Generally, goods and services valued at $500 or more require a written agreement. Additionally, if a contract may take a year or more, or is expected to last longer than one year, a written agreement is required.
What Should Be Included in an Entertainment Proposal? An effective entertainment proposal should include the following: Details on the event's purpose, location, type of entertainment, duration, and budget. Estimation of the audience size and target demographic, as well as any potential risks associated with the event.
Key elements of an entertainment contract Parties involved. Clearly identify all parties involved in the contract. Scope of work. Detail the specific services or performances expected. Compensation. Duration of contract. Intellectual property rights. Confidentiality. Termination clauses. Indemnity and liability.
Write the name of the contract at the top of the page. Follow with the names or company names of all parties, in this format: This agreement is between ____ and ____. Contracts involving a business should include the business' full legal name, including descriptions such as “Ltd.” or “Inc.”
Protect Your IP Rights: Most entertainment contracts include provisions addressing how the intellectual property rights of the parties will, or will not, be exploited and for how long. Common issues that will arise include, among others, assignments, royalties, distribution rights, and licensing agreements.
Types of Agreements Allocation of Rights. Collaborative Research Agreement. Consortium Agreement. Data Use Agreement. Interagency Cooperation Contract. Material Transfer Agreement. Memorandum of Understanding. Non-Disclosure Agreement.