If you can understand that concern, then why can't you believe it's a question? I'm not saying I wouldn't pay them, it's not clear OP won't either - really the

If you can understand that concern, then why can't you believe it's a question? I'm not saying I wouldn't pay them, it's not clear OP won't either - really the post to me reads like seeking reassurance it's going to be ok because that is what they want to do. I don't think it's an unreasonable question, and I don't think all the 'consult a lawyer first' (with the intention of doing it 'properly'/in a way that doesn't have potential liability/fallout) are unreasonable answers.