Read the minimum term and notice period first
A low monthly fee can feel very different when tied to a long minimum commitment. Check minimum term, cancellation notice, renewal rules and whether the agency can increase fees during the agreement.
Clarify who owns creative files and account access
Your business should retain access to its social accounts and understand what happens to graphics, edited video and source files when the contract ends. Ask whether assets can be reused and downloaded after cancellation.
Compare service scope against the contract
| Contract item | What to clarify |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Exactly which accounts are managed? |
| Posts | How many posts and formats each month? |
| Video | Editing only or filming too? |
| Approvals | How many revision rounds and what are deadlines? |
| Community | Are comments and messages included? |
| Paid ads | Management included? Is ad spend separate? |
Use Kydos' published Starter scope as one benchmark
Kydos Starter is £165/month and covers Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, three posts per week, graphic design, video editing, content calendar and strategy, plus stories two to three times per week. The current published offer is designed without a long-term lock-in contract, with package scope and billing terms confirmed before work starts.
Check the approval liability
The contract should make clear who is responsible for factual claims, regulated content and final approval where required. An efficient process should not mean publishing sensitive business information without review.
Separate organic and paid-media obligations
If ads are included, ask who owns the ad account, who pays media spend, how tracking is handled and whether landing-page work is part of the contract. Organic management and paid acquisition are different services.
Choose terms that fit the working relationship you want
Some businesses prefer a long partnership with stable planning; others want flexibility while testing a new supplier. There is no universal best contract, but the commercial terms should be obvious before onboarding begins.
Compare Kydos before you sign
Kydos publishes social media packages from £165/month and states that its published offer is designed without a long-term lock-in contract.
Compare Kydos Social PlansFrequently asked questions
Does Kydos require a long-term social media contract?
The current published Kydos social offer is designed without a long-term lock-in contract, with scope and billing terms confirmed before work starts.
Who should own social media accounts?
The business should retain clear access and control of its accounts. Clarify permissions rather than transferring permanent ownership to a supplier.
Who owns graphics and videos created by an agency?
Ownership and reuse rights should be stated in the agreement. Ask before signing rather than assuming.
Is ad spend included in a social media retainer?
With Kydos, paid advertising spend is separate from agency management. Ask every provider to separate media budget from fees.
What should cancellation terms cover?
Notice period, final publishing schedule, access removal, outstanding invoices, asset handover and ongoing ad campaigns should all be clear.
What is Kydos' starting social-media price?
The published Starter plan begins at £165 per month.