Introduction
A clear Collaboration Agreement is crucial for Brand Photographers working on multi-phase projects. It ensures that everyone is aligned on expectations, approvals, and handoffs. Having this agreement in place protects your work and helps build trust with your clients. Ready to get started? Customize your Collaboration Agreement now.
Legal Terms
IP Ownership
- Ensure you retain ownership of the work until the client has paid all fees. This way, there are no misunderstandings about who owns the final product.
- Include a clause that prohibits the client from feeding your work into AI models without your consent.
- Clarify attribution rights. Specify how and when you would like to be credited for your work.
Revision Limits And Payment Milestones
- Set clear limits on the number of revisions allowed to prevent back-and-forth that can derail your project.
- Define acceptance criteria, making it clear what constitutes a successful completion of each stage.
- Establish a straightforward milestone schedule with associated payment timelines to keep your cash flow healthy.
Scope Creep And Change Orders
- Clearly outline what constitutes a change order and establish triggers for when these become necessary.
- Provide pricing guidance for additional services to avoid surprises for both you and your client.
- Include language addressing how changes may impact the project schedule.
Other Helpful Clauses
- Consider including portfolio rights, allowing you to showcase your work in your portfolio.
- A confidentiality clause can be beneficial, especially if your client shares sensitive information during the project.
How Counsel Club Helps
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Questions to Ask Amicus
- What rights do I retain after delivering my work?
- How can I specify revision limits in my contract?
- What should I do if the project scope changes after we start?
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Now that you know the key elements to include, it’s time to create your Collaboration Agreement and pair it with your Statements of Work (SOWs). Customize your Collaboration Agreement now.
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