Social Media Management and Posting Contract

1. Services Provided

The Service Provider agrees to provide social media management and content posting services as described below:
Platform Management:
● Facebook
● Instagram
Posts:
● 6 social media posts per month (6 posts per platform with the same content) ● Content will be curated, designed, and posted by the Service Provider. ● The posts will be a mix of relevant images, text, and hashtags.
Management:
● Social media engagement (liking, commenting, responding to messages, and general community management) is included.
● Monitoring analytics (such as reach and engagement) and providing monthly reports on performance.

2. Fees and Payment Terms

● Total Monthly Fee: $250/month
○ $200 for 6 posts/month across Facebook and Instagram.
○ $50 for social media management (community engagement, monitoring, reporting).
● Payment will be due on the 1st of each month.
● If the Service Provider fails to deliver any agreed-upon social media post within the month, the Client reserves the right to deduct $37.50 per missed post from the monthly payment. This amount is based on the agreed formula of $25 per hour x 1.5 hours per post.

3. Content Approval and Communication
● The Client will provide feedback, ideas, and/or any brand-specific content (images, logos, etc.) on a weekly basis.

4. Term and Termination
● This contract is effective from the start date listed above and will continue on a month-to-month basis.
● Either party may terminate this contract with 30 days written notice, and there is no obligation to renew the fixed term agreement on Upwork.
● Upon termination, any unpaid fees for services rendered prior to the termination date must be paid in full.

5. Intellectual Property Rights
● The Client retains ownership of all content provided (images, logos, branding assets). ● The Client retains full ownership of all content created and posted on their behalf, including, but not limited to, graphics, videos, and written copy. This ownership extends to all working files used in the creation of such content (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva files) upon request. If multiple photos, graphics, or design elements are combined into a single asset, the Client retains the right to access and use the individual components upon request.

6. Confidentiality
The Service Provider agrees to keep any sensitive information shared by the Client confidential, including but not limited to business strategies, private data, and any proprietary content.

7. Conflicts of Interest
The Service Provider agrees not to work with direct competitors of the Client during the term of this agreement. A direct competitor is defined as any business that provides similar irrigation, landscape lighting, or water feature services within the Client’s operating region.

8. Legal Disclaimers & Indemnity Clause
The Client acknowledges that the Service Provider creates and publishes social media content on their behalf. The Service Provider agrees to take reasonable precautions to ensure that all content adheres to copyright laws, does not infringe on third-party intellectual property, and does not contain defamatory or misleading statements.
This contract sets clear expectations for both the client and service provider regarding social media management, posting frequency, and payment terms. You can modify this template to include more specific details if needed.