Collaboration agreement template for Australian creatives and small businesses – lawyer-drafted and customisable
Collaboration agreement template for Australian creatives and small businesses – lawyer-drafted and customisable

Collaboration Agreement (Australia)

$330.00

A clear, flexible legal agreement designed for Australian creatives, coaches, event hosts, service providers and small business owners entering into short-term collaborations. Whether you're co-hosting a workshop, launching a shared product, or working together on a project, this template sets out roles, revenue-sharing, responsibilities, IP ownership, and what happens if things don’t go to plan.

Drafted by an Australian lawyer, this agreement helps you enjoy the creative flow of collaboration—while protecting your work and relationships.

A clear, flexible legal agreement designed for Australian creatives, coaches, event hosts, service providers and small business owners entering into short-term collaborations. Whether you're co-hosting a workshop, launching a shared product, or working together on a project, this template sets out roles, revenue-sharing, responsibilities, IP ownership, and what happens if things don’t go to plan.

Drafted by an Australian lawyer, this agreement helps you enjoy the creative flow of collaboration—while protecting your work and relationships.

Collaboration Agreement (for businesses, social media etc) (Australia)

$330 (incl. GST)

Who this is for:
Creatives, artists, event hosts, writers, social media collaborators, and service providers in Australia who are teaming up with another person or business for a joint project—and want to keep things clear, fair and on track.

Whether you’re co-hosting a workshop, collaborating on a product launch, or running a creative campaign together, this agreement sets the ground rules—so you can enjoy the magic of collaboration without the legal mess later.

Why You’ll Love This Template

✔️ Created by an Australian lawyer specifically for informal business collabs;
✔️ Sets expectations around money, roles, communication and IP; and
✔️ Helps avoid disputes, awkward exits and confusion if the project ends early.

What’s Inside the Agreement

✔️ Summary of your collaboration, including start and end dates
✔️ Defined duties of both collaborators (Party 1 and Party 2)
✔️ Payment and fee-sharing structure, including how income is divided
✔️ How to exit the collaboration early or extend it by agreement
✔️ Intellectual property clauses – who owns what and what happens if things end
✔️ Clear communication expectations between both parties
✔️ Confidentiality and privacy protection
✔️ Each party’s responsibility for their own insurance
✔️ Australian governing law and dispute resolution clause

Format and Ease of Use

Delivered as an editable Microsoft Word document, this agreement includes red-text prompts to guide you through what to fill in. You can personalise it with your business details, adjust the formatting to suit your branding, and use it across multiple collaborations.

Note: This is a general-use legal template and not tailored to your specific situation. If your collaboration involves international parties, revenue sharing, or complex IP, a bespoke agreement may be more appropriate.

How to Use This Agreement

  1. Fill in your project details, roles and financial terms

  2. Update branding, remove red-text prompts, and convert to black font

  3. Review all terms to make sure they reflect your arrangement

  4. Send it to your collaborator to sign before your project begins

What Happens When You Download

Once you purchase, you’ll receive immediate access to your editable Word document.

➤ Download the file (your link expires after 24 hours—so save it right away!)
➤ Customise with your collaboration terms and branding
➤ Use red-text prompts as your guide
➤ Reuse across future projects—just review periodically for legal updates

Need a second set of eyes?

This template gives you a great starting point—but it hasn’t been tailored to your specific collaboration. If you’d like help reviewing or refining it, we offer:

60-minute legal review session – $350 (incl. GST)
Fully bespoke collaboration agreements – from $1450 (incl. GST), tailored to your creative project or business arrangement.

Email hello@janjuclegal.com.au to book or ask questions.

A Note Before You Download

This agreement is designed for informal collaborations between two parties—not for formal partnerships or incorporated joint ventures. If your arrangement involves complex licensing, ownership disputes, or business structuring, please get in touch for tailored legal advice.

Legal Disclaimer

By purchasing, downloading, and customising this template, you acknowledge that Jan Juc Legal is not acting as your lawyer in relation to this matter and has not provided you with legal advice. This template is provided as legal information only and is not a substitute for legal advice. While it has been prepared by a qualified Australian lawyer, it may not be suitable for all collaborations or legal scenarios. If you’re unsure whether it meets your needs, seek tailored legal support.

All copyright in this document belongs exclusively to Jan Juc Legal. You are granted a single-use, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use this document for your own business or personal use. This template must not be copied, shared, sold, republished, or reproduced in whole or in part for commercial purposes or in any way that competes with Jan Juc Legal.