This required section requests information regarding the parties to the Work for Hire Agreement. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section states the services to be performed, and the date that the services will begin. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section explains the amount of compensation and other information regarding the payment for services provided under the Agreement. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This optional section states when the Agreement will terminate. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This optional section identifies the Service Provider as an independent contractor, not an employee of the Company. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This optional section clarifies the Company's ownership rights to the "work product" that results from the services provided. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This optional section obligates the party providing the services to protect and not disclose the other party's proprietary or confidential information. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This optional section prohibits the party providing the services from working for a competitor of the other party for a designated period of time after the Agreement is terminated. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section includes standard provisions regarding the interpretation and enforcement of the Agreement. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
This required section provides signature lines for the parties. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
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Work for Hire Agreement
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Work for Hire Agreement is an agreement under which a "service provider" contracts to provide services for a business as an indempendent contractor, and not as an employee of the business. It offers a non-compete provision and a provision that covers the handling of confidential information.
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Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the effective date of the Agreement or edit the information as desired.
Enter a term that will be used in the Agreement as an abbreviated version of the name of the Service Provider. For example, if the Service Provider's name is "Joe Programmer", enter "Joe", "Programmer", or "Service Provider".
Enter a term that will be used in the Agreement as an abbreviated version of the name of the Company. For example, if the Company's name is Ace Software, Inc., enter "Ace", "Ace Software", or "Company".
Enter the Company's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the name of the party who is contracting to receive services under the Agreement or edit the information as desired. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. This party will be referred to in the hints as the "Company".
Enter the name of the party who will be providing services under the Agreement or use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. This party will be referred to in the hints as the "Service Provider".
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! Opening Section (1 of 10)
WORK FOR HIRE AGREEMENT
This Work for Hire Agreement (this "Agreement") is made effective
as of !, by and between
!, of
!, ! !,
! Country: !,
!, of
!, ! !,
! Country: , !.
In this Agreement, the party who is contracting to receive the services shall be referred to as "!", and the party who will be providing the services shall be referred to as "!".
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the effective date of the Agreement or edit the information as desired.
Enter the name of the party who is contracting to receive services under the Agreement or edit the information as desired. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. This party will be referred to in the hints as the "Company".
Enter the Company's street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Company's extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Company's city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Company's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Company's zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the country where the Company is located, if outside the United States.
Enter the country or edit the information as desired.
Enter the name of the party who will be providing services under the Agreement or use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record. This party will be referred to in the hints as the "Service Provider".
Enter the Service Provider's street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Service Provider's extended street address or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Service Provider's city or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Service Provider's state/province or edit the information as desired.
Enter the Service Provider's zip/postal code or edit the information as desired.
Enter an X to include the Service Provider's country, if outside the United States.
Enter a term that will be used in the Agreement as an abbreviated version of the name of the Company. For example, if the Company's name is Ace Software, Inc., enter "Ace", "Ace Software", or "Company".
Enter a term that will be used in the Agreement as an abbreviated version of the name of the Service Provider. For example, if the Service Provider's name is "Joe Programmer", enter "Joe", "Programmer", or "Service Provider".
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! Services Provided Section (2 of 10)
!. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning on !, ! will provide the following services, (collectively, the "Services"):
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date that services will begin.
Enter a description of the services to be provided by the Service Provider. If the description is lengthy, use this space to explain where the services will be outlined. For example, "in the attached Exhibit". The "Exhibit" document can be used for this purpose.
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! Payment Section (3 of 10)
!. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. ! will pay compensation to ! for the Services
! in the amount of $!.
! based on $! per !.
This compensation shall be payable
! in a lump sum
! upon completion of the Services.
! no later than !.
! [Enter some other description.]
Enter an X to state the compensation as a total amount.
Enter the total amount of compensation.
Enter an X if the compensation will be based on a stated amount per time period.
Enter the amount of the compensation per time period.
Enter an appropriate time period (for example, "hour" or "week").
Enter an X if the compensation will be paid in a lump sum. For example, "$1,000 upon completion of the Services".
Enter an X if the lump sum compensation will be paid upon completion of the services.
Enter an X if the lump sum compensation will be paid by a specific date.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date by which the lump sum compensation will be paid.
Enter an X if the lump sum compensation will be paid on some other basis.
Enter a description of how the lump sum compensation will be paid.
