FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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| Q: | What are the minimum guarantees? |
| A: | Annual guarantees vary greatly - in determining minimum guarantees, CBSCP considers many factors including but not limited to: wholesale pricing, projected sales and distribution and financial soundness of the company. CBSCP may require all or part of the minimum guarantee to be paid up front. |
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| Q: | Are all guaranteed payments annualized? |
| A: | Yes |
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| Q: | What percentage of the guarantee is required upfront for the advance? |
| A: | There isn't a set advance percentage; it can be anywhere from 25%-100%. It depends on the category and deal. |
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| Q: | What is the standard royalty rate? |
| A: | It varies, depending on the category. |
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| Q: | How long are licensing agreements? |
| A: | The term of our licensing agreements usually depends on the category being licensed. The average term is 2-3 years. |
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| Q: | Can I use likeness of all actors in show/movie? |
| A: | Each property has its own set of likeness criterion. We can provide the likeness availabilities on a case-by- case basis. |
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| Q: | When will assets be available to download? |
| A: | As soon as the merchandising agreement is fully executed. |
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| Q: | Are rights exclusive? |
| A: | No |
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| Q: | Can I add multiple properties in one agreement? And are minimum guarantees cross collateralized? |
| A: | Depends on the deal. |
