EXOBIA.com - ABOUT ELS


	ELS is a legal advice agency utilizing years of corporate experience in the international gaming industry. ELS specializes in EU and US IP Laws and freelance/employee labor laws in Holland and the United States. General hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 (GMT+1). ELS is available outside of these hours for urgent matters or non-EU clients per prior arrangement. ELS is not a litigator or an attorney. For matters outside the scope of services, such as lawsuits, injuries and corporate finance (bankruptcy, dissolution, and investment/funding) it is strongly suggested that you contact a licensed law firm or certified attorney in your area. If at all possible, ELS will advise you of your legal options. ELS does not charge if no advice or service is available to your particular situation.
	FOR GAME ARTISTS & INDIVIDUALS (DEVELOPERS/PROGRAMMERS/MUSICIANS) Are you a CG artist specializing in Concept, 2D/3D art? Are you about to lend your skills to gaming companies in the EU, UK, China, or the U.S.? If so, do you know what legal rights to your art you might unknowingly sign away? ELS specializes in making others like you aware of their legal rights before signing any contract for work in the gaming industry. Contact ELS today for a free 15 minute consultation to find out how ELS can assist you. ELS is able to: Review your freelance or employee agreement; Draft your independent contractor agreement for offsite work; Advise any negotiations you may be able to make to retain additional ownership rights to your creations; Warn you of rights you may waive or assign to your hiring company.
	FOR GAME STUDIOS, DEVELOPERS (GROUP) AND PUBLISHERS (ANY MEDIA) ELS has drafted, negotiated, and executed SOW's, service, consultant, development and joint development agreements for studios and developers. Their games are being published on platforms such as Microsoft's XBLA, Sony's PS2, and PC. Additionally, ELS' personal experience in resource management for game studio staff (Managers and Production) means ELS can advise the best approach to hiring negotiations and draft your hiring documents. ELS utilizes knowledge suitable to your business and insight to the delicate REALationships between developers and their creative and technical staff. There is nothing more REAL than the crunch time tension draining production when you are short of staff. Let ELS help you make the right decision regarding staffing and service contracts.

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