Content Creation Contract

# CONTENT CREATION AGREEMENT THIS CONTENT CREATION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [CONTRACT_DATE] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [CLIENT_NAME], with a principal place of business at [CLIENT_ADDRESS] (the "Client"), and [CREATOR_NAME], with a principal place of business at [CREATOR_ADDRESS] (the "Creator"). ## 1. SCOPE OF WORK Creator agrees to provide Client with the following content creation services (the "Services"): ### 1.1 Content Types - [CONTENT_TYPE_1] (e.g., blog posts, social media content, video scripts) - [CONTENT_TYPE_2] (e.g., email newsletters, web copy, product descriptions) - [CONTENT_TYPE_3] (e.g., white papers, case studies, marketing materials) ### 1.2 Deliverables - [NUMBER_OF_PIECES] pieces of content per [TIME_PERIOD] - Content specifications as outlined in Exhibit A - [WORD_COUNT_RANGE] words per piece (where applicable) - Content optimized for [TARGET_PLATFORMS] ### 1.3 Content Requirements - Original, plagiarism-free content - SEO-optimized when applicable - Brand voice and style guide compliance - [REVISION_ROUNDS] rounds of revisions included ## 2. TIMELINE AND DEADLINES ### 2.1 Project Timeline - Project commencement: [START_DATE] - First deliverable due: [FIRST_DEADLINE] - Project completion: [END_DATE] ### 2.2 Delivery Schedule - Content calendar to be agreed upon within [CALENDAR_DAYS] days - Draft submissions: [DRAFT_TIMELINE] - Final submissions: [FINAL_TIMELINE] - Client feedback within [FEEDBACK_TIMELINE] business days ## 3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT ### 3.1 Fees Client agrees to pay Creator: - [RATE_STRUCTURE] (per piece/per word/per hour/flat fee) - Total project value: [TOTAL_AMOUNT] - Rush delivery (less than [RUSH_TIMEFRAME]): [RUSH_FEE_PERCENTAGE]% surcharge ### 3.2 Payment Schedule - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_1]% upon signing this Agreement - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_2]% upon delivery of [MILESTONE_1] - [PAYMENT_PERCENTAGE_3]% upon final delivery and approval ### 3.3 Payment Terms - Invoices due within [PAYMENT_TERMS] days - Late payments subject to [LATE_FEE_PERCENTAGE]% monthly service charge - All payments in [CURRENCY] ## 4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ### 4.1 Work for Hire All content created under this Agreement shall be considered "work for hire" and Client shall own all rights, title, and interest in the content upon full payment. ### 4.2 Creator Portfolio Rights Creator may use completed work in their portfolio and for self-promotion purposes, unless Client requests confidentiality in writing. ### 4.3 Third-Party Materials Creator warrants that all content will be original or properly licensed, and will not infringe upon any third-party rights. ## 5. CONTENT STANDARDS AND APPROVAL ### 5.1 Quality Standards Creator agrees to deliver content that: - Meets professional industry standards - Is free from grammatical and spelling errors - Complies with Client's brand guidelines - Adheres to platform-specific requirements ### 5.2 Approval Process - Client has [APPROVAL_TIMEFRAME] business days to review and approve content - Feedback must be specific and actionable - Silence after approval period constitutes acceptance - Major scope changes may incur additional fees ### 5.3 Revisions - [INCLUDED_REVISIONS] rounds of revisions included in base fee - Additional revisions: [ADDITIONAL_REVISION_RATE] - Revisions must be requested within [REVISION_TIMEFRAME] days of delivery ## 6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE ### 6.1 Confidential Information Creator acknowledges access to Client's confidential information including: - Business strategies and marketing plans - Customer data and analytics - Proprietary processes and methodologies - Unpublished content and campaigns ### 6.2 Non-Disclosure Obligations Creator agrees to: - Maintain strict confidentiality of all confidential information - Not disclose information to competitors or third parties - Use information solely for the purposes of this Agreement - Return or destroy confidential materials upon termination ## 7. CREATOR WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS Creator warrants that: - All content will be original and plagiarism-free - Creator has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement - Content will not violate any laws or third-party rights - Creator will meet all agreed-upon deadlines - Creator has professional liability insurance of at least [INSURANCE_AMOUNT] ## 8. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES Client agrees to: - Provide necessary brand guidelines and reference materials - Respond to Creator inquiries within [RESPONSE_TIMEFRAME] business days - Provide timely feedback on deliverables - Make payments according to the agreed schedule - Provide access to necessary platforms and tools ## 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP Creator is an independent contractor and: - Is responsible for all taxes and business expenses - Is not entitled to employee benefits - Maintains control over work methods and schedule - May work with other clients unless specified otherwise ## 10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ### 10.1 Liability Cap Creator's total liability shall not exceed the total amount paid under this Agreement. ### 10.2 Excluded Damages Neither party shall be liable for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, including lost profits or business opportunities. ## 11. TERMINATION ### 11.1 Termination for Convenience Either party may terminate with [TERMINATION_NOTICE] days written notice. ### 11.2 Termination for Cause Immediate termination allowed for: - Material breach not cured within [CURE_PERIOD] days - Non-payment after [PAYMENT_GRACE_PERIOD] days - Violation of confidentiality obligations ### 11.3 Effect of Termination - Payment due for all completed work - Return of confidential materials - Survival of confidentiality and IP provisions ## 12. SOCIAL MEDIA AND ATTRIBUTION ### 12.1 Attribution Rights - Creator may request byline attribution where appropriate - Client may remove attribution if content is significantly modified - Creator may reference Client relationship in professional materials ### 12.2 Social Media Usage - Creator may share completed work on professional social media - Client may tag Creator in social media posts featuring the content - Both parties agree to maintain professional online conduct ## 13. GENERAL PROVISIONS ### 13.1 Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [GOVERNING_LAW_STATE]. ### 13.2 Dispute Resolution Disputes shall be resolved through mediation, and if unsuccessful, binding arbitration. ### 13.3 Force Majeure Neither party liable for delays due to circumstances beyond reasonable control. ### 13.4 Entire Agreement This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and may only be modified in writing. ### 13.5 Severability Invalid provisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. CLIENT: CREATOR: [CLIENT_SIGNATURE] [CREATOR_SIGNATURE] [CLIENT_NAME] [CREATOR_NAME] [CLIENT_TITLE] [CREATOR_TITLE] Date: _______________ Date: _______________