Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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When a CSP creates a custom presentation for a corporate client, who typically owns the copyright in the work-for-hire materials under U.S. law?
Answer: The client, if the contract specifies work-for-hire terms
Under 17 U.S.C. § 101, works specially commissioned under a written work-for-hire agreement vest copyright in the commissioning party (the client).
A professional speaker operating as a sole proprietor receives a $700 speaking fee. The client asks for a W-9 to issue a 1099-NEC. The speaker's correct response is to:
Answer: Provide the W-9 with their TIN to facilitate proper tax reporting
A W-9 provides the payer with the speaker's TIN so the client can fulfill their IRS obligation to issue a 1099-NEC for payments of $600 or more.
A speaker uses a real audience member's story without permission in a published book based on the keynote. The audience member's strongest legal claim is likely:
Answer: Right of publicity or misappropriation of likeness
Using an identifiable person's story or identity for commercial purposes without consent can constitute a right of publicity violation in most U.S. states.
A CSP traveling internationally for speaking engagements is BEST protected from unexpected event cancellations by carrying:
Answer: Comprehensive cancellation and curtailment travel insurance
Cancellation and curtailment travel insurance reimburses non-refundable costs and additional expenses when an engagement is unexpectedly cancelled.
An event organizer refuses to pay an agreed honorarium after the engagement. A CSP's FIRST recommended step is to:
Answer: Send a formal demand letter referencing the signed contract
A formal demand letter citing the contract terms is a documented, low-cost first step that often resolves payment disputes before litigation is necessary.
Which element is MOST critical to include in a speaker's contract to protect against a client's last-minute cancellation?
Answer: A kill fee or cancellation fee schedule tied to advance notice
A tiered cancellation fee schedule compensates the speaker for lost income and blocked dates when a client cancels with short notice.
A speaker's presentation software crashes mid-keynote, causing a 20-minute delay. From a professional liability standpoint, the speaker's exposure is reduced if the contract included:
Answer: A limitation of liability clause capping damages to the fee paid
A limitation of liability clause caps the speaker's maximum financial exposure, typically to the contract value, protecting against disproportionate damage claims.