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Artist WORK Client concepts ideas copy ideas copy sketches AGREEMENT Copyright

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Artist WORK Client concepts ideas copy ideas copy sketches AGREEMENT Copyright

WORK FOR HIRE AGREEMENT  
1. Purpose. This is an Agreement between ____________________ of 
_________________________, hereinafter "Artist", normally doing business at 
____________________________ and _____________________________ of 
_________________________, hereinafter "Client", normally doing business at 
_______________________________.  
2. Project. Client commissions Artist to:  
 
 
(“Works”).  
3. Payment. Client will incrementally make requests for creative works. 
Artist will determine time and cost then get approval to proceed. Artist will 
submit draft quality proofs when done. Upon satisfactory completion, Client 
shall pay Artist and Artist will verify payment. When payment is verified, the 
Artist will provide full production quality versions and sources of the work 
promptly.  
4. Copyright Ownership.  
a. Work for Hire. The Works are considered work-for-hire under the United 
States Copyright Act of 1976. All concepts, ideas, copy, sketches, art- work, 
electronic files and other materials related to it will become the property of 
Client. Artist acknowledges that the Works are being created by Artist for use 
by Client.  
b. Back-up Assignment. If any portion of the Artist's work is not the type of 
work that can be a work for hire, then the Artist hereby assigns all copyright 
and all other rights in the work to the Client. The Artist cannot revoke this 
assignment.  
 
5. Original Work. Artist represents and warrants to Client that to the best of 
his/her knowledge the concepts, ideas, copy sketches, artwork, electronic 
files and other materials produced do not infringe on any copyright or 
personal or proprietorial rights of others, and that he/she has the 
unencumbered right to enter into this Agreement.  
6. Independent Contractor. Artist is an independent contractor, not an 
employee. Client will not withhold any taxes.  
7. Applicable Law. The laws of the State of  ___________________________ 
apply to this Agreement.  
8. Disputes. Disputes will be settled by arbitration in _______________. The 
parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in 
_______________________.  
9. Non-Disclosure. Any proprietary information, trade secrets and working 
relationships between Artist and Client and its associates must be considered 
strictly confidential, and may not be disclosed to any third party, either directly or 
indirectly.  
10. Indemnification. Artist will indemnify Client from any damage or loss, 
including attorney's fees, rising out of any breach of this warranty.  
Please indicate acceptance of the terms set forth above by signing this 
Agreement.  
 
 
Client Signature: 
 
 
 
_______________________ 
Date: __________________ 
 
 
Artist Signature: 
 
 
 
_______________________ 
Date: _________________