End User License Agreement for Big Cheese Photo, LLC
Please read the end user license agreement found herein, to ensure legal use
of our images. If you do not have a copy of this agreement, the latest version
can be found on our website, bigcheesephoto.com. License Agreement
This license agreement ("Agreement") is between you ("Licensee"),
and BIG CHEESE PHOTO, LLC. and governs your use of Licensors Images. YOUR
PURCHASE OR USE OF ANY IMAGE OR CD-ROM PRODUCT SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, RETURN THE IMAGE
(S) UNUSED FOR A FULL REFUND.
1. License
Subject to the terms of this license agreement, BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. grants
Licensee a worldwide, non-transferable, non-exclusive right to reproduce, transmit
and display, in whole or in part, BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. Royalty Free Image(s)
(whether available as part of a CD-ROM collection of images or downloaded as
a single image) an unlimited number of times, in any and all media for the purposes
described below. BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. represents that it has the right to
grant the license herein. All other rights to the Image(s), CD-ROM and accompanying
materials (if applicable), including without limitation, copyright and all other
rights, are retained by BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C.
2. Permitted Uses
Any print media, including advertising and promotional materials, editorial
publications and consumer merchandise;
Any Internet, intranet, Online or web-based media provided the resolution
of the images does not exceed 72dpi;
Broadcast and theatrical exhibitions;
Products intended for resale; provided these products are not intended
to allow the re-distribution or re-use of the Image(s); and
Additional uses approved in writing by BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C.
Licensee may alter, crop, modify or adapt the Images in connection with the
above permitted uses. Licensee may make a back-up copy of the Image(s) for internal
back-up purposes provided BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C.S copyright and any
image identifying information is retained with the file. Limited, temporary
transfers of the Images are permitted to third parties integral to the creation
of the final product, provided such third parties agree to abide by the terms
of this agreement.
3. Number of Users / Seat License
Licensee may use the Images on a server, image library or network configuration
to be viewed by Licensee provided that no more than 10 persons (including part-time
and freelance employees or agents) of Licensee can access the Images. This is
NOT a simultaneous user agreement. Before permitting access to more than 10
persons, Licensee must purchase a separate seat license from BIG CHEESE PHOTO,L.L.C.
for each additional individual user.
Contact: INFO@BIGCHEESEPHOTO.COM
4. Restrictions on Use
Except as provide herein, Licensee may not
sublicense, sell, assign, convey or transfer any of its rights under
this Agreement.
sell, license or distribute its final product in such a way that permits
Licensee's end users to extract or access the Images as a stand-alone file.
Incorporate the Images into a logo, trademark or service mark.
Distribute, post or upload the Image(s) online in a downloadable format.
Use any Image in a pornographic, defamatory, libelous or otherwise illegal
manner, whether directly or in context or juxtaposition with other materials.
5. Product Endorsement Or Sensitive Use Disclaimer
If any Image featuring a model is used in a manner that would lead a reasonable
person to believe that the model personally uses or endorses a product or service,
or if the depiction of the model is used in connection with a subject that would
be unflattering, embarrassing or unduly controversial to a reasonable person,
Licensee must accompany each such use with a statement that indicates that the
person is a model and the Image is being used for illustrative purposes only.
6.Releases
Model releases are available on Image(s) containing models upon request. Names
are removed to protect the privacy of the model. Other than model releases for
recognizable persons, BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. grants no rights and makes no
warranties with regard to the use of names, trademarks, trade dress, registered,
unregistered or copyrighted designs or works of art or architecture depicted
in any Image, and Licensee must satisfy itself that all the necessary rights
or consents regarding any of the above, as may be required for reproduction,
have been obtained.
7. Indemnity
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. harmless against
all claims arising out of or in connection with any breach of this Agreement.
8. Warranties
BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. warrants the Images to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 30 days from delivery. The sole and exclusive remedy for
a breach of the foregoing warranty is the replacement of the Image(s).
BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
TO LICENSEE OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY GENERAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, 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 BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES, COSTS OR LOSSES.
Licensee may have additional rights under state law.
9. Payment Terms
No rights to use the Image(s) are granted until the invoice relating to the
Image(s) is paid in full. A service charge of two percent (2%) per month, or
such lesser amount allowed by law, will be charged thereafter on any unpaid
balance. And claims for adjustment of terms must be made to BIG CHEESE PHOTO,
L.L.C. within five (5) days of the receipt of the invoice.
10. Termination
The license contained in this Agreement will terminate automatically without
notice from BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C. if Licensee fails to comply with any provision
of this Agreement. Upon termination, Licensee must immediately (i) stop