Client Contract AI Clause Areas

Updated May 2026

What this is for

Use this resource as a planning checklist before discussing AI-related contract language with a client or lawyer.

Approved AI use

Decide whether the contract should allow AI-assisted tools and for which parts of the workflow.

Concept exploration
Moodboards
Retouching
Cleanup
Background extension
Compositing
Final image generation

Disclosure and approval

Decide whether client approval is required before delivery or publication if generated elements materially affect final work.

AI disclosure required or optional
Client approval for generated elements
Concept-only images identified
Delivery note included

Third-party transfer and model training

Decide whether the client may transfer files or use them for AI training, datasets, asset libraries, or derivative generations.

Vendor transfer
Affiliate transfer
No model training
No dataset use
No unrelated derivative use

This resource is educational information only and is not legal advice. It is designed to help creators keep clearer records of their AI-assisted visual work.