Art Agreement

ART AGREEMENT

This Art Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of between Artist Name: and Client Name: .

Parties and Contact Information

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Artist is a professional visual artist engaged in the creation of original artworks and has represented the ability and experience to create the artwork described in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, Client desires to commission Artist to create the Work described herein on the terms and conditions set forth below; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to define their respective rights and obligations with respect to the creation, delivery, payment, ownership, and permitted uses of the Work.

Scope of Work

Artist shall create the work(s) described below (the "Work") in accordance with the specifications, medium, dimensions, and schedule stated in this Agreement. The Work shall conform to the description in the Scope of Work field and any documented addenda signed by both parties.

Expected Completion Date:

Payment Terms

Client shall pay Artist the total fee set forth below in consideration for creation and delivery of the Work. Payments shall be made in accordance with the schedule below. Final delivery of the physical Work and any agreed transfers of rights are conditioned on full payment.

Deposit Due Date:

Balance Due Date:

Check    Credit/Debit Card    Wire Transfer

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall incur interest at percent per month (or the maximum permitted by law), plus reasonable collection costs. No delivery or rights transfer occurs while amounts remain outstanding.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and expires on End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within the Notice Period: days after written notice. Termination does not relieve Client of payment obligations for Work performed prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential and shall not disclose to third parties any non-public information clearly designated in writing as confidential by the other party that is learned in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes public through no fault of the receiving party, or that is independently developed or lawfully obtained from another source. The obligations in this section survive termination for a period of three (3) years.

Copyright, Ownership and License

Ownership of the physical original Work transfers to Client upon full and final payment. Copyright and moral rights shall remain with Artist unless a Transfer of Copyright is expressly selected below and a separate written assignment is executed. Notwithstanding any transfer, Artist shall retain the right to reproduce images of the Work for Artist's portfolio, promotion, documentation, and non-commercial display unless explicitly waived below.

Transfer of copyright to Client effective upon full payment (if checked, parties agree to execute a written assignment reflecting transfer and any additional terms).

Client must provide attribution to Artist in the form: "Artist Name" where reasonably practicable.    Artist waives moral rights to the extent permitted by law.

Delivery and Acceptance

Delivery Method:

Client shall inspect the Work on delivery and shall notify Artist of any non-conformity or defects within days. Failure to provide timely written notice constitutes acceptance.

Warranties, Indemnity and Liability

Artist represents that the Work will be original and will not knowingly infringe the rights of any third party. Client shall indemnify and hold Artist harmless from any claims arising from Client's alteration, reproduction beyond the scope of license, or resale of the Work. Except for the warranties expressly stated in this Agreement, the Work is provided "as is" and Artist disclaims all other warranties. Neither party shall be liable to the other for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages except for liability arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction specified below, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement; Amendment; Severability

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

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