Indie dev publishing agreements – what to watch out for
Are you an indie dev who is thinking about signing an agreement with a publisher? I teamed up with Black Shell Media’s Raghav Mathur recently
Apple attempts to rewrite clickwrap contract rules, anger ensues
Apple has angered publishers by including an opt-out requirement for inclusion in their new News app. Internet lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at why this is odd.
4 vital contract terms when hiring a gamedev contractor
Contracts are the lifeblood of any creative industry. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at some of the essential contract terms that a developer needs when hiring an artist or programmer.
2 DEADLY Game Development contract mistakes – Are you making them?
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at two big mistakes that developers make in their contracts. These mistakes could cause big trouble down the road and should be avoided at all costs.
Why your Terms of Service might be dead in the water
A website or mobile app’s Terms of Service is an important document, especially when users file a lawsuit. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck delves into one of the critical mistakes that some companies make that can make their Terms of Service dead in the water.
The 3 contracts that every game developer needs
Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck walks aspiring game developers through three of the essential agreements that any game design project needs to ensure proper legal protection.
The worst advice I’ve heard about contracts
It’s not a coincidence that the mantra of many businesspersons over the centuries has been to “get it in writing.” There are many reasons for getting the contract in writing. Game lawyer Zachary Strebeck looks at just a few.
Three ways to not screw up your website’s Terms of Service
The Terms of Service for a website can be a complicated document.The Terms of Service for a website can be a complicated document. It is
Common Contract Clauses – That “nonsense” at the end of the contract
A general understanding of what they mean and why they are there will be helpful for anyone before they sign on the dotted line.In this
Common Contract Clauses – Warranties and Indemnity
These sections of the contract have the potential to impose large liabilities and damages, so attention should be paid to what they are saying before
