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Hired Services Agreement

For clients and creative professionals working together on a project, whether it's photography, video, design, editing, or development.

Drafted by a Harvard Law entertainment attorney.

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Is this the right contract for your project?

This contract is built for clients hiring a contractor and the contractor taking the work. It fits defined projects where you need to set the scope, pay, deadlines, ownership of the finished work, and how either side can end the arrangement.

Good fit for

Businesses and clients hiring a contractor
Contractors and freelancers taking a project
Service providers and agencies
Production and creative teams
Anyone setting scope, pay, and ownership for a project

You may also need

Social Media Manager Agreement - when the work is ongoing social management
Stylist Agreement - when the project is a styling job
Merchandise Licensing Agreement - if the work ties into licensed products
LLC Operating Agreement - if the work runs through a company
Non-Disclosure Agreement - before sharing private project details

What's Inside This Contract

Scope of services

Sets the work, deliverables, and what counts as complete.

Ownership and intellectual property

Sets who owns the finished work and any license granted.

Compensation

Covers the pay, payment schedule, and expenses.

Term and termination

Sets how long the work runs and how either side can end it.

Representations and warranties

Confirms each side has the authority to enter the deal.

Disputes and general provisions

Covers standard terms such as notices, how disputes are handled, and signatures.

Not sure what a section means? Every contract you create includes a built-in "Explain Sections" view with a plain-English note for each part of the document.

Before you start

It helps to have these details on hand before you create your contract:

The client and the contractor
The scope of work and deliverables
The pay and payment schedule
Deadlines and milestones
Who owns the finished work
How many revisions are included
Expense and reimbursement terms
How either side can end the agreement

Points Worth Negotiating

The scope of work and what counts as complete
The pay structure and payment schedule
Who owns the finished work
How many revisions are included
How either side can end the agreement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hired services agreement?

A hired services agreement sets the terms for hiring a contractor for a defined project. It covers the scope of work, pay, deadlines, ownership of the work, and how either side can end it.

Who should sign it?

The client and the contractor both sign. Each signature confirms the scope, the pay, and who owns the finished work.

Who owns the finished work?

It depends on the agreement. Some transfer ownership to the client on payment, while others grant a license. The agreement states this clearly.

How are revisions handled?

Most agreements include a set number of revisions and charge for extra rounds. The terms spell out what is included.

What should I have ready before creating it?

Have the client and contractor, the scope and deliverables, the pay and payment schedule, deadlines, who owns the finished work, the number of revisions, expense terms, and termination terms.

What if the project changes?

Changes to the scope need a written update to the agreement, including any change to pay or deadlines.

Should I choose the custom contract or the editable template?

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What are common warning signs in a hired services agreement?

These are common issues to watch for in any hired services agreement:

Vague scope of work
No clear ownership of the deliverables
No payment deadline
Unlimited revisions with no extra pay
No termination right

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