Make your Free Model Contract

Models and their clients often use Model Contracts for the purpose of laying out the scope and payment terms for work that will be delivered. Making this essential contract can help both parties to avoid potential disputes ahead. More than a generic PDF template, any Model Agreement under a Premium membership also comes with optional access to Document Defense^® support from an attorney when you need it.

Regardless of how few hours the modeling work will take, it is critical to capture the details of any agreements with the client in writing. Signing this document could be helpful for you due to these benefits:

• Everyone knows when billing will happen
• The model and client both understand their responsibilities
• Timelines are established

Any model choosing not to use a Model Agreement should prepare for some issues, including unrealistic requests and late or unpaid invoices.

Yes, models do sign contracts. The three most common types of contracts that models sign are:

• Exclusive Models can sign an exclusive contract to work with a single agency.
• Non-exclusive Models can sign non-exclusive contracts to work with multiple agencies or other parties simultaneously.
• One-time A model can sign contracts on a job-by-job basis with a single photographer or other client

A contract model is an individual who models under contract for a specific agency.

Making a Model Contract with Rocket Lawyer is simple and easy. Specifics that you may want to cover are:

• Your client's full name and address
• What the modeling project will entail
• Where will the photoshoot be held?
• How much it will cost and when payment is due
• What the duration of the engagement is

As usual, your contract will also include standard legal language regarding the independent work relationship, the protection of confidential information, and dispute resolution. While making your agreement, you'll also have the ability to choose its state of jurisdiction. More adjustments and edits are allowed, as needed.

Luckily, you will not have to start from scratch when getting your contract in writing. When using the document tools on Rocket Lawyer, any model should feel empowered to produce a free Model Contract online with relative ease. Your document will be assembled section by section, as you enter more details along the way. Normally, for this level of personalization, you could ultimately pay a conventional law firm fees in the hundreds of dollars, if not more.

If you've got any particular concerns or questions about how to move forward, you can connect with a lawyer. You may also wish to explore our entire collection of documents for small business owners and operators.

Depending on whom you approach, some lawyers will not even accept requests to review your document if they didn't write it. An easier approach would be to request help from the On Call attorney network. By signing up for a Premium membership, you have the ability to request guidance from an experienced attorney or ask other questions about your Model Agreement. We are always available to answer any questions.

Attached to your Model Contract, you'll find a list of next steps to take after your document is completed. You also can engage with your contract in any of these ways: making edits, signing it by means of RocketSign^®, saving it in PDF format or as a Word document, and/or printing it. Finally, the client should always receive copies of the final agreement.

The amount models get paid varies significantly depending on experience, the specific project, and the type of work. Models can make anywhere from $32,000 to $600,000+ per year.