Video editing and content creation contract template (US)

Video Editing Agreement

This Agreement is made on Effective Date between Editor Name, at Editor Address ("Editor"), and Client Name, at Client Address ("Client").

1. The Work

Editor will edit Description of Project from footage supplied by Client, into Number of Videos finished videos of about Target Length each, in Delivery Format and Resolution. The work includes: Included Services, such as Color, Sound, Captions and Graphics.

2. Schedule and Revisions

Client will send all footage by Footage Date. Editor will send a first cut by First Cut Date and the final video by Final Delivery Date. The fee includes Revision Rounds rounds of changes, and Client will respond within Feedback Days days. Extra changes are billed at $Hourly Rate per hour.

3. Fee

The total fee is $Total Fee: Deposit Percent% on signing and the rest on approval of the final video, before final files without a watermark are released.

4. Footage and Licenses

Client confirms it has the rights to all footage and materials it supplies, including permission from people who appear in them. Music, stock clips and fonts are licensed for Licensed Use, at Who Pays for Licenses. Some platforms may flag licensed music, and Editor will help Client respond.

5. Ownership

When paid in full, Editor assigns to Client the copyright in the final video. This written assignment is intended to meet 17 U.S.C. § 204(a). Project files are included only if stated here: Project Files Yes or No. Editor keeps its templates and general methods, and may show the work in its portfolio after public release: Portfolio Use Yes or No.

6. Backups

Editor will keep project files for Storage Period after delivery. Client should keep its own copy of all original footage.

7. Independent Contractor

Editor is an independent contractor, controls how the work is done, and is responsible for its own staff, taxes and insurance. Nothing here creates employment, partnership or agency.

8. Ending the Agreement

Either party may end this Agreement on Notice Days days' written notice. Client will pay for work done up to that date.

9. Liability

NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, AND EACH PARTY'S TOTAL LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID OR OWED IN THE Liability Cap Months MONTHS BEFORE THE CLAIM, except for payment owed, indemnity for third-party claims, breach of confidentiality, or fraud or willful misconduct.

General Terms

Governing law. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Governing State, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any lawsuit will be brought in the state or federal courts located in Venue County and State.

Entire agreement. This Agreement is the parties' complete agreement on its subject and replaces all earlier discussions. It may be changed only in a writing signed by both parties.

Severability. If a court finds any part of this Agreement unenforceable, that part will be enforced to the extent the law allows, and the rest stays in effect.

Notices. Notices must be in writing and sent to the addresses above by personal delivery, certified mail or a nationally recognized courier.

Counterparts and e-signatures. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts and by electronic signature, which has the same effect as an original.

| Editor | Client |

| --- | --- |

| Signature: Editor Signature | Signature: Client Signature |

| Name: Editor Printed Name | Name: Client Printed Name |

| Date: Editor Signing Date | Date: Client Signing Date |