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Voice Over Contract Template

In voice-over, the fee isn't really for the hours in the booth; it's for where and how long the recording is used. A radio spot, an explainer video, and a national TV campaign are different jobs even if the script is the same length. This template ties your fee to a defined usage (media, territory, term), covers pickups and re-records, sets the file delivery specs, and adds a clause most VO contracts still miss: your voice can't be used to train or clone an AI voice without separate written consent. Send it with the deposit and book the session.

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Voice Over Contract Template

Between
Jane Rivera (Rivera Studio)
And
Alex Chen (Acme Bakery)
Total fee
$2,400.00
Deposit
$720.00
Delivery deadline
October 24, 2026

Session & Deliverables

The Sender will record the script described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and deliver edited audio files in the agreed format (for example, 48kHz/24-bit WAV) by October 24, 2026. The fee includes one directed or self-directed session and one round of pickups for script changes under 10% of the original length.

Script changes after recording beyond that are treated as a new session.

Usage Rights

The Client receives a license to use the recordings only for the media, territory, and term stated in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration. Any use beyond that (new media, new territories, or use after the term) requires a written extension and an additional usage fee.

The Sender retains all other rights and may use short excerpts in their demo reel once the project is public, unless the Client requests otherwise.

No AI Voice Cloning

The Client will not use the recordings, or allow them to be used, to train, create, or improve any synthetic voice, voice clone, or AI model, and will not generate new audio in the Sender's voice by any means, without the Sender's separate written consent and compensation.

Payment Terms

The total fee for this engagement is $2,400.00.

A deposit of $720.00 is due before work begins. The remaining balance is due upon completion and delivery of the final work, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Invoices are payable within 7 days of receipt. Late payments may accrue a 1.5% monthly late fee, and work may be paused until outstanding balances are settled.

Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public business, technical, or financial information shared during this engagement, and to use it only for the purpose of completing the work described in a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration.

This obligation survives the completion or termination of this agreement and continues for 2 years afterward.

Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 14 days' written notice. If the Client terminates before completion, the Sender will be paid for all work completed up to the termination date, and the deposit is non-refundable.

If the Sender terminates, any portion of the deposit exceeding the value of work already completed will be refunded to the Client within 14 days.

Independent Contractor Relationship

The Sender is engaged as an independent contractor, not an employee, partner, or agent of the Client. The Sender is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits, and is free to accept other engagements during the term of this agreement, provided they do not conflict with the confidentiality obligations above.

Limitation of Liability

The Sender's total liability under this agreement is limited to the total fees paid by the Client. Neither party is liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from this engagement.

Governing Law & Entire Agreement

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

This document represents the entire agreement between the parties regarding a full redesign of the Acme Bakery marketing website, including a new homepage, menu page, and online ordering integration and supersedes any prior discussions or proposals. Any changes must be made in writing and agreed to by both parties.

By signing below, both parties confirm they have read, understood, and agree to the terms above.

FAQ

What is a usage buyout in voice-over?

It's the part of the fee that pays for where and how long the recording is used. This template ties the license to the media, territory, and term you write in the scope, and any wider use needs an extension.

Can I stop a client from cloning my voice with AI?

Contractually, yes. The No AI Voice Cloning clause forbids training or generating a synthetic version of your voice without separate written consent and payment.

How many pickups should be included?

This template includes one round of pickups for small script changes (under 10% of the script). A rewrite after the session is a new session.

Is this Voice Over Contract legally binding?

Yes. Signatures collected through Clinch are Simple Electronic Signatures, valid for standard business contracts under the US ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. See our legality page for the full picture.

Can I customize this template?

Every section is editable before you send it — add, remove, or rewrite clauses, and fill in your own fees, deadline, and party details. Nothing is locked until you send it for signature.

How do I send it for signing?

Click "Use this template," edit the details, and send it — your client signs from their phone in about 30 seconds, no account required on their end.

Is it really free?

Yes — every Clinch account can send contracts for free (see /pricing for the exact monthly limit). No credit card required to start.

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