Studio GBQ LLC Media Release Agreement
This Media Release Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between Studio GBQ LLC, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company, with its principal place of business located at 867 Boylston Street, Floor 5 #1916, Boston, MA, 02116 ("Studio GBQ"), and [Your First Name] [Your Last Name], residing at [Your Address] ("Contributor").
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1. Grant of Rights
1.1 Full Rights: The Contributor hereby grants Studio GBQ full, irrevocable, and perpetual rights to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, display, and publicly perform any and all images, photographs, videos, audio recordings, and any other media (collectively, the "Works") created by or under the direction of Studio GBQ in which the Contributor appears or is otherwise featured.
1.2 Scope of Rights: This grant of rights includes, but is not limited to, the use of the Works in advertising, marketing, promotional materials, social media, websites, exhibitions, publications, and any other medium or format now known or hereafter developed.
1.3 Artistic Works: This Agreement extends to any art created under the name of Studio GBQ, including but not limited to photographs, digital media, sculptures, and video works, regardless of the medium in which the art is displayed or disseminated.
2. Usage and Modification
2.1 Modification Rights: Studio GBQ shall have the right to edit, alter, retouch, and modify the Works as it deems appropriate, including the right to use the Works in conjunction with other images, text, or graphics, without restriction and without the need for further permission from the Contributor.
2.2 No Obligation: Studio GBQ is under no obligation to use the Works in any specific manner or to provide credit to the Contributor in connection with the use of the Works.
3. Compensation and Usage Rights
3.1 Usage for Profit: The Contributor is granted the right to use the Works for profit in the context of promoting or building their own public image, personal brand, or business ventures. This includes commercial use across social media platforms, marketing materials, and personal branding efforts.
3.2 Free Usage Rights: The Contributor is further compensated with free usage rights for all content created via Studio GBQ’s resources, allowing personal usage for their brand and image, with the ability to profit from such usage unless otherwise restricted by Studio GBQ.
3.3 Limited Right of Restriction: Studio GBQ reserves the right to request restricted usage of the Works either before the time of delivery or within 48 business hours after delivery (within Studio GBQ's operating hours).
3.4 No Additional Compensation: The Contributor agrees that they are not entitled to any additional compensation, residuals, royalties, or payment for the use of the Works by Studio GBQ now or in the future beyond the granted free and for-profit usage rights.
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4. Release and Waiver
4.1 Release: The Contributor releases and discharges Studio GBQ, its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, licensees, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or liability arising out of or in connection with the use of the Works, including but not limited to claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or violation of the right of publicity.
4.2 Waiver of Rights: Contributor waives any right to inspect or approve the finished product or the advertising, marketing, or other materials in which the Works may be used.
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5. Ownership
5.1 Ownership of Works: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Works, including all copyrights and any other intellectual property rights, shall be the exclusive property of Studio GBQ. The Contributor acknowledges that they have no ownership rights in the Works or any derivative works.
6. Representations and Warranties
6.1 Authority: The Contributor represents and warrants that they are of legal age and have the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement.
6.2 No Conflicts: The Contributor represents and warrants that the execution and performance of this Agreement do not conflict with or violate any agreements or rights they may have with any third party.
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7. Indemnification
7.1 Indemnification: Contributor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Studio GBQ and its representatives from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or related to any breach of the representations and warranties made by the Contributor in this Agreement.
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8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts.
8.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, whether oral or written.
8.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
8.4 Amendments: Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
8.5 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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​IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Contributor has executed this Media Release Agreement as of the date first above written.
Contributor
By: ______________________________
Name: [Your First Name] [Your Last Name]
Email: [Your Email]
Date: [Date]