Publicity and Image Rights Agreement

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Parties

Comment: This section identifies the parties involved in the agreement.

This Publicity and Image Rights Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this _____ day of ______, 20 (the “Effective Date”), by and between [Musical Artist/Band Name] (referred to as the “Artist”) and [Publicist/Photographer/Professional Name] (referred to as the “Professional”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

Grant of Rights

Comment: This section outlines the rights granted by the Artist to the Professional for promotional purposes.

2.1 The Artist grants the Professional the non-exclusive right to use the Artist’s name, likeness, image, and biographical information (collectively referred to as the “Materials”) for the purpose of promoting the Artist’s career, including but not limited to publicity materials, press releases, websites, social media, and promotional events.

2.2 The Professional may also sublicense the rights granted herein to third parties, such as media outlets, subject to the limitations specified in this Agreement.

Scope of Use

Comment: This section defines the scope of use for the Materials.

3.1 The Professional may use the Materials solely for promotional purposes related to the Artist’s career.

3.2 The Materials shall not be used for any derogatory, defamatory, or misleading purposes that could harm the Artist’s reputation.

Compensation

Comment: This section addresses the compensation to be provided to the Professional for the use of the Materials.

4.1 The Artist agrees to pay the Professional the agreed-upon fee or royalty as specified in Exhibit A attached hereto.

4.2 The payment shall be made according to the following schedule: [Specify the payment schedule, such as a one-time payment or ongoing royalties].

Representations and Warranties

Comment: This section includes representations and warranties made by the Parties.

5.1 The Artist represents and warrants that they have the necessary rights and permissions to grant the rights specified in this Agreement and that the use of the Materials will not infringe upon any third-party rights.

5.2 The Professional represents and warrants that they will use the Materials in accordance with this Agreement and in a manner consistent with industry standards and practices.

Confidentiality

Comment: This section addresses the confidentiality of any proprietary information shared between the Parties.

6.1 The Parties agree to keep any confidential information disclosed during the course of the relationship confidential and shall not disclose or use such information for any purpose other than the promotion of the Artist as specified in this Agreement.

Term and Termination

Comment: This section specifies the duration of the agreement and the conditions under which it can be terminated.

7.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated by either Party in accordance with this section.

7.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party if there is a material breach of this Agreement, provided that the breaching Party fails to cure such breach within [Specify a reasonable cure period] after receiving written notice thereof.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Comment: This section determines the applicable law and the jurisdiction where any disputes arising from the agreement will be resolved.

8.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify the governing law jurisdiction].

8.2 Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Specify the jurisdiction].

Entire Agreement

Comment: This section confirms that the Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior discussions or agreements.

9.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

[Your Name/Organization]

By: [Your Name]

Title: [Your Title]

[Musical Artist/Band Name]

By: [Artist’s Name]

Title: [Artist’s Title]

[Publicist/Photographer/Professional Name]

By: [Professional’s Name]

Title: [Professional’s Title]