Contributor Agreement
This Contributor Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the undersigned contributor ("Contributor") and [Your Organization/Project Name] ("Project"). By submitting contributions to the Project, the Contributor agrees to the following terms:
1. Definitions
1.1. Contribution: Any code, documentation, design, or other material submitted to the Project.
1.2. Project: The open-source or proprietary initiative governed by [Your Organization/Project Name].
2. Intellectual Property
2.1. The Contributor grants the Project a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, perform, and display their Contributions, including the right to sublicense.
2.2. The Contributor retains all ownership rights to their Contributions.
3. Representations
3.1. The Contributor represents that:
- They are the original author of the Contribution.
- Their Contribution does not infringe on any third-party rights.
- Their Contribution complies with the Project's contribution guidelines.
3.2. The Contributor agrees to disclose any third-party licenses or obligations associated with their Contribution.
4. No Compensation
4.1. The Contributor acknowledges that their Contributions are provided voluntarily and without expectation of payment or compensation.
5. Governing Law
5.1. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].
6. Entire Agreement
6.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Contributor and the Project regarding Contributions.
Acknowledgment
By signing below, the Contributor agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
Contributor Name: __________________________
Contributor Email: __________________________
Signature: __________________________
Date: __________________________