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CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

Last Updated: 1-1-2026

This Contributor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Chief Experts, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and the individual or entity submitting content (“Contributor,” “you,” or “your”). By providing Content to the Company, you agree to the terms of this Agreement.

 

1. SCOPE OF CONTRIBUTION

Contributor will create or provide certain materials, including but not limited to: written content, videos, audio recordings, graphics, templates, slides, worksheets, training materials, transcripts, AI-assisted output, or other creative or educational materials (collectively, “Content”).

Contributor status: Yes

Content may be used by the Company for including but not limited to educational, marketing, promotional, or operational purposes in alignment with this Agreement.

 

2. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENT

Ownership selection (from Contributor Intake):
Shared ownership

Depending on the selected option:

(A) Company Owns the Content (Work Made for Hire)

If selected, the Content is considered a “Work Made for Hire” under U.S. Copyright Law.
The Company will own all rights, title, and interest in the Content from creation, including:

  • copyright
  • derivatives
  • distribution rights
  • commercial use rights

Contributor retains no ownership unless explicitly agreed in writing.

(B) Contributor Owns the Content, Company Receives License

If selected, Contributor grants Company a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, transferable, sublicensable license to:

  • use
  • publish
  • modify
  • reproduce
  • distribute
  • create derivatives
  • incorporate into programs, products, or materials
  • display publicly or privately

This license applies in all media formats now known or later developed.

(C) Joint Ownership

If selected, Contributor and Company share ownership of the Content, with equal rights to use, repurpose, publish, or modify it, without requiring further permission from the other party.

 

3. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CONTENT CREATION

Contributor agrees and acknowledges:

  • If AI tools were used in creating the Content, Contributor must disclose this use.
  • Contributor represents that all AI-generated or AI-assisted Content is free of copyright, trademark, and publicity violations.
  • Contributor may not use AI tools to replicate or mimic the proprietary voice, likeness, or intellectual property of others without permission.
  • Contributor may not submit deepfakes, fabricated results, impersonations, or misleading content.
  • Company may use AI to:
  • transcribe, summarize, edit, or repurpose Content
  • generate derivative materials
  • enhance accessibility (captions, transcripts, formatting)
  • create promotional assets

AI transformations do not alter ownership as established in Section 2.

 

4. COMPANY RIGHTS IN CONTRIBUTED CONTENT

Regardless of ownership, the Company may:

  • edit Content for clarity or formatting
  • correct errors or remove confidential information
  • summarize, condense, or transform Content using AI tools
  • adapt Content to fit curriculum, branding, or product structure
  • repurpose Content across courses, memberships, websites, podcasts, or marketing
  • store Content indefinitely

The Company is not obligated to use any Content contributed by Contributor.

 

5. COMPENSATION

Compensation type selected:
No compensation / volunteer

Possible options include but are not limited to:

  • flat fee
  • revenue share
  • exposure-only contribution
  • barter/trade
  • discounted services
  • no compensation (volunteer or guest contribution)

If compensation applies, separate written agreement terms prevail for payment structure and timeline.

 

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Confidentiality requirement selection:
No

Contributor agrees to protect the Company’s:

  • private business information
  • client/customer information
  • proprietary methodology
  • curricula and frameworks
  • internal documents
  • technical systems
  • unreleased products or ideas

Confidential information may not be:

  • shared
  • copied
  • posted publicly
  • disclosed to third parties
  • used for Contributor’s own competing products or services

These obligations survive termination of this Agreement.

 

7. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

Contributor represents and warrants that:

  • They are the owner or have full rights to the Content.
  • Content does not infringe on any third-party rights.
  • Content does not violate privacy, publicity, defamation, or contractual obligations.
  • Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Content is accurate and truthful to the best of the Contributor’s knowledge.
  • If Content includes personal information or testimonials of others, Contributor has obtained all necessary permissions.

Contributor is responsible for any claims arising from the Content.

