Creative work with client ownership of intellectual property and work product.
WORK FOR HIRE AGREEMENT
This Work for Hire Agreement is made on [DATE] between [CLIENT NAME] ("Client") and [CREATOR NAME] ("Creator").
1. WORK FOR HIRE
Creator agrees to create the following work: [WORK DESCRIPTION]. This work is specifically commissioned as a "work made for hire."
2. OWNERSHIP OF WORK
All work product, including copyrights and intellectual property rights, shall belong exclusively to Client upon creation and payment.
3. COMPENSATION
Client agrees to pay Creator [PAYMENT AMOUNT] for the completed work. Payment due: [PAYMENT TERMS].
4. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE
Creator shall deliver completed work by [DELIVERY DATE]. Client has [REVIEW PERIOD] days to review and request revisions.
5. CREATOR WARRANTIES
Creator warrants that the work is original, does not infringe on third-party rights, and Creator has authority to enter this Agreement.
6. REVISIONS
Creator agrees to make reasonable revisions at no additional cost. Major changes may require additional compensation.
CLIENT: _________________ CREATOR: _________________
[CLIENT NAME] [CREATOR NAME]
Date: ___________ Date: ___________
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A Work for Hire Agreement is a specialized legal contract between clients and creators that ensures all intellectual property rights, copyrights, and ownership of creative work belong exclusively to the client upon completion and payment. Essential for businesses, publishers, advertising agencies, media companies, and entrepreneurs hiring writers, designers, photographers, developers, artists, and content creators, this agreement clearly establishes that work is commissioned specifically as 'work made for hire' under copyright law. The contract typically covers work specifications, delivery deadlines, revision processes, payment terms, creator warranties, and intellectual property transfer. Critical for clients who need complete ownership of creative assets for commercial use, branding, marketing, or resale, and for creators who need clear payment terms and scope definition while transferring all rights to commissioned work.