Free Copyright Agreement Template
Copyright Agreement
This Copyright Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of this [DATE] ("Effective Date"), by and between [Your Name], located at [Your Company Address], herein referred to as "Licensor," and [Licensee Name], located at [Licensee Address], herein referred to as "Licensee".
1. GRANT OF LICENSE
The Licensor here, grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and transmit the Licensor’s content. This includes works in various forms such as books, images, and other creative content for publication, digital display, advertisement, and other modes of display across various platforms.
2. OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS
The Licensor affirms that they are the sole owner of the content being licensed, have the legal authority to enter into this agreement, and have the full power to grant the Licensee the rights being provided under this agreement. No third-party rights are infringed in this licensing agreement arrangement.
3. TERMS AND TERMINATION
This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of [Year] unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Either party may terminate this agreement with written notice, should the other party breach any of the terms of this Agreement and fail to cure this breach within 30 days of receiving the notice.
4. COMPENSATION
In consideration of the rights granted herein, the Licensee shall pay the Licensor a license fee in the amount of [Amount] payable upon the execution of this Agreement. Additional payments, royalties, or compensation terms are to be negotiated separately and agreed upon in writing.
5. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree that any information marked as confidential received during the term of this agreement shall be maintained in confidence and not disclosed to any third party unless legally obligated.
6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Licensor represents and warrants that the licensed content does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party. Furthermore, the licensed content is free from any defects, viruses, or malicious code that could harm the Licensee's systems or reputation.
7. USAGE RESTRICTIONS
The Licensee agrees to abide by any usage restrictions outlined by the Licensor in this Agreement. This may include limitations on the geographical scope of usage, restrictions on modification or alteration of the licensed content, or prohibitions on use in certain industries or contexts.
8. INDEMNIFICATION
The Licensor holds harmless the Licensee against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising out of the use of the licensed content following this Agreement. The Licensee agrees to indemnify the Licensor against any claims or damages resulting from the Licensee's breach of this Agreement or unauthorized use of the licensed content.
9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event of any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiations. If a resolution cannot be reached, the parties agree to pursue mediation or arbitration following the laws of [Jurisdiction], with all costs of such proceedings to be borne equally by both parties.
10. NOTICES
Any notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the respective parties at their addresses specified herein or at such other address as may be designated in writing by either party. Notices may be delivered in person, by certified mail, or by email with confirmation of receipt.
11. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This agreement shall be governed by and construed following the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be resolved through arbitration conducted in [State] following the rules of the [Arbitration Association]. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in connection with such arbitration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Content Licensing Agreement as of the Effective Date.
[Your Name]
[DATE SIGNED]
[Licensee Name]
[DATE SIGNED]
