They're buying your art but want to own your moral rights.
That city commission contract you signed? It probably lets them repaint your mural without asking. And you can't stop them.
Your signature is worth more than the paint.
You spent 80 hours on that wall. The city paid you $8,000. Then they hired someone else to 'refresh' it six months later. Because the contract you signed at 11pm said they owned the 'final artwork' and could modify it.
- They can change your work, destroy it, or move it without your permission
- You lose the right to be credited as the artist in perpetuity
- The clause is buried in paragraph 12.B and written in legalese you skimmed past
- You thought 'work for hire' just meant they paid you, not that they own your soul's signature
Take back control of your art's soul.
We scan your public art commission contract in 90 seconds and highlight every moral rights trap. No lawyer speak. Just a plain English report showing what you're signing away.
- See exactly which rights you're giving up (and which you're keeping)
- Get specific negotiation points to send back to the city's legal team
- Know the difference between a standard 'license' and a full 'transfer of rights'
- Sleep soundly knowing your name stays attached to your work
How to protect your moral rights in 3 steps
It's faster than mixing your primer.
1. Upload your commission contract
Just drag and drop the PDF. We've seen every variation from small-town parks departments to major city public art programs.
2. AI finds the moral rights traps
Our system hunts for 'work for hire,' 'transfer of copyright,' and 'right to modify' clauses. It even spots the sneaky ones hidden in 'indemnification' sections.
3. Get your 'What This Actually Means' report
A simple list showing each dangerous clause, what it means in English, and exactly what to ask for in your counter-proposal.
Numbers from the wall
From the easel
"I signed a mural contract for my hometown library. Thought it was standard. Legal Shell AI showed me they could repaint my mural for a 'community event' anytime. I got that clause removed same day."
"The city's contract said I 'waived all moral rights.' I had no idea that even existed. The report explained it meant they could put a McDonald's logo on my mural and I couldn't say no. We renegotiated."
"I was about to sign a $15k commission. The AI found three different clauses that together basically said the city owned my design forever. Saved me from a huge mistake."
Don't let a contract erase your name from your work.
Join 6,676 artists who caught moral rights traps before signing. Your art deserves to stay yours.
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