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Copywriting agreement

A writer producing web copy, articles, emails or other text for a client.

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What you fill in

  • Client name
  • Writer name
  • Describe pieces, length and deadlines
  • Amount
  • Two
  • 14

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Copywriting Agreement

This Copywriting Agreement is made between [Client name] (the "Client") and [Writer name] (the "Writer") as of the date of the last signature below.

1. The work

The Writer will write: [describe pieces, length and deadlines].

2. Revisions and fee

The fee is [amount] and includes [two] rounds of revisions requested within [14] days of delivery.

3. Originality

The Writer states that the work will be original and will not copy anyone else’s work.

4. Independent contractor

The Writer is an independent contractor, not an employee, partner or agent of the Client, and is responsible for its own taxes, insurance, tools and workers.

5. Ownership of work

On full payment, the Writer assigns to the Client all rights in the work created specifically for the Client under this agreement. The Writer keeps its pre-existing materials and know-how, and licenses the Client to use any of them that are included in the work.

6. Confidentiality

Each party will keep the other's non-public information confidential, use it only for this agreement, and return or destroy it on request. This duty continues for [three years] after this agreement ends.

7. Ending this agreement

Either party may end this agreement on [30] days' written notice, or immediately if the other materially breaches it and does not fix the breach within [10] days of notice. Amounts due for work done up to the end date remain payable.

8. General

This agreement is governed by the laws of [state]. It is the entire agreement between the parties on its subject and may be changed only in writing signed by both. It may be signed electronically and in counterparts.

Client
Signature, name and date
Writer
Signature, name and date

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