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Christopher C. Murphy · June 3rd, 2005, 08:03 PM

Hello!

I need a little help on this one. I've got a really good gig freelancing for a company in my area. They have a "NON-DISCLOSURE, NON-COMPETITION,
NON-SOLICITATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT WORKERS" contract they want me to sign.

I've got to show up there on Monday with this contract agreement signed and don't have time to get a lawyer. Usually, I can understand the jargon pretty well. But, this one is pretty lenghtly from what I'm used to...and I guess I need a second look. This gig is for freelancing as a producer on corporate videos, and they have other producers working for them now. Everyone seems very happy there...I've already worked two days and now I've been invited back. It's just that this agreement needs to get signed...

So, if anyone would be willing to take a peek I'll email it to you!

Thanks in advance!!!!!!

Murph

Bob Costa · June 4th, 2005, 08:10 AM

What does lengthy mean? 2 pages? 10? If its two, I will take a look at it, always interested in new contract language. BUT I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY AND WILL NOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE. The best I can do is ask questions about things I don't understand or am worried about.

Peter Jefferson · June 5th, 2005, 08:03 AM

send it my way dude, ill have a squiz at it...

I also have one of these for the freelancers workng for me, however i have written it in lamens terms. As above, i cant give legal advice, but basically its there so u dont leach clients from the company your contracted with, which is fair considering theyre giving you work, by leads which they have sourced..

Christopher C. Murphy · June 6th, 2005, 05:58 PM

Thanks guys, but I had to sign it this morning. It was 9 or 10 pages...very detailed from what I'm used too. If you want a copy I'll send it to you, but minus the corp identity of course. I didn't like the verbage, but they're paying me decent money...so, I can't cause a stink.

Bob Costa · June 6th, 2005, 07:33 PM

I hope it works out for you.

June 3rd, 2005, 08:03 PM	#1
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Need help on video freelancer contract issue! Hello! I need a little help on this one. I've got a really good gig freelancing for a company in my area. They have a "NON-DISCLOSURE, NON-COMPETITION, NON-SOLICITATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF INVENTIONS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT WORKERS" contract they want me to sign. I've got to show up there on Monday with this contract agreement signed and don't have time to get a lawyer. Usually, I can understand the jargon pretty well. But, this one is pretty lenghtly from what I'm used to...and I guess I need a second look. This gig is for freelancing as a producer on corporate videos, and they have other producers working for them now. Everyone seems very happy there...I've already worked two days and now I've been invited back. It's just that this agreement needs to get signed... So, if anyone would be willing to take a peek I'll email it to you! Thanks in advance!!!!!! Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer Last edited by Christopher C. Murphy; June 4th, 2005 at 06:00 AM.

June 4th, 2005, 08:10 AM	#2
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	What does lengthy mean? 2 pages? 10? If its two, I will take a look at it, always interested in new contract language. BUT I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY AND WILL NOT GIVE YOU LEGAL ADVICE. The best I can do is ask questions about things I don't understand or am worried about. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

June 6th, 2005, 05:58 PM	#4
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Thanks guys, but I had to sign it this morning. It was 9 or 10 pages...very detailed from what I'm used too. If you want a copy I'll send it to you, but minus the corp identity of course. I didn't like the verbage, but they're paying me decent money...so, I can't cause a stink. __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

June 6th, 2005, 07:33 PM	#5
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	I hope it works out for you. __________________ You are either growing or dying.

June 5th, 2005, 08:03 AM	#3
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	send it my way dude, ill have a squiz at it... I also have one of these for the freelancers workng for me, however i have written it in lamens terms. As above, i cant give legal advice, but basically its there so u dont leach clients from the company your contracted with, which is fair considering theyre giving you work, by leads which they have sourced..