Work for Hire Contract
WORK FOR HIRE CONTRACT
THIS WORK FOR HIRE CONTRACT ("The Contract") is made and entered into this day of July 20, 2055 (the "Effective Date") by and between [YOUR NAME] ("Contractor"), having its principal place of business at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS] and [RECIPIENT'S NAME] ("Client"), having its principal place of business at [RECIPIENT'S ADDRESS].
1. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This contract is for a term of two (2) years commencing on the Effective Date, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the provisions of this Contract.
2. COMPENSATION
The Contractor shall be compensated at a rate of $10 per hour. It may be adjusted from time to time by mutual written agreement of the Parties. Payment shall be made on or before the [PAYMENT DATE] of each month.
3. WORK FOR HIRE
All work performed by the Contractor for the Client under this Contract shall be considered "work made for hire" as that term is defined under the United States Copyright Act.
4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Contractor represents and warrants that the work performed under this Contract will be original work and will not infringe upon any copyright, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any third party, whether contractual, statutory or common law.
5. TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Contract for cause, on written notice to the other party.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep and hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the Client harmless from any damage, liability, or cost relating to the services provided under this Contract.
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Contract shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association.
9. GOVERNING LAW
9.1 This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [STATE], United States.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Work for Hire Contract as of the Effective Date.
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
[DATE SIGNED]
[RECIPIENT'S NAME]
[DATE SIGNED]
