THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY
Rights Managed License Agreement
Introduction to our policy: THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU ("LICENSEE") AND
WKG MEDIA LTD t/a THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY ("
The Science Picture Company" or "LICENSOR").
BY ACCEPTING AND USING THE IMAGES AND BY CLICKING THE "I ACCEPT" BUTTON, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
1. Definitions
"Images" means all types of visual content, including without limitation still photography, motion film or video and may have an audio component, whether generated
optically, electronically, digitally or by any other means, and shall include all metadata, keywords, descriptions and captions associated therewith. Any reference to
Images includes the whole or the part.
2. Grant of Rights
Unless stated otherwise in the Invoice,
The Science Picture Company grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-sub-licensable and non-assignable right to reproduce,
display, broadcast, transmit, or create a derivative work (collectively "use") the Images identified in the Invoice, solely to the extent the use is explicitly
stated in the Agreement. Image(s) licensed for editorial purposes may be cropped for placement purposes, provided that the editorial integrity of the image(s) is
not compromised, but shall not, under any circumstances, otherwise be rotated, altered, changed or manipulated, or combined with other Image(s) without The
Science
Picture Company's prior written permission.
If Licensee is obtaining rights on behalf of a client, it may permit the client to exercise the rights granted, provided the client or any subcontractor or
employee agrees to use the Image(s) as limited in the Invoice and agrees to be bound by the terms of the Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensee and
client remain jointly and severally liable and responsible for all uses. No ownership or copyright in any Image shall transfer to Licensee by the grant of the
license contained in this Agreement or Invoice. All rights not expressly granted to the Licensee are reserved to
The Science Picture Company and the copyright holder.
3. Restrictions As To Use
The use of the licensed Image(s) is strictly limited to the use, medium, period of time, print run, placement, size of image, territory and any other restrictions
specified in the Invoice. Licensee may not use nor permit the use of the licensed Image(s) beyond the terms of the limited license Agreement without first obtaining
an additional license, including any electronic reproduction or promotional rights.
Licensee may not use any Image in a manner that is defamatory, pornographic or obscene, whether directly or in context or juxtaposition with specific subject matter.
Licensee may not incorporate the licensed Image in any logo, trademark or service mark.
Licensee may not make the Image(s) available in any medium in a manner intended to allow or invite a third party to download, extract or access the Image(s) as a standalone file.
Licensee may not archive, republish or transmit any images on any database or to a network, social networking site or bulletin board or otherwise distribute or allow
any of the Images to be distributed to or used by anyone other than the authorized users, without prior written consent from
The Science Picture Company.
Unless otherwise expressly licensed, Image(s) may not be modified, reconfigured or repurposed for use in any mobile-directed web sites or mobile applications that are
specifically created for viewing of Image(s) on mobile devices.
Licensee may not use the Image(s) contrary to any restriction on use provided to Licensee prior to or at the time the Image is delivered to Licensee. Restrictions
may be provided with the Image information located on
The Science Picture Company's or any authorized distributor's website or otherwise communicated.
Licensee may not use any of the Images in any manner prohibited by any export laws, restrictions or regulations.
4. Editorial Credit
If any Image is used in an editorial manner, the credit line, "
The Science Picture Company", must appear adjacent to the Image or as otherwise indicated by
The Science Picture Company. If the Image consist of footage or audiovisual material, credit shall be provided, in equal size and comparable placement to
credit(s) accorded to licensors of other similar content, substantially in the form "[Footage] [Imagery] supplied by
The Science Picture Company".
If Licensee omits the credit, an additional fee equal to two (2) times the original amount invoiced shall be payable by Licensee at
The Science Picture Company's
discretion. The foregoing fee shall be in addition to any other rights or remedies that
The Science Picture Company may have at law or in equity. It is understood
that Images used for advertising purposes do not require credit.
5. Releases/Captions
The Science Picture Company will notify Licensee if it has obtained a model release and/or a property release for Image(s), either in the release status
information accompanying the Image(s) on
The Science Picture Company's website, in the Invoice or by other means. If no such notification is given, then no
such model or property release has been obtained.
The Science Picture Company grants no rights and makes no warranties with regard to the use of names, people,
trademarks, trade dress, registered, unregistered or copyrighted designs or works of art or architecture depicted in any Image(s). Licensee shall be solely
responsible for determining whether a release is sufficient for the proposed use or is required in connection with any proposed use of such Image(s). Licensee
acknowledges that some jurisdictions provide legal protection against a person's image, likeness or property being used for commercial purposes without their
consent.
The Science Picture Company used commercially reasonable efforts to identify the caption for each Image, but cannot be held responsible for erroneous
or incomplete caption information.
6. Termination and Revocation
The Science Picture Company reserves the right to automatically terminate or revoke the license contained in this Agreement and invoice without notice
if Licensee or its client fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Upon termination, Licensee and its client must immediately stop using the Image(s),
delete the Image(s) and all copies from all magnetic media and destroy all other copies.
The Science Picture Company reserves the right to discontinue the use of
any Image(s) for any reason and elect to replace the Image(s) with an alternate Image(s). Upon notice of any discontinuance of the use of a particular Image,
Licensee, its employer and its client, if applicable, agree not to use the Image(s) in the future.
7. Electronic Storage
For all Image(s) that Licensee takes delivery of in electronic form, Licensee must retain the copyright symbol, the name of
The Science Picture Company and the
image number, all metadata or other identification number associated with the Image(s) may be included as part of the electronic file. Licensee will take all
reasonable measures to safeguard against unauthorized third-party access to the Image(s). Licensee may make one (1) high-resolution backup copy of the Image(s)
for security reasons only. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall promptly delete the Image(s) from its computer or other
electronic storage systems and shall ensure that any client authorized to use the Images deletes the Image(s) as well
8. Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy
Time is of the essence in the performance by Licensee of its obligations for payments.
