3.13 Form: Photograph License Agreement
THIS AGREEMENT by and between Mr. Producer, Inc. ("Producer"), a New York corporation,
and Photography Stock House, Inc., an Illinois corporation ("Licensor").WHEREAS, Producer is in the business of publishing and distributing [type of product in
which photographs will be used]; and
WHEREAS, Licensor has the right to grant to Producer a license to use the Photographs, as
defined herein, in Producer's product, as defined herein.
Therefore, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions
1.1. Licensed Media
"Licensed Media" shall mean computer-readable media now known or hereafter to become
known.
1.2. Photographs
The "Photographs" shall mean those photographs identified in Exhibit A, and all portions or
adaptations thereof.
1.3. Product
The "Product" shall mean the product described in Exhibit B which Producer shall develop
and publish in any and all of the Licensed Media.
2. Delivery
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Licensor shall provide Producer with prints of the
Photographs conforming to the specifications set forth in Exhibit A.
3. Grant
Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Licensor hereby grants to Producer a non-
exclusive license for a period of five (5) years to: (1) reproduce, modify, and adapt the
Photographs; (2) digitize such reproductions, modifications and adaptations to create
"Digitizations"; (3) incorporate such Digitizations in the Products; and (4) manufacture, reproduce,
distribute, broadcast or transmit the Product, incorporating part or all of the Digitizations through
normal channels of commerce.
4. Reservation of Rights
The license granted by Licensor herein shall extend only to the use of the Photographs in
connection with the design, development and distribution of the Product in the Licensed Media.
Producer shall have no right to make any use of the Photographs, or any part thereof, other than in
connection therewith. The license granted herein are non-exclusive, and Licensor reserves the right
to make any use of the Photographs, or to license any rights with respect to the Photographs to any
third party.
5. Right of ApprovalPrior to the commencement of the manufacture of any Product, Licensor shall have a right
of written review over the use of the Photographs as part of the Product, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld. Producer shall provide Licensor with one (1) copy of the design layout of
the Product. Licensor shall respond in writing within five (5) days of receipt thereof with any
suggestions or comments Licensor may have. Licensor shall have no right to prohibit Producer's
use of any Photograph, except in the event of an alteration of the Photograph which is of such a
significant nature that the Photograph, as incorporated in the Product, bears no similarity to the
Photograph as originally provided.
6. Fee
Producer shall pay to Licensor the following fees, whether or not a particular Photograph or
portion or adaptation thereof appears in the Product: ________ dollars ($____) per color
Photograph; and ________ dollars ($____) per black-and-white Photograph. All fees hereunder are
payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Photographs.
7. Title
The Photographs shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Licensor and Licensor
shall retain all right, title and interest, including without limitation any rights under United Sta tes or
foreign copyright laws, in the Photographs. Producer shall have sole and exclusive title to all
components of the Product other than the Photographs, including all patents, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets and other proprietary rights therein, and to whatever rights vest in the
Photographs as part of a collective work or compilation, including without limitation the right to
reproduce the Product in any or all Licensed Media. Licensor will, upon request by Producer, promptly execute, acknowledge, or deliver any
papers deemed reasonably necessary by Producer to document, enforce, protect, and otherwise
perfect Producer's rights, title and interest in and to the Products.
8. Copyright Notice
All copies of the Product which include the Photographs shall bear an appropriate copyright
notice.
9. Advertising
Licensor shall have the right to approve all advertising, packaging, promotional or display
materials bearing Licensor's name, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
10. Indemnification
Licensor warrants and represents that Licensor has all rights in the Photographs necessary to
grant the licenses granted herein, and has secured all necessary waivers of rights of privacy and
publicity from persons depicted in the Photographs. Licensor, at its own expense, shall defend,
indemnify and hold harmless Producer, its licensees, employees and agents, from any claim,
demand, cause of action, debt or liability (including attorneys' fees) to the extent it is based on a
claim that the Photographs infringed or violated the copyright, license or other proprietary right of a
third party, or that the Photographs violated a third party's right of publicity and/or privacy,
provided Licensor is notified promptly of such claim. Producer may, at its expense, assist in such
defense if it chooses. Licensor shall have the right to control the defense in any such action. This
obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no obligation of indemnification shall arise in the event of a
third party claim based solely on alterations or modifications to the Photographs performed by
Producer or at Producer's direction. Producer warrants that the Photographs as provided shall not be used in conjunction with or
made a part of any Product which is libelous, slanderous or obscene. Producer, at its own expense,
shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensor, its licensees, employees and agents, from any
claim, demand, cause of action, debt or liability (including attorneys' fees) assert a claim based
solely on Producer's production and distribution of the Product.
