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Joelle Steele has been writing and selling contract templates since 1983, online since 2002.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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©1973-2010

Joelle Steele Enterprises

  

 

Updated:

08/26/10

 

 

 

CONTRACTS and AGREEMENTS

TEMPLATES and LEGAL FORMS

Publishing - Creative Services

General Business - Human Resources

Relationships - Rentals

by Joelle Steele

 

SALE! All Contracts $9.99

 

CLICK ON TITLES FOR MORE INFO

 

. . . PUBLISHING . . .

 

Assignment of Copyright and All Other Rights

For any copyright owner who wishes to assign, transfer, or sell the copyright and all other rights in a work for a fee to any other person or entity. Outlines the work itself, its ownership, the assignment, transfer, and sale of the copyright and any other rights in the work, and any fees and terms for the assignment or transfer.

FRM-918  $9.99

Art Publishing Agreement

For any publisher using a work of art to be reproduced and sold as an art print, calendar, greeting card, book cover, etc. Outlines copyright ownership; sale or royalties; delivery of work; publishing rights; publishing and distribution of work; proofs and waivers; unauthorized editions; fees/royalties and terms of payment; portfolio use; complimentary copies; and insurance.

FRM-931  $9.99

Art Gallery Agreement

For any art gallery that sells the work of artists. Outlines all the details of the art itself, copyright ownership; trust and stewardship of the art, the venues,  the consignment term, gallery exclusivity, handling of commissioned works, reproductions, promotion and display, mailing lists, photographs, exhibitions and events, pricing, payment, bill of sale, recordkeeping, insurance, notice, jurisdiction, attorneys fees, entire agreement, termination of agreement, and severability. Also included on the last page is a short Bill of Sale form.

FRM-932  $9.99

Book Publishing Agreement

For book publishers to define the relationship with their authors. Outlines the publishing terms, publishing rights, authorship/ownership, representations and warranties, content of the work, format and delivery of work, book production and publishing details, publisher's proofs, revisions to work, grant for illustrations, advance against royalties, domestic and international royalties, royalties for out-of-print works, payment of royalties, complimentary copies of the work, and unauthorized editions.

FRM-901  $9.99

Book Publishing Services Agreement

For graphic designers, pre-press services, and subsidy/vanity publishing services to define the creative services they provide to authors who are self-publishing their books. Outlines the services (scope of work), hardcopy and softcopy edits and rewrites, proofing, book design, cover and spot illustrations, cover design, page design, typesetting and formatting, ISBN numbers, bar codes, publisher of record, Internet uploads, standard hourly rates, retainers, invoicing, non-payment, reimbursable expenses, additional services, cross-platform issues, deadlines and turnaround times, approval of prior work, subcontracted work, copyright ownership, rights of reproduction, and confidentiality.

FRM-902  $9.99

Advertising Insertion Agreement

Advertising Insertion Order

Outlines the ad size and dimensions, term of the run, rate, placement, additional fees, payment deadlines, submission deadlines, frequency discounts, authorizations, rights, and indemnification, appropriate content, and errors and omissions.

FRM-905  $9.99

Freelancer Agreement for Publishers

Freelance Writer/Artist/Photographer Agreement

For publishers who wish to make a formal agreement with their freelancers for works to be published. Outlines content, format, delivery, fees, reimbursements, proofs, revisions, kill fees, publishing rights, copyrights, ownership, representations, warranties, and worker status.

FRM-911 $9.99  

. . . CREATIVE SERVICES . . .

 

Web Site Design Services Agreement

Outlines domain names, web hosting, navigation structure, written text, images, Web-safe/browser-safe colors and fonts, banners and logos, website design, Web page coding, launching/publishing, maintenance, non-payment, return check fees, late fees, reimbursable expenses, additional services, approval of prior work, subcontracted work, copyright ownership, and cancellation.

