Creative industries work contracts

These are a collection of contracts for you, the client, to have creative work done to your order. The work may be photography or film, logo or graphic design, copy writing, or any other artistic creation. The contracts protect your interests and make sure that when the work is finished, you are the owner of the new intellectual property and not the creator.

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    Photography contract

    26 Reviews

    A photography contract template suitable for any type of assignment, including events (such as weddings and sports matches), commercial (such as products or buildings), and portrait work. It has been drawn to give the photographer strong legal protection whilst at the same time being acceptable to the client. We have included a range of options around retention of ownership of image copyright.

    Software development and maintenance agreement

    2 Reviews

    Comprehensive contract for entering into a custom software development arrangement including provision on its maintenance; both locally and internationally.

    Intellectual property rights security agreement: contractor

    1 Review

    This is an agreement for high level protection of your intellectual property against theft or misuse by a contractor who works for you or with you in any capacity.

    Intellectual property rights security agreement: employee

    1 Review

    This agreement is a supplement to a contract of employment. Use it to protect intellectual property or other secrets in a high security environment. It will be signed by select staff employed on a special project or incorporated into the contract of employment for many staff working in a high security business.

    Product development contract

    2 Reviews

    This is a product development contract providing a high level of security for you, the Client. Use as is or add paragraphs from to some other agreement.. It goes one step further than strict terms in a supply contract, by providing that the contractor transfers all rights he has or might in future have, to you, the client.

    Software development contract

    3 Reviews

    This is a basic contract for a client to have software written with strong intellectual property protection for you, the client. It is intended to make sure you, the client, get what you have paid for. It does not include a specification of work. That is assumed to be set out in detail in a schedule. Suitable for any type of work.

    Graphic design contract: logo or other artwork

    4 Reviews

    This is a contract for design of logo or other graphics with strong intellectual property protection for you, the client. It is intended to make sure you, the client, get what you have paid for. It does not include a specification of work. That is assumed to be set out in detail in a schedule. Suitable for any type of work.

    Architectural, fashion or industrial design contract

    This is a contract between an architect or industrial product designer and his or her client for the production of a design. There is specific focus on intellectual property protection - confidentiality and transfer of the rights in the work to the client on completion.

    It is suitable for many types of work, such as drawing up architectural plans for a building, interior designs, or machine or product design.

    Copywriting contract: article, book, manual

    2 Reviews

    This is a basic copy writing contract with strong intellectual property protection for you, the client. You can use to instruct for writing a series of articles, a book, or a manual. It is intended to make sure you, the client, get what you have paid for. It does not include a specification of work. That is assumed to be set out in detail in a schedule.

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    The document and it’s accompanying instructions were perfect for allowing me to create a legal contract. Written in plain English, it was easy to understand from the instructions how to create the perfect contract. Priced sensibly, this service is great value for money.
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    The contract is detailed and covers all general needs. Easily editable to suit own needs too. Written in a clear and concise way to ensure it is easily understood. Certainly not overly heavy in legal jargon but makes the points clear which is exactly what I was looking for! Would certainly recommend them!
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    I found the contract really thorough, and easy to understand and edit to suit. I was concerned in the beginning as I couldn't really find a lot online about Net Lawman, but for the price I thought I could try it and see (a lot of other ones were over £100 for templates only!). The editing instructions are comprehensive and very helpful. It made things really really easy for me and I feel that what I've ended up with after editing is pretty much perfect! It's also a big confidence boost that you can pay for a review service to check that it does what you want it to.
    There are things that I'd have liked to see it include, but really it was easy enough to add them in yourself in the relevant sections.
    It's meant I've been able to create templates that cover each type of shoot I do, in one single evening!
    Carole-Ann Chambers
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