Copyright Release Agreement

COPYRIGHT RELEASE AGREEMENT

This Copyright Release Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: , by and between Releasor Name: , Releasor Address: , and Releasee Name: , Releasee Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Releasor is the author and copyright owner of certain original works described as: (collectively, the "Works");

WHEREAS, Releasee desires to obtain from Releasor certain rights in and to the Works and Releasor is willing to release, assign or license such rights to Releasee upon the terms and conditions set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties intend by this Agreement to set forth the entire agreement between them with respect to the release of copyright interests in the Works.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Copyrights" means all copyrights, copyright registrations, extensions, renewals and all rights to apply for and obtain copyright registrations and renewals in the Works throughout the world.

1.2 "Territory" means worldwide unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

2. SCOPE OF RELEASE AND GRANT

2.1 Selection of Transfer Type (select one):
Assignment of Copyright (exclusive, full transfer)    Non‑exclusive License (limited rights as described below)

2.2 If Assignment of Copyright is selected, Releasor hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys to Releasee all of Releasor's right, title and interest in and to the Copyrights in the Works, including the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, create derivative works, and to grant sublicenses, throughout the Territory and for the full duration of such rights, including any renewals and extensions.

2.3 If Non‑exclusive License is selected, Releasor grants to Releasee a worldwide, non-exclusive, perpetual, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, and create derivative works of the Works, subject to any limitations expressly identified in writing in this Agreement.

3. MORAL RIGHTS; WAIVER

Releasor hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all moral rights, droit moral, or equivalent rights in the Works, including the right to attribution and the right to object to derogatory treatment, so that Releasee may exercise the rights granted herein without further consent from Releasor.

4. CONSIDERATION

4.1 As full and adequate consideration for the release and rights granted under this Agreement, Releasee shall pay to Releasor the sum of USD, payable as follows:

5. DELIVERY OF MATERIALS

6. WARRANTIES; INDEMNITY

6.1 Releasor represents and warrants that Releasor is the sole author of the Works or, if applicable, has obtained all consents from co‑authors necessary to convey the rights granted herein, that the Works are original to Releasor, and that Releasor has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement.

6.2 Releasor shall indemnify, defend and hold Releasee harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any breach of the foregoing representations and warranties or any third‑party claim that the Works infringe or misappropriate any third party's intellectual property rights.

7. RIGHTS OF RELEASEE

7.1 Releasee shall have the unrestricted right to use, modify, adapt, translate, publish, distribute, reproduce, perform, display, and otherwise exploit the Works and any derivative works created therefrom in any media now known or hereafter devised, and to register, own and enforce any copyright or other intellectual property right in such derivative works.

8. CREDIT AND ATTRIBUTION

8.1 Credit: Releasor requests that Releasee provide credit as follows (if no preference, state "No credit requested"):

9. TERM; TERMINATION

Unless otherwise specified in writing, the rights granted herein are perpetual and survive the termination of any other agreement between the parties. Termination of this Agreement shall not revive any rights previously released or assigned to Releasee.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses set forth below (or to such other address as a party may designate by notice in accordance with this section):

11. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the county where Releasee maintains its principal place of business for any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; SEVERABILITY; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

12.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written.

12.2 Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties.

12.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the parties' original intent.

12.4 Waiver: Failure by either party to enforce any right shall not be deemed a waiver of that right or any other right.

12.5 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures.

13. MISCELLANEOUS

13.1 Successors and Assigns: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns. Releasee may assign its rights hereunder.

13.2 Further Assurances: Releasor agrees to execute and deliver such additional instruments and to do such further acts as may be reasonably required to fully effectuate the assignment, transfer or license and the intent of this Agreement.

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