FRM-906  $9.99

Creative Services Agreement

Graphic Design Services Agreement

For graphic designers and other creative services providers who need to outline all their services and fees. Includes scope of the work, fees and payment terms, additional services, reimbursables, non-payment, return check fees, rights and warranties, limited liability, assignment of rights, and use of freelancers or subcontracted workers.

FRM-921  $9.99

Freelancer Agreement for Creative Services

For non-publisher companies (ad agencies, graphic design firms, etc.) who contract with freelancers and independent contractors for creative services. Covers scope of work project guidelines, revisions to work, fees and payment schedules, rights and liability, assignment of rights to the work, and worker status.

FRM-920  $9.99

Photographer's Agreement

Photography Agreement

Covers any and all kinds of photography services -- freelancers, fine art photographers, portrait photographers, wedding photographers, digital photo artists, etc. Outlines the photographic product itself, its quantities, printed and digital formats, presentation, proofs, and final delivery times, hourly rates, deposits, reimbursable expenses, cancellations, postponements, waiting fees, copyright ownership, and releases.

FRM-917  $9.99

. . . RELEASES . . .

 

Model Photographic Release

For photographers, film makers, or artists who require permission to use the image of a model for publication. Outlines the model's background, optional parent/guardian language, fees and royalties to be paid, terms of payment, release language, and waivers.

FRM-910  $9.99

General Photographic Release

For photographers or anyone who wants to create and/or use and publish information or photographs of multiple persons, properties, or items for one particular project. Outlines the permission, copyright, publication, and reproduction of photographs and/or information; confidentiality; dissemination; representatives, employees, and assigns; and waivers to inspect or approve and hold harmless.

FRM-919  $9.99

. . . CUISINE . . .

 

Recipe Licensing Agreement

For chefs or anyone who has created an original recipe(s) and wants to license its use to a restaurant or restaurant chain. Outlines the license to sell, trade secrets, additional recipes, term of licensing, additional licensees, ownership and right to license, warranty and liability, advertising and marketing, use of recipe name, ingredient fees and payment, licensing fees and payment, accounting, late payments and non-payment of fees, non-transfer of agreement, notices, attorneys fees, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and severability.

FRM-930  $9.99

. . . GENERAL BUSINESS . . .

 

General Partnership Agreement

Outlines partnership term, place of business, initial capital, capital withdrawals, profits and losses, books of account, fiscal year, accountings, time devoted to partnership, management and authority, partners' salaries or draws, net profits, withdrawal of partner, option to purchase terminated interest, purchase price of partnership interest, buy and sell on partner's death, duties of purchasing partner, dissolution, notices, consents and agreements, successors, goodwill, and indemnification.

FRM-916  $9.99

Joint Venture Agreement

Outlines joint venture term, place of business, initial capital, percentage of participation, investment capital and working capital withdrawals, profits and losses, books of account, accountings, separation of other enterprises from the joint venture, division of duties and authority, final accounting, withdrawal or death of one of the joint venturers, dissolution, notices, consents and agreements, and indemnification.

FRM-926  $9.99

. . . HUMAN RESOURCES . . .

 

Human Resource Manual

Personnel Policy Manual for Small Business

A comprehensive yet highly affordable manual. Contains more than 40 policies to help you comply with federal labor laws, maintain authority, increase productivity, and gain respect and loyalty from your employees. Includes language for general administrative policies; personal conduct; compensation, benefits and reimbursements; employment practices; attendance and leaves of absence; insurance; licensing, and use of company vehicles. The HR manual is approximately 35 pages of unformatted text, which you may edit and typeset to meet your own needs. The manual includes the Employment Forms (FRM-914), which are otherwise sold separately.

FRM-913  $65.95

Employment Forms Package

This package includes eight basic employment forms: 2-page employment application, job start letter, job description format, new hire checklist, emergency information form, employee materials inventory, employee purchase requisition, and employee vacation request.

FRM-914  $4.95

Employment Agreement

Outlines the job, duties, and responsibilities; wages, hours of work, term of employment; vacation, holidays, sick or personal leave; and performance reviews.

