Jamaican artists on a whole often are poor in representing themselves in business, so its good that you contacted our team. You seem to be on the right track. You definitely need to see the final draft and should ask to be one of the persons who sign off before its printed. More importantly.. the actual contract will be critical, as this document signed by all relevant parties and witnesses will represent, and affirm what is actually agreed and the best guideline and reference. Anything to be added or changed must be done as an addendum to the original  contract.

Back to your issues at hand.The bottom line is to make sure all your wishes, and what would make you satisfied to allow this person to use your art gets addressed, even if not totally.

It is recommended that you ensure the involvement of one trained legally or with the preparations of such contracts. Even if you do the contract yourself, make sure you ask a lawyer or a legally trained person in contract law look it over so that there are no hidden clauses or agendas.

Here are a few pointers:

First make a list of pointers for yourself that would make you comfortable to work with the person, so that even if the monetary compensation is low, you can tailor your benefit package. Secondly research any laws that might affect your contract or business relations such as intellectual property, copyright.

At the meeting, make sure these points are addressed as the contract will reflect them.

A few sections you must have an idea about are:

Client information

Project information

Ownership of all kinds of artwork to be used, and forms to be used along with any incidences

How your art will be used

What stage will your art need to be submitted

Project schedule and timeline

Project price and payment terms

Schedule of payment(s)

Revision

Claims clause

Liability

Disclaimer

Indemnification

Cancellation.Termination clause

Confidentiality

Acceptance

 

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