Enter an X if the compensation will be paid on a basis other than all at one time.
Complete the sentence by entering a description of how the compensation will be paid. For example: This compensation shall be payable "in two equal installments on September 20, 1995, and November 20, 1995."
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! Optional Term/Termination Section (4 of 10)
!. TERM/TERMINATION. This Agreement
! shall terminate automatically on !.
! may be terminated by either party upon ! days written notice to the other party.
Enter an X to include a section that describes when the Agreement will terminate. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter an X if the Agreement will terminate on a specific date.
Using the format MM/DD/YYYY, enter the date that the Agreement will terminate.
Enter an X if the Agreement may be terminated by either party by providing written notice.
Enter the number of days' notice that must be provided by either party to terminate the Agreement. For example, "60" days.
Enter an X to state some other basis for the termination of the Agreement. For example: This Agreement "shall terminate 1 year after the date of this Agreement, unless otherwise renewed by the parties."
Enter a description of the basis for the termination of the Agreement.
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! Optional Relationship Section (5 of 10)
!. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. It is understood by the parties that ! is an independent contractor with respect to !, and not an employee of !. ! will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit of !.
Enter an X to include this recommended (but optional) section that identifies the Service Provider as an independent contractor of the Company, and not an employee of the Company. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information regarding IRS Guidelines concerning determination of a worker's status as an independent contractor.
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! Optional Work Product Ownership Section (6 of 10)
!. WORK PRODUCT OWNERSHIP. Any copyrightable works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products, or other information (collectively, the "Work Product") developed in whole or in part by ! in connection with the Services shall be the exclusive property of !. Upon request, ! shall sign all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of ! to the Work Product.
Enter an X to include a section that clarifies the Company's ownership rights to the "work product" that results from the services provided by the Service Provider. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
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! Optional Confidentiality Section (7 of 10)
!. CONFIDENTIALITY. ! will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of !, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any information that is proprietary to !. ! will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement.
! Upon termination of this Agreement, ! will return to ! all records, notes, documentation and other items that were used, created, or controlled by ! during the term of this Agreement.
Enter an X to include a section that obligates the Service Provider to protect and not to disclose the Company's proprietary or confidential information. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter an X to include an optional sentence that requires the Service Provider to return the Company's records and property after the termination of the Agreement.
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! Optional Non-Compete Agreement Section (8 of 10)
!. NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT. For a period of ! after the termination of this Agreement, ! will not directly or indirectly engage in any business that competes with !. This covenant shall apply to the geographical area that includes
! all of the State of !.
! the area within a(n) ! mile radius of !.
! agrees that this non-compete provision will not adversely affect the livelihood of !.
Enter an X if the Service Provider will be prohibited from working for a competitor of the Company for a designated period of time after the Agreement is terminated. If this option is selected, it is advisable to include a termination section. Press [Ctrl+F1] for more information.
Enter the amount of time that the non-compete provision will be effective. For example, "two years", or "eighteen months".
Enter an X if the non-compete provision will apply to all of a particular state. The prohibited geographical area must be reasonable with respect to the Company's market area.
Enter the specific state.
Enter an X to state the geographical area as the territory located within a specific number of miles of a particular location. For example, "within a 100 mile radius of Harrisonburg, Virginia".
Enter the number of miles that will comprise the radius of the area in which the Service Provider cannot compete. For example, "two" or "25". The restricted geographical area must be reasonable with respect to the Company's market area.
Enter the name of the city, county or other reference point which will serve as the base for the radius of the restricted area. For example, "Garden City, Missouri".
Enter an X to designate some other geographical area. For example, "any geographical area served by the Company at the time of termination, including Bellefontaine, Ohio."
Enter the geographical description.
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! General Provisions Section (9 of 10)
!. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written.
!. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
Enter the name of the person contracting to receive services or edit the information as desired. If appropriate, change the information to the name of the person who will sign on behalf of the Company. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
Enter an X to include the person's title. For example, "Owner", "President", or "Manager".
Enter the person's title or edit the information as desired.
Enter the name of the Service Provider or edit the information as desired. If appropriate, change the information to the name of the person who will sign on behalf of the Service Provider. Use the P.I. Manager to select and paste a record.
If appropriate, enter an X to include the person's title. For example, "Owner", "President", or "Manager".
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