“The Model’s Bill of Rights is a movement aimed to enhance transparency for models, including but not limited to, clarity on their contractual obligations, payment, expenses, and the transferable nature of an 0-1 Visa Status. The Model’s Bill of Rights sets a standard for professionalism and safe working environments for models. ”
— Simone Aptekman, Co-Founder

THE MODEL’s bill of rights

contracts

Providing Models with industry-wide standardized, easy-to-understand contracts that are equitable to both parties. Copies of contracts will be provided in full and signed by both parties.

professionalism

Communicating clearly the scope of work for the Model and clear expectations by the Client. Making sure the model is treated fairly by the client and provided with appropriate rest time and food in a safe environment.

payments

Paying models within 5-9 business days from receipt of payment but never to exceed 60 days from completion of invoicing, regardless of receipt of payment from Clients. No payment to model should be considered an advance.

expenses

Providing Models with clear accounting statements with itemized payments and proof of expenses and deductions, along with complete transparency regarding what the total booking compensation is.

Education

Educating Models on their legal rights, contractually and regarding the 0-1 Visa process and its significant specifically that it is issued to the Model for her uniqueness and “Only” sponsored by the Agency. A model’s Visa is granted to her for her professional abilities and not directly to the sponsor Agency, and therefore it cannot be cancelled at will by the Agency. The Agency only has the right to revoke sponsorship. No duress of any kind will be exercised vis-a-vis the Model in regard to the outstanding Visa. The model will have the opportunity to re-file for the same 0-1 Visa sponsored by another Agency.

safety

Advocating that models are shooting in productions which are in compliance with City and State Codes and properly insured studios or locations to protect the models’ well being and guaranteeing appropriate coverage in case of accidents.

Breach

Not charging unreasonable fees while creating a hostile work environment for any Model taking action against their agency for material breach of contract. If a material breach of contract has occurred and is not cured, then to permit the model to move and or transfer the visa to another Agency of choice.