Sample Non-Exclusive License - Photographs

Non-Exclusive licence to use an image

(photography or videography)

 

1.         Parties

 

[Insert name and address of person or company granting the rights (if it is a Company include the ACN / ABN)]

            (the “Licensor”)

 

            and

 

            [Insert name and address of person or company being granted the rights]

            (the “Licensee”)

 

2.         Ownership of copyright

 

            The Licensor is the owner of copyright in [identify the copyright material as    clearly as possible - attach a copy where possible] (“the Work”).

 

3.         Grant of rights

 

            The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive licence to [insert details of       what the licensee may do with the material (eg: reproduce it on t-shirts)    and, if appropriate, how many copies may be made].

 

4.         Licensee’s obligations

 

            The non-exclusive licence granted in clause 3 is conditional upon the Licensee         ensuring that:

 

            a) the Work is reproduced in full without any alterations or additions;

 

            b) the following attribution and copyright notice appears on all copies of the            Work;

            [insert example of how you would like the attribution and copyright         notice to appear eg: “Work by Joe Brown. (COPYRIGHT SYMBOL) Joe        Brown 1998”] ;

 

            c) the Licensee pays the Licensor [insert details of payment eg: a lump sum   or a percentage of the sale price of the item] ; and

 

            d) insert any other special conditions.

 

5.         Duration of licence

 

            This licence will expire on [insert date].

 

6.         Territory

            This licence is limited to the territory of [insert territory (eg: Australia)].

 

7.         Signature

            [The agreement should be signed and dated by both parties].

 

Sample Assignment of Copyright - Photographs

 

       DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT        (PHOTOGRAPHS)

 

 

BETWEEN

Company Pty Ltd ACN 111 222 333 (the “Assignor”)

AND

Other Company ACN111 222 444 (the “Assignee”)

 

 

 

 

 

DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OF COPYRIGHT (PHOTOGRAPH/S)

MADE THE _________________ DAY OF _____________________________ 20____ .

BETWEEN:

Company Pty Ltd ACN 111 222 333 of 1 Sydney Street Sydney 2000

(the “Assignor”)

AND:

Other Company ACN111 222 444 of 1 Brisbane Street Brisbane 7000

(the “Assignee”).

 

RECITALS:

A.The Assignor is the copyright owner of the Photograph/s described in the Schedule and the Assignor is able to assign the copyright free of all encumbrances and adverse interests.

B. The parties have agreed to enter into this Deed to assign the copyright in the Photograph/s to the Assignee on the terms and conditions set out in this Deed.

 

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. ASSIGNMENT

1.1The Assignor hereby assigns to the Assignee all of the Assignor’s right, title and interest in the Photograph/s including any copyrights throughout the world and the Assignee hereby accepts such assignment.

 

2. WARRANTIES

2.1 The Assignor warrants that:

(a)  the Assignor is the sole and exclusive owner of the copyright in the Photograph/s;

(b) Copyright under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) as amended subsists in the Photograph/s;

(c) there is no current charge, mortgage or encumbrance which in any way secures  the copyright in the Photgraph/s;

(d) the Assignor has not previously assigned, licensed or granted any other right to any person to use the copyright or any part thereof in the Photograph/s;

(e) no third party is the owner of any moral rights under Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth);

(f) this Deed is a valid assignment of all his/her/its right, title and interest in the Photograph/s and in the copyright in the Photograph/s.

 

3. UNDERTAKINGS

3.1 Each party agrees to make, do and execute all such other documents, acts, matters or things whatever which may be necessary or desirable to give full effect to the provisions of this Deed.

3.2 The Assignor will provide to the Assignee the Photograph/s in either digital or non-digital format in the manner set out in the attached Schedule either prior to or simultaneously with the execution of this Deed.

 

4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

4.1 The Assignee represents to the Assignor that it/he/she has carried out due inquiries as to the copyright in the Photograph/s and the Assignee has satisfied itself/himself/ herself as to the suitability, fitness for purpose and utility of the copyright in the Photograph/s AND the Assignor gives no warranty and makes no representation in respect thereof and to the extent to which the law might imply any term as to suitability, fitness for purpose and utility THEN the parties expressly agree that all such implied terms are to the fullest extent permitted by law hereby excluded.

4.2  The Assignee acknowledges that it/he/she is not relying upon any representation, undertaking or other statement by the Assignor as to the content of the Photograph/s, how the Photograph/s can be used or as to any other feature of the Photograph/s AND has relied exclusively upon its/his/her own assessment as to suitability, fitness for purpose and utility of the Photograph/s.

 

5. MORAL RIGHTS

5.1 In relation to the Photograph/s, the Assignor reserves the right to make a moral rights claim pursuant to Part IX of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

 

6. CONSIDERATION

6.1 The consideration for this assignment is the payment of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) by the Assignee to the Assignor made simultaneously with the exchange of signed counterparts of this Deed, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Assignor.

