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KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, [principal_name] (the "Principal"), a resident of the State of [state_law], being of sound mind and under no duress, do hereby make, constitute, and appoint [agent_name] (the "Agent" or "Attorney-in-Fact") as my true and lawful Agent, to act for me and in my name, place, and stead, with respect to the powers and authority described herein.
WHEREAS, the Principal desires to appoint the Agent to act on the Principal's behalf with respect to certain matters, as more particularly described herein; and
WHEREAS, the Agent is willing to accept such appointment and to act in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this instrument; and
WHEREAS, the Principal intends this Power of Attorney to be governed by the laws of the State of [state_law] and all applicable provisions of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act as adopted therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Principal hereby declares and grants this Power of Attorney as follows:
The Principal hereby appoints [agent_name] as the Principal's Attorney-in-Fact (the "Agent"). The Agent shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Principal in all matters described in this instrument, subject to any limitations expressly set forth herein. The Agent shall exercise such powers in a fiduciary capacity, in good faith, and in the best interests of the Principal at all times. The Agent shall act with the care, competence, and diligence ordinarily exercised by agents in similar circumstances and shall not engage in any self-dealing or conflict of interest unless expressly authorized herein.
The authority granted to the Agent under this Power of Attorney is designated as follows and shall be construed in accordance with the applicable type of authority selected below.
Subject to the type of authority designated above, the Principal hereby grants the Agent the following specific powers and authority: [powers_granted] The Agent shall exercise the foregoing powers prudently and in the Principal's best interests. In the event of any ambiguity regarding the scope of the powers granted herein, such ambiguity shall be resolved in favor of granting the Agent the authority reasonably necessary to carry out the Principal's stated intentions. The Agent may employ and compensate, at the Principal's expense, such professionals, advisors, accountants, and attorneys as the Agent deems reasonably necessary to assist in the performance of the Agent's duties hereunder.
This Power of Attorney shall become effective as of [effective_date], subject to any springing provisions described in Section 2 above.
Any third party who receives a copy of this Power of Attorney, whether original, photocopy, or electronically transmitted, may rely upon the authority granted herein and may act in accordance with the Agent's instructions without liability to the Principal or the Principal's estate, heirs, or assigns. No third party shall be required to inquire into the validity or continuing effectiveness of this instrument, nor shall any third party be liable for acting in good faith reliance upon this Power of Attorney. A third party who refuses to honor this Power of Attorney may be liable for attorneys' fees and damages as provided by applicable law. The Principal hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless any third party who acts in good faith reliance upon the representations and authority of the Agent under this instrument.
The Principal reserves the right to revoke, amend, or modify this Power of Attorney at any time, provided that the Principal has the legal capacity to do so. Any revocation, amendment, or modification shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery of written notice to the Agent and to any third party who has previously relied upon this instrument. Until a third party receives actual written notice of revocation, such third party may continue to rely upon the authority granted herein and shall not be liable for any actions taken in good faith reliance upon this Power of Attorney prior to receiving such notice. Upon revocation, the Agent shall promptly return to the Principal all documents, records, property, and funds in the Agent's possession or control that belong to or relate to the affairs of the Principal.
This Power of Attorney shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of [state_law], including but not limited to the Uniform Power of Attorney Act as adopted by the State of [state_law] and any amendments thereto. The Principal consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of [state_law] for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to this instrument. If any provision of this Power of Attorney is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from this instrument and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
The Agent is hereby authorized to manage all 'Works made for hire' and original content under the Copyright Act of 1976. This includes the power to execute assignments of copyright to clients specifically upon the verification of final payment as per the underlying copy deck agreement. The Agent shall ensure that no assignment of intellectual property infringes upon the Principal’s retained moral rights or portfolio usage rights unless specifically authorized in writing.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 13-8-50 et seq., the Agent is granted the authority to negotiate, modify, or enforce non-compete and non-solicitation clauses within the Principal’s copywriting service agreements. Any such modification must protect the Principal's at-will status under O.C.G.A. § 34-7-1 while ensuring that geographic and durational restrictions remain reasonable and enforceable under Georgia law.
The Agent is authorized to represent the Principal in disputes concerning plagiarism claims or revision scope creep. The Agent may exercise the Principal’s rights under Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act to ensure that clients do not engage in deceptive practices regarding the original nature of the copy or the agreed-upon revision rounds. The Agent has the power to settle claims where the total liability does not exceed the Contract Signature Limit defined in this document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this Power of Attorney on the date first written above.
Principal
Name: Principal
Date: ___________________
As a Georgia copywriter, your business relies on manual delivery of copy decks and strict revision timelines. If you become incapacitated or are traveling during a major project launch, an industry-specific Power of Attorney ensures your agent can navigate Georgia's restrictive covenant laws, protect your copyright ownership under the Copyright Act of 1976, and manage client revision rounds to prevent scope creep, all while maintaining compliance with state fair business practices.
Beyond the standard power of attorney sections, this template adds fields specific to Copywriter:
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that enables one person (the principal) to designate another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) to make decisions and act on their behalf in specified or all matters. The document serves as a legal empowerment that allows the agent to manage affairs such as financial transactions, health care decisions, and legal proceedings, thereby ensuring the principal's affairs can be managed even if they are incapacitated or unavailable to oversee them directly.
Plagiarism Claims
Contracts typically include clauses where the copywriter warrants that all work submitted is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights. Indemnification clauses may require the copywriter to indemnify the client for losses incurred due to plagiarism.
Missed Deadlines
Service agreements often contain specific delivery dates and outline penalties or consequences for failure to meet these deadlines, which may include fee reductions or termination clauses.
Revision Scope Creep
Contracts usually specify the number of revision rounds included in the fee and detail additional charges for extra revisions beyond the agreed scope to avoid disputes over indefinite revisions.
Copyright Ownership
Contracts typically state when the copyright ownership transfers from copywriter to client (usually upon final payment), clarifying the client's rights to use the work.
For this power of attorney to be legally valid:
Common mistakes to avoid:
Copyright Act of 1976
This act provides protection for original works of authorship, including literary works such as website content and advertising copy. It governs issues of copyright ownership and infringement, which are critical for copywriters in ensuring they do not infringe on others' copyrighted materials or have their own work used without permission.
Enforced by U.S. Copyright Office
Recommended coverage: Errors and Omissions Insurance · General Liability Insurance
Yes, if provided the specific power in this document, your agent can sign off on the transfer of copyright ownership to your client upon final payment, ensuring you comply with both the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 and Georgia O.C.G.A. § 13-5-30 requirements.
Georgia is an at-will state (O.C.G.A. § 34-7-1), but complex copywriting service agreements often contain restrictive covenants. Your agent will be empowered to negotiate or enforce these terms under Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act (O.C.G.A. § 13-8-50) if you are unable to do so.
Yes. To be legally enforceable in Georgia, a Power of Attorney must be signed by the principal, typically witnessed by at least one person, and authenticated by a Notary Public to prevent fraud and ensure financial institutions recognize the agent's authority.
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