Copyright and Licensing Notice
All work created by Matthew Wright, Wright Photo Studios, employees, agents and subcontractors of Wright Photo Studios and the associated copyright is the sole and exclusive property of Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios. Grant of any reproduction rights to the Client is conditioned upon receipt of payment in full, from Client (or Agency). All rights not expressly granted in the accepted agreement, estimate or invoice shall be reserved by Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios. Modification of Work and/or incorporation of Work in any layout or concept shall not constitute a joint work or derivative work. All Licensing Option/s quoted in the mutually accepted agreement are valid for 15 days from Work delivery date. If Client (or Agency) wishes to make any additional uses of the Work not detailed in Project Description or Licensing Option/s of the mutually accepted agreement, after the 15th day Licensing Option/s quote expiration, Client (or Agency) shall obtain permission from the Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios and negotiate an additional fee for that use, which may be greater than any Licensing Option/s originally quoted.
Image Credit
All published usages of Images will be accompanied by written credit to Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios or copyright notice as specified in the mutually accepted agreement. If no placement of a credit or copyright notice is specified, no credit or notice is required. If a credit is required but not actually provided, Client (or Agency) agrees that the amount of the invoiced fee will be subject to a three-times multiple as reasonable compensation to Creator for the lost value of the credit line.
Examples: (© 2024 Matt Wright) (Photo/Matt Wright) (Photo/Wright Photo Studios)
Transfer and Assignment
Client (or Agency) may not assign or transfer this agreement or any rights granted under it. This agreement binds Client (or Agency) and inures to the benefit of Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios, as well as their respective principals, employees, agents, and affiliates, heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. Client (or Agency) and its principals, employees, agents, and affiliates are jointly and severally liable for the performance of all payments and other obligations hereunder. No amendment or waiver of any terms is binding unless set forth in writing and signed by the parties. However, the invoice may reflect, and Client (or Agency) is bound by, Client’s (or Agency’s) oral authorizations for additional Images, fees and expenses that could not be confirmed in writing because of insufficient time or other practical considerations. This agreement incorporates by reference the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended. It also incorporates by reference those provisions of Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code that do not conflict with any specific provisions of this agreement; to the extent that any provision of this agreement may be in direct, indirect, or partial conflict with any provision of the Uniform Commercial Code, the terms of this agreement shall prevail. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the parties intend that this agreement shall not be governed by or subject to the UCITA of any state. Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios is an independent contractor and not an employee. If Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios is deemed under any law to be an employee of Client (or Agency), and if the Images are therefore considered works made for hire under the U.S. Copyright Act, Client (or Agency) hereby transfers the copyright to all such Images to Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios. Client (or Agency) agrees to execute any documents reasonably requested by Matthew Wright/Wright Photo Studios to accomplish, expedite or implement such transfer.