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Who is Nina (The Contract Guru LLC)? Nina is a New York based lawyer with over 10 years of experience, including 8 years dedicated to working with content creators. She founded one of the first contract template shops for business owners. Combining her legal expertise with firsthand experience as a content creator and model, Nina offers invaluable insights and support to the creative community. **Read her story here!

Connect with Nina** Instagram TikTok Substack Nina's Story | | Who are Chey & Jackie? | Jackie and Chey are creative professionals with over a decade of experience in brand photography, creative & art direction, and production. They specialize in producing high-impact content for commercial clients, combining artistry with business strategy. Their deep industry knowledge supports them in navigating complex contracts and advocate for creative rights.

Connect with Chey & Jackie Chey: Instagram Jackie: Instagram | Substack | | Who is the workshop & contracts for? | For the community of creatives who are...

Sick of letting brands screw them over Stressed about the "business side" of things & want to stay in their zone of genius Seeking to scale, so they can start trading their time for money & make the most of each shoot Sophisticated & experienced enough to know that they don't know what they don't know *(& ChatGPT can only get them so far)

Specially designed for photographers, videographers, media/production teams* | | How long will I have access to the workshop or contract template? | You’ll have access to the workshop video and contract template, including any updates we provide, indefinitely, as long as the platform and resources remain active (for the lifetime of the product) | | Can I share the workshop or contract templates with others? | No, the content is for your personal use only. Sharing it with others without permission violates the terms of purchase. | | Are there any discounts available for purchasing multiple workshops or contract templates? | Sign up for Ninas ScrollSavvy Newsletter on Substack or follow us on social media for updates on special offers we may periodically offer! | | Is there a refund policy? | Due to the digital nature of the workshop, we do not offer refunds. Please review the content description carefully before purchasing. |

WORKSHOP

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What’s included? + 1hr 15min. video workshop by Chey, Jackie and Nina

2. Get Clear on your Boundaries (Expectations) Identify your non-negotiable boundaries, including; • Scope of Work & Add-ons • Usage & Licensing • Disclaimers & Non-Negotiables

3. Communicating Boundaries (Contracts & Communication) • Handle client negotiations on fees, scope, and licensing • Best practices to protect your IP • Learn to communicate your boundaries clearly and consistently; avoiding drama and conflict • Breakdown of what your personal and commercial client contracts should include • Our proprietary method to make sure the line is never blurred & your boundaries are never crossed

4. Protect Yourself & Your Client (Enforcement) Strategies to ensure your boundaries are respected and not forgotten; • Handling copy cats, unauthorized use, non-payments, etc. • Sample language of reaching out to clients who have broken contract | | Where can I purchase the workshop? | You can purchase the workshop for $27 at this link. | | Can I ask questions after I watch the workshop? | For in-depth, personalized guidance, consider booking a mentorship session with Chey or Jackie. If you have legal questions on contracts consider booking a legal call with Nina. |

CONTRACTS

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Why our contract? The first contract template of its kind & quality to be created by a team of industry professionals, with tons of real life experience.

We spent over 100 hours creating this template alone, & 10 years+ each with individual experience (30 years combined) to craft this piece of art (bc yes, being a wordsmith & writing is an art, too).

  1. Exclusive collaboration >> Legal meets creative. Jackie & Chey have been in the industry on-set for years, and Nina has been a lawyer for content creators since Instagram's inception in 2013. Plus, working on-set as a creative herself, Nina learned a ton of info hands-on... so together, we bring custom verbiage & unique terms that we've never seen in any contract before (but are desperately needed).

  2. Accessibility >> Anti-Gatekeepers. These kinds of negotiation tips often gate-kept, & reliable contracts (drafted by a lawyer with actual experience on-set is hard to find: but now, it is readily available. Let us take some of the stress off your shoulders & provide you with the convenience of easy-to-use & easy-to-understand contracts that will help you get paid (& not get ghosted).

  3. Customization >> Being detail-oriented is our thing. Every line in this contract was drafted from scratch & crafted for this industry to address nuances that we have lived out on-set (from life experiences)... yet they are designed to be adaptable for every type of boundary you want to include (our supplemental resources like the Workbook with sample language & Walk-Thru video will explain everything you need to know, so you don't need a lawyer). | | What’s included? | + Contract template for commercial client shoots

If you need any additional support you can book a legal strategy session with Nina to help customize the contract & answer other legal questions, or book a mentorship call with Jackie & Chey to chat about the business side of being a creative. | | Are the contracts state specific? | While our contracts are not state-specific, they are niche-specific. If you have any questions as to state specific laws for your contract, you should ask an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. | | What is a Niche-specific contract? | Niche-specific contracts hav been created specifically for certain industries of online entrepreneurs. | | Why should I purchase a template instead of hiring a lawyer to draft this for me from scratch? | Whether you use the template independently or with a lawyer, starting with this template can save you significant time and reduce costs compared to paying an attorney to draft a niche contract from scratch. | | Where can I purchase the contract? | You can purchase our contract template here for $400. | | Do you offer contract bundles? | We’re working on it! | | Can I edit the contract templates after purchasing? | Yes, the templates are fully customizable, so you can tailor them to fit your specific needs and business practices. The workbook is there to help guide you along this process. | | Do you provide any updates to the contract templates after purchase? | Yes, if there are updates or improvements to the templates, you’ll receive them at no extra cost. |

LEGAL

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Does purchasing any of this make Nina my lawyer? Purchasing a workshop or contract template from The Contract Guru LLC (Nina) does not create an attorney-client relationship. These products are provided for general informational and educational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. They are designed to help you better understand legal principles and business practices relevant to your needs.
How can I get personalized legal advice & support for these contracts? If you need any additional support you can book a legal strategy session with Nina to help customize the contract & answer other legal questions, or book a mentorship call with Jackie & Chey to chat about the business side of being a creative.
What if I don’t live in New York? Nina Marinaro, the lawyer behind The Contract Guru, is licensed in New York State & therefore cannot ethically speak to laws in other states. Although the contracts in our shop are not state-specific, The Contract Guru's templates are niche-specific (meaning, they have been created specifically for certain industries of online entrepreneurs). If you have any questions as to state specific laws for your contract, you should ask an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction - and having this template as a starting point will almost certainly be quicker & therefore cheaper than paying an expensive hourly attorney until you absolutely must.

If you need any additional support you can book a legal strategy session with Nina to help customize the contract & answer other legal questions, or book a mentorship call with Jackie & Chey to chat about the business side of being a creative.