Payment of the Invoice is to be net thirty (30) days. Any claims for adjustment or rejection of terms must be made to
The Science Picture Company within
ten (10) days after receipt of invoice.
- Cancellation Policy:
Requests for refunds or cancellations of licenses (images and animations) purchased on www.sciencepicturecompany.com must be submitted by email to
account-help@sciencepicturecompany.com within 48 hours of the transaction. Upon contacting www.sciencepicturecompany.com to request a refund you will be
required to agree in writing not to use the downloaded image/animation which will terminate your license agreement with WKG Media Ltd. t/a The Science
Picture Company. Refunds will only be credited to the credit card used in the original transaction.
9. Warranty and Disclaimers
The Science Picture Company warrants that: (i) it has all necessary rights and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement; and (ii) the Image(s) will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from delivery (Licensee's sole and exclusive remedy for a breach of this warranty being the replacement
of the Image(s)).
General Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE IMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY GENERAL,
PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, COSTS OR LOSSES ARISING OUT OF LICENSEE'S USE OF THE IMAGES
OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, COSTS OR LOSSES.
THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY 'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSEE'S USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE IMAGES
(WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BE LIMITED TO THE VALUE OF THE LICENSE PAID BY THE LICENSEE FOR THE IMAGE(S).
THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES MADE BY THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY IN THIS AGREEMENT APPLY ONLY TO THE IMAGE(S) AS DELIVERED BY THE SCIENCE PICTURE COMPANY
AND WILL BE INVALID IF THE IMAGE(S) IS USED BY LICENSEE IN ANY MANNER NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED IN THIS AGREEMENT. OR IF LICENSEE IS OTHERWISE IN BREACH OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS UNDER SOME STATE LAWS.
10. Indemnity
Licensor Indemnity. Provided Licensee is not otherwise in breach of this Agreement and subject to Section 10, as Licensee's sole and exclusive remedy for a
ny breach of the representations and warranties above, Licensor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensee and its parent, subsidiaries and commonly owned
or controlled affiliates and their respective officers, directors and employees from all damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable outside attorney fees),
arising out of or connected with any actual lawsuit or legal proceeding alleging that
The Science Picture Company is in breach of its warranties set forth above.
No other indemnification is offered by Licensor under the Agreement.
Licensee Indemnity. If Licensee's use of the Image(s) is not authorized by this Agreement, Licensee shall defend, indemnify and hold
The Science Picture
Company and its parent, subsidiaries and commonly owned or controlled affiliates and their respective officers, directors and employees harmless from all damages,
liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs), arising out of or connected with any actual or threatened lawsuit, claim or legal proceeding
relating to the use of such Image(s) by Licensee, to the extent that such claim relates to the absence of a release or the Licensee's unauthorized use of the Image(s).
11. Unauthorized Use
Any use of Image(s) in a manner not expressly authorized by this Agreement or in breach of a term of this Agreement constitutes copyright infringement,
entitling
The Science Picture Company to exercise all rights and remedies available to it under copyright laws around the world. Licensee shall be responsible
for any damages resulting from any such copyright infringement, including any claims by a third party. In addition and without prejudice to
The Science Picture
Company's other remedies under this Agreement,
The Science Picture Company reserves the right to charge and Licensee agrees to pay a fee equal to five (5) times
The Science Picture Company's normal license fee for use of the Image(s).
12. Miscellaneous
Notification of Misuse. Licensee will immediately notify
The Science Picture Company if it becomes aware or suspects that any third party that has
gained access to the Licensed Material through Licensee is wrongfully using the Image(s), in whole or in part, or is violating any of
The Science Picture
Company's intellectual property rights, including, but not limited to, trademarks and copyrights.
Audit and Compliance. Upon reasonable notice, Licensee shall provide sample copies of Images as used by
The Science Picture Company. In addition,
upon reasonable notice,
The Science Picture Company may, at its discretion, either through its own employees or through a third party, audit Licensee's records
directly related to this Agreement and use of Image(s) in order to verify compliance with the terms of this Agreement. If any such audit reveals an underpayment
by Licensee to
The Science Picture Company of [ten percent (10%)] or more of the amount Licensee should have paid for the time period that is the subject of the
audit, in addition to paying
The Science Picture Company the amount of such underpayment, Licensee shall also reimburse
The Science Picture Company for the costs
of conducting such audit. Where
The Science Picture Company reasonably believes that Image(s) are being used outside of the scope of the license granted under
this Agreement, Licensee shall, at The Science Picture Company's request, provide a certificate of compliance signed by an officer of Licensee, in a form to be
approved by
The Science Picture Company.
No Assignment. This Agreement is not assignable or transferable on the part of Licensee.
No Waiver. No action of
The Science Picture Company, other than express written waiver, may be construed as a waiver of any provision of this Agreement.
A delay on the part of
The Science Picture Company in the exercise of its rights or remedies will not operate as a waiver of such rights or remedies. A waiver of a
right or remedy on any one occasion will not be construed as a bar to or waiver of those rights or remedies on any other occasion.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Invoice contains all the terms of the agreement between
The Science Picture Company and Licensee and no term or
conditions may be added or deleted unless made in writing and signed by both parties. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms contained herein and
the terms contained on any purchase order or other writing sent by Licensee, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.