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Work for Hire Agreement for Artists and Writers | USA

Retain illustrators, writers, editors and other independent contractors with this template USA Work for Hire Agreement for publishers and publishing houses.

  • The contractor agrees to provide the publisher with the services and create the work strictly on a work made for hire basis, for a one-time fee.
  • The publisher will retain sole ownership and title to the work created by the contractor under the Agreement.
  • This is a reusable legal template. Buy it, download it, then use it as often as you require.
  • The Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States.
  • Work for hire contracts are the most advantageous arrangements for a publisher. Get this downloadable template contract and tailor it to your exact requirements.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 30-August-2022
SKU: 7081
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