To sign or not to sign ... that is the question

When you finally find an adult talent agent that you like, it's time to sign on the dotted line -- the dreaded contract.

Most agents will require you sign a contract before working with you and while for the most part that's okay you should make sure you aren't agreeing to anything that isn't normal.

• First, never agree to a contract longer than one year. If an agent asks you to sign for more than a year, politely decline. Let them know you aren't interested in anything more than one year, period. 

• Second, never agree to anything more than 10 to 15%. I know an agent in porn who gets girls to sign a 5 year, 20% deal. He sucks at getting them work, he doesn't even try but now the girl is stuck in a 5 year deal. So what he does is he sells the contract to someone else for 10% now he is still making money off of you and he isn't doing ANYTHING for you.

If you sign a contract make sure YOU get a copy. The state of California requires your agent gives you a copy of your executed contract within 30 days for it to be valid.

You have 72 hours to change your mind.

They call it the lemon law, which basically gives you up to 72 hours after you sign your contract to change your mind. Just remember that 72 hours goes by fast and you MUST request cancellation in writing. You want to make sure you have a paper trail in case there is a later dispute. You don't even have to give a reason - as long as it is within the first 72 hours. You have the right to change your mind for any reason.

READ BEFORE YOU SIGN!

While this should go without saying, make sure you fully read every single thing you are agreeing to before you sign on the dotted line.

There is nothing wrong with signing a contract, as long as you are fully aware of what it is you are signing.