Leaving an Agency or Changing Your Working Arrangement

This guide is intended as general information for adults. Individual circumstances and applicable rules can differ. Take time to make informed decisions, protect your privacy and seek qualified independent advice where appropriate.

Review the agreement

Check notice periods, renewal dates, outstanding balances, exclusivity, image permissions, account ownership and data-retention terms. Do not assume that ending a relationship automatically removes every published image or account access.

Secure your accounts

Change passwords for accounts you own, review active sessions and remove access that is no longer required. Keep copies of relevant agreements, statements and correspondence. Avoid deleting records that may be needed to resolve a dispute or meet legal obligations.

Agree a clear handover

Ask for written confirmation of final payments, outstanding enquiries, profile status and the handling of personal data. Request removal or correction of content where you have the right to do so, and keep a record of the request.

Plan the next step

If moving to independent work, prepare contact channels, profile content, record keeping and safety arrangements before announcing a change. If joining another agency, compare written terms rather than relying on informal assurances.