model. If your contract does not include any of this information, you need to inquire as to why and get answers before you agree to anything in Singapore.
