Get the Shield by accepting the CGA Rider, a two page agreement that "rides" your existing contracts, providing fundamental protection for all parties.

Shield Partners
Accept the CGA Rider and commit to fair, transparent partnerships with creators.
Join the CGA to become a verified partner under the CGA Shield. Strengthen your brand’s reputation, protect creators, and lead the movement toward transparent, ethical collaboration in the creator economy.
Footnotes
Our eligibility requirements are thoughtfully crafted by a diverse committee of creative professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and representation across the industry.
We proudly support members from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. As a Guild, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an environment of equality and acceptance for all.
As a non-profit organization, the dues paid by our members are reinvested into the Guild to fund events, legal costs, and continuous improvements, making sure to look after our volunteers and ensuring a vibrant future for all creators.
Creators Guild of America © 2025
Proud member of 100
















