NARRATOR–PRODUCER MASTER AGREEMENT

This Narrator–Producer Master Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between e-Audio Productions ("Producer," "Company," "we," or "us") and the individual narrator accepting this Agreement ("Narrator," "you"). This Agreement is designed to establish a clear, fair, and professional working relationship and governs all audiobook projects undertaken between Producer and Narrator through the e-Audio Productions website and related communications, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Producer creates audiobooks on behalf of its publisher and author clients ("Publisher Clients"). Narrator understands that their work will be delivered to and used by these Publisher Clients as part of Producer’s professional services.

By accepting a project from e-Audio Productions, Narrator confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement.

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1. Scope of Agreement

This is a master services agreement that applies to all audiobook productions assigned by Producer to Narrator through the e-Audio Productions platform, email, or other written communication. Each individual project ("Project") may include additional details such as title, due dates, estimated length, or performance notes, but all Projects are governed by this Agreement.

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2. Services Provided by Narrator

Narrator agrees to provide professional voice narration services for audiobook projects assigned by Producer, including:

• Recording narration in a quiet, professional-quality recording environment

• Delivering raw punch-and-roll WAV audio files (unprocessed unless otherwise specified)

• Performing reasonable pickups or corrections if errors are due to Narrator performance

• Meeting agreed-upon deadlines

Narrator affirms that they have the necessary skill, equipment, and experience to deliver industry-standard audiobook recordings.

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2A. Delivery Schedule and Deadlines

Narrator agrees to deliver all recordings in accordance with the delivery timeline stated in the original audition submission, project listing, or as otherwise agreed upon in writing (including via email or platform messaging) between Narrator and Producer.

By accepting a Project, Narrator confirms that they are able to meet the agreed delivery schedule and that timely delivery is a material condition of this Agreement.

If Narrator anticipates any delay, they must notify Producer as soon as possible. Clients reserve the right, at their discretion, to reassign the Project if deadlines are missed without reasonable communication or cause.

Failure to meet agreed delivery timelines without reasonable justification may result in removal from the Project, non-payment for incomplete work, and/or termination of future collaboration.

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3. Technical Specifications

Unless otherwise specified in writing, Narrator agrees to deliver:

• Uncompressed WAV files (44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, 16-bit or 24-bit)

• Consistent room tone and audio quality

• Clean punch-and-roll recordings (no heavy processing, no mastering, no normalization unless instructed)

• File naming consistent with Producer instructions

Producer reserves the right to reject audio that is technically unusable or clearly below professional standards.

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4. Compensation

Producer agrees to pay Narrator a rate of:

$150 per finished hour (PFH)

Payment terms:

• Payment is issued upon full completion and acceptance of all files, and processed within up to forty-five (45) days after completion

• “Finished hour” refers to the final runtime of the completed audiobook

• Payment methods: Electronic Payments, Paypal, Venmo, Wise, Zelle

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This rate reflects a professional work-for-hire arrangement. No royalties, backend participation, or additional compensation are owed unless expressly agreed in writing.

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5. Rights and Ownership (Work Made for Hire)

Narrator agrees that all recordings created under this Agreement are considered "work made for hire" under U.S. copyright law.

Accordingly:

• Narrator does not retain any copyright or ownership rights in the recordings

• All rights, title, and interest in the recordings belong exclusively to Producer and/or Producer’s publisher and author clients

• Producer and its clients may distribute, edit, modify, sell, license, and otherwise exploit the recordings in any media worldwide, in perpetuity

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If for any reason the recordings are not deemed a work made for hire, Narrator hereby irrevocably assigns all rights, including copyright, to Producer.

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6. Credit

Narrator will receive proper recognition in both the opening and closing credits of the project. Additionally, their name will be featured prominently wherever narrator names are displayed in retail stores. 

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7. Confidentiality

Narrator agrees to keep confidential:

• Unreleased manuscripts

• Author identities (if undisclosed)

• Project details

• Payment arrangements

• Any private communications with Producer or Producer’s clients

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Narrator may not share audio samples, scripts, or project information publicly without prior written consent from Producer.

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8. Non-Circumvention

Narrator agrees that any authors, publishers, or clients introduced through e-Audio Productions are considered Producer’s clients. Narrator agrees not to bypass Producer to solicit or accept direct work from such clients for the same or related project without written consent from Producer.

This provision survives termination of this Agreement.

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9. Revisions and Pickups

Narrator agrees to provide reasonable pickups at no additional cost when errors are due to:

• Mispronunciations

• Missed lines

• Performance mistakes

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Narrators are compensated for pickups due to substantial script changes made after recording begins.  Such changes are treated as an extension of the manuscript and the length of these pickups is added to the payable final length.

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10. Independent Contractor Relationship

Narrator is an independent contractor and not an employee of Producer. Narrator is responsible for:

• Their own taxes

• Insurance

• Equipment and recording environment

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Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship.

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11. Termination

Either party may decline future projects at any time. However:

• If Narrator accepts a Project and begins work, they are expected to complete it professionally

• If Narrator abandons a Project without reasonable cause, Producer may withhold payment and decline future collaboration

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Sections regarding rights, confidentiality, and non-circumvention survive termination.

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12. Representations and Warranties

Narrator represents that:

• Their performance is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights

• Their perforomance is original and not an AI voice clone

• They have the legal right to enter into this Agreement

• They are not bound by any other agreement that would conflict with these obligations

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13. Limitation of Liability

Producer shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this Agreement. Producer’s total liability shall not exceed the amount paid to Narrator for the applicable Project.

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14. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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15. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding narration services and supersedes any prior discussions or understandings. Any modifications must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

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16. Electronic Acceptance

Narrator agrees that accepting projects, checking an acceptance box, replying with written confirmation, or performing services for e-Audio Productions constitutes legal acceptance of this Agreement.