Employee Creative Services Agreement

EMPLOYEE CREATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Employee Creative Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into effective as of between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

1. Personal Information

2. Position and Terms of Employment

Intended Start Date:    Employment Classification: Exempt Non-Exempt

3. Creative Services Scope and Deliverables

Employee shall perform creative services including but not limited to concept development, design, production, editing, and delivery of creative assets (the "Services"). Specific deliverables, acceptance criteria, milestones, and schedules will be set by the Reporting Manager and documented in task orders or project briefs.

4. Intellectual Property; Work for Hire; Moral Rights

All original works of authorship, inventions, designs, concepts, and other creative materials created, prepared or developed by Employee in the course of employment and within the scope of the Services ("Work Product") shall be deemed work made for hire for Employer. To the extent any Work Product does not qualify as a work made for hire, Employee hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys to Employer all right, title and interest in and to such Work Product throughout the world, including all copyrights, moral rights, trademark rights, trade secret rights and other proprietary rights.

Employee further waives, to the extent permitted by law, any moral rights or similar rights with respect to the Work Product and agrees to execute any documents reasonably necessary to perfect Employer's ownership rights.

Initial to acknowledge assignment and waiver:

5. Confidentiality

Employee will hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and will not disclose, use, reproduce or distribute such information except as required in the performance of duties for Employer. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, client lists, creative briefs, pricing, business plans, drafts, and unpublished materials.

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of employment for a period of three (3) years, except that trade secrets are protected to the extent permitted by law for so long as they remain trade secrets.

Initial to acknowledge confidentiality obligations:

6. Warranties, Representations, and Indemnity

Employee represents and warrants that: (a) the Work Product will be original to Employee and will not infringe any third-party rights; (b) Employee has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement; and (c) Employee will comply with all applicable laws and Employer policies. Employee shall indemnify and hold Employer harmless from and against any claims, losses or damages arising from breach of these representations.

Acknowledgment of warranties and indemnity: I acknowledge and agree

7. Compensation; Expenses; Benefits

Employee shall be paid the Base Compensation set forth above in accordance with Employer's standard payroll practices. Employer shall withhold taxes and make required deductions. Reimbursable business expenses must be pre-approved and submitted with documentation in accordance with Employer's expense policy.

8. Term; Termination

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, subject to any statutory or contractual notice requirements set forth in this Agreement. Employer may terminate immediately for cause, including material breach, theft, or gross negligence.

9. Employment History

Employer 1

From:    To:

Employer 2

From:    To:

10. Education

11. References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

12. Legal Disclosures and Authorizations

At-Will Employment

Employment with Employer is at-will. Either Employee or Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, except as otherwise required by law or as expressly provided in this Agreement.

Equal Opportunity

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Authorization for Background Checks and Reference Checks

By signing this Agreement, Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers and references and to obtain background checks, credit checks where permitted by law, and other investigative reports as necessary to verify Employee's qualifications. Employee authorizes the release of such information to Employer.

Employee authorizes background and reference checks

13. Non-Solicitation and Limited Restrictive Covenants

During employment and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination, Employee will not directly solicit Employer's clients or personnel for competitive services. These limitations are reasonable in scope and duration and are necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests.

Acknowledgment of non-solicitation: I acknowledge and agree

14. Applicant Certification

I certify that all information provided in connection with my application and this Agreement is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification or omission of material facts may result in termination of employment.

I authorize Employer to verify any information provided and to contact the references and prior employers listed above.

Applicant Certification: I certify that the information provided is true and I authorize verification

15. Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes prior agreements. Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Employer maintains its principal place of business.

Employee acknowledges receipt of Employer's relevant policies and understands that compliance with such policies is a condition of employment.

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