M3CA STUDIO

Royalty Policy

Definitions

  1. M3CA Group – M3CA LTD
  2. “We” in this document ; M3CA Group

This Royalty Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of this when_(Image Purchased)_________ (the “Effective Date”) by and between Client (“M3CA Group”) and test (“Client”). The parties agree as follows:

1. License. M3CA Group hereby grants to Client (________) an exclusive, limited license to use the following work (the “M3CA Gallery Prints”): 

(A). Client – Name___________ 

Client is authorized to use the Photos solely for the limited purposes of magazine, websites, prints, advert worldwide (the “Territory”).  

2. Ownership of Photos. Client agrees that, subject to the rights and licenses granted herein, M3CA Group is, and will remain, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest, throughout the world, to all Photos and any copies of the Photos. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, M3CA Group reserves all rights and licenses not expressly granted in this Agreement.  

3. Restrictions on Use. Client will not use the Photos for any of the following purposes:  

(A). No Unlawful Use. Client will not use the Photos in any unlawful manner, such as pornography or defamation.  

(B). No Standalone File Use. Client will not use the Photos in any way that allows a standalone file or content file to be downloaded, extracted, or redistributed by others.  

(C). No Use in Trademark or Logo. Client will not use the Photos in any trademark, design, logo or other mark.  

(D). No Products for Resale. Client will not use the Photos in any goods or products where the Photos are the primary value.  

(E). No Alterations. Client will not alter the Photos without the prior written permission of M3CA Group.  

(F). No Sublicenses. Client will not sublicense the Photos without the prior written permission of M3CA Group.  

4. Photo Notice and Markings. Client must include a photo credit or copyright notice in the name of the M3CA Group on all Photos. 

5. Indemnification. Client will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless M3CA Group from all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ and experts’ fee and costs) arising out of or as a result from use of the Photos by Client, except in the event that any claims, demands, causes of action, judgments, or expenses arose out of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or bad faith by M3CA Group. 

6. Limitations of Liability. EXCEPT FOR ANY REMEDIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY LAW, NEITHER PARTY, NOR ANY AFFILIATE, WILL BE LIABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT TO THE OTHER PARTY, ANY AFFILIATE OR OTHER THIRD PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, RELIANCE, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOST OR IMPUTED PROFITS, LOST DATA OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES.THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY MAY NOT BE VALID IN SOME COUNTRIES. CLIENT MAY HAVE RIGHTS THAT CANNOT BE WAIVED UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION AND OTHER LAWS. M3CA GROUP DOES NOT SEEK TO LIMIT CLIENT’S WARRANTY OR REMEDIES TO ANY EXTENT NOT PERMITTED BY LAW. 

7. Term. This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will continue in full force and effect for an initial period of 12 months. This Agreement will automatically be renewed for periods of one (1) year(s) each, unless either party gives notice of non-renewal to the other party at least thirty (30) day(s) prior to the end of any one (1) year term. The notice will terminate this Agreement upon expiration of the then current term.  

8. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon delivery of written notice to the other party specifying clearly the grounds for termination if the other party commits a material breach of its obligations under this Agreement and fails to cure the breach within thirty (30) days after written notice of the breach is received by the breaching party. For the avoidance of doubt, termination will be without prejudice to any liability incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

9. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by Client without M3CA Group’s prior written consent. M3CA Group may assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, to any affiliate or successor.

10. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Agreement will be valid and enforceable and the parties will negotiate in good faith a substitute, valid and enforceable provision which most nearly puts into effect the intent of the parties.

11. No Waiver. This Agreement may not be altered, modified, or amended in any way except in writing signed by both parties. The failure of a party to enforce any provision of the Agreement will not be construed to be a waiver of the right of such party to thereafter enforce that provision or any other provision or right.

12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersede and merge all prior negotiations, agreements, and understandings, oral or written, with respect to any and all matters between the parties.

13. Governing Law. The parties hereby agree that this Agreement will be governed by, and constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws of England, United Kingdom, without reference to rules governing choice of laws.

14. Disputes. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the dispute will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of Arbitration Act 1996 through LCIA (The London Court of International Arbitration. 

15.  Solicitors’ Fees. If either party brings legal action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover from the other party its expenses (including reasonable Solicitors and Court’ fees and costs) incurred in connection with the action an any appeal. 

16. Notices. All notices, demands or other communications to be given under this Agreement by either Party to the other may be effected either by personal delivery in writing or by Roayl mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid with return receipt requested. Notices delivered personally will be deemed communicated as of actual receipt. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated as of two (2) days after mailing. 

Notification of Changes in Privacy, Terms, Conditions, & Royalty Policy

M3CA Group may update our terms, conditions, and privacy policy to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address you provide) or by means of a notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to review this page for the latest information on our terms, conditions, and privacy policies.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, or terms and conditions  please contact us via email at info@m3ca.co.uk

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