[Verse 1] When licensing deals come to the table Four payment models keep you stable Flat fees upfront, one simple price Percentage royalties rolling like dice Milestone payments when targets are met Hybrid combinations, the safest bet [Chorus] Four ways to pay, remember the game Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name F-P-M-H, structure your deal Balance the risk with revenue real Four ways to pay, lock in the frame Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name [Verse 2] Flat fee licensing, predictable flow One payment made, then watch it grow Lower risk taken, but ceiling's in place Perfect for products with steady user base Licensee knows costs, can budget ahead But if usage explodes, you're underfed [Chorus] Four ways to pay, remember the game Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name F-P-M-H, structure your deal Balance the risk with revenue real Four ways to pay, lock in the frame Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name [Verse 3] Percentage royalties scale with success Five to fifteen percent, sometimes less Revenue sharing when products take flight Higher potential but cash flow's tight Net or gross revenue, define it clear Audit rights matter when checks appear [Bridge] Milestone payments unlock the door Hit your targets, then earn some more User thresholds or revenue gates Development phases with payment dates Hybrid models blend them all Flat base plus percent when revenues call [Chorus] Four ways to pay, remember the game Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name F-P-M-H, structure your deal Balance the risk with revenue real Four ways to pay, lock in the frame Flat, Percent, Mile, Hybrid by name [Outro] Choose your structure, negotiate smart Risk and reward, they're counterpart Legal tech products need payment plans Four models ready, deal's in your hands
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