Writing Newsletter Template

WRITING NEWSLETTER TEMPLATE AGREEMENT

This Writing Newsletter Template Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of between Client Name: , and Writer Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client seeks professional writing, editing and formatting services for periodic newsletters to be distributed to Client's subscribers; and

WHEREAS, Writer represents that Writer has the skill, experience, and resources necessary to prepare original newsletter content and related materials under the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Writer will provide the newsletter template, issue content, and ancillary services.

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

SCOPE OF WORK

Writer shall provide newsletter writing and template services as described below. Deliverables shall include original editorial content, subject lines, article copy, headlines, imagery recommendations, and a reusable newsletter template compatible with Client's distribution system.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Writer the fees set forth below in exchange for the services and deliverables. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

All invoices are payable within days of invoice date. Undisputed late payments shall accrue interest and late fee as specified above.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon days' prior written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that remains uncured for days following written notice of such breach.

Upon termination, Writer shall deliver all completed work and Client shall pay Writer for all services performed and approved up to the effective date of termination, including any non-cancellable costs.

CONFIDENTIALITY

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Writer and Client agree to hold Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to third parties except as required to perform under this Agreement or as compelled by law. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Subject to full payment of all fees due under this Agreement, Writer assigns to Client all right, title and interest in and to the final delivered newsletter template and final written content, including copyrights, for worldwide, perpetual, transferable use. Writer retains the right to cite authorship in portfolios and promotional materials, provided such citation does not disclose Client Confidential Information.

Writer represents and warrants that the work will be original, will not infringe third-party rights, and will not contain unlawfully defamatory material. Writer agrees to indemnify and hold Client harmless from third-party claims arising from Writer's breach of these representations.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Writer is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, or agent of Client. Writer shall be solely responsible for all taxes, withholdings, and other statutory obligations arising from payments under this Agreement.

Writer confirms status as independent contractor

WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY'S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO WRITER IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all exhibits and attachments incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

NOTICES

Notices shall be deemed given when delivered in person, by certified mail, or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses specified above or as otherwise notified in writing.

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