Legal Contract Templates Affidavit of Original Work

Writing the Affidavit of Original Work document

AFFIDAVIT OF ORIGINAL WORK I Original Author do hereby swear and attest that the following is true and accurate. I reside at Insert current address information here I am the Original Author of the following list of works and materials see complete copies attached as Exhibit which were created between Insert period of time during which copyright was established or when authorship took place for Insert intent or reason for creation. publication works for hire resale Insert brief history of the creation or lifecycle of the documents or original work.

Insert any registrations copyright dates publication dates or other supporting evidence if available. Library of Congress copyright registration certificates will have number such as. TX XXX XXX. Copies of all registrations and publication dates have been attached as Exhibit B. Nothing in the works and materials listed in Exhibit contains any content that infringes or violates any intellectual property rights of any third party or author. Further nothing contained within the work or materials or any part or operation of the materials will cause the use reproduction resale or transfer of the rights to the materials to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. Signature. Printed Name. Dated.

How to write my Affidavit of Copyright with Release (Non-Original) document (alternate or related contract document)

COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT I Original Author do hereby swear and attest that the following is true and accurate. I reside at Insert current address information here I am the Original Author of the following list of works and materials see complete copies attached as Exhibit which were created between Insert period of time during which copyright was established or when authorship took place for Insert intent or reason for creation. publication works for hire resale Insert brief history of the creation or lifecycle of the documents or original work.

Insert any registrations copyright dates publication dates or other supporting evidence if available. Library of Congress copyright registration certificates will have number such as. TX XXX XXX. Copies of all registrations and publication dates have been attached as Exhibit B. Further the following list of works provided to Company by the Author are not original works i. e. they are Non Original Works or Authors claim to ownership cannot be verified and shall be identified as such. Copies of all Non Original Works submitted to Company by Author have been attached as Exhibit E. Nothing in the works and materials listed in Exhibit contains any content that infringes or violates any intellectual property rights of any third party or author. Further nothing contained within the work or materials or any part or operation of the materials will cause the use reproduction resale or transfer of the rights to the materials to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. I hereby grant and quitclaim to company name the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use re use display distribute transmit publish re publish copy or otherwise exploit in whole or in part either digitally in print or in any other medium now or hereafter known for any purpose whatsoever and without restriction the materials listed in Exhibit currently owned or created by me or in which my labor is included; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. understand and agree that company name may or may not use my name in conjunction with the materials as company name so chooses. I hereby release and discharge company name and its agents representatives and assigns from any and all claims obligations or demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the materials listed in Exhibit whether monetary or otherwise. Signature.

Printed Name. Dated.

How to write my Affidavit of Original Work and Release document (alternate or related contract document)

AFFIDAVIT OF ORIGINAL WORK AND RELEASE I Original Author do hereby swear and attest that the following is true and accurate. I reside at Insert current address information here I am the original author of the following list of works and materials see complete copies attached as Exhibit which were created between Insert period of time during which copyright was established or when authorship took place for Insert intent or reason for creation. publication works for hire resale Insert brief history of the creation or lifecycle of the documents or original work. Insert any registrations copyright dates publication dates or other supporting evidence if available. Library of Congress copyright registration certificates will have number such as. TX XXX XXX. Copies of all registrations and publication dates have been attached as Exhibit B. Nothing in the works and materials listed in Exhibit contains any content that infringes or violates any intellectual property rights of any third party or author. Further nothing contained within the work or materials or any part or operation of the materials will cause the use reproduction resale or transfer of the rights to the materials to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

I hereby grant and quitclaim to company name the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission to use re use display distribute transmit publish re publish copy or otherwise exploit either in whole or in part digitally in print or in any other medium now or hereafter known for any purpose whatsoever and without restriction the materials listed in Exhibit currently owned or created by me or in which my labor is included; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. understand and agree that company name may or may not use my name in conjunction with the materials as company name so chooses. I hereby release and discharge company name and its agents representatives and assigns from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the materials including without limitation any and all claims for invasion of privacy right of publicity and defamation. Signature. Printed Name. Dated.

