Research and Writing Services Agreement

Hire a team of two or more screenwriters to write the screenplay for a motion picture project with this USA Screenwriter Employment Agreement template.

• The agreement is controlled by the applicable Writers Guild of America (WGA) Theatrical and Television Agreement.
• The writers will be entitled to fixed compensation (flat fee), plus bonus compensation (based on final production budgets and credit allocation), and contingent compensation (calculated as a percentage of the net profits of the picture).
• The writers will also get additional compensation for sequels and remakes of the picture, and episode and rerun compensation for any television series based on the screenplay.
• The producer will have sole ownership to the screenplay and all materials created in connection with the screenplay, including moral rights. The writer acknowledges that the services are provided to the producer as a work made for hire.
• The writers are required to maintain membership in good standing in the applicable labor organization(s) throughout their engagement under the agreement.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable and can be re-used on multiple projects.
• Intended to be used within the United States.

Introduction

This Freelance Writing Agreement template provides publishers with a straightforward method to hire freelance writers for the creation of articles on a wide range of topics. Designed for ease of use, the template streamlines the process of sourcing content for both printed and online publications, including blogs.

Control and Publication Rights

Under this agreement, the publisher does not exercise control over the day-to-day work of the writer. However, the publisher retains exclusive authority to determine which articles are selected for publication. This ensures the publisher's complete discretion regarding the content that ultimately appears in their publication.

Payment and Tax Responsibilities

The freelance writer is compensated based on the number of words written. It is the writer's sole responsibility to handle all necessary tax payments and deductions related to this income, including remitting amounts to the appropriate taxing or governmental authorities.

Copyright and Ownership

All articles produced under this agreement are classified as works for hire. The writer agrees to assign all copyright and ownership rights of the articles to the publisher, ensuring that the publisher holds full legal rights over the content created.

Jurisdiction

This contract is intended as a generic template and does not address the specific legal requirements of any particular country or jurisdiction.

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.

Do you tutor students full-time or part-time? Sign up new students for your services this Tutoring Contract.

• Fees are charged on a per-student basis. The contract contains alternate provisions for fees to be charged either by the hour or at a fixed rate.
• Study materials are not provided by the tutor and must be purchased by the client.
• Rescheduling. Tutoring sessions will not be extended for students who arrive late. Rescheduling or cancellation of tutoring sessions must be arranged with the tutor in advance.
• Missed Sessions. If the student misses a specified number of consecutive tutoring sessions, the contract will be terminated.
• Indemnification. The client indemnifies and holds the tutor harmless for any unsatisfactory academic results. The tutor makes no guarantees regarding the student's scholastic performance or achievements.
• Independent Contractor. The tutor is an independent contractor and is not an employee of the client.

This Tutoring Contract template is an editable legal agreement that you can customize to fit the services you offer.