Employee Sound Designer Agreement

EMPLOYEE SOUND DESIGNER AGREEMENT

This Employee Sound Designer Agreement (Agreement) is made between Employer Name: with principal address: and Employee Name: . Agreement Date:

PERSONAL INFORMATION

POSITION & TERM

Position Title: Department: . Reporting Manager: .

Employment Commencement Date: . Employment Type: . Work Location:

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Eligible benefits (summary): . Specific plan terms and eligibility are governed by the employer's benefit plan documents.

DUTIES, DELIVERABLES & PERFORMANCE

The Employee shall perform the duties of a Sound Designer including but not limited to: creating original sound assets, designing and implementing audio for projects, mixing, preparing deliverables in specified formats, responding to revision requests, and other duties reasonably assigned by the Employer. The Employee will comply with project schedules and quality standards.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; WORK FOR HIRE

All sound assets, recordings, mixes, designs, code, documentation and related works created, prepared or developed by the Employee in the scope of employment (Collectively, Works) are hereby designated as "work made for hire" to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the extent any Work is not a work made for hire, the Employee hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to the Employer all right, title and interest in and to such Work, including copyrights and other intellectual property rights, without further consideration.

Employee agrees to execute and deliver, at Employer's request and expense, documents and take such actions as reasonably necessary to effect, perfect or record the Employer's ownership of the Works.

CONFIDENTIALITY & NONDISCLOSURE

Employee shall not disclose, use, or permit to be used for the benefit of any third party any Confidential Information of the Employer, except as required in the performance of Employee's duties. Confidential Information includes, without limitation, project materials, source audio, client lists, pricing, trade secrets, and unpublished works. This obligation continues during employment and for a period of three (3) years following termination, except for trade secrets, which shall remain protected for as long as they qualify.

REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; INDEMNITY

Employee represents and warrants that Employee's contributions are original, do not infringe any third-party rights, and that Employee has full authority to enter into this Agreement. Employee will disclose any third-party materials incorporated into Works and will obtain, at Employee's expense, rights and licenses necessary for Employer's use. Employee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Employer harmless from any claims arising from breach of these representations and warranties.

EQUIPMENT, EXPENSES & TOOLS

The Employer will provide or reimburse for pre-approved equipment and software listed below. Employee is responsible for reasonable care of Employer-provided equipment and shall return all equipment upon termination.

TERMINATION; AT-WILL STATEMENT

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, employment is at-will and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Termination provisions, severance (if any), return of materials and final compensation will be handled in accordance with Employer policy and applicable law.

NON-SOLICIT & LIMITED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS

During employment and for a period of six (6) months following termination, Employee will not directly solicit Employer's active clients or attempt to induce Employer's employees to leave the Employer. These restrictions are reasonable and limited in scope, duration and geography to protect Employer's legitimate business interests.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the state indicated in the Notices section below without regard to its conflict of laws rules. The parties will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith and may agree to mediation before pursuing litigation. Remedies at law and in equity are reserved to the parties.

NOTICES

Notice to Employer: . Notice to Employee:

LEGAL DISCLOSURES

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.

At-Will Employment: Employee acknowledges that employment is at-will unless otherwise provided in a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Employer.

AUTHORIZATION; BACKGROUND CHECKS

Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers and references and to conduct background checks and verification of credentials, education and professional licenses as permitted by law. Employee hereby releases prior employers and references from liability for information provided in response to such inquiries.

I consent to background screening:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Previous Employer 1

Previous Employer 2

EDUCATION

REFERENCES

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and any attachments is true and complete. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may result in refusal of employment or termination. I authorize the Employer to verify any information provided and to obtain background information as permitted by law.

I acknowledge receipt of this Agreement and agree to the terms herein. I understand that except for a written agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Employer, no person other than such representative has authority to modify the at-will employment relationship.

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