Event Photography Coverage Contract

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE CONTRACT

This Event Photography Coverage Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the following parties as of the Effective Date set forth below.

Parties and Contact Information

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Photographer to provide professional photography services for an event described below, and Photographer represents that Photographer has the skills, experience, equipment and personnel necessary to provide such services;

WHEREAS, Photographer agrees to provide photography coverage, deliverables and licensing according to the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Agreement to set forth their entire understanding with respect to the event coverage and related services.

Event Details

Event Name:

Event Date:   Venue:

Coverage Start Time:   Coverage End Time:

Scope of Work

Photographer shall provide professional photography services at the Event, including but not limited to on-site coverage, image capture, basic on-location direction of subjects, backup of raw files, post-production editing of selected images, and delivery of final deliverables as described below. Specific services and deliverables are:

Deliverables

Number of Edited Images to be Delivered:

Delivery Format (digital gallery, USB, prints):

Delivery Timeline (from Event date):

Payment Terms

Total Fee for Services: $

Deposit Required (non-refundable): $ due upon signing. Deposit secures the Event date and Photographer's commitment.

Balance Due: $ due by or upon delivery of final images, whichever occurs first.

Late Payment: Unpaid amounts shall accrue a late fee of on the outstanding balance, plus reasonable collection costs. Photographer may withhold delivery of final images until payment is received in full.

Cancellation and Rescheduling

If Client cancels the Event more than days before the Event date, deposit is forfeited but no further payments are required. If Client cancels within days of the Event, Client is responsible for of the total fee as liquidated damages.

Rescheduling: If Client requests a reschedule, Photographer will use reasonable efforts to accommodate subject to availability. If Photographer is unavailable on the rescheduled date, the deposit will be applied toward available dates or retained as cancellation compensation.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date: . Term End Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by providing written notice to the other party. If breach is not cured within days after notice, the non-breaching party may terminate. Termination does not relieve Client of payment obligations for services performed prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of the other party's confidential information disclosed in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to any third party except as required by law or with prior written consent. Confidential information excludes information that is or becomes generally known to the public other than by breach of this Agreement.

Intellectual Property and License

Photographer retains copyright in all images created by Photographer. Subject to full payment, Photographer grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the final images for personal and promotional purposes related to the Event. Commercial resale or sublicensing requires separate written permission and may require additional fees.

Client grants Photographer a perpetual, royalty-free right to use images for Photographer's portfolio, marketing and self-promotion unless Client opts out below.

Photographer may use images for promotional use:   (check to permit)

Model Release and Publicity

Client represents that Client has the authority to grant Photographer permission to photograph participants and to grant any necessary model releases. Client hereby grants Photographer the right to use images featuring Client and attendees for Photographer's promotional purposes unless Client selects the box below to withhold such permission.

Client withholds promotional use permission:   (check if Client does not permit Photographer promotional use)

Indemnification; Limitation of Liability

Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Photographer harmless from any claims arising out of Client's breach of this Agreement, Client's negligence, or Client's failure to obtain necessary consents. Photographer's liability for any claim arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the total fees paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement. Photographer shall not be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages.

Backup, Equipment and Substitutions

Photographer will maintain appropriate backup equipment and file redundancy. In the event Photographer is unable to perform due to illness, injury, or other unforeseen circumstances, Photographer shall use reasonable efforts to provide a qualified substitute photographer. If no substitute is available, Photographer's sole liability shall be limited to the return of all fees paid.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, including but not limited to acts of God, governmental orders, natural disaster, acts of terrorism, labor disputes, or failure of suppliers. The affected party shall notify the other party and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes amicably prior to initiating litigation.

Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the contact information provided above or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice. Notices shall be deemed given upon delivery or three days after deposit in the mail.

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