Work for Hire Agreement
Employment contract transferring creative work ownership to hiring party, covering project scope, compensation, deadlines, and intellectual property rights. Ensures employer owns all work products and deliverables.
Key Clauses
Whereas
Background establishing work-for-hire relationship, project necessity, and contractor's qualification for specialized services.
Definitions
Legal terminology clarification including work-for-hire classification, deliverables, and intellectual property ownership definitions.
Scope Of Work
Detailed project requirements, deliverable specifications, performance standards, and timeline expectations for contracted work.
Compensation
Payment amounts, schedule, expense reimbursements, and additional compensation for scope changes or revised deliverables.
Work For Hire And Ownership
Intellectual property transfer, copyright assignment, and employer's exclusive ownership rights to all work products.
Confidentiality
Non-disclosure obligations, proprietary information protection, and restrictions on sharing client or project details.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Hiring freelancers to create marketing materials, websites, or promotional content
- Commissioning artistic works, designs, or creative content for business use
- Contracting software developers for custom applications or technical solutions
- Engaging writers, consultants, or specialists for proprietary business projects