The
following are the Terms & Conditions applicable whenever we
license the reproduction rights of images for a specific use:
(1) "Agency"
hereafter refers to Photo Vision International (photov). All photographs,
and rights not expressly granted in the invoice, remain the exclusive
property of the Photographer without limitation (assuming no outright
purchase of photography by Client). Client acquires only the rights
specified. All Images and rights therein, including copyright,
remain the sole and exclusive property of Photo Vision International
and the Photographer.
(2)
"Image(s)" means all viewable renditions furnished by
photographer hereunder, whether captured or stored in photographic,
magnetic, optical, or any other medium whatsoever.
(3)
Acceptance: Any of the following actions by the Client shall indicate
the Client's acceptance of these terms and conditions: acceptance
of the image(s), payment of the license contract, breaking the
seal on the CD cover.
(4)
Time is of the essence for payment of Invoice. No rights are granted
until payment is made in full.
(6)
Unauthorized use of these images constitutes copyright
infringement. Copyright infringement shall allow Photo Vision
International to exercise all remedies under applicable copyright
law.
(7)
Photo Vision International makes no warranty or representation
as to the accuracy of any information provided with the images.
In addition, Photo Vision International makes no warranties or
representations with respect to subject matter of any image or
rights to proprietary subject matter depicted in any image.
(8)
Client will indemnify and defend Photo Vision International against
all claims, liability, damages, costs, and expenses, including
reasonable legal fees and expenses, arising out of any use of
any Images for which no release was furnished by Photo Vision
International, or any Images, which are altered by Client. Unless
furnished, no release exists. Photo Vision International liability
for all claims shall not exceed in any event the total amount
paid under the invoice.
(9)
Reimbursement for loss or damage shall be in the amount of $2000.00
for each original transparency, or such other amount set forth
next to said item. Agency and Client agree that said amount represents
a fair and reasonable value of such item and that Agency would
not sell all rights to such item for less than said amount. Photographs
that are not returned within 2 months after Invoice date shall
be deemed lost and will be billed for accordingly. Payment for
lost photographs does not entitle Client to any ownership of photographs
or reproduction rights and if subsequently found they must be
returned to Agency.
(10)
Adjacent credit line for Photographer and Agency (to appear as:
“Hisham Ibrahim/www.photov.com” must accompany editorial
use or invoiced fee shall be doubled. Client will provide copyright
protection on any use and assign same to Photographer immediately
upon request, without charge (assuming no outright purchase of
photography by Client).
(11)
Client agrees to return or destroy all reproduction-quality images
whether digital, reproduction copies, pre-press, or other duplications
within 90 days of the contract expiration date.
(12)
Client shall provide Photo Vision International with two copies
of any publication created by the Client in which Photo Vision
International Images are used.
(13)
Cancellation: If Client decides not to use the image(s), Client
must notify Photo Vision International in writing within 15 days
from the contract date to receive a cancellation of the license
fee as referenced herein. Shipping, production fees, handling
fees and cancellation charge shall remain due and payable. If
the Client decides to cancel after 15 days and before 60 days,
the above charges shall apply plus a fee equal to 50% of the usage
fee. Cancellations after 60 days shall be subject to the entire
fee as quoted for each image.
(14)
No model releases or other releases exist for any image unless
specifically stated in this contract. It is the responsibility
of the Client to obtain releases for the subject matter as may
be required.
(16)
Client agrees that it will not use any image to defame any person,
violate any person's right to privacy, infringe on any trademark
or service mark or trade name, or for any unlawful purpose. It
is the Client's responsibility to defend Photo Vision International
against all claims, damages and liability including legal fees
arising out of a contract breach or use of an image for which
Photo Vision International supplied no release.
(17)
Client hereby expressly consents to the jurisdiction of the Federal
courts with respect to claims by Photographer under the Copyright
Act of 1976, as amended.
(18)
Client may not assign or transfer this agreement. Holding or use
of the photographs constitutes acceptance of the above terms,
hereby incorporating Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
No waiver is binding unless set forth in writing.
(19)
Any dispute in connection with this Invoice including its validity,
interpretation, performance, or breach shall be arbitrated in
Arlington, Virginia pursuant to rules of the American Arbitration
Association and the laws of Virginia. Judgment on the Arbitration
award may be entered in the highest Federal or State Court having
jurisdiction. Any dispute involving $5000.00 or less may be submitted,
without arbitration, to any court having jurisdiction thereof.
Client shall pay all arbitration and Court costs, reasonable Attorney's
fees, plus legal interest on any award or judgment. |