Introduction
As an influencer, having a clear Master Services Agreement (MSA) can make a huge difference in how you manage projects, approvals, and collaborations. An MSA outlines the terms of your work, ensuring that both you and your clients are on the same page. It can streamline multi-phase projects and provide clarity on handoffs. Plus, you can customize your Master Services Agreement now to fit your unique needs.
Legal Terms: What Matters Most for Influencers
- IP Ownership and Attribution: It's crucial to specify that ownership of your creative work only transfers to the client upon full payment. Be sure to prohibit clients from using your work in AI models. Retain rights to your source files and clarify any license scope for usage. Also, outline when and how you want attribution given.
- Revision Limits, Acceptance, and Payment Milestones: Set clear expectations with capped rounds of revisions and criteria for acceptance of work. Creating a simple payment milestone schedule that aligns with your workflow can help maintain cash flow while managing client satisfaction.
- Scope Creep and Change Orders: Clearly define what triggers a change order, such as additional requests or services beyond the initial agreement. Provide pricing guidance for these changes and include language that addresses impacts on schedule.
- Additional Helpful Clauses: Consider including portfolio rights to showcase your work. Limitation of liability clauses can also protect you in case things go awry. This ensures you are safeguarded while maintaining professional integrity.
How Counsel Club Helps
Counsel Club re-imagines legal for startups, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs. Our platform allows you to search for lawyer-drafted forms for startups, freelancers, content creators, and other creative entrepreneurs. Our platform guides you through modifications, both to the contract and the scope of work. Counsel Club has the most sophisticated drafting tool on the market, and it was designed and developed by lawyers. If you want more help, reach out to a Counsel Club lawyer through our Concierge program. Our legal agent, Amicus, was trained on proprietary legal data to be your best legal assistant. Finally, legal for today, that is fast, protective, and cost effective.
Questions to Ask Amicus
- What rights do I retain over my work after the project ends?
- How many rounds of revisions should I include in my agreement?
- What should I do if there are changes to the project scope?
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