Reply To: How should I feel about my client possibly using my work in their workshop program without compensating me?

[akowally]

If you created those materials independently, that’s your intellectual property, not theirs to repurpose for a paid program without compensation. The fact that they pay you monthly doesn’t automatically mean they own everything you produce, especially for a revenue-generating product you were originally contracted to be part of. Before it launches, go back to your original contract and check if there’s anything about material ownership. That clause will determine how much ground you’re standing on in that conversation. Also check your employment contract. Consult a lawyer if some sections are unclear. Then have a direct but calm conversation clarifying what materials they plan to use before they launch.