Contract templates · Confidentiality & IP
Licensing lets a creator earn from work repeatedly while keeping ownership. The value is in the scope: which media, where, for how long and whether anyone else can use it.
A copyright licence agreement gives permission to use a creative work, such as photos, music, video, artwork or text, on defined terms of media, territory, duration and exclusivity, without transferring ownership.
When you need one
- Licensing photos, music, artwork or articles
- Letting a brand use your content
Key clauses in a Copyright Licence Agreement
These are the clauses the template includes, and what each one does for you.
Licensed work
Identifies the work being licensed.
Scope: media, territory, term
Sets where, in what media and for how long the work can be used.
Exclusivity
Says whether the licence is exclusive or non-exclusive.
Fees or royalties
Fixes a one-off fee or royalties and reporting.
Attribution
Requires credit to the creator in a set form.
Termination
Sets how the licence ends and what happens to existing uses.
Common mistakes to avoid
- 'All media worldwide in perpetuity' given away for a one-off fee.
- No limit on editing or adapting the work.
- Forgetting to address paid advertising separately from organic use.
How to use the template
Download the Word file
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Fill in the brackets
Add names, dates, fees, scope and governing law, and delete optional clauses that do not apply to your deal.
Check it against local law
Rules differ between US states, the UK and EU countries, especially for employment, consumer and property contracts. Have a lawyer review high-value or unusual deals.
Sign and keep a copy
Sign on paper or with any e-signature tool, and store the final version where both sides can find it.
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Frequently asked questions
Exclusive or non-exclusive?
Exclusive licences command higher fees because the creator cannot license the same use to anyone else.
Can the licensee sublicense?
Only if the licence allows it.
Is crediting the creator required?
Only if the licence or local moral rights law requires it; the agreement should say.
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Templates are a starting point, not legal advice, and using one does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Contract law differs between countries and states, so check the finished document against local law.