Business Forms

Prepare a Software Distribution Agreement with a national or international distributor with this comprehensive template for Canadian software publishers.

• The publisher (owner) appoints the distributor as its exclusive distributor in a primary territory, and as a non-exclusive distributor in secondary territories.
• The distributor must meet minimum annual revenue quotas, and must provide quarterly activity reports to the publisher.
• The distributor must provide written reports identifying any problems the distributor believes to be caused by errors in the software.
• The publisher will provide all corrections, enhancements and upgrades to the software, and all training and support.
• The publisher will provide a list of all current customers and all potential sales leads for the designated territories.
• The distributor agrees not to take part in marketing or developing any product which would compete with the software.
• The Agreement is governed by Canadian laws.
• This legal document template is available in MS Word format and can be easily modified.

Don't provide software maintenance to customers without a written contract. Use this template Software Maintenance Agreement for Canadian vendors.

• The dealer will provide standard maintenance, custom enhancement, on-site support and training services for the software.
• The dealer's standard maintenance package includes correction of substantial defects, periodic updates, and phone support.
• Ownership of the software remains with the dealer, including all enhancements and updates.
• This is a Canadian legal form that can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec, where a French language version may be required.
• The document is available in MS Word format. Other formats are available on request.

• a market analysis and marketing strategy,
• a financial model,
• a Confidentiality Agreement to protect against disclosure of your proprietary information (such as financial data),
• instructions in each section to help you complete the document.

Prepare customer support contracts quickly and easily with this downloadable Software Support and Service Agreement template.

• The vendor agrees to supply ongoing telephone support and on-site assistance when required.
• The vendor will provide the customer with software program updates.
• The customer must notify the vendor promptly about any defects in the software.
• If on-site support is required, the customer will pay all associated travel, accommodation, communications, and living expenses of the vendor's personnel required for such support.
• This is a generic legal contract which is not specific to any country, state or province. Easy to customize for your region.
• This contract template can save you money on legal fees and printing costs. Customize it for your business and re-use it as often as you like.

This downloadable Songwriting Contract with reversion rights allows a music publisher to acquire a songwriter's work for publishing while also providing a means for the songwriter to reacquire the rights.

• The songwriter transfers to the publisher all of the rights to a song, in return for royalty payments.
• The publisher agrees to publish the work within a certain time period, failing which the songwriter can demand that the rights to the song revert back to him/her (a right of reversion).
• The songwriter acknowledges that he/she will not receive any portion of monies paid to the publisher by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).

Your music publishing contracts are not complete without a copy of the Songwriting Contract with Reversion Rights. Buy and download it now.

Recording companies can engage songwriters to supply musical compositions under the terms of this non-exclusive Songwriting For-Hire Contract.

• The songwriter agrees to write songs on a for-hire basis for the record company.
• The recording company in turn agrees to record the songs in sessions with any of its various artists.
• The agreement covers only those songs written on a for-hire basis for the recording company, and excludes any other material written by the songwriter.
• The songwriter has the right to assign any songs to a performance rights society (ASCAP or BMI) and to receive all monies paid by the society.
• This digital template can be used in both the United States and Canada.

You can hire a whole stable of writers with this non-exclusive Songwriting For-Hire Contract. Download the template for your contracts library.

Hire sound and lighting technicians and equipment for live performances with this Sound and Lighting Contracting Agreement.

• The Agreement sets out the date(s) and time(s) at which set-up, sound check, and tear down of the sound and lighting equipment must take place.
• The concert promoter is responsible for supplying security personnel and adequate electrical power and other requirements for the concert.
• The concert promoter will provide venue passes and parking for the sound engineer, lighting technicians, and other necessary personnel.
• This template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.

Enlist a sponsor for a live concert or theater performance with this template Sponsorship Agreement.

• The sponsor agrees to provide the venue(s), staff, security, publicity and other items and services necessary to stage the live performance.
• The concert promoter will provide publicity materials, costumes, make-up, stage props and other items involved with the show.
• The promoter will ensure that the performers are on time and ready for all performances and rehearsals.
• The sponsor has the right to record, tape and broadcast the live show.

All concert promoters need a good Sponsorship Agreement template. Get your copy now.

Sign a contract to manage the career of an athlete with this downloadable Sport Agency and Representation Agreement.

• The Agreement is subject to any applicable rules or regulations set down by the body that governs the athlete's sport.
• The agent will represent and manage all aspects of the athlete's career, including negotiating contracts, establishing partnerships and sponsorships, scheduling events, promoting and marketing, collecting and paying amounts due to and from the athlete, and acting in a fiduciary capacity on his/her behalf.
• The agent will be paid a commission based on a percentage of gross revenue earned by the athlete.
• The agent is responsible for paying all of his/her own expenses except for certain expenses (such as travel expenses) up to an agreed maximum.
• This is an exclusive contract. The athlete agrees not to hire any other person or firm to represent him/her during the duration of the Agreement.
• The athlete indemnifies the agent against any third party claims for damages.
• This is a standard form contract that can be used for professional or amateur athletes.

Rent props, sets and dressing to film production companies or theater groups with this Stage Set and Props Rental Agreement template.

Provisions of the Rental Agreement include:

• transportation and shipping;
• payment of security deposit and rental fees;
• provisions for tax exemption organizations;
• cancellations and late returns;
• customer's responsibility for loss or damage;
• expedited orders;
• rentals on as-is basis;
• emergency repairs.

You need a good rental contract for your theatrical supply business. That's why you need the Stage Set and Props Rental Agreement. Download the template today.