How do you write a Writers Transfer of Copyright Contract document? (alternate or related contract document)

WRITERS COPYRIGHT DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this current day day of current month current year by and between company name Publishers and contract first name contract last name Writer Agreements IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein the parties agree as follows. 1. Engagement of Services. Writer agrees to perform the following services for Publisher in the following manner. a Writer shall author or edit and submit to Publisher written articles columns questions and answers resource listings checklists and forms as may be requested dealing with Insert Issues Writer is Dealing With issues pertaining to Insert Title of the Project the Work Product Publisher shall provide Writer with resource materials and the theme target audience and suggested issues and sub issues to be addressed. Unless specified otherwise the Work Product shall be prepared in accordance with the written guidelines of Publisher and formatted in 12pt. Arial single spaced. b Unless otherwise agreed articles shall be Insert Page Length of Project pages in length as is necessary to address key issue of the topic the article. Writer is responsible for the factual correctness of the information contained in the articles. c The Articles shall be the original work of Writer and shall not infringe upon the copyrights of others. Writer agrees to perform the services in professional manner to complete each article within one week and to make any revisions or changes requested by Publisher in accordance with Section 2. 1. When necessary Writer may request an extension of time beyond one week either orally or in writing. Email transmission of written request will be acceptable.

d Writer may not subcontract or otherwise delegate their obligations under this Agreement without Publishers prior written consent. e Writer has the right to refuse any and all assignments. f Writer will submit authored and edited Work Product to Publisher via email and will converse via email telephonically or in person as necessary regarding the same. 2. Compensation. 2 Fees and Approved Expenses. Publisher will pay Writer the fee of FixedRate per page for main body of original written text questions and answers columns and checklists. Writer will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement unless Publisher approves those expenses in advance and in writing. 2 Payment Due. Publisher will review the Work Product within five business days after receiving it from Writer to ensure that it meets the requirements stated in Section 1. If Publisher does not give written notice of rejection or requests for modification within that time period the Work Product will be deemed accepted. Publisher will pay Writer for the services and will reimburse Writer for previously approved expenses within ten business days of acceptance. 3. Independent Contractor Relationship.

Publisher and Writer understand acknowledge and agree that Writers relationship with Publisher will be that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement is intended to or should be construed to create partnership joint venture or employment relationship. 4. Trade Secrets and Confidential Information. 4 Third Party Information. Writer represents that their performance of all of the terms of this Agreement does not and will not breach any agreement to keep in confidence proprietary information knowledge or data of third party and Writer will not knowingly disclose to Publisher or induce Publisher to use any confidential or proprietary information belonging to third parties unless such use or disclosure is authorized in writing by such owners. 4 Confidential Information. Writer agrees during the term of this Agreement and thereafter to take all steps reasonably necessary to hold in trust and confidence information which they know or has reason to know is considered confidential by Publisher Confidential Information Writer agrees to use the Confidential Information solely to perform the projects hereunder. Confidential Information includes but is not limited to technical and business information relating to Publishers products research and development processes and future business plans. Writers obligations with respect to the Confidential Information also extend to any third partys proprietary or confidential information disclosed to Writer in the course of providing services to Publisher. This obligation shall not extend to any information that becomes generally known to the public without breach of this Agreement. This obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 5. Ownership of Work Product. 5 Definition. Work Product means the works of authorship conceived or developed by Writer while performing the project services under this Agreement and prior works described in Section of this Agreement.

5 Assignment. Writer hereby irrevocably assigns conveys and otherwise transfers to Publisher and its respective successors and assigns all rights title and interests worldwide in and to the Work Product and all copyrights contract and licensing rights and claims and causes of action of any kind with respect to any of the foregoing whether now known or hereafter to become known. In the event Writer has any rights in and to the Work Product that cannot be assigned to Publisher Writer hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives the enforcement of all such rights and all claims and causes of action of any kind with respect to any of the foregoing against Publisher its distributors and customers whether now known or hereafter to become known and agrees at the request and expense of Publisher and its respective successors and assigns to consent to and join in any action to enforce such rights and to procure waiver of such rights from the holders of such rights. In the event Writer has any rights in and to the Work Product that cannot be assigned to Publisher and cannot be waived Writer hereby grants to Publisher and its respective successors and assigns an exclusive worldwide royalty free license during the term of the rights to reproduce distribute modify publicly perform and publicly display with the right to sub license through multiple tiers of sub licenses and the right to assign such rights in and to the Work Product including without limitation the right to use in any way whatsoever the Work Product. Writer retains no rights to use the Work Product except as stated in Exhibit and agrees not to challenge the validity of the copyright ownership by Publisher in the Work Product. 5 Name Recognition. Writer shall receive Name Recognition as author on all articles and columns. Recognition will be clear and conspicuous. In the event that Publisher assigns or licenses said articles or columns to any third party ies Publisher will use their best efforts to ensure Writer receives proper Name Recognition. In all circumstances proper Name Recognition is considered as follows. Insert the writers copyright to be included in the project. 5 Creative License. Writer shall have final review of their Work Product before publishing. If Writer finds the finished Work Product to be unsatisfactory Writer may choose not to receive Name Recognition in accordance with Section 5. 3.

