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Work Made for Hire

Risk Level: High

A status where the client becomes the legal author of your work.

Why it matters for Creators

If you agree to this, you do not own the copyright to your video. You cannot reuse it, post it to your portfolio, or license it elsewhere. Brands use this to avoid paying for usage rights.

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