For Visual Artists & Printmakers

You signed the print licensing deal. Now the bundle sales are rolling in. But are you getting paid right?

Most artist print licensing agreements hide the real royalty math for bundles. We read the legalese and show you the exact per-print payout you should expect.

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The Problem

The bundle royalty trap is real

Your licensing agreement says you get 15% on 'net sales.' But what does 'net' mean after the publisher's 'bundling discount' and their 'platform fee'? You're essentially guessing.

  • They define 'bundle' as a single SKU, so your $50 5-print pack counts as one sale, not five.
  • The 'wholesale price' for bundle calculations is often the price they *charge retailers*, not what you think.
  • Audit clauses are written so you can't afford to hire an auditor over a $300 discrepancy.
  • You signed it at 2am because the publisher said the offer expires tomorrow and this was your big break.
The Solution

We translate the publisher's math into your actual payout

Legal Shell AI doesn't just highlight clauses. It runs the numbers based on your agreement's specific definitions and shows you the per-print royalty for any bundle scenario.

  • Upload your print licensing agreement. We identify the exact formulas for bundle 'net sales' and 'adjustments.'
  • Input your bundle details (e.g., 3 prints for $45). We calculate the precise royalty per individual print, not per bundle.
  • See a clear breakdown: Publisher's cost, their deductions, your percentage, and your final take per print in the bundle.
  • Get a plain-English summary of any terms that let the publisher change the royalty rate on bundles later.

See your real royalty in under 3 minutes

No legal jargon. Just the math you should be paid.

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1. Upload Your Licensing Agreement

Drag-and-drop your PDF. Our AI instantly finds all clauses about 'bundles,' 'packages,' 'sets,' and 'net sales.'

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2. Describe Your Bundle

Tell us the bundle details: how many prints, the bundle price, and the individual print list price from your contract.

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3. Get Your Per-Print Payout

See a simple table showing exactly how much you earn for each print in that bundle after all their defined deductions.

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What other printmakers are saying

"I thought my 12% royalty was fair. Legal Shell showed me my publisher was using a 'bundled wholesale price' definition that slashed my earnings on 4-print packs by 40%. I'm renegotiating now."

Marta K. · Muralist & Print Publisher

"The 'steps' page was so clear. I input my bundle details and it spit out a number. My publisher's 'net sales' calculation was total nonsense. This tool paid for itself in one email."

David Chen · Limited Edition Printmaker

"I've been licensing my art for 8 years and always just trusted the quarterly statements. Seeing the actual per-artwork royalty on a 'collector's bundle' was a huge eye-opener. Seriously, every artist needs this."

Elena R. · Surface Pattern Designer

Frequently asked questions

What's a 'bundle' in a print licensing agreement anyway?
It's whatever the publisher says it is. Often it's a group of your prints sold as one SKU. The trap is they define the 'sale price' for royalty calculations as the *bundle price*, not the sum of individual print prices. This drastically lowers your royalty if your contract uses a percentage of 'net sales.' We find that definition and show you the impact.
Can this really calculate my exact royalty?
Yes, if your contract has clear math. We extract the specific formulas for 'bundle net sales' and your royalty rate. You plug in your bundle's actual sale price and the number of prints. We do the rest. If the contract is vague (e.g., 'fair market value'), we flag that as a major risk.
I have a 'royalty per print' clause. Does the bundle matter?
It might. Some contracts say 'royalty per print licensed' but then define 'licensed' as 'included in a sold bundle.' We check if your per-print royalty applies to every print in a bundle or if they treat the bundle as one 'licensed unit.' It's a common way to pay you less.
What if my contract has a 'minimum guarantee' on bundles?
We break that down. A minimum guarantee is an advance against future royalties. We show you how bundle sales apply to that guarantee and when (or if) you'll see additional royalty checks. It's crucial for understanding your cash flow.
Is this just for big publishing deals?
No. The smaller the publisher, the more likely they use boilerplate language that accidentally (or intentionally) screws you on bundles. A $500 'bundle' of your 10 prints might only earn you $15 if the contract is written poorly. We catch that.

Stop letting the bundle math be a mystery

Your licensing agreement holds the exact formula. We decode it and show you your per-print payout in plain English. No guesswork.

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This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney for legal matters.