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INFLUENCER SERVICES AGREEMENT

DOCUMENT CONTROL

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 1.0
• Jurisdiction: [State/Country]
• Document ID: ISA-[Year]-[Sequential ID]

1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

NOTICE: This document is a generalized template provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Influencer agreements involve complex tax, intellectual property, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) disclosure compliance. Consult with qualified legal counsel in your specific jurisdiction before execution to ensure regulatory alignment with evolving advertising standards.

2. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

This Influencer Services Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] by and between:

• Company: [Company Full Legal Name], having its principal place of business at [Company Address] ("Company").
• Influencer: [Influencer Full Legal Name], having their principal place of business/residence at [Influencer Address] ("Influencer").

Definitions:

• "Deliverables": The specific content, posts, or media described in Exhibit A.
• "Platforms": Social media channels including [List Platforms].
• "Term": Commencing on [Start Date] and ending on [End Date].

3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

3.1 Services: Influencer agrees to create, publish, and promote the Deliverables as outlined in Exhibit A, adhering to all platform-specific guidelines and Company brand standards.

3.2 Compensation: Company shall pay Influencer a total fee of [Amount] USD. Payment shall be issued within [Number] days of completion and verification of Deliverables, provided Influencer has submitted a valid W-9 or equivalent tax documentation.

3.3 FTC Compliance: Influencer warrants that all content will clearly and conspicuously disclose the commercial relationship with the Company (e.g., #ad, #sponsored) in accordance with the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

3.4 Intellectual Property: All content created specifically for this engagement shall be considered "Work Made for Hire." The Company shall own all right, title, and interest in the Deliverables upon payment. Influencer retains no usage rights beyond those explicitly granted in writing by the Company.

3.5 Representations & Warranties: Influencer represents they own the rights to the content, possess the necessary permits to perform services, and will not engage in practices that damage the Company’s reputation (morals clause).

3.6 Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with [Number] days' written notice. In the event of a material breach, the non-breaching party may terminate immediately.

3.7 Governing Law: This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

4. EXECUTION & SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

COMPANY: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Name] Title: [Title] Date: [Date]

INFLUENCER: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [Name] Date: [Date]

5. STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION GUIDE

1. Drafting: Complete all bracketed fields. Append an "Exhibit A" specifying the exact number of posts, platform handles, and deadlines.
2. Due Diligence: Verify the Influencer’s tax identification number (W-9 for US entities) prior to signing to ensure payroll compliance.
3. Digital Signature: Use an e-signature platform (e.g., DocuSign, HelloSign) to ensure a verifiable audit trail. Ensure the signature block includes the signer’s IP address and timestamp.
4. Distribution: Provide a copy to the Influencer and retain the original in the Company’s central legal repository.
5. Monitoring: Appoint a project manager to document the completion of each Deliverable. If the Influencer fails to include the mandatory #ad disclosure, issue a formal written notice of breach immediately to protect the Company from regulatory liability.
6. Enforcement: In the event of a dispute, initiate mediation as the primary dispute resolution mechanism prior to litigation to minimize operational overhead.