Which Guild contract do I need?

Which Guild contract do I need?

The Guild’s model agreements contain the minimum standard terms promulgated for authors’ contracts. Always modify the forms as your situation requires and consult with an attorney to be certain that the contracts are legally binding documents. Descriptions of the model agreements can be found on the Contracts page. 

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