11. Limitation of Liability
NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER WITH RESPECT
TO ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES EVEN IF
THAT PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
12. Termination
Either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other
party upon: (i) a material breach by the other party of any provision of this Agreement, which
material breach remains uncured thirty (30) days after written notice thereof has been provided to
the breaching party; (ii) an unauthorized assignment of this Agreement; (iii) termination of the
business of the other party; (iv) insolvency of the other party; or (v) an assignment for the benefit of
creditors or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy against the other party, which petition is not
dismissed within sixty (60) days from the date of filing.
13. Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy or claim relating to this Agreement or any breach or default in the
performance of the terms and conditions thereof shall be settled by arbitration in the City of New
York in accordance with the then-existing arbitration rules promulgated by the American
Arbitration Association. The decision of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on the parties, and
judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction thereof. Any arbitration award shall include attorneys' fees for the prevailing party.
14. General
14.1. Entire Agreement
This Agreement including Exhibit A sets forth the entire agreement between the parties in
connection with the subject matter hereof and it incorporates, replaces, and supersedes all prior
agreements, promises, proposals, representations, understandings and negotiations, written or not,
between the parties in connection therewith. The making, execution, and delivery of this
Agreement have been induced by no representations, statements, warranties or agreements other
than those expressed herein.
14.2. Notice
All notices will be in writing and will be delivered personally or sent by confirmed
facsimile transmission, overnight letter or United States certified mail, proper postage prepaid at
the addresses specified below:
if to Licensor at:
South Street
Chicago, Illinois
if to Producer at:
Broadway
New York, N.Y.
Either party may change the person or the address to which notices are directed by giving
written notice to the other party. Personally delivered or confirmed facsimile notices will be
deemed given when delivered. Notices sent by United States certified mail, return receipt
requested, will be deemed given four (4) business days after dispatch. Notices sent overnight letter
will be deemed given on the next business day after dispatch. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
notices of change of address will be deemed given only upon receipt by the party to whom it is
directed.
14.3. Choice of Law
This Agreement has been entered into in the State of New York and will be governed by
those laws of the State of New York which are applicable to contracts entered into and performed
entirely within the State of New York without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes
which arise under this Agreement, even after the termination of this Agreement, that cannot be
resolved through good faith discussions, will be heard only in the State or Federal courts located in
New York County, New York and both parties hereby consent to such jurisdiction.
14.4. Modification
No modification, amendment, supplement to or waiver of any provision of this Agreement
shall be binding upon the parties hereto unless made in writing and duly signed by both parties.
14.5. Waiver
A failure of either party to exercise any right provided for herein shall not be deemed to be a
waiver of any right hereunder.
14.6. Severability
Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as
to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement shall be
prohibited or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such
prohibition or invalidity without invalidating the remainder of such provision or the remaining
provisions of this Agreement. Any unenforceable provision will be replaced by a mutually
acceptable provision which comes closest to the intention of the parties at the time the original
provision was agreed upon.
14.7. Headings
The headings in this Agreement are for purposes of reference only.
14.8. Survival
All provisions hereof relating to assignment of rights to Producer shall survive termination
of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized
representatives as of the date hereof.
PHOTOGRAPHY STOCK HOUSE, INC. MR. PRODUCER, INC.
By:_________________________ By:___________________________
Name:_______________________ Name:_________________________
Title:______________________ Title:________________________