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Do I Need An Affiliate Marketing Contract In NZ?
Setting up an affiliate programme? Here's how clear terms can protect your commissions, brand use, disclosures and exit...
8 Nov 2026
Influencer Giveaway Terms And Conditions Checklist
Running a giveaway with an influencer? Make sure your competition terms and influencer agreement line up before the...
8 Nov 2026
Influencer Content Licence Agreement Checklist
Want to reuse influencer or customer content in your ads, emails or website? Here's what your licence agreement...
7 Nov 2026
Someone Copied My Logo In NZ: What Should I Do?
Found a business using a logo that looks too close to yours? Here is how to check your...
7 Nov 2026
Website Development Agreement Template For NZ Agencies
Starting a website build? Here is what NZ agencies and clients should put in a website development agreement...
7 Nov 2026
Instagram Giveaway Rules In New Zealand
Planning an Instagram giveaway? Here is how to set clear New Zealand promotion terms covering entries, prizes, winner...
6 Nov 2026
IP Assignment For Freelance Designers In NZ
Hiring a freelance designer for logos, packaging or brand assets? Here's how to make sure your business gets...
6 Nov 2026
Contractor Agreement Template For Marketing Agencies
Hiring freelance marketers can help your agency scale, but your contractor agreement needs to protect client work, ad...
1 Nov 2026
Do I Need A Contract For A One-Off Project?
Even a small one-off project can go sideways without clear terms. Here's what to put in writing before...
31 Oct 2026
Is It Legal To Use AI-Generated Images In Ads?
Using AI-generated images in ads can be a smart move, but copyright, trade mark, privacy and misleading conduct...
31 Oct 2026
Service Agreement Template NZ: Scope, Fees And Liability
Taking on a new client? A tailored service agreement helps you set scope, payment milestones, IP rules and...
29 Oct 2026
Podcast Guest Release Form NZ: Do You Need One?
Recording podcast guests? A clear release form helps you edit, publish and reuse interviews without awkward consent issues...
28 Oct 2026
Master Service Agreement Template: What To Include
Doing repeat client work? A master service agreement can help you set the legal rules once, then use...
28 Oct 2026
Copyright Ownership When Hiring A Videographer
Hiring a videographer for your business? Make sure you know who owns the footage, what you can do...
27 Oct 2026
Statement Of Work Review Checklist For Agencies
Signing a client SOW? Here's how to check scope, deliverables, changes, acceptance, payment, IP and your master agreement...
26 Oct 2026
Environmental Claims Compliance Checklist NZ
Want to promote your sustainability efforts without greenwashing risk? Here's a practical NZ checklist for recyclable, compostable, carbon...
26 Oct 2026
Model Release Form NZ For Product Photoshoot Ads
Using real people in product photos can be powerful, but you need clear written permission. Here's what to...
26 Oct 2026Website Development Agreement: Handover Checklist
Building or launching a website? Set clear handover, ownership, testing, hosting access and support terms before the final...
26 Oct 2026Do You Need A Model Release For UGC Ads?
Using creator or customer content in ads? Here's when you need a model release in New Zealand and...
25 Oct 2026
What Should A Design Deliverables Clause Say?
Clear deliverables can save your studio from awkward scope and source file disputes. Here's how to define files,...
25 Oct 2026
Influencer Whitelisting Agreements in New Zealand
Whitelisting lets brands run paid ads through creator content and handles, but standard influencer agreements often miss the...
25 Oct 2026
Can You Use Customer Logos In Your Portfolio?
Want to show customer logos on your website or pitch deck? Here's how to handle consent, trade marks,...
25 Oct 2026
PPC Management Agreements For Digital Agencies
Managing paid ads for clients? A clear PPC agreement helps separate your fees from ad spend, approvals, account...
24 Oct 2026
Contractor Agreements For Video Production Studios
Using freelance shooters, editors or animators? Here is how a New Zealand video production contractor agreement can protect...
24 Oct 2026
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