Scope
Define video length, versions (cutdowns, social edits), languages, and production responsibilities including music, voiceover, and talent clearances.
A dedicated video agreement reduces ambiguity by setting expectations for creative scope, ownership, timelines, and payment terms, helping prevent disputes during post-production and distribution.
Including the right signers up front (budget owner, creative lead, vendor rep) avoids later reauthorization steps and helps maintain a clear audit trail.
Define video length, versions (cutdowns, social edits), languages, and production responsibilities including music, voiceover, and talent clearances.
List file formats, resolution (e.g., 1080p, 4K), frame rates, separate assets (B-roll, raw footage, subtitles), and delivery method.
Specify whether rights are exclusive or nonexclusive, geographic and temporal limits, and whether transfers include copyright assignment or work-for-hire.
State fees, deposit amounts, milestone payments tied to deliverables, late payment terms, and accepted payment methods.
Describe review cycles, number of revision rounds, sign-off authorities, and final acceptance criteria for completed masters.
Include vendor warranties on original content and indemnities for third-party claims related to rights, trademarks, or privacy violations.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Block | Assign to final approver, require date and title |
| Initials / Checkboxes | Use for version acknowledgements or release of rights |
| Conditional Sections | Show payment schedule only when option A is selected |
| Routing Order | Set sequential or parallel signing per approval needs |
Confirm the chosen system retains signed PDFs, stores a tamper-evident audit trail, and exports files for long-term archival.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
A national retailer hires a production house for a 60-second spot
An agency commissions three short social edits and vertical cuts