Free User-Generated Content (UGC) Advertising Agreement Template
User-Generated Content (UGC) Advertising Agreement
This User-Generated Content (UGC) Advertising Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [May 12, 2050], between [Your Company Name], a corporation, having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] ("Company"), and [User's Name or Username], residing at [User's Address] ("User").
1. Grant of Rights
1.1 License Grant: The User hereby grants [Your Company Name] a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display the User-Generated Content for the purposes outlined in this Agreement. This includes but is not limited to incorporating the User-Generated Content into promotional materials, advertisements, social media posts, website content, and other marketing initiatives.
1.2 Sub-License: [Your Company Name] may sub-license the User-Generated Content to third parties, including but not limited to advertising partners, for promotional and marketing purposes related to [Your Company Name]'s products or services. This sub-license includes the right to modify, adapt, and otherwise use the User-Generated Content as necessary to achieve the intended promotional objectives.
2. Content Ownership and Representations
2.1 Ownership Retained: The User acknowledges and agrees that they retain all ownership rights to the User-Generated Content submitted under this Agreement. [Your Company Name] acknowledges that it does not acquire any ownership rights to the User-Generated Content through this Agreement.
2.2 No Transfer of Ownership: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a transfer of ownership of the User-Generated Content to [Your Company Name]. The User retains full ownership and control over their intellectual property rights, including the right to use, license, or otherwise exploit the User-Generated Content in any manner not prohibited by this Agreement.
2.3 Ownership and Authority: The User represents and warrants that they are the sole owner of the User-Generated Content or have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to grant the rights and licenses outlined in this Agreement. This includes obtaining any required consents from individuals featured in the User-Generated Content.
2.4 Non-Infringement: The User represents and warrants that the User-Generated Content does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, or trade secrets. The User also agrees to indemnify [Your Company Name] against any claims of infringement arising from the User-Generated Content.
2.5 Compliance with Laws: The User represents and warrants that the User-Generated Content complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including but not limited to privacy laws and advertising regulations. This includes obtaining any necessary permissions or approvals for the use of third-party materials in the User-Generated Content.
3. Usage Scope
The license granted to the Company includes but is not limited to the use of the Content in social media campaigns, advertisements (online and offline), website content, email marketing, and any other promotional material as deemed necessary by the Company.
4. Duration and Territory
The license granted herein shall be effective from the date of acceptance of this Agreement by User and shall continue in perpetuity unless terminated as provided herein. This license extends worldwide.
5. Compensation
5.1 Payment Structure: Compensation for user-generated content (UGC) will be based on the following structure:
5.1.1 Flat Fee: A fixed amount will be paid for each approved piece of UGC.
5.1.2 Performance-Based: Additional bonuses or incentives may be provided based on the performance metrics of the content, such as engagement, reach, and conversions.
5.2 Payment Terms: Payments will be made [monthly/quarterly/annually] within [number] days of receiving an invoice from the content creator.
5.3 Approval Process: UGC must meet quality and brand guidelines to be eligible for compensation. The advertiser reserves the right to reject or request revisions for content that does not meet these standards.
5.4 Rights and Ownership: By submitting UGC, the content creator grants the advertiser non-exclusive rights to use, modify, and distribute the content for advertising purposes. However, ownership of the content remains with the creator.
5.5 Additional Benefits: In addition to monetary compensation, content creators may receive non-monetary benefits such as product samples, discounts, or exposure on the advertiser's social media platforms.
6. Indemnification and Liability
User agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or relating to any breach of User's representations and warranties herein.
7. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within [x days] of receiving written notice of the breach.
8. Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed following the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
Company:
[Representative Name]
[Date]
User:
[User's Name]
[Date]
