[casual_games] Sample contracts for game development

[Paul Steven]

Sounds good! How relevant is this to the UK?

 

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On Behalf Of Thomas H. Buscaglia
Sent: 20 September 2008 20:05
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Subject: Re: [casual_games] Sample contracts for game development

 

It comes with a free consult and a discount on the initial 10 hours of
attorney time as well. :-D

Tom B

At 11:32 AM 9/20/2008, you wrote:



I bought and have used these in the past for assets.

http://www.gamedevkit.com/

--
JR, Gun for hire.
Current Project: The Watchmen

On Sat, Sep 20, 2008 at 1:14 AM, Paul Steven <paul_steven at btinternet.com>
wrote:

> I am developing a series of 4 downloadable games for a client and wanted

to

> cover myself by drawing up a contract. I have previously always just

worked

> on a principle of trust but as this is quite a large job and involves me

> hiring voice over artists, graphic designers and script writers, I want to

> cover myself. Never having written a contract before I could do with some

> guidance. Perhaps there are some sample contracts I can download as a

> starting point?

>

>

>

> Any advice much appreciated.

>

>

>

> Thanks

>

>

>

> Paul

>

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