Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor (for Firm)
April 2010
When you're hiring a creative consultant to create or contribute copyrightable work, it's
important to establish your company's relationship with the worker and the work product --
protect your interests with this independent contractor agreement. The agreement covers:
Establish ownership of copyrightable works when you hire a creative consultant as an independent contractor
If your firm hires someone to create or contribute copyrightable work,
you're hiring a creative consultant. When you're dealing with copyrightable subject matter, it's essential that you address issues of ownership before the contractor begins the job. And, if you ever come under IRS scrutiny,
it's important that you
have documentation establishing the status of your creative consultant as an independent
contractor ("ICs"). Use this simple agreement to help ensure
that your working relationship functions smoothly, to prove that the
worker is indeed an independent contractor and not an employee, and to establish copyrights on the finished work product.
The agreement covers:
services the IC will provide
deadlines the IC must meet
when the IC will be paid and how much
who owns the work product and how it may be used
how either side can change or end the agreement
Simply fill out the required information on the form, enter your IC's
taxpayer ID number, print, and sign. It's that easy!
This form is appropriate for organizations hiring ICs. If you're an
independent contractor, use this form instead:
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