minimumgaranties
Minimumgaranties, or minimum guarantees, is a contractual concept used primarily in licensing and distribution agreements for entertainment content. It refers to a fixed payment promised by the licensee to the rights holder as part of acquiring rights to a film, television program, music, game, or other media. The purpose is to provide revenue certainty to the rights holder and to allocate economic risk between the parties.
Typically, the minimum guarantee is paid upfront or in installments and is often recoupable against future
In practice, minimum guarantees influence licensing decisions, budgeting, and risk allocation. For rights holders, MG reduces