The digital world has created huge opportunities for influencers, TikTokers, YouTubers, conent creators, podcasters, streamers, and other online personalities. But with growth comes complexity — and that’s where clear, fast, and practical legal advice comes in. Hedwig Legal works with digital creators across Melbourne, offering modern legal support that protects your content, your brand, and your income.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your creative business, we provide fixed-fee and flexible legal support, with appointments available after hours and on weekends.

1. Commercial Agreements & Brand Deals

Professional relationships in the content space need to be underpinned by solid legal contracts. We help you:

• Draft and review influencer marketing and sponsorship agreements

• Understand agency or manager representation contracts

• Secure your rights in co-creator and collaboration agreements

• Structure licensing and distribution deals for your content

• Avoid “gotcha” clauses and payment issues

Whether you're signing with a global brand or collaborating with a local label, we’ll ensure you understand what you're signing — and protect your interests.

2. Intellectual Property (IP) Protection

Your content is your currency. We help you protect it.

• Copyright protection for videos, images, podcasts, blog content & music

• Trademark registration for your personal brand, podcast name, logo or catchphrases

• IP assignment agreements when working with editors, producers or designers

• Advice on fair use, reposting, and dealing with stolen content or reposts

• Drafting takedown notices (DMCA and Australian equivalents)

Whether you’re on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram or Spotify — don’t let your work go unprotected.

3. Business Structuring for Creators

As your audience (and income) grows, so does the need for proper business setup.

• Company and trust structuring for liability protection and tax efficiency

• ABN setup and structuring advice for sole traders

• Shareholder or unit holder agreements if you have co-creators

• Advice on income splitting with family or partners

• Protect your personal assets and avoid overpaying tax

We work with your accountant or recommend trusted financial advisers if needed — to keep your creative business legit and future-ready.

4. Privacy & Data Compliance

If you collect emails, sell products, or run a subscription platform — you're handling data.

• Drafting Privacy Policies for websites and eCommerce

• Website terms & conditions (e.g. disclaimers, refund policies, age restrictions)

• Advice on Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) compliance

• Handling subscriber and customer data lawfully

Build trust with your followers and comply with Australian privacy law with confidence.

5. Defamation, Reputation & Online Harassment

Creators are often unfairly targeted online. We help manage risk and respond when lines are crossed.

• Drafting cease and desist letters for harassment or defamatory content

• Advice on defamation law and what counts as reputational harm

• Support with content disputes, cyberbullying, and false claims

• Enforcement options if someone is damaging your brand or business

Reputation is everything — we’ll help you protect yours, fast.

6. Platform Terms, Suspensions & Bans

Social platforms are complex, and creators are often blindsided by takedowns or policy changes.

• Reviewing platform terms and policies (TikTok, YouTube, OnlyFans, Instagram, Twitch)

• Advice on appealing content strikes, demonetisation or account suspensions

• Guidance on diversifying platforms and risk management

• Understanding your rights as a user and content owner

We stay on top of digital platform rules so you don’t have to.

7. Monetisation, Merch & eCommerce

Selling your content, merch, or memberships? Make sure the legal side is sorted.

• Terms & Conditions for online stores and digital product sales

• Membership terms for platforms hosting your content

• Affiliate and ad disclosure compliance (including ACCC guidelines)

• Protecting your payment and refund policies

• Setting up the right legal framework to scale your income streams

The internet doesn’t sleep — and neither do your sales. We help you stay compliant and secure.

Who We Work With

We regularly work with creators and digital entrepreneurs across Melbourne’s creator economy, including:

• Influencers & brand ambassadors

• TikTokers & YouTubers

• Podcasters & streamers

• Subscription-based creators

• Designers, musicians & digital artists

• Coaches, fitness creators, educators & digital service providers

Whether you're in South Yarra, Chadstone, Richmond, Ringwood, Bundoora or anywhere else in Metro Melbourne — we offer video and in-person consultations by appointment, including after-hours and weekends.

Why Creators Choose Hedwig Legal

• Clear, practical and fast legal advice — no legal fluff

• Fixed fee services wherever possible

• Flexible consultations including weekends

• Deep experience in commercial law, IP, and digital industries

• Strong background in banking & finance for creators earning big