Employee Advocacy Agreement

EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY AGREEMENT

This Employee Advocacy Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Employer Name: and Employee Name: . Effective Date:

Parties and Recitals

WHEREAS, Employer conducts business and marketing activities and desires to encourage employees to participate in approved advocacy activities that promote Employer's products, services, and brand; and

WHEREAS, Employee is willing to engage in such advocacy in accordance with the terms and restrictions set forth herein.

Personal Information

Position Information

Employment History

Education

References (Professional)

Employee Advocacy Terms

1. Definitions. "Advocacy Activities" means voluntary communications by Employee about Employer's business through channels identified and approved by Employer, including social media posts, speaking engagements, blog posts, and testimonials. "Approved Channels" will be designated in writing by the Employer.

2. Scope of Activities. Employee agrees to participate in Advocacy Activities consistent with Employer policies, brand guidelines, and legal compliance requirements. Employee will not speak on behalf of Employer except as expressly authorized in writing.

3. Content Approval. Employee shall submit materials intended for public dissemination on behalf of Employer to the designated reviewer when required. Employer reserves the right to require pre-approval of any content that uses non-public information, promotional claims, or proprietary materials.

4. Compliance with Laws and Policies. Employee shall comply with all applicable laws and with Employer's social media and communications policies. Employee shall not post content that is defamatory, discriminatory, harassing, obscene, or in breach of any confidentiality obligation.

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

5. Confidential Information. Employee acknowledges that all non-public Employer information, including but not limited to product plans, pricing, customer lists, and trade secrets, is Confidential Information. Employee will not disclose Confidential Information in Advocacy Activities.

6. Intellectual Property. Employee hereby assigns to Employer any copyrightable work or materials created by Employee in the course of Advocacy Activities that relate to Employer's business, or agrees to execute such further documents as reasonably necessary to effectuate such assignment. Employer grants Employee a revocable, non-exclusive license to use Employer-provided materials strictly for approved Advocacy Activities.

Privacy, Consent and Use of Likeness

7. Use of Name and Likeness. Employee grants Employer the right to use Employee's name, job title, photograph, voice, and likeness in connection with marketing and promotional materials, subject to any limitations noted by Employee in writing.

8. Monitoring. Employee acknowledges that Employer may monitor public advocacy content and metrics for compliance and program evaluation.

Compensation, Incentives and Taxes

9. Incentives. Employer may offer rewards, bonuses, or other incentives for participation in Advocacy Activities as described in the Employer's program materials. Any payment amounts are subject to applicable payroll deductions and taxes.

Termination; Modification

10. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time with written notice. Termination of this Agreement does not relieve Employee from obligations regarding Confidential Information or Intellectual Property that survive termination.

11. Modification. This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment signed by both parties.

Representations, Indemnity and Limitation of Liability

12. Representations. Employee represents that participation in Advocacy Activities will not violate any existing obligation to third parties, and that Employee will comply with applicable laws and Employer policies.

13. Indemnity. Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Employer from claims arising from Employee's willful misconduct or unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information in Advocacy Activities.

14. Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Employer's liability under or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited to actual direct damages and shall exclude consequential, incidental, and punitive damages.

Employment Policies & Legal Notices

15. At-Will Employment. Nothing in this Agreement modifies the at-will nature of Employee's employment, unless a separate, signed written agreement expressly states otherwise.

16. Equal Opportunity. Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Participation in Advocacy Activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.

Employee Certification and Authorizations

17. Employee Certification. I certify that all information provided in this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that false statements may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

I authorize Employer to contact my previous employers and references and to conduct background checks as permitted by law in connection with participation in Advocacy Activities.

I acknowledge receipt of and agree to comply with Employer's social media and communications policy as a condition of my participation in Advocacy Activities.

Miscellaneous

18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which Employer maintains its principal place of business.

19. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any written program materials referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning Employee advocacy and supersedes prior oral or written representations.

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