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The Royalty Agreement - structure, not public economics
This page describes the royalty structure. Actual rate, cap, term, examples, and signed clauses are released only to verified senior-leader applicants through the application flow.
Claim discipline
Premium does not mean reckless.
This page separates current controls, roadmap targets, illustrative tools, gated economics, and agreement-controlled terms so senior leaders can evaluate Maitro without mistaking posture for guarantee.
Public structure only
This page explains how the model works without publishing exact royalty economics.
Agreement controls
Definitions, exclusions, payment cadence, audit/review rights, attribution, and exit terms live in signed documents.
No outcome guarantee
No royalty, revenue, media, tax, legal, employer-clearance, or venture-success outcome is guaranteed.
Policy version
26 April 2026 / Version 1.0 / presentation refreshed 26 May 2026
Presentation has been upgraded for readability. Legal meaning should remain subject to founder/legal review before being treated as final advice.
1. Gated economics notice
Public pages explain structure only. Exact percentage, cap, term, worked examples, contract clauses, and payable conditions are released through the verified senior-leader application path. Calculator examples are illustrative only and the signed agreement controls.
2. Four signed instruments map
| Instrument | Purpose | When | What it does not do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutual NDA | Confidentiality for discussions and materials | Before sensitive exchange where appropriate | Does not permit employer confidential IP submission. |
| IP Assignment | Defines assignment scope and venture IP structure | Before build start if engagement proceeds | Does not assign what belongs to an employer. |
| Royalty Agreement | Defines rate, cap, term, exclusions, statements, and payable conditions | Before build start if accepted | Does not guarantee revenue or payout. |
| Employment Conflict Disclosure | Documents disclosed conflict posture and review path | Before engagement proceeds | Does not guarantee legal clearance. |
3. Royalty structure cards
| Term | Public explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Net revenue | Defined in the signed agreement, including exclusions and adjustments. | Agreement-defined |
| Royalty rate | Not public. Released only through verified flow. | Gated |
| Cap | Capped total obligation as defined in agreement. | Gated |
| Term | Time-bound obligation as defined in agreement. | Gated |
| Payment cadence | Cadence and statement process are contract-controlled. | Agreement-controlled |
| Audit or review rights | Any rights are as stated in the signed document. | Do not overclaim |
4. What is public and what is gated
| Layer | Available publicly | Boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Public structure | Model overview, no exact economics | Educational explainer only. |
| Verified applicant packet | May include exact economics and worked examples | Released after verification and process controls. |
| Signed agreement | Binding terms for a specific engagement | Controls over every public description. |
| Independent counsel review | Applicant option or requirement depending on context | Maitro does not provide personal legal advice. |
5. Brand amplification companion
| Activity | Safe wording | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn editorial | Managed editorial support where included in scope. | Included if agreement says so |
| Podcast | Podcast outreach or booking support subject to acceptance. | No booking guarantee |
| Conference/keynote | Targeting and submission support subject to organizer fit. | No keynote guarantee |
| Guest lecture | Institution outreach where suitable and accepted. | No IIM/ISB/IIT commitment |
| Awards/bylines | Drafting and submission support subject to external acceptance. | No award or outlet guarantee |
6. IP and employment conflict guardrail
Applicants must not submit employer confidential IP, trade secrets, customer data, internal roadmaps, or restricted materials. Maitro may conduct conflict review and recuse, carve out, or decline where needed, but review cannot guarantee clearance. Employment contracts and independent legal advice control the applicant's position.
7. Example without numbers
Venture revenue is generated, net revenue is calculated as defined in the agreement, royalty is calculated under the signed formula, cap and term are tested, a periodic statement is prepared, and payout is made only if payable under the agreement. No public example creates an entitlement.
FAQ
The Royalty Agreement - structure, not public economics FAQ
Are these actual Maitro terms?
No. Public tools model illustrative scenarios only. Actual rate, cap, term, examples, and clauses are released through the verified application flow and controlled by signed agreements.
Why are exact economics gated?
The economics depend on seniority, category, contribution, conflict profile, venture scope, and legal documentation. Public pages explain structure without turning examples into promises.
What is net revenue?
Net revenue is defined in the signed agreement. Public examples usually exclude GST, refunds, chargebacks, and pass-through costs, but the contract controls.
Is royalty guaranteed?
No. Royalty depends on a signed agreement, venture revenue, exclusions, cap, term, and payable conditions. The tool does not guarantee revenue or payout.
Is this tax advice?
No. The calculator does not model tax treatment or withholding. Applicants should use independent tax and legal advice where needed.
Who owns IP?
Maitro/Talpro ownership, ideator rights, assignment scope, and attribution are defined in signed agreements. Public text should not override the contract.
Does this clear employer conflict?
No. Maitro may run conflict review, but applicants must not submit employer confidential IP and may need independent counsel. Employment contracts control.
Are media or keynote outcomes guaranteed?
No. Outreach, submissions, and targeting may be supported where included, but external acceptance is not guaranteed.
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