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Message: <blockquote data-quote="M.T. Black" data-source="post: 6983165" data-attributes="member: 6782171">Hi folks,I've recently been engaging a number of freelance writers, so I needed to come up with an agreement. I've been using the following, based on an example from the net. I'm keen to get feedback, especially from those with industry experience. cheers,MTB  This is an Agreement between [NAME OF WRITER], hereinafter Writer and [Publisher], hereinafter Creative Firm.  This Agreement covers the preparation of [PROJECT TITLE OR DESCRIPTION], hereinafter the Project, and submission of ideas and materials therefor. The nature of the Project has been described in relevant emails. Writer will receive a total fee of $[FEE] upon satisfactory completion. Writer will deliver to Creative Firm on or before agreed date the Project in form and content satisfactory to Creative Firm. Fee will be paid via PayPal upon acceptance, and Creative Firm agrees to pay the transfer fee.  Writer is an independent contractor, and this work is considered work-for-hire. All concepts, ideas, drafts, copy, electronic files, and other materials related to it will become the property of Creative Firm. Writer acknowledges that Writer is creating the Project for use by Creative Firm.  At Creative Firm's sole and absolute discretion, Creative Firm may make any changes in, deletions from, or additions to the Project. Creative Firm is not under any obligation to use the Project or derivative materials. At all stages of development, the Project shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Creative Firm.   Writer represents and warrants to Creative Firm that to the best of their knowledge the concepts, ideas, drafts, copy, electronic files, and other materials produced do not infringe on any copyright or personal or proprietorial rights of others, and that they have the unencumbered right to enter this Agreement. Writer will indemnify Creative Firm from any damage or loss rising out of any breach of this warranty.  Writer grants Creative Firm the right to issue and authorize publicity concerning Writer and to use Writer's name and approved biographical data when distributing and advertising the Project.  Any proprietary information, trade secrets and working relationships between Writer and Creative Firm must be considered strictly confidential, and may not be disclosed to any third party.  With reasonable cause, either party reserves the right to cancel this Agreement without obligation by giving 30 days written notice to the other party of the intent to terminate. Should Writer's commission be cancelled or postponed for any reason before the final stage, Creative Firm agrees to pay a cancellation fee based on work completed.   Please indicate acceptance of the terms set forth above in an email.</blockquote>

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