Pet Photography Photo Release

PET PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO RELEASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Photographer: is engaged in professional animal and pet photography services; and

WHEREAS, Client Name: is the owner or authorized custodian of the pet identified as Pet Name: and desires photographic services; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms under which Photographer will provide photographic services and Client will grant Photographer certain usage and release rights in the resulting images.

SCOPE OF WORK

SESSION DETAILS

Session Date:   Location:

FEES & PAYMENT TERMS

Session Fee: $   Deposit Amount: $

Balance Due On Delivery: $   Payment Schedule / Terms:

Late Payment Fee: (applies to any past-due balance)

DELIVERY, EDITING & STORAGE

Delivery Format: . Photographer will deliver final edited images within of the session, subject to timely payment.

Photographer retains the right to retain unedited and edited image files for archival purposes and for use as permitted under the License Grant below.

PHOTO RELEASE AND LICENSE GRANT

Client hereby grants Photographer and Photographer's agents, licensees and assigns a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, and create derivative works of the photographic images of Client's pet for the following purposes (select all that apply):

Personal, non-commercial use by Client (e.g., prints, personal social media)    Photographer portfolio, website, and self-promotion

Commercial use by Photographer or third parties (requires additional license/fee)    Editorial use (press, publications)

Unless expressly agreed in writing and subject to additional licensing fees, Client's grant does not transfer copyright. Photographer retains copyright and may license images to third parties consistent with the permissions selected above.

CREDIT, ATTRIBUTION & MORAL RIGHTS

Client agrees to provide credit to Photographer as follows when images are published or displayed publicly: Photographer Credit: . Any alteration or removal of credit by Client is prohibited where practicable.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall maintain as confidential all non-public business information disclosed by the other party in connection with this Agreement, including pricing, client lists, and transaction terms. Confidential information does not include information that is publicly available or independently developed by the receiving party. Confidential information shall not be disclosed except as required by law.

TERM, CANCELLATION & TERMINATION

Term Start Date:   Term End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party. Cancellation by Client less than days prior to the session will forfeit the deposit unless otherwise agreed in writing. If Photographer cancels, Photographer will refund all prepaid amounts.

INDEMNIFICATION & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Client shall indemnify and hold Photographer harmless from and against any claims, losses, or liabilities arising from Client's breach of this Agreement, from Client's negligence or the behaviour of the pet during the session, and from unauthorized use of images by Client. Photographer's total liability for any claim arising from services performed under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement.

REPRESENTATIONS

Client represents and warrants that Client is the owner or authorized custodian of the pet and has the full right to grant the rights and releases set forth in this Agreement. Client agrees to disclose any known behavioral risks or health conditions of the pet prior to the session.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any attachments and the terms set forth above, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE

By signing below, Client acknowledges receipt of the services described herein, accepts the payment terms, and grants Photographer the rights and license described above. Client releases Photographer from liability for incidental injury to the pet arising from normal risks of photographing animals, except where caused by Photographer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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