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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. 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This free Word download provides a structured, legally sound starting point you can edit online and export as PDF — covering usage rights, approval steps, disclosure obligations, and revocation terms in a single document.\n","Use it whenever you intend to publish a client's name, likeness, company affiliation, or quoted words in any promotional context — website, social media, case studies, press releases, or paid advertising. Without signed consent, using a client's testimonial exposes you to privacy, defamation, and FTC disclosure liability.\n","A formal testimonial request, a consent and release clause granting usage rights, a description of permitted publication channels, a client approval step, a disclosure and accuracy obligation, a term and revocation clause, and a governing law provision.\n",[203,207,211,215,219,223],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Marketing managers","Collecting signed consent before publishing client quotes on the company website","persona-marketing-manager",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Small business owners","Building a testimonials page without risking unauthorized use of client names","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Freelancers and consultants","Requesting portfolio testimonials from past clients in a professional, documented way","persona-freelancer",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"SaaS and technology companies","Securing written authorization to use customer quotes in paid ad campaigns and case studies","persona-saas-founder",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Agencies","Documenting client approval before featuring results and quotes in award submissions or pitch decks","persona-agency",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Professional services firms","Obtaining consent to attribute named testimonials to partners and executives at client organizations","persona-professional-services",[228,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Requesting a short written quote for a website or social media","Soliciting Testimonials From Clients","soliciting-testimonials-from-clients-D1445",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":234,"slug":235},"Producing a full written case study featuring client results","Case Study Authorization 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Form","customer-feedback-form-D12790",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Testimonial","A statement — written, verbal, or visual — by a real customer or client affirming their experience with a product or service, used for promotional purposes.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Release clause","A contractual provision in which the client grants the business a license or permission to use their name, words, or likeness for defined purposes.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"FTC endorsement guidelines","US Federal Trade Commission rules requiring that any material connection between an endorser and a brand be clearly disclosed to consumers, including when endorsers receive compensation or free products.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Likeness","A person's recognizable image, photograph, or visual representation — its commercial use typically requires explicit written consent.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Usage rights","The specific channels, formats, and duration for which a business is authorized to publish or display the testimonial after the client consents.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Revocation","The client's right to withdraw their consent and require removal of their testimonial from all marketing materials, typically on written notice.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Approval clause","A provision requiring the business to submit the final edited version of the testimonial to the client for review and written sign-off before publication.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Material connection","Any relationship — financial, personal, or professional — between the endorser and the brand that could affect how the endorsement is perceived and that must be disclosed under FTC rules.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Governing law","The jurisdiction whose laws apply to the interpretation and enforcement of the testimonial agreement in the event of a dispute.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Intellectual property assignment","A clause specifying who owns the testimonial content itself — typically the client retains authorship while granting the business a non-exclusive license to use it.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation by which one party agrees to compensate the other for specific losses or liabilities — here, typically the client indemnifying the business against claims that the testimonial content is false or infringes third-party rights.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,335],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Identification of parties and context","Names the business requesting the testimonial and the client being asked, and briefly describes the product or service the testimonial relates to.","This agreement is entered into between [BUSINESS LEGAL NAME] ('Company') and [CLIENT FULL NAME / ENTITY NAME] ('Client') regarding Client's experience with [PRODUCT OR SERVICE DESCRIPTION].","Using a trade name instead of the registered legal entity for the business. If a dispute arises, the contract must bind the correct legal person — a mismatch creates an enforceability gap.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Testimonial request and description","States what the business is asking the client to provide — a written quote, a specific word count, subject matter focus — and the process for submitting it.","Company respectfully requests that Client provide a written testimonial of approximately [WORD COUNT] words describing Client's experience with [PRODUCT/SERVICE], to be submitted to [CONTACT NAME] at [EMAIL] by [DATE].","Leaving the request open-ended with no format or topic guidance. Vague requests produce vague testimonials that cannot be used effectively in marketing materials.