Copyright and Contributor Agreement for Paper Trip
Effective Date: [Today’s Date]
Parties: Paper Trip (the “Company”) and [Contributor/Founder Name] (the “Contributor”)
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Ownership of Work
- Each contributor retains ownership of all code, documents, designs, and intellectual property they create (the “Work”) under this agreement.
- By contributing, each party grants the Company a non-exclusive, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute their Work for the continued operation of the Company.
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Founder’s Rights and Compensation
- Upon resignation or termination, the Company agrees to pay the Founder a fixed compensation of $10,000 (USD) within 42 days of their exit.
- Founder can choose to accept or reject a piece of contribution.
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Withdrawal of Contributions
- Each contributor retains the right to withdraw their Work from the Company by providing 42 days’ written notice.
- The Company must comply and remove or cease usage of the withdrawn Work within the 42-day period, unless an alternative agreement is reached.
- This ensures contributors have the power to take down or reclaim their contributions, retaining control over their intellectual property.
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Public Ownership and Accountability
- The Company operates under the principle that the public and contributors retain ownership over their individual creations.
- Contributors may collectively vote to enforce or revoke usage rights of their contributions, ensuring transparent and fair decision-making.
Signed:
Contributor: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Company Representative: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________