5 Power of Attorney. Writer agrees to assist Publisher in any reasonable manner to obtain and enforce for Publishers benefit copyrights covering the Work Product in any and all countries. Contractor agrees to execute when requested copyright or similar applications and assignments to Publisher and any other lawful documents deemed necessary by Publisher to carry out the purpose of this Agreement. Writer further agrees that the obligations and undertaking stated in this Section will continue for one year after the termination of this agreement beyond the termination of Writers service to Publisher. If called upon to render assistance under this Section Writer will be entitled to fair and reasonable fee in addition to the reimbursement of authorized expenses incurred at the prior written request of Publisher. In the event that Writer is unable for any reason whatsoever to secure Writers signature to any lawful and necessary document required to apply for or execute any copyright or other applications with respect to any Work Product Writer hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Publisher and its duly authorized officers and agents as his or her agents and attorneys in fact to act for and in their behalf and instead of Writer to execute and file any such application and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of copyrights or other similar rights thereon with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Writer. 6. Warranties. Writer represents and Warrants that. a The Work Product was created solely by Writer their full time employees during their employment or independent contractors who assigned all right title and interest worldwide in their work to Writer. b Writer is the owner of all right title and interest in the tangible forms of the Work Product and all intellectual property rights protecting them. The Work Product and the intellectual property rights protecting them are free and clear of all encumbrances including without limitation security interests licenses liens charges or other restrictions. c Writer has maintained the Work Product in confidence. d The use reproduction distribution or modification of the Work Product does not and will not violate the rights of any third parties in the Work Product including but limited to copyrights trade secrets trademarks publicity and privacy. e The Work Product is not in the public domain.

f Writer has full power and authority to make and enter into this Agreement. 7. Indemnification. Writer agrees to defend indemnify and hold harmless Publisher their officers directors sub licensees employees and agents from and against any claims actions or demands including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees alleging or resulting from the breach of the warranties in Section 6. Publisher shall provide notice to Writer promptly of any such claim suit or proceeding and shall assist Writer at Writers expense in defending any such claim suit or proceeding. 8. Prior Work. The Parties acknowledge that prior to this Agreement Writer has submitted to Publisher Work Product created as writing sample. Writer hereby irrevocable assigns conveys and otherwise transfers to Publisher and its respective successors and assigns all rights title and interests worldwide and all copyrights in and to said work and makes all warranties as set forth in Section of this Agreement with respect to said work. 9. General Provisions. 9 Entire Agreement of the Parties. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the rendering of services by Writer for Publisher and supersedes any prior agreements either written or verbal. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by both parties.

9 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of state or province. 9 Good Faith and Fair Dealing. Both parties agree that they will act in good faith in all matters concerning this Agreement and that all terms of this contract are to be interpreted reasonably and in fair and equitable manner. 10. Termination. This agreement may be terminated by either party for any reason with or without cause upon thirty days written notice. Nothing in this agreement shall require Publisher to assign any specific number of assignments nor shall this agreement obligate Writer to accept any specific assignments. The purpose of this agreement is to govern the payment schedule and the rights and responsibilities of the parties for work assignments accepted by Writer.

11. Arbitration. Each party looks forward to mutually enjoyable relationship with the other. However should any controversy or claim arise out of and or relating to this contract or breach thereof which is not settled between the signatories themselves the same shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration hearings shall take place in city state or province. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof including the award to the aggrieved signatory signatories their heirs assignees and or designees for the total remuneration received as result of business conduct with the parties covered by this Agreement plus court costs attorneys fees and other charges and damages deemed fair by the arbitrator s. THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FACT THAT BY AGREEING TO ARBITRATE THEY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY HAVE TO COURT OR JURY TRIAL. Each party represents and warrants that on the date first written above they are authorized to enter into this Agreement in entirety and duly bind their respective principals by their signature below. EXECUTED as of the date first written above. WRITER By signator authorized signature or signer. Job title of signator authorized signature or signer. Date when the contact was signed

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How do you write a Breach of Contract Notification Form document? (alternate or related contract document)

GIVING NOTICE OF BREACH OF AGREEMENT DEMANDING CORRECTIVE ACTION current date company name address address city state or province zip or postal code Phone phone number Fax fax number Re. Our Agreement Dear salutation last name

The purpose of this letter is to give formal notice of your breach of our Agreement Insert the title of the contract or agreement which was breached dated start date. Specifically you are in breach of paragraph Insert Paragraph Breached here of the Agreement which provides that Insert description of what was breached Please be advised that if Insert corrective action that must be done will have no choice but to refer this matter to legal counsel for appropriate action. Thank you in advance for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely

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