School Yearbook Template

School Yearbook Production Agreement

This Agreement is entered into by and between Client Name: and Publisher Name: (each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties") for production of the school yearbook for School Name: for Academic Year: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client administers and publishes an annual school yearbook and desires professional production, design, printing, and delivery services for the Academic Year specified above; and

WHEREAS, Publisher represents that it is experienced in yearbook design and production and agrees to provide such services in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to set forth their respective obligations, payment terms, delivery schedule, and intellectual property rights with respect to the yearbook.

PARTY CONTACTS AND PROJECT IDENTIFIERS

SCOPE OF WORK

Publisher shall provide design, layout, proofing, printing, binding, and delivery of the school yearbook in accordance with the specifications below and any attachments agreed by the Parties. Deliverables shall include high-resolution print-ready files, a digital proof, and physical copies as specified.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE AND APPROVALS

Publisher will provide an initial proof for Client approval within calendar days after receipt of all source materials. Client shall return corrections and requested changes within calendar days of each proof or be deemed to have approved the proof as submitted.

PAYMENT TERMS

Client shall pay Publisher the Project Amount in accordance with the schedule below. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

Late payments shall incur interest at a rate of on outstanding balances, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. Client shall also be responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred by Publisher in collecting overdue amounts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and will terminate on End Date: unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for cause if the other Party materially breaches a material obligation and fails to cure such breach within days after written notice. Additionally, either Party may terminate for convenience by providing days' prior written notice; in such event Client shall pay Publisher for all work performed and non-cancellable commitments incurred through the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each Party shall treat as confidential all non-public business and technical information disclosed by the other Party in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party, is lawfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed. The receiving Party shall use the same degree of care to protect confidential information as it uses to protect its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RELEASES

Client warrants that all materials, photographs, student names, and content supplied to Publisher are owned by Client or are licensed for the uses contemplated by this Agreement. Client shall obtain all necessary releases and permissions for use of student likenesses, copyrighted material, and trademarks. Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Publisher harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or liabilities arising from Client-supplied materials that infringe third-party rights.

Publisher shall own any original design, layout, and typographic elements created by Publisher for the yearbook, subject to a perpetual license to Client to reproduce, distribute, and display the yearbook for non-commercial school purposes. Upon full payment, Publisher grants Client an irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use the final printed yearbook and digital files for school activities.

DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, AND RISK OF LOSS

Delivery terms are FOB Publisher's facility unless otherwise agreed. Risk of loss passes to Client upon delivery to the carrier. Client shall inspect delivered copies within days and promptly notify Publisher of any nonconformity. Publisher's obligation with respect to claims for defects shall be limited to reprinting or refund at Publisher's option for defects reported in accordance with this section.

WARRANTIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNITY

Publisher warrants that services will be performed in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. EXCEPT FOR THE FOREGOING, PUBLISHER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. EACH PARTY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY THE OTHER AGAINST THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS ARISING FROM ITS OWN BREACH OR NEGLIGENCE.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Venue for any dispute shall be the state or federal courts located in the county of Publisher's principal place of business, unless the Parties agree otherwise in writing.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments and written change orders executed by both Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written. No amendment shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both Parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided above. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. The Parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, or employment relationship.

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