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The document is a Work Made for Hire Agreement between a Designer and an Owner for the creation of web site design materials. It establishes that the work produced is owned solely by the Owner, grants them extensive rights over the work, and includes provisions for payment, delivery, and dispute resolution through arbitration. The Designer waives any moral rights and confirms that the work is original and does not infringe on third-party rights.

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What three conditions must be satisfied for a work to be deemed a work made for hire?

In order for a contractors work to be considered a work made for hire, it must satisfy several conditions: (1) it must be specially ordered or commissioned by the business; (2) must fit into one of nine enumerated categories identified in the Copyright Law; and (3) must be produced pursuant to a written agreement

What is a work made for hire agreement?

A work made for hire, or work for hire , refers to works whose ownership belongs to a third party rather than the creator. For example, the employer is the author of the work completed and not the employee or actual creator of the work.

How does a contract for hire work?

Also known as temp to hire, contract to hire agreements typically set out the length of time the contractor will work for the employer . At the end of this trial period, the employer can decide whether to hire the contractor as a full-time employee with benefits. Many roles hire contract to hire, including: Sales.

What is the exception to work made for hire?

Work for hire is a statutorily defined term (17 U.S.C. 101) and so a work for hire is not created merely because parties to an agreement state that the work is a work for hire. It is an exception to the general rule that the person who actually creates a work is the legally-recognized author of that work.