Non-union commercial: $1,200/day but the buy-out clause was buried

Booked a non-union commercial for a regional auto dealer chain. Rate was $1,200/day which seemed great. What they didn't mention upfront was the buy-out clause in the contract — they could use my likeness in perpetuity across all media for that one payment. No residuals. I found out when I got the contract the night before the shoot. Felt trapped but signed it anyway. Lesson learned: always ask about usage rights before you get attached to the gig.