Work for Hire Agreement
Effective ________________ · Year ________________
Hiring Party
________________
Contractor
________________
Total Fee: ________________
Payment Terms: ________________
Governing State: ________________
Scope of Work: ________________
- 1. Services. Contractor will perform the services described in the Scope of Work and deliver the work product by the Delivery Date.
- 2. Work Made for Hire. All work product is a "work made for hire" under U.S. copyright law and is owned exclusively by the Hiring Party. To the extent any work is not a work made for hire, Contractor assigns all rights, title, and interest to the Hiring Party.
- 3. Compensation. Hiring Party will pay Contractor the Total Fee stated above according to the Payment Terms.
- 4. Confidentiality. Contractor will keep confidential all non-public information received from the Hiring Party.
- 5. Independent Relationship. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship.
- 6. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the state stated in the Agreement Details, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
- 7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties and replaces all prior discussions. Changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Hiring Party Signature
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Printed name: ________________
Company: ________________
Date: ________________
Contractor Signature
Sign here
Printed name: ________________
Company: ________________
Date: ________________
Standard template provided for convenience; not legal advice. Consult an attorney for your situation.