Contracting for Creatives

Understand the contracting process from a creative artist's point of view. Learn how to read and understand NDAs, contractor agreements, SOWs, and more.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Legal disclaimer
• Who should use this course and how

1. Introduction to Contracts

• What’s a contract and why do I need them?
• What types of contracts do creatives see?
• When do I need an attorney?

2. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

• What are NDAs?
• When should I ask for an NDA?
• Anatomy of an NDA
• Clauses, terms, and language to look out for

3. Work-for-Hire and Contractor Agreements

• What is a work-for-hire, or contractor, agreement?
• What, exactly, does “for hire” mean?
• Anatomy of a work-for-hire, or contractor, agreement
• Clauses, terms, and language to look out for

4. Proposals, Quotes, and Statements of Work (SOW)

• What are proposals, quotes, and SOWs?
• What should be in my proposal or quote?
• Clauses, terms, and language to look out for

5. Licensing Agreements

• What does it mean to license your work?
• License types: Perpetual exclusive, perpetual non-exclusive, time limited
• When to use each type of license
• Anatomy of a license agreement
• Clauses, terms, and language to look out for

6. The Most Important Parts of Any Contract

• Choice of Law: What state/country laws will apply?
• Work ownership and delivery
• Payment terms and Invoicing terms
• Clauses, terms, and language to look out for

7. Additional Resources

• Resources

Conclusion

• Summary