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Consent and license grant","The core release clause in which the client grants the business a license to use the testimonial — including the client's name, title, company, and likeness if applicable — for promotional purposes.","Client grants Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, and display Client's testimonial, including Client's name, job title, and company name, in connection with Company's marketing and promotional activities.","Omitting 'non-exclusive' — without it, some courts interpret the grant as exclusive, preventing the client from ever using their own words about their experience elsewhere.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Permitted publication channels","Specifies exactly where the business is allowed to use the testimonial — website, social media platforms, email campaigns, print materials, paid advertisements, or any other channels.","Permitted channels include: Company's official website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, email newsletters, printed brochures, press releases, and paid digital advertising. Any use outside these channels requires separate written consent from Client.","Writing 'all marketing materials' without listing specific channels. Courts and clients interpret this phrase differently — a specific list prevents disputes about whether a Super Bowl ad was covered.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Client approval and accuracy obligation","Requires the business to submit the final version of the testimonial — after any editing — to the client for approval before publication, and obligates the business not to alter the meaning of the client's words.","Company shall submit the final edited version of the testimonial to Client for written approval prior to first publication. Company agrees not to alter Client's words in any manner that changes the intended meaning or creates a false impression.","Skipping the approval step entirely. Clients who see their words edited and published without review frequently demand removal and sometimes file FTC complaints about inaccurate representations.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Disclosure and FTC compliance","Obligates the business to include any required disclosure of a material connection between the client and the business — such as a discount, referral fee, or partnership — whenever the testimonial is published.","Where required by applicable law or regulation, including the FTC's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials (16 CFR Part 255), Company shall include a clear and conspicuous disclosure of any material connection between Company and Client adjacent to the published testimonial.","Assuming that because no money changed hands, no disclosure is needed. The FTC requires disclosure of any material connection, including free products, discounts, or a business-partner relationship.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Term and revocation","States how long the license lasts and gives the client the right to revoke consent on written notice, specifying a reasonable wind-down period for removing the testimonial from live materials.","This license shall remain in effect until revoked by Client upon [30] days' written notice to Company. Upon receipt of a valid revocation notice, Company shall remove the testimonial from all new publications within [30] days, but is not required to recall printed materials already in circulation.","No revocation right at all. Several jurisdictions — and the FTC — view an irrevocable, perpetual testimonial license as an unfair term, particularly for individual consumers.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Intellectual property ownership","Clarifies that the client retains authorship and ownership of the testimonial content while granting only a usage license — not an assignment — to the business.","Client retains all intellectual property rights in the testimonial content. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as an assignment of copyright or other IP rights to Company. Company's rights are limited to the license granted in Section [X] above.","Drafting the clause as an assignment rather than a license. An assignment strips the client of ownership of their own words, which courts in several jurisdictions will void as unconscionable when dealing with consumers.",{"name":288,"plain_english":332,"sample_language":333,"common_mistake":334},"The client represents that the testimonial content is truthful, does not infringe third-party rights, and indemnifies the business against claims arising from the content itself.","Client represents that the testimonial is truthful, based on genuine experience, and does not infringe any third-party intellectual property or privacy rights. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company from any claims, losses, or damages arising from the content of the testimonial.","Making indemnification mutual without limiting the business's exposure. A mutual indemnity clause can expose the business to liability for editorial decisions it makes after receiving the client's content.",{"name":336,"plain_english":337,"sample_language":338,"common_mistake":339},"Governing law and entire agreement","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs disputes and confirms that this document is the complete agreement between the parties on the subject of the testimonial.","This agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY]. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding Client's testimonial and supersedes all prior discussions, representations, or informal approvals.","Omitting the entire-agreement clause when testimonial terms were originally discussed by email. Without it, prior email exchanges can be introduced as additional contractual terms — expanding the scope of permitted use.",[341,346,351,356,361,366,371,376],{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},1,"Identify the parties using legal names","Enter your business's full registered legal name and the client's full legal name or entity name. For individuals, use the name as it appears on government ID. For corporate clients, confirm the legal entity before sending.","For corporate clients, address the letter to the specific individual authorized to give consent — a project manager may not have authority to license their company's name.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},2,"Describe the product or service the testimonial covers","Be specific about which product, service, or project the testimonial will relate to. This scopes the license and ensures the client knows exactly what experience they are being asked to endorse.","A narrow description — 'our Q4 2025 brand strategy engagement' — is far more defensible than 'our services generally' if the client later disputes the scope of what they endorsed.