Standard Commercial Photography License Agreement

Introduction

This is a legal agreement between you (Client) and the photographer "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann. This agreement applies when the Client purchases or licenses any photography services or related deliverable images (Licensed Content) from Anett Mindermann. By purchasing, downloading or using Licensed Content provided by Anett Mindermann, the Client agrees to the terms described within this license contract.

License Types

This Standard Commercial Photography License Agreement (Standard Commercial License) allows the client to use Licensed Content in accordance with predetermined guidelines, as outlined in the Licensed Content Usage section below.

Dependent upon intended usage of Licensed Content, or additional project expenses, in some cases Anett Mindermann may require adherence to an Extended Commercial Photography License Agreement (Extended Commercial License).

Licensed Content Usage

This Standard License allows the Client to use royalty-free Licensed Content without expiration, in any geographic region, for an unlimited number of times. The Client may use Licensed Content for personal or commercial reasons, in any medium or format, except as outlined in the Restricted Usage section of this agreement.

The Client’s employees or subcontractors may access and use Licensed Content at the direction of the Client, and only in relation to the Client’s own projects.

Examples of how you can use licensed content include: websites; blog posts; social media; advertisements; marketing campaigns; corporate presentations; newspapers; magazines; web and mobile applications; product packaging.

Restricted Usage

The Client understands and agrees to the following restrictions on the use of Licensed Content:

Unlawful Use – The Client will not use Licensed Content in any defamatory manner, or in violation of any applicable laws.
Pornographic Use – The Client will not use Licensed Content in relation to any pornographic subject matter.
Sensitive Use Disclaimer – If the Client uses Licensed Content in connection with subject matter that could be interpreted as controversial in nature, the Client agrees to indicate that the Licensed Content is for example purposes.
False Representation – The Client will not falsely represent that they are the original creator of the Licensed Content. Use of licensed images without attribution is not considered False Representation.
On-Demand Products – The Client will not use Licensed Content for the creation or production of on-demand or made-to-order products, such as, but not limited to, postcards, mugs, t-shirts, calendars or computer desktop wallpapers.
Template Usage – The Client will not use Licensed Content for the creation of digital templates intended for resale or other distribution.
Logo Usage – The Client will not use Licensed Content as part of a trademark, service mark, business name or logo.

Intellectual Property Rights

The Client understands that "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann retains all ownership and copyrights to Licensed Content. Any rights not expressly granted in this agreement are reserved by Anett Mindermann.

License Termination

"Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann may terminate this agreement at any time if the Client breaches the terms of this or any other agreement with "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann. When this agreement is terminated, the Client agrees to cease using Licensed Content, and destroy any stored copies of such data.

Representations and Warranties

"Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann does not guarantee the accuracy of Licensed Content categories, descriptions, keywords, captions or titles. The Client agrees that all Licensed Content is provided “as is” without representation, warranty or condition of any kind.

Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann from any and all liabilities, damages and expenses stemming from the use of Licensed Content.

General Provisions

The Client understands and agrees to the following general provisions of this contract:

Assignment – The Client is bound by this agreement and may not assign it to other individuals or businesses without the express written consent of "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann. "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann reserves the right to assign this agreement to any successor, without notice or consent.
Governing Law – This agreement will be governed by the laws of the state of West Virginia, in the United States of America. The Client agrees to resolve any initial legal disputes in Kanawha County, West Virginia courts.
Severability – If any of the provisions of this agreement are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected.
Entirety – No terms or conditions outlined in this agreement may be modified by either party without the express consent of both parties, in writing.
Notice – Any notices for "Equestrian Lifestyle Photography" by Anett Mindermann pertaining to this agreement or Licensed Content should be sent via email to anettmindermann@hotmail.com. Anett Mindermann will send any such notices to the Client’s email account used when scheduling photography services or purchasing or registering Licensed Content.

Questions or comments about this license agreement may be emailed to anettmindermann@hotmail.com.