License Scope
Define permitted media, territories, duration, exclusivity level, and any limitations by size or resolution. Be explicit about sublicensing, embedding, and print versus digital rights to prevent downstream disputes.
A clear Stocksy Business Agreement reduces licensing disputes by defining permitted uses, fees, and ownership. It protects both contributors and buyers with explicit indemnities and payment terms, and creates a reliable record for accounting, tax reporting, and compliance with intellectual property law.
Typical parties who complete a Stocksy Business Agreement include photographers, content licensing managers, and corporate procurement teams.
Legal counsel or procurement should review unusual exclusivity or IP assignment clauses before final execution.
Define permitted media, territories, duration, exclusivity level, and any limitations by size or resolution. Be explicit about sublicensing, embedding, and print versus digital rights to prevent downstream disputes.
Specify fees, invoicing schedule, late payment penalties, tax responsibilities, and acceptable payment methods. Include currency, any milestone payments, reimbursement for expenses, and conditions for refunds or credits.
State whether contributor retains copyright and grants a license, or assigns copyright outright. Address moral rights, derivative works, and required consents for models or property releases.
List deliverables, file formats, resolution requirements, delivery dates, and acceptance criteria. Include process for revisions, additional charges, final file transfer method, naming conventions, and checksum verification.
Require contributor to warrant original ownership or valid licenses for included elements, and that use will not infringe third-party rights. Define duration of warranty and remedies for breach.
Allocate liability, specify indemnification obligations, and set damage caps or exclusions. Include insurance requirements, responsibilities for defense costs and settlement approvals, and required certificate of insurance with minimum limits.
| Workflow Field or Setting Name | How to configure this setting in your signing workflow |
|---|---|
| Signing Order and Routing Sequence | Sequential or parallel; set recipient order and required signers. |
| Authentication and Access Control Settings | Email verification, SMS code, or KBA; choose required strength. |
| Reminder Scheduling and Expiry Controls | Set automatic reminders, expiration date, and retry rules. |
| Document Storage Location and Retention | Choose cloud folder, retention period, and export format (PDF/A). |
Choose a platform that supports secure e-signatures, audit trails, and common file formats and integrations.
Sign by agreed effective date to avoid retroactive claims.
Deliver final files by specified milestone or acceptance may be delayed.
Submit invoices promptly; payor may withhold for missing documentation.
Retain documents to meet IRS reporting and 1099 obligations.
Start negotiations well before expiration to avoid service gaps.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Plan starts at $8/user/month billed annually | Starts at $15/user/month annually | Starts at $14/user/month annually | Starts at $19/user/month annually | Starts at $15/user/month annually |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial, no credit card required | Verify trial availability with vendor | Verify trial availability with vendor | Verify trial availability with vendor | Verify trial availability with vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes — available on qualifying plans | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes — full audit trail and certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes — BAA available | Yes — BAA available | Yes — BAA available | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor | Verify with vendor |