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},3,"Specify the format and submission deadline","Tell the client exactly what you need — a written quote of 50–100 words, specific themes to address, and the date by which it should be submitted. Include the name and email address of the person receiving it.","Providing two or three guiding questions (e.g., 'What problem did we help you solve?' and 'What measurable result did you see?') doubles response rates and produces more usable quotes.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},4,"Define the permitted publication channels","List every channel where you intend to publish the testimonial — website, LinkedIn, email, printed collateral, paid ads. If your plans are not finalized, list broadly but include a catch-all requiring separate consent for any channel not listed.","Revisit this list annually. If you launch a new channel after signing, get a brief written amendment rather than assuming the original consent extends.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},5,"Include the approval and accuracy obligation","Confirm that you will send the client a final edited version for written sign-off before first publication. This step is non-negotiable for FTC compliance and client relationship management.","Build a 5-business-day approval window into your publishing timeline. Clients who feel rushed in the approval step often retract consent entirely.",{"step":367,"title":368,"description":369,"tip":370},6,"Add any required disclosure language","If there is any material connection between you and the client — a referral arrangement, discount, partnership, or free trial — draft the disclosure text you will include adjacent to the published testimonial and reference it in this clause.","Even a 10% loyalty discount given after the testimonial is submitted can constitute a material connection requiring disclosure — when in doubt, disclose.",{"step":372,"title":373,"description":374,"tip":375},7,"Set the revocation terms","Enter the notice period (30 days is standard) and specify the wind-down timeline for removing the testimonial from active use. Note that printed materials already in circulation are typically exempt from immediate recall.","For digital channels where removal is instant, consider a shorter wind-down period — 14 days is increasingly standard for web and social media.",{"step":377,"title":378,"description":379,"tip":380},8,"Obtain signatures before publishing","Both parties should sign and date the agreement before the testimonial is submitted or published. Use a digital signature tool to timestamp execution and retain a fully signed copy for your records.","Store signed testimonial agreements alongside your marketing asset files so you can produce proof of consent instantly if an FTC inquiry or client dispute arises.",[382,386,390,394,398,402],{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Publishing before obtaining signed consent","Using a client's name or quote without written authorization can constitute misappropriation of likeness or false endorsement — both of which carry FTC enforcement risk and civil liability.","Obtain a fully executed agreement before the testimonial goes live on any channel. Build the signing step into your content-approval workflow, not as an afterthought.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Editing the testimonial without client re-approval","Altering a client's words — even to improve grammar — without resubmitting for approval can change meaning, create a false impression, and violate FTC endorsement guidelines.","Send every edited version back to the client for written confirmation before publication. Keep an email or eSign record of each approval.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Omitting required FTC disclosure","The FTC requires clear disclosure of any material connection between the endorser and the brand. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $51,744 per violation as of 2024.","Audit every published testimonial for material connections — discounts, referral fees, free products, or business partnerships — and add 'Client received a [DISCOUNT/BENEFIT] in connection with this review' where applicable.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"Using a blanket 'all purposes' license without listing channels","Clients who consent to a website quote are often surprised and upset to find their name in a paid television or digital ad campaign — leading to public disputes and legal demands.","Enumerate every specific channel in the agreement. For any use outside the listed channels, obtain a written amendment signed by both parties.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"No revocation right in the agreement","A perpetual, irrevocable license to use a person's name and words is unenforceable in several jurisdictions and is treated as an unfair term under consumer protection law in the EU and UK.","Include a 30-day written revocation right with a practical wind-down clause that exempts already-printed materials while requiring removal from digital channels within the notice period.",{"mistake":403,"why_it_matters":404,"fix":405},"Addressing the letter to the wrong individual at a corporate client","A testimonial consent signed by an employee without authority to bind their employer cannot license the company's name or trademark — making the signed agreement worthless.","Confirm before sending whether the individual has authority to grant reputational consent on behalf of their organization. For enterprise clients, route to legal or marketing leadership.",[407,410,413,416,419,422,425,428,431],{"question":408,"answer":409},"What is a testimonial solicitation letter?","A testimonial solicitation letter is a formal written request a business sends to a satisfied client asking them to provide a testimonial, combined with a consent and release clause authorizing the business to publish and use that testimonial in marketing materials. It documents the client's permission, defines where the testimonial may appear, and establishes the process for client approval before publication — protecting both parties from legal and regulatory risk.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Do I need written consent to publish a client testimonial?","Yes, in most jurisdictions. Using a person's name, likeness, or quoted words for commercial purposes without consent can constitute misappropriation of likeness, false endorsement, or a violation of privacy law. In the United States, most states have right-of-publicity statutes requiring consent for commercial use of a person's name or image. In the EU and UK, GDPR and data protection law add additional consent requirements for personal data used in marketing.