 

8. CONTRIBUTOR REUSE OF CONTENT

Reuse permissions selected by Contributor:
Yes

Depending on Contributor’s selection:

  • They may or may not republish, reuse, or resell the Content.
  • They may reuse for portfolio, case studies, or marketing.
  • They may need to provide attribution.
  • They may be restricted from commercial reuse.

Company’s selected conditions govern permitted reuse.

 

9. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS

Company makes no guarantees that Content created or submitted by Contributor will:

  • be used
  • be published
  • generate revenue
  • result in professional exposure
  • lead to future work
  • remain publicly displayed

Company may discontinue or remove Content at any time in its sole discretion.

 

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice.
Upon termination:

  • Ownership remains as defined in Section 2.
  • Licenses granted remain in effect unless otherwise agreed.
  • Confidentiality obligations continue.
  • Company may retain archival copies of Content.
  • Removal requests will be honored when feasible, except where Content has been including but not limited to integrated into products, published materials, or derivative works.

 

11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

Nothing in this Agreement creates an employer–employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency.

Contributor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Company is not liable for Contributor’s business outcomes, losses, or damages.
  • Contributor is responsible for ensuring Content compliance and accuracy.
  • Company is not liable for third-party misuse, unauthorized copying, or reposting of Content.

Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations; only permitted limitations apply.

 

13. Indemnification by Contributor

 

The Contributor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

(i) the Contributor’s acts, omissions, conduct, or participation;

(ii) any content, materials, information, or representations submitted, posted, created, or provided by the Contributor;

(iii) the Contributor’s violation of this Agreement or of any applicable law, rule, or regulation; or

(iv) any third-party claim resulting from or connected to the Contributor’s actions, statements, or use of the Site or Company resources.

The Company shall have no responsibility or liability for the Contributor’s conduct or contributions in any manner.

 

In simple terms, this means that you are responsible for your own actions and anything you post, provide, or do as a Contributor. If something you do causes a problem, complaint, or legal issue, you—not the Company—are responsible for the consequences, and you agree to protect the Company from being held liable for your choices. The Company is not responsible for your conduct or for any claims that arise because of something you shared or did.

14. FORCE MAJEURE

 

The Company shall not be liable for any delay, disruption, or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement if such delay or failure results from events or circumstances beyond the Company’s reasonable control. These events include, but are not limited to:

 

• pandemics, epidemics, outbreaks, or public health emergencies;  

• government-mandated shutdowns or restrictions;  

• acts of God, natural disasters, fires, floods, storms, or extreme weather;  

• wars, terrorism, civil unrest, or political instability;  

• labor shortages, strikes, or supply chain interruptions;  

• failures or outages of utilities, internet providers, hosting platforms, software, or communication channels;  

• systemic failures, outages, or critical errors of AI tools, APIs, or third-party technology providers;  

• sudden changes in laws or regulations that materially affect performance;  

• any event that is unforeseeable, unavoidable, and outside the Company’s control.

 

During a force majeure event, the Company may suspend, delay, or modify affected services without liability. The Company will make reasonable efforts to resume normal operations promptly but is not obligated to issue refunds or compensation for interruptions caused by such events.

 

 

15. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement, and any dispute or claim arising from or related to it, shall be governed by the laws of Minnesota, excluding any conflict-of-laws rules or principles that would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Minnesota.

Any legal action or proceeding shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Hennepin, Minnesota, and you hereby waive any objection to jurisdiction, venue, or forum non conveniens in those courts.

In simple terms, this means that any legal disagreement you have with the Company will be handled using the laws of Minnesota, not the laws of any other place, even if you live somewhere else. It also means that if a dispute ends up in court, it must be filed and resolved in the courts located in Hennepin, Minnesota. By using the Site, you agree that these courts are the proper place to handle any issues and that you won’t try to move the case to a different location.

 

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or understandings. Modifications must be made in writing.

 

17. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions may be sent to:

[email protected]