AI Innovation Addendum

Purpose

This addendum establishes clear ownership, attribution, and usage rights for work created with AI assistance, protecting both the human creator's intellectual property and ensuring transparent AI involvement.

1. Definitions

• "AI Tools" means any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated systems used in the creation process
• "Human Creator" means the individual(s) who conceived, directed, and refined the work
• "Hybrid Work" means any deliverable created through human-AI collaboration
• "Novel Contributions" means original ideas, methods, or implementations not derived from training data

2. Ownership & Attribution

2.1 Intellectual Property Rights

• All intellectual property rights in Hybrid Work vest in the Human Creator
• The Human Creator retains all rights to Novel Contributions
• Client/Company receives licensed rights as specified in the primary agreement

2.2 Attribution Requirements

• Human Creator must be credited for conceptual and creative direction
• AI tool usage must be disclosed when material to the work
• Specific attribution format: "[Creator Name] with AI assistance"

3. AI Usage Disclosure

3.1 Transparency Obligations

The Human Creator agrees to:

• Disclose which AI tools were used
• Identify portions substantially generated by AI
• Confirm all AI-generated content was reviewed and validated

3.2 Documentation Requirements

• Maintain records of AI prompts and interactions
• Document human modifications and enhancements
• Preserve evidence of human creative direction

4. Quality & Liability

4.1 Human Oversight

The Human Creator warrants that:

• All AI-generated content has been reviewed for accuracy
• Output meets professional standards regardless of AI involvement
• Any errors or biases have been identified and corrected

4.2 Liability Allocation

• Human Creator remains responsible for all deliverables
• AI tool limitations do not excuse substandard work
• Indemnification obligations extend to AI-generated content

5. Confidentiality & Data Protection

5.1 Sensitive Information

• No confidential information shall be input into public AI systems
• Private AI deployments must meet security standards
• Client data must be protected from AI training datasets

5.2 Data Residency

• AI processing must comply with data residency requirements
• Cross-border data transfers must be disclosed
• Right to audit AI data handling practices

6. Innovation Rights

6.1 Novel Methods

Rights to innovative techniques developed during the project:

• Novel prompting techniques remain with Human Creator
• Custom AI workflows may be retained by Human Creator
• Client receives license to use, not own, such innovations

6.2 Patent Rights

• Patentable inventions discovered through AI analysis belong to Human Creator unless otherwise agreed
• Client receives shop rights for internal use
• Joint inventions require separate agreement

7. Competitive Advantage

To preserve the Human Creator's market value:

• Client shall not use delivered prompts to replace Human Creator
• AI training on deliverables requires additional compensation
• Non-compete periods account for AI replication risk

8. Warranty Disclaimer

9. Future-Proofing

• Terms automatically extend to new AI capabilities
• Compensation adjusts if AI substantially changes work nature
• Renegotiation triggered by fundamental AI advances

10. Dispute Resolution

• AI-specific disputes subject to technical arbitration
• Expert witness costs shared equally
• Precedence given to human creative contribution