Buyout
Also called buy out, buy-out
A buyout is a single payment that covers the use of a performance, in place of repeat fees or further usage payments.
It is worth checking exactly which rights and uses a buyout covers before agreeing to one.
In use
They've offered a buyout rather than repeat fees.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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