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5 contracts every creator must have

Published on: 27th March, 2025

In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark dives into the crucial topic of contracts for creators. Learn about the five essential contracts every podcaster, YouTuber, and online content creator should have to protect their work and avoid legal pitfalls.

Key Points Covered:

  • Collaboration Agreement: Why you need a written agreement when working with co-hosts or partners.
  • Independent Contractor Agreement: How to properly hire freelancers and protect your intellectual property.
  • Guest Release Agreement: Securing permission to use your guests' content and avoid future disputes.
  • Location Release Agreement: The importance of getting permission to film or record on location.
  • Website Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: Protecting yourself and your users online.
  • Real world examples of what happens when creators don't have these contracts in place.
  • Where you can find easy to use contract templates.

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Podcast contracts, creator contracts, legal agreements, independent contractor agreement, guest release, location release, terms of service, privacy policy, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer, podcast law, YouTube law, content creator law

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.