Speaker Contract for Organizers

This template is perfect for any conference, workshop, or retreat organizer that is hiring speakers for in-person services. It is always best to ensure you present your speakers with a contract that is suitable and appropriate to protect your business.  This contract was created to make sure not only that your speakers won’t back out with no liability, but that the speakers also retain some rights such as their copyright to their slides and work product. This contract was reviewed and critiqued by speaking coach Jessica Rasdall and Showit United. This Contract Covers Situations Like   - Compensation clause with two options (a monetary fee with a retainer to secure the speaker’s services and a non-monetary fee with travel compensation and complimentary tickets to the event),  - An explanation of what time the speaker is expected to be present at the event,  - An independent contractor clause,  - A clause related to you selling items at the event,  - An explanation of what happens in the