FAQ
Plain answers to fair questions.
If anything is unclear, ask — a good agreement should survive scrutiny.
Before You Apply
The questions worth asking.
These are the eight things every creator should confirm before signing with any agency — ours included.
Who owns my account and content?
You do — always. You retain ownership of your identity, content, account and payout relationship. Valmont Society manages agreed strategy, account oversight, growth guidance and messaging workflows under a written agreement. We never take ownership of a creator, her identity, her account or her content.
Who creates and posts my content?
You do. Creators produce, edit and publish their own content under both packages. We provide the strategic framework — positioning, content planning and posting schedules — but a schedule is guidance, never a requirement to produce content you dislike. Any external editor or photographer would be engaged separately and must respect your consent, privacy and intellectual property.
How does the commission work?
Each package has a proposed agency fee — 20% for chat-focused support, 40% for full strategic management — applied to a commission base that is exactly defined in your agreement before you sign. You see the calculation, worked examples, payment frequency, deductions and reporting methodology in writing.
You keep your platform payout account and receive payouts directly; we invoice our documented commission separately and provide itemised statements. You can explore how the arithmetic behaves on the scenario planner.
Is my income guaranteed?
No — and you should be cautious of anyone who says otherwise. Results depend on your consistency, market conditions, platform compliance, audience response and the package you choose. We help you build a more structured creator business with realistic expectations, not promises of instant wealth.
How is my privacy protected?
Applications are reviewed privately. We collect only the information genuinely needed, keep sensitive files separate and access-controlled, use strong authentication and named accounts, and never scrape private profiles or transfer creator information without authorisation. You can request a copy of your reports and revoke access in accordance with the agreement.
How is AI used in messaging support?
AI assistance means human-supervised support: suggested replies, prioritisation, translation and conversation summaries — used only where permitted by current platform rules and only with your documented consent. A trained human reviews tone, accuracy and your boundaries before messages are sent, and sensitive conversations are escalated to you. Fully autonomous chat is not enabled unless the platform, the creator and legal counsel all expressly support it.
I'm outside the United States. Can I apply?
Yes — international creator enquiries are welcome. Every relationship starts with a direct, private conversation, informed written consent in a language you understand, and independent verification that you are an adult. We do not make immigration or relocation promises, and no agency relationship can override your local legal protections.
What if I want to leave?
Your agreement includes a clear notice period, a practical and transparent termination route, access removal, handover and post-termination data deletion. You will understand how to revoke access, report concerns and end the relationship before you sign anything. There is no debt-based lock-in and no penalty designed to trap you.
If anything is unclear, ask — a good agreement should survive scrutiny.
Everything in writing, always