FRM-915  $9.99

Subcontractor Agreement

Independent Contractor Agreement

For subcontractors/independent contractors who are providing services and materials for an entire project or for a specific part of a project that is under the control of another business.

FRM-925  $9.99

Salesperson Agreement-Employee

For companies who hire salespeople employees and pay them hourly, commission, or hourly plus commission. Defines job duties, responsibilities, hours of work, wages, commission schedules, performance reviews.

FRM-923  $9.99

Sales Rep Contract-Independent Contractor

For companies who hire independent contractors as their sales representatives. Defines worker status, design and estimating skills, sales territory, reports and updates, claims and promises, commission rates and schedule, commission documentation, invoicing and payments, trade secrets and confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition, worker status, and indemnification.

FRM-922  $9.99

Trade Secrets Agreement

Non-Solicitation Agreement

Defines "trade secrets" and what happens if an employee fails to maintain confidentiality. Contains two optional non-solicitation clauses (not enforceable in all states or countries), and language that covers the confidential information or trade secrets, the return of company property, and portfolio documentation.

FRM-924  $9.99

. . . RELATIONSHIPS . . .

 

Cohabitation Agreement

Domestic Partnership Agreement

For unmarried couples (man-woman or same-sex) who are living together or plan to live together and who wish to define and protect the disposition of their separately-owned and jointly-owned assets and obligations. Outlines the disclosure of assets and obligations, assets and obligations made during cohabitation, earnings during cohabitation, repairs and improvements to the residence, financial support, written documents, separation, equity in the residence, waiver of rights in estate, wills and codicils, death of a partner, and notices. A "living" document that you can add to as possessions are acquired jointly or individually during the relationship.

FRM-907  $9.99

Premarital Agreement

Prenuptial Agreement

Marriage Contract

For couples who are planning to get married and wish to define and protect the disposition of their separately-owned and jointly-owned assets and obligations both before and during the marriage. Outlines personal background, disclosures of premarital assets and obligations, management of separate assets and obligations, management of marital assets and obligations, transmutation of property, mutual waivers, wills and codicils, reasonable efforts, legal representation, and notices. A "living" document that you can add to as possessions are acquired jointly or individually during the marriage.

FRM-908  $9.99

. . . RENTAL/LEASE . . .

 

Residential Rental Agreement

Outlines the rental term, payment of rent, parking, utilities, security deposit, pet deposit, occupancy, subletting or assignment, form of payment, other charges, condition of premises, alterations, repairs, furnishings, acceptable behavior, right of entry, displacement, renter's insurance, abandonment, and notices.

FRM-903  $9.99

Residential Lease Agreement

Outlines the lease term and payments, parking, utilities, security deposit, pet deposit, occupancy, subletting or assignment, form of payment, other charges, condition of premises, alterations, repairs, furnishings, acceptable behavior, right of entry, displacement, renter's insurance, abandonment, and notices.

FRM-904  $9.99

Short-Term Room Rental Contract

Short-Term Space Rental Contract

For anyone who has a room or space to rent for events such as meetings, classes, weddings, parties, reunions, etc. Outlines the nature of the event, the room and its amenities, deposits, cancellation fees, payment terms, damages, set-up and clean-up, smoking, food and beverages, alcoholic beverages, and lighting.

FRM-912  $9.99

 

GOT QUESTIONS?

Before you buy, view a Sample Contract page and read the Contract FAQs. If you still have questions, contact joellesteele@

designeristics.com

 

GUARANTEE and FREE TECH SUPPORT.

All contracts are reviewed by an attorney and are guaranteed to  contain all the necessary and legal language to protect you and your business. A FREE HELP PDF is shipped with each order and you get unlimited FREE E-mail tech support from joellesteele@

designeristics.com.

 

FREE SHIPPING.

All items are shipped FREE by E-mail within 24 hours of receipt of payment, Monday-Friday.

 

SAVING FILES.

Save the original contract template  to your hard drive and burn it to a CD for safekeeping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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