What is a work-for-hire agreement?

A work-for-hire agreement is an agreement between an artist/creator and a company or individual. In essence, the agreement states that the work produced by the artist/creator belongs to the company or individual and that the artist/creator does not own the rights to the work. In Hawaii, there are two types of work-for-hire agreements. The first is a contract-for-hire agreement. This type of agreement occurs when an artist/creator is hired to create a specific work for the company or individual and the rights to the work are transferred to the company or individual. In this case, the artist/creator is paid a fee and does not own any rights to the work. The second type of work-for-hire agreement is a commission-for-hire agreement. In this case, the artist/creator is commissioned to create a work of art for the company or individual and the rights to the work remain with the artist/creator. The artist/creator is paid a fee for the work and the company or individual has an agreement that allows them to use the work for a specific purpose. In both cases, it is important for the artist/creator to understand the details of the agreement before signing it. This includes the type of work-for-hire agreement, the payment terms, and the rights being transferred. It is also important for the company or individual to ensure that the artist/creator understands the terms of the agreement and that they are fair and reasonable.

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