Location Release Contract Template

LOCATION RELEASE CONTRACT

This Location Release Contract (the Agreement) is made as of by and between the parties identified below.

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Owner is the lawful owner or authorized possessor of the real property and improvements commonly described as: (the Location); and

WHEREAS, Producer desires to enter upon, photograph, film, record and otherwise use the Location for motion picture, photographic, electronic, promotional or other production purposes as set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Owner is willing to grant Producer a limited license to use the Location subject to the terms, covenants, conditions and limitations contained in this Agreement.

Scope of Work and Location Use

Dates of permitted use: From through . Access times each day: to .

Payment Terms

As full consideration for the rights granted herein, Producer shall pay Owner the total sum of $. A security deposit of $ shall be payable upon execution and is refundable subject to restoration obligations below.

Late payment shall incur interest at on overdue amounts after a grace period of days.

Term and Termination

Term: This Agreement commences on and terminates on unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon days prior written notice. Producer may terminate for cause upon Owner's material breach if Owner fails to cure within days after written notice. Owner may terminate immediately for conduct that poses imminent risk to persons or property.

Insurance and Indemnification

Producer shall, at its sole cost, procure and maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $ per occurrence and shall name Owner as an additional insured as its interest may appear. Evidence of such insurance shall be delivered to Owner prior to first entry.

Producer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner, its officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Producer's use of the Location, except to the extent caused by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Access, Alterations and Restoration

Producer and its contractors shall comply with Owner's reasonable security and access rules. No structural alterations to the Location shall be undertaken without prior written consent of Owner. Any authorized alterations shall be performed only by licensed contractors and shall be restored to Owner's reasonable satisfaction at Producer's expense within days after completion of the Production.

Representations, Warranties, and Compliance

Owner represents and warrants that it has full authority to grant access and the rights granted herein and that the use contemplated will not violate any third-party rights. Producer represents and warrants that its use will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances and permits and that it will not bring hazardous materials on to the Location except as disclosed in writing and approved by Owner.

Confidentiality

The parties shall keep confidential the terms of this Agreement and any nonpublic information concerning the Location obtained in the course of performance, except as required by law or as necessary to employees, contractors, insurers, legal advisors or financiers who have a need to know and are bound to confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those contained herein.

Risk Allocation and Waiver

Each party assumes responsibility for its agents and employees. Except for claims arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct, Owner releases Producer and its affiliates from claims for incidental damage or loss of use arising from the Production. Nothing in this Agreement shall waive liability for personal injury caused by gross negligence or intentional acts.

Notices

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to choice-of-law principles.

This Agreement, together with any attachments executed contemporaneously, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors and nothing herein creates a partnership or joint venture. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns; Producer may not assign its rights without Owner's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

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