Work-for-Hire Agreement

This Work-for-Hire Agreement is a clean, professional template designed to ensure that all creative work commissioned by a business or individual becomes their sole property. Whether you’re hiring a graphic designer, copywriter, developer, or videographer, this agreement secures your ownership rights from the outset.

Key features include:

• Clearly defines the scope of work and compensation

• Contains “work made for hire” clause compliant with U.S. copyright law

• Includes fallback assignment language if work-for-hire doesn’t apply

• Covers warranties, confidentiality, and contractor status

• Editable Microsoft Word format for fast use with any creative vendor

Essential for startups, entrepreneurs, marketers, or anyone commissioning original work where ownership clarity is critical.