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What do FTC endorsement guidelines require for testimonials?","The FTC's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials (16 CFR Part 255) require that any material connection between the endorser and the brand be clearly and conspicuously disclosed to consumers. Material connections include free products, discounts, referral fees, employment relationships, and business partnerships. The FTC updated these guidelines in 2023 to strengthen disclosure requirements — civil penalties for violations reach $51,744 per occurrence as of 2024.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Can a client revoke their testimonial consent?","Yes, and a well-drafted agreement should give them that right. Most agreements include a 30-day written notice revocation clause. Upon revocation, the business must remove the testimonial from digital channels within the notice period. Printed materials already in circulation are typically exempt from immediate recall but should not be reprinted after the revocation takes effect. An agreement that purports to make consent irrevocable and perpetual is unenforceable in several jurisdictions.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Is a testimonial agreement legally binding?","A signed testimonial consent and release agreement is generally enforceable as a contract when it meets the basic requirements of offer, acceptance, and consideration. Consideration is typically the mutual benefit of the professional relationship — no payment is required. However, enforceability depends on the governing jurisdiction, the clarity of the license grant, and whether the client had authority to sign. Always execute the agreement before publishing any testimonial.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What is the difference between a testimonial release and a case study agreement?","A testimonial release covers a short quote or endorsement — typically one to three sentences — used in standard marketing contexts such as a website or social media. A case study agreement covers a detailed narrative describing the client's problem, your solution, and measurable results, and typically includes additional controls over how the client's brand, data, and proprietary information are represented. Case studies require a more comprehensive agreement with confidentiality and approval obligations beyond those in a testimonial release.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"Can I edit a client's testimonial before publishing?","You may make minor edits for clarity, grammar, or length, but only with the client's written re-approval before publication. The FTC prohibits publishing a testimonial that has been altered to create a false or misleading impression. Structurally, a client approval clause requiring sign-off on the final edited version protects both parties and is considered best practice under FTC guidelines.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"Do I need a separate agreement for video testimonials?","Yes. Video testimonials involve additional rights — likeness, voice, and performance — that typically require a broader release than a written testimonial. A video release form should address recording consent, editing rights, permitted distribution platforms, and compensation (or confirmation that no compensation is given, for FTC purposes). The written testimonial template is a starting point, but a standalone video release is advisable for any recorded content.\n",{"question":432,"answer":433},"What happens if I use a testimonial without consent?","Unauthorized use of a client's name or quote for commercial purposes can result in a demand to remove the content immediately, civil claims for misappropriation of likeness or false endorsement, FTC enforcement action for deceptive marketing practices, and reputational damage to the business relationship. The cost of obtaining signed consent upfront is trivially small compared to the cost of defending a complaint or removing a campaign after launch.\n",[435,439,443,447,451,455],{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Law firms, consulting practices, and accounting firms use named testimonials from clients and executives, requiring explicit consent to attribute quotes to individuals who may have confidentiality obligations of their own.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"SaaS / Technology","industry-saas","Software companies routinely feature customer logos and quotes in paid ad campaigns and G2 or Capterra profiles, where FTC material-connection disclosure and formal consent documentation are essential.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Marketing and Creative Agencies","industry-marketing","Agencies use client testimonials in award submissions, new-business pitches, and case-study content, where the client's brand reputation is directly implicated and approval workflows must be documented.",{"industry":448,"icon_asset_id":449,"specifics":450},"Healthcare and Wellness","industry-healthtech","Patient or client testimonials in healthcare marketing are subject to HIPAA in the US and strict data protection rules in the EU, requiring consent forms that address both marketing use and privacy obligations simultaneously.",{"industry":452,"icon_asset_id":453,"specifics":454},"Education and Coaching","industry-education","Coaches, trainers, and online educators feature student outcomes and personal transformation stories, where FTC guidelines require disclosure of any free access or reduced-rate arrangements given in exchange for a review.",{"industry":456,"icon_asset_id":457,"specifics":458},"Retail and E-commerce","industry-retail","Product brands soliciting reviews for Amazon, Google, or their own site must comply with FTC guidelines on incentivized reviews and platform-specific terms that prohibit certain forms of compensated endorsement.",[460,464,467,471],{"vs":461,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA restricts what a client can disclose about your business. A testimonial solicitation letter does the opposite — it creates a framework for the client to speak about your business publicly. The two documents address the same relationship from opposite directions and are sometimes used together when a case study involves both confidential information and public endorsement.",{"vs":250,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"D{CO_MARKETING_AGREEMENT_ID}","A co-marketing agreement governs a broader mutual promotional arrangement where both parties share marketing activities, costs, and audiences. A testimonial solicitation letter is narrower — it covers only the client's one-directional endorsement of the business. Use a co-marketing agreement when both parties are promoting each other; use this template when only the client's endorsement is being