Hello,
I've been contacted by a commission wanting to use my photo for the cover of an annual report they put out. It is a wildlife photo I took. There are 400 physical copies that get sent out, along with it being digitally distributed and put on the website.
I've been trying to find contracts for licenses to fit this situation but I'm not exactly sure what they should look like. I found this template on a forum:
"Subject to the terms and conditions below, John Smith the licensor ("Licensor") of the work ("Work") referenced in this document (number xxxxxx) hereby grants to Client Name, Inc. defined herein ("Licensee") a Non-Exclusive license to use the CLIENT SELECTS ONLY as chosen by the Licensee or representative of the Licensee. This license shall be valid in the following geographic region(s) only: The United States. This license shall be valid for a one time use and shall cover publication of the Work in the following media only: Magazine Name, December 2009 Issue. The number of reproductions of the Work authorized by this license is limited to 150,000. The only credit line to be associated with the Work is "Copyright 2009, Stephen Faust". Any other use of the Work by the Licensee shall require a separately negotiated license. Copyright remains with the Licensor, and all other rights are reserved."
For one, does this seem adequate? I would replace the obvious variables with data relevant to this specific situation. And if not adequate, is there a website I can buy a license from to use? I've been looking but again, I'm not sure what this is supposed to look like. I assume they should sign it and send it back to me?
And two, any guidance on the pricing for this? 400 copies seems like a small number.
Any insight would be appreciated, thank you
I've been contacted by a commission wanting to use my photo for the cover of an annual report they put out. It is a wildlife photo I took. There are 400 physical copies that get sent out, along with it being digitally distributed and put on the website.
I've been trying to find contracts for licenses to fit this situation but I'm not exactly sure what they should look like. I found this template on a forum:
"Subject to the terms and conditions below, John Smith the licensor ("Licensor") of the work ("Work") referenced in this document (number xxxxxx) hereby grants to Client Name, Inc. defined herein ("Licensee") a Non-Exclusive license to use the CLIENT SELECTS ONLY as chosen by the Licensee or representative of the Licensee. This license shall be valid in the following geographic region(s) only: The United States. This license shall be valid for a one time use and shall cover publication of the Work in the following media only: Magazine Name, December 2009 Issue. The number of reproductions of the Work authorized by this license is limited to 150,000. The only credit line to be associated with the Work is "Copyright 2009, Stephen Faust". Any other use of the Work by the Licensee shall require a separately negotiated license. Copyright remains with the Licensor, and all other rights are reserved."
For one, does this seem adequate? I would replace the obvious variables with data relevant to this specific situation. And if not adequate, is there a website I can buy a license from to use? I've been looking but again, I'm not sure what this is supposed to look like. I assume they should sign it and send it back to me?
And two, any guidance on the pricing for this? 400 copies seems like a small number.
Any insight would be appreciated, thank you
