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\documentclass[12pt,letterpaper]{article}
\usepackage[dvipsnames]{xcolor}
\usepackage{hyperref}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{lastpage}
\usepackage{fancyhdr}
\usepackage{color,soul}
\def\WorkTitle{Qoheleth}
\def\WorkAuthor{Madison Scott-Clary}
\def\WorkType{novel}
\def\Artist{Alexis Vandom}
\def\ArtType{Audiobook recording}
\def\PFH{\$200 per finished hour}
\def\UpFront{50\%}
\def\AtCompletion{50\%}
\def\FlatFee{\$\TextField[width=1.5cm]}
\def\PrintRoyalties{25\%}
\def\DigitalRoyalties{50\%}
\def\PaymentMechanism{Paypal} % Or check, etc.
\def\CopyrightDate{February 25, 2018}
\def\PublicationDate{TBD}
\def\ContractNumber{1}
\def\RelatedContract{1}
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\chead{Voice talent contract --- \WorkTitle}
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\begin{document}
\Form
\noindent AGREEMENT between \textbf{\WorkAuthor} (``Client'') and \textbf{\Artist} (``Talent''). The parties to this Agreement wish to provide \ArtType\ (``the Recording'') for the \WorkType\ \textbf{``\WorkTitle''} (``the Work'').
\section{Duration}
This Agreement governs all rights granted herein in perpetuity.
\section{Rights}
\paragraph{Talent's rights}
Talent retains all rights to the Recording not granted to Client below.
\paragraph{Client's rights}
Talent grants rights to use the Recording as \WorkType\ to be published in conjunction with the Work in complete and serial digital formats, and to be used in part or in whole for marketing post publication.
\paragraph{Copyright}
Copyright of the Recording will remain with Talent with only the above rights licensed. Copyright of the Work will remain with the Client with only the above rights licensed.
\paragraph{Talent use}
Talent will not present the Recording or reproductions prior to the publication date without Client's written consent. Talent will not present the Recording or reproductions without reference to the Work and Client visible on or attached the Recording or reproductions.
\section{Indemnifications}
Talent attests that they are the sole creator of the Recording and that the Recording, to the best of their knowledge:
\begin{itemize}
\item Will not infringe on the personal rights of a third party, and
\item Will not give rise to claims in defamation, privacy, infringement of copyright or trademark, etc.
\end{itemize}
Talent indemnifies and holds harmless Client against any and all claims, actions, demands, etc. arising from the publication of the Recording. This includes, but is not limited to, actions involving plagiarism, fraud, and theft.
\subsection{Artificial Intelligence}
\begin{itemize}
\item Client expressly agrees not to utilize any portion of Talents file, recording or performance of Talent for purposes other than those specified in the initial Agreement between the parties, including but not limited to creation of synthetic or “cloned” voices or for machine learning.
\item Specifically, Client shall not utilize any recording or performance of Talent to simulate clients voice or likeness, or to create any synthesized or “digital double” voice or likeness of Talent.
\item Client specifically agrees not to sell or transfer ownership to all or part of any of the original files recording the performance of Talent to any third party for purposes of using the files for Artificial Intelligence, such as text to speech, or speech to speech uses, without Talents knowledge and consent.
\item Client agrees not to enter into any agreements or contracts on behalf of Talent which utilizes all or any part of any of the original files recording the performance of Talent for purposes of using the files for Artificial Intelligence, such as text to speech, or speech to speech uses, without Talents knowledge and consent.
\item Client agrees to use good faith efforts to prevent any files of recordings or performances stored in digital format containing Talents voice or likeness from unauthorized access by third parties, and if such files are stored in “the cloud” Client agrees to utilize services that offer safeguards through encryption or other “up-to date” technological means from unauthorized third party access.
\end{itemize}
\section{Duties}
\paragraph{Talent duties}
Talent shall:
\begin{itemize}
\item Deliver complete \ArtType\ as a high-resolution digital asset,
\item Work with Client and any representatives during the pre-publication process, and
\item Promote and market the Work as they see fit post-publication.
\end{itemize}
\section{Compensation}
\paragraph{Per finished hour}
The Author agrees to pay \PFH\ to Talent upon completion of the Recording. The Author will furnish payment via \PaymentMechanism.
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% \paragraph{Royalties}
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% The Publisher agrees to pay royalties on net sales according to the following:
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% \begin{center}
% \begin{tabular}{r c}
% \textbf{Edition} & \textbf{Royalties} \\ \hline
% Trade Paperback & \PrintRoyalties \\
% E-book & \DigitalRoyalties \\
% \hline
% \end{tabular}
% \end{center}
%
% \paragraph{Payment schedule}
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% The Publisher will pay Talent quarterly by way of \PaymentMechanism.
%
% \paragraph{Statement of account}
%
% The Publisher will furnish a statement of account along with each quarterly payment.
\section{Publication}
\paragraph{Publication date}
Publication of the Recording will not take place after \PublicationDate. Receipt of the Recording will be no later than six weeks prior to the publication date.
\paragraph{Reasonable delay}
Publication may be reasonably delayed due to unforeseeable circumstances through no fault of Client or Talent such as, but not limited to, criminal action, labor disputes, etc.
\paragraph{Sunset}
If the publication date is not met by \PublicationDate\ plus 90 days, this contract will sunset and all rights revert back to Talent.
\section{Competing works}
Talent agrees that they shall publish no other work, during the terms of this contract, that includes any characters, likenesses, or any other material related to the Work mentioned herein, unless agreed upon by Client (e.g., Talent may not create subsequent pieces with another publisher without prior consent of Client).
\section{Termination}
Other than the mechanisms outlined above, this Agreement may only be terminated by written agreement signed by both Talent and Client.
\section{Additional regulations}
This Agreement is subject to the laws and regulations of the State of Washington.
\newpage
%When Artist enters the information below and emails this contract back to Client, the parties agree that the contract is digitally signed:
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% \q{Full Name}
% \q{Today's Date}
% \q{Email}
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%\hrule
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%\vspace{12pt}
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%\noindent \textit{Author:}
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%Madison Scott-Clary
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%32920 Sultan Basin Rd
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%Sultan, WA 98294
\section*{Signed}
\begin{tabular}{p{3in} p{3in}}
\vspace{0.5in}\emph{Madison Scott-Clary} & \vspace{0.5in}\emph{\Artist}\\ \hline
Printed name of Client & Printed name of Talent \\
\vspace{0.5in} & \\ \hline
Signature of Client & Signature of Talent \\
\vspace{0.5in} & \\ \hline
Date & Date \\
\end{tabular}
%
%\section*{Witnessed}
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%\begin{tabular}{l}
% \vspace{0.5in} \\ \hline
% Printed name of witness/lawyer \\
% \vspace{0.5in} \\ \hline
% Signature of witness/lawyer \\
% \vspace{0.5in} \\ \hline
% Date \\
%\end{tabular}
\end{document}