solicited.",{"vs":468,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"Model Release Form","D{MODEL_RELEASE_FORM_ID}","A model release form grants consent specifically for the use of a person's photographic image or likeness in commercial contexts. A testimonial solicitation letter covers written or verbal endorsements and may include likeness only as a secondary element. For video testimonials or campaigns built primarily around a client's image, a model release form is required in addition to or instead of this template.",{"vs":472,"vs_template_id":473,"summary":474},"Customer Satisfaction Survey","customer-satisfaction-survey-D13508","A customer satisfaction survey collects structured feedback for internal improvement — responses are typically anonymous or confidential and not intended for publication. A testimonial solicitation letter specifically requests content for public promotional use with explicit consent and usage rights. Feedback from a satisfaction survey cannot be published as a testimonial without a separate consent agreement.",{"use_template":476,"template_plus_review":480,"custom_drafted":484},{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Small businesses and freelancers collecting written testimonials for standard digital marketing use","Free","15–20 minutes per client",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Businesses running paid ad campaigns featuring client names, or operating in regulated industries such as healthcare or financial services","$200–$500 for a lawyer to review and tailor the template","2–5 business days",{"best_for":485,"cost":486,"time":487},"Enterprise marketing programs featuring named executives, international testimonial campaigns, or situations where FTC or GDPR exposure is material","$800–$2,500+","1–2 weeks",[489,494,499,504],{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"us","United States","flag-us","The FTC's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), updated in 2023, require clear disclosure of material connections between endorsers and brands. Most states also have right-of-publicity statutes — New York, California, and Texas among the strictest — requiring written consent for commercial use of a person's name or likeness. Testimonials making specific performance claims in regulated industries (finance, health, legal) face additional scrutiny from the FTC and sector-specific regulators such as the SEC and FDA.",{"code":495,"name":496,"flag_asset_id":497,"note":498},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) govern consent for personal data used in commercial communications. Quebec's Law 25 (Bill 64) imposes stricter consent requirements for processing personal information, including names used in marketing. The Competition Act prohibits misleading endorsements and testimonials that create a false impression about a product or service.",{"code":500,"name":501,"flag_asset_id":502,"note":503},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 require a lawful basis for processing personal data in marketing — consent is the most appropriate basis for publishing a named testimonial. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and CAP Code require that advertorials and paid endorsements be clearly identified. The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 prohibit using fake or misleading testimonials, and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) actively enforces against undisclosed incentivized reviews.",{"code":505,"name":506,"flag_asset_id":507,"note":508},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","GDPR Article 6 requires a specific lawful basis — typically freely given, informed written consent — to publish an individual's personal data (including name and employer) in marketing materials. Consent must be specific, granular, and revocable. The EU Omnibus Directive, effective across member states from 2022 onward, requires businesses to disclose whether consumer reviews have been incentivized. Member states including Germany and France have additional personality rights protections that can limit testimonial use even where GDPR consent is obtained.",[462,510,511,512,513,514,515,516,235,247,517,518],"client-satisfaction-survey-D1461","service-agreement-D12711","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","social-media-policy-D12688","marketing-plan-D1366","checklist-customer-onboarding-D13615","offer-of-letter-of-recommendation-D493","business-plan-guidelines-D98","partnership-agreement-D12551",{"emit_how_to":195,"emit_defined_term":195},{"primary_folder":113,"secondary_folder":521,"document_type":522,"industry":523,"business_stage":524,"tags":525,"confidence":530},"customer-retention","letter","general","growth",[526,527,521,528,529],"legal","testimonials","marketing-materials","consent-and-release",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Soliciting Testimonials From Clients letter?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Soliciting Testimonials From Clients\u003C/strong> letter is a formal written request a business sends to a satisfied client asking them to provide an endorsement, paired with a legally binding consent and release clause authorizing the business to publish and use that testimonial in promotional materials. It defines exactly where the testimonial may appear, requires client approval of any edited version before publication, addresses FTC disclosure obligations, and grants the client the right to revoke consent — all in a single document. Without this agreement, publishing a client's name, quote, or likeness for commercial purposes exposes the business to right-of-publicity claims, FTC enforcement action, and relationship damage with the client.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Every testimonial published without signed consent is a liability waiting to surface. A client who discovers their name in a paid advertising campaign they never authorized can demand removal, file an FTC complaint, and seek civil damages — all while the campaign is live and generating results you cannot now legally use. Beyond individual client relationships, the FTC's 2023 updates to its Endorsement Guides impose civil penalties of up to $51,744 per violation for undisclosed material connections, and regulators have begun enforcing against brands of all sizes. A signed testimonial agreement closes these risks for the cost of 20 minutes of setup: it creates documented proof of consent, locks in the approval workflow that prevents editing disputes, and gives both parties clarity on what happens if the client changes their mind. This template gives you the structure to collect that consent professionally — in a form that signals to clients that you take their trust seriously.\u003C/p>\n",1781186004376]