Legal Publication Authorization

LEGAL PUBLICATION AUTHORIZATION

This Legal Publication Authorization ("Authorization") is made as of Effective Date: by and between Publisher Name: whose principal place of business is: and Author Name: whose address is: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Author has created certain written, photographic, audio, visual or other works described below (the "Materials") and possesses all rights necessary to grant publication rights in the Materials;

WHEREAS, Publisher publishes or distributes materials in print, electronic and other media and desires to publish, reproduce, distribute and otherwise exploit the Materials on the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations regarding publication, attribution, compensation (if any), and related matters.

NOW, THEREFORE

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

1. MATERIALS

Description of Materials (title(s), issue, exhibit, file names, dates of creation, or other identifying information):

Types of Materials (check all applicable): Article Photograph / Image Audio Video Other

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Authorization, Author hereby grants to Publisher the following rights with respect to the Materials:

(a) License type (check one): Non-exclusive Exclusive

(b) Rights granted: the right to reproduce, publish, distribute, display, perform, adapt, translate, archive and otherwise exploit the Materials in all media now known or hereafter devised, subject to the limitations set forth in this Authorization.

3. APPROVAL; EDITORIAL CONTROL

Publisher shall not materially alter the substantive content of the Materials without prior written approval from Author, except for formatting, style, or non-substantive edits. If Author requires approval prior to publication, check below and specify approval timeframe.

4. ATTRIBUTION AND MORAL RIGHTS

Publisher agrees to provide attribution to Author as follows unless otherwise agreed in writing:

Author hereby irrevocably waives (to the extent permitted by applicable law) any moral rights in the Materials for the uses granted in this Authorization, subject to reasonable attribution as set forth above.

5. COMPENSATION

Compensation, if any, payable to Author for the rights granted under this Authorization:

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Author represents and warrants that: (a) Author is the sole owner of the Materials or is authorized to grant the rights herein; (b) the Materials do not infringe any third-party rights, do not violate applicable laws, and do not contain libelous or defamatory material; and (c) no other permissions, consents, or licenses are required for Publisher's exercise of the rights granted in this Authorization. Author shall notify Publisher promptly of any claim or potential claim that would affect Publisher's rights.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Author shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Publisher and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to any breach of Author's representations and warranties or any claim that the Materials infringe the rights of any third party. Publisher shall provide prompt written notice of any claim and cooperate in the defense at Author's expense.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

The parties acknowledge that certain information exchanged in connection with this Authorization may be confidential. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the receiving party, or that is rightfully received from a third party without restriction. If any Materials are designated confidential, identify them below.

9. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Authorization shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for the term described below unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section.

Either party may terminate this Authorization for material breach by the other party if such breach remains uncured for a period of days after written notice of such breach.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Authorization shall be in writing and delivered to the address for each party set forth below or such other address as a party may designate by written notice.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Authorization shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction selected below, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Authorization constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Authorization is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Authorization shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure or delay by either party to exercise any right shall not constitute a waiver. This Authorization may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.

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