A Copyright Assignment Agreement should be used when hiring a third-party to create content that you would like to claim full ownership of. A copyright assignment agreement allows the third party (independent contractor) to assign their copyright rights over the person or entity that solicited the work.

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An Independent Contractor Agreement should be used if you are hiring a freelancer to assist you with your business. Perhaps you are hiring a freelance blog writer, a social media manager, or a website designer - you may want to execute an Independent Contractor Agreement. With an independent contractor agreement you may list the specific task and pay rate that you will be hiring the independent contractor for. It is important to note that an independent contractor is not an employee.

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When hiring a freelancer to assist you with various task within your business, it is important to make sure you take necessary steps to protect your business' information and assets. One way to do that is by ensuring that those who work for you and are privy to company information sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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A Work for Hire Agreement should be used when hiring a third-party to create content that you would like to claim full ownership of. A work for hire agreement protects the copyright by ensuring that the ownership remains with the hiring party. Work for hire agreements are used with employer/employee relationships. Work for hire agreements are also used with Independent contractors when the copyrighted material fits into one of these categories: a contribution to a collective work, a part of a motion picture or audiovisual work, a translation, a supplementary work, a compilation, an instructional text, answer material for a test, or an atlas.

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