 

7. GST

7.1 Where this assignment constitutes a supply for the purposes of the Goods and Services Tax legislation in Australia, the Assignor will provide a tax invoice to the Assignee for the amount of the consideration referred to in Clause 5 plus GST and the Assignee will pay to the Assignor in addition to the consideration the said amount of GST.

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE

Copyright Details:

•

  • in digital format minimum 300 dpi in TIFF/JPEG or EPS file on CD

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTED AS A DEED on the date first mentioned.

SIGNED AS A DEED BY

Company Pty Ltd

ACN 111 222 333

pursuant to Section 127 of the Corporations Act  2001 (Cth) in the presence of:

 

Director

Print Name:

 

Signature of Witness

Print Name:

 

SIGNED AS A DEED BY

Other Company

ACN 111 222 444

pursuant to

Section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in the presence of:

 

Director/Secretary

Print Name:

 

Director

Print Name:

 

Signature of Witness

Print Name:

 

Director/Secretary

Print Name:

 

 

 

Australian Model Release Form (AIPP)

Model Release Form


AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY LTD A.C.N. 050 167 498 A.B.N. 77 050 167 498
AIPP NATIONAL OFFICE: PO BOX 372, NORTH MELBOURNE VICTORIA, 3051 TEL: 1800 686 696 FAX: (03) 9329 9933
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE ANY PHOTOGRAPHY IS UNDERTAKEN
______________________________________________________________________
Name of Photographer…………………………………….. Job /Series No…………………
Name of Advertising Agency
Or Client (if assignment)…………………………………… Order No. ………………………
Description of Date of
Photography………………………………………………… Photography …………………..
______________________________________________________________________
I permit the photographer named above and his/her licensees or assignees to use the photograph(s)and/or drawings therefrom and any other reproductions or adaptations therefrom either complete or in part alone or in conjunction with any wording and/or drawings for all uses including publicity and/or merchandising and/or editorial purposes in any country. Unless otherwise agreed the photograph(s) and any drawings or adaptations thereof shall be deemed to represent an imaginary person. No changes to the terms of this model release are accepted unless agreed in writing by the photographer, his/her assignees or licensees or myself.
I understand that I do not have any interest in the copyright to the photograph(s) nor shall I receive any further payment.
I am over 18 years old. (Models who are under 18 years of age must provide evidence of consent by a parent or guardian to this model release.)
Name of Model Agency (if any)
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
Name of Model (capital letters)
…………………………………………………………………….………………………….
Address of Model
…………………………………………………………………………………………..……
Signature of Model ……………………………………………………Date …………………
Signature of Parent or Guardian …………………………………… Date …………………
(if model under 18)
Witness ……………………………………………………………….…Date …………………
This is a basic Model Release. The AIPP suggests you follow your solicitor's advice for your specific requirements.

 

 

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Model Release for Children Template

Model Release for Minors

  

For valuable consideration I hereby give to ________________________________ [photographer] the absolute and irrevocable right and permission with respect to the photographs that he/she has taken of my minor child in which he/she may be included with others:

a) To copyright the same in the photographer’s name or any other name that he/she may select;

b) To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in part, separately or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium now or hereafter known, and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion, advertising and trade, and;

c) To use my name or my child’s name in connection therewith if he/she so decides.

I hereby release and discharge photographer from all and any claims and demands ensuing from or in connection with the use of the photographs, including any and all claims for libel and invasion of privacy.

This authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the legal representatives, licensees and assigns of the photographer as well as the person(s) for whom he/she took the photographs.

I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents hereof. I represent that I am the [parent/guardian] of the named model below. For value received, I hereby consent to the foregoing on his/her behalf.

Dated: _______________________________________

Minor's Name:__________________________________

Parent or Guardian Name:________________________

 

Signature or Parent/Guardian: _____________________

Address:______________________________________

City:__________________________________________

State/Zip:______________________________________

Phone:________________________________________

Parent’s Email Address: __________________________

Model Release Template

Model Release

  

In consideration of my engagement as a model, upon the terms herewith stated, I hereby give to _____________________________ [photographer] his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns, those for whom the photographer is acting, and those acting with his/her authority and permission:

a)  the unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included intact or in part, composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or transformations in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduction hereof in color or otherwise, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever.

b)  I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith.

c)  I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied.

d)  I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer], his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.

e)  I hereby affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.


Print Name: _________________________________                                                         

Signed:______________________________________

 

Dated: ______________________________________


Address:_____________________________________

City:________________________________________

State/Zip:____________________________________

 

Phone:______________________________________

 

Email: ______________________________________