Basic Collaboration Agreement
Project Overview
Project Name: [Project Name]
Duration: [Start Date] to [End Date or “Ongoing”]
Purpose: [Brief description of what this collaboration aims to achieve]
Collaborators
| Name | Role | Responsibilities | Contact |
|——|——|—————–|———|
| [Name] | [Role] | [Key responsibilities] | [Email/preferred contact] |
| [Name] | [Role] | [Key responsibilities] | [Email/preferred contact] |
Goals and Deliverables
- [Specific goal or deliverable #1]
- [Specific goal or deliverable #2]
- [Specific goal or deliverable #3]
Timeline and Milestones
| Date | Milestone | Responsible Party |
|——|———–|——————-|
| [Date] | [Milestone description] | [Name(s)] |
| [Date] | [Milestone description] | [Name(s)] |
Communication Expectations
- Meeting Schedule: [How often and when meetings will occur]
- Primary Communication Channel: [E.g., Slack, Email, etc.]
- Response Time: [Expected timeframe for responding to messages]
- Updates: [How often progress updates will be shared]
Resource Allocation
- [Resource #1] will be provided by [Party responsible]
- [Resource #2] will be provided by [Party responsible]
Credit and Attribution
- [How credit will be attributed for the work]
- [How the work will be shared or published]
- [Any specific credits that must be included]
Intellectual Property
- [Who owns the work created]
- [How the work can be used by each party]
- [Any restrictions on usage]
Conflict Resolution Process
If disagreements arise, collaborators agree to:
- Address concerns directly and respectfully with relevant parties
- Clearly articulate the specific issue and desired outcome
- Listen to all perspectives and work toward a mutually acceptable solution
- If necessary, involve a neutral third party to mediate
Modification and Termination
- This agreement may be modified with the written consent of all parties
- If any party wishes to end the collaboration, they will provide [X days/weeks] notice
- [Any specific conditions related to early termination]
Signatures
By signing below (or by digital confirmation), each party acknowledges their understanding and acceptance of this agreement.
[Name] ________ Date: _____
[Name] ________ Date: _____