Creative Image Critique Template

CREATIVE IMAGE CRITIQUE AGREEMENT AND TEMPLATE

This Creative Image Critique Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between Client Name: and Consultant Name: . Effective Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Client retains the Consultant to provide a professional critique and advisory services related to one or more digital or physical images as described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Consultant has the expertise to evaluate the creative, technical, and conceptual elements of visual works and to provide written and oral recommendations to improve marketability, clarity of concept, and technical execution; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope, compensation, confidentiality, and other material terms governing the provision of critique services.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant will perform a professional critique of the image(s) identified below and will provide written critique notes, prioritized action items, and one consultative session (remote or in-person) as agreed by the parties. The scope includes evaluation of artistic concept, composition, color, lighting, technical execution, accessibility to target audience, and suggested revisions.

IMAGE DETAILS

Image Title:    Series/Project:

Date Created:    File Format:    Resolution/Size:

CRITIQUE AREAS

Overall Rating (1–10):    Confidence Level of Recommendations:

PAYMENT TERMS

Consultant Fee (total): .

Deposit Required: .    Invoicing Interval:

Late Payment Fee: . Late fees accrue from the date payment is due until paid in full.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date: .    Term End Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party not fewer than days prior to the effective termination date. Termination for material breach may be effective immediately if the breaching party fails to cure within a commercially reasonable cure period following written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that in the course of performance it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" includes all non-public business, technical, financial, and artistic information disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including original image files and critique notes. The receiving party shall: (a) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence using no less than reasonable care; (b) use Confidential Information only to perform under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except to employees, contractors, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those herein. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of two (2) years.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND USAGE

Ownership of the underlying image(s) and all copyrights remain with the Client unless otherwise assigned in writing. The Consultant's critique, notes, and deliverables constitute the Consultant's professional work product and are provided to the Client for internal use; the Consultant grants the Client a nonexclusive, perpetual license to use the critique deliverables for the Client's business purposes. The critique does not transfer any copyright to the Consultant.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, the Consultant's liability arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Consultant under this Agreement. In no event shall either party be liable for consequential, incidental, or punitive damages.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any written exhibits or statements of work attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Notices shall be delivered in writing to the addresses provided by the parties. If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith to resolve disputes, and may agree to mediation or arbitration in the governing jurisdiction.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

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