License Agreement between Producer and Writer
to Publish and Distribute Video
THIS AGREEMENT, made by and between ___________________________ ("Producer"), a
________________ (state) corporation, and ___________________________ ("Licensor"), the
author of the content and Licensor of the Video described in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, Producer is in the business of publishing and distributing multimedia titles; and
WHEREAS, Licensor has the right to grant to Producer a license to use the Video, as defined
herein, in Producer's multimedia product.
NOW 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 including, without limitation, magnetic media storage devices, CD-I, CD-ROM, laser
disk, optical disks, integrated circuit card or chip and any other human or machine readable
medium.
1.2. Video and Product
The "Video" shall mean those video identified and described in Exhibit A, and all portions or
adaptations thereof. The "Product" shall mean the multimedia 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 a copy of the Video
conforming to the specifications set forth in Exhibit B.
3. Grant
Subject to the limitations set forth herein, Licensor hereby grants to Producer a non-exclusive
license for a period of ____years from the date hereof to: (1) reproduce the Video; (2) digitize
such reproductions to create "Digitizations"; (3) incorporate such portions of the Digitizations in
the Products so that the aggregate length of the use of the Video in the Product does not exceed
____minutes; and (4) manufacture, reproduce, market, 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 Video in connection
with the design, development, marketing and distribution of the Video in the Licensed Media.
Producer shall have no right to make any use of the Video, or any part thereof, other than in
connection therewith. The license granted herein is non-exclusive, and Licensor reserves the
right to make any use of the Video, or to license any rights with respect to the Video to any third
party.
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5. Right of Approval
Prior to the commencement of the manufacture of any Product, Licensor shall have a right of
written review over the use of the Video 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 the Video, except in the event of an unauthorized alteration of the Video.
6. Fee
Upon the execution of this Agreement, Producer shall pay to Licensor the fee of
_________________________________________ Dollars ($______________).
7. Title
The Video 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 States or foreign
copyright laws, in the Video. Producer or its licensors shall have sole and exclusive title to all
components of the Product other than the Video, including all patents, copyrights, trademarks,
trade secrets and other proprietary rights therein, and to whatever rights vest in the Video 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 Video 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 Video necessary to grant the
licenses granted herein, and has secured all necessary waivers of rights of privacy and publicity
from persons depicted in the Video for use of the Video as contemplated in this Agreement.
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 Producer's use of the Video infringes or
violates the copyright, license or other proprietary right of a third party, or violates 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.
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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 Video performed by Producer or at
Producer's direction.
Producer warrants that the Video 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
_________________________ 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 and Exhibit B 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
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transmission, overnight letter or United States certified mail, proper postage prepaid at the
addresses specified below:
If to Licensor at:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
If to Producer at:
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
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 ________________ and will be governed
by those laws of the State of _______________ which are applicable to contracts entered into
and performed entirely within the State of ______________ without regard to conflict of laws
principles.
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. Survival
All provisions hereof relating to assignment of rights to Producer shall survive termination of
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized
representatives as of the date hereof.
(Producer)
By:_____________________________ _______________________
Licensor
Title:____________________________
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