Performance Art License

PERFORMANCE ART LICENSE

Parties

Licensor Name:

Licensee / Presenter Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Licensor is the creator and owner of the performed live performance, artistic choreography, and related materials described herein; and

WHEREAS, Licensee operates the venue or festival and desires to obtain a limited, non-exclusive license to present the performance subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend to set forth the rights, payment, obligations, and limitations governing the performance and any recordings, publicity, or derivative uses.

Grant of License

Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a limited, revocable license to present the live performance described in this Agreement at the Venue identified by Licensee, solely on the Date(s) and Time(s) specified, and subject to the restrictions set forth below. This license does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property in the underlying work, choreography, scripts, visual designs, or music unless expressly stated in writing.

Scope of Work

Performance Details

Venue:    Address:

Scheduled Performance Date(s):    Start Time:

Payment Terms

Total Fee Payable to Licensor: $

Late Payment: Licensee shall pay interest on overdue amounts at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law, plus any collection costs and attorney fees incurred by Licensor. Late fee terms may be applied after a grace period of days.

Recording, Streaming & Publicity

Permission to record or live-stream performance: Licensee may record/stream subject to written consent and agreed royalties No recording or streaming without separate written license

All promotional uses of Licensor's name, image, or excerpts require prior written approval by Licensor except where such use is limited to factual event listings and crediting in event materials.

Insurance & Safety

Licensee shall maintain general liability insurance covering the event and shall list Licensor as an additional insured where applicable. Licensee shall ensure compliance with all applicable safety laws and venue rules. Licensor shall maintain performers' workers' compensation or equivalent insurance where required by law.

Indemnification

Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents, and employees from any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of its breach of this Agreement, negligence, willful misconduct, or failure to comply with applicable laws, except to the extent caused by the indemnified party's own acts or omissions.

Representations & Warranties

Licensor represents and warrants that Licensor has full authority to grant the license granted herein, that the performance and materials do not infringe any third-party rights, and that there are no agreements or encumbrances that would prevent Licensor from performing its obligations. Licensee represents that it has authority to engage in the presentation and will comply with venue regulations and applicable law.

Term and Termination

Term Commencement Date:    Term Expiration Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach that remains uncured after written notice and days' opportunity to cure. Licensee may terminate without cause upon days' prior written notice, subject to any non-refundable deposit provisions set forth in Payment Schedule.

Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public proprietary information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to any third party except to its employees, contractors, or advisors who need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations. Confidentiality obligations shall not apply to information that is or becomes publicly known without breach, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, public health emergencies, government actions, labor disputes, or severe weather. Affected party shall notify the other promptly and shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of such event.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State indicated below. The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes amicably prior to initiating litigation. If litigation is necessary, the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the chosen jurisdiction.

Governing Law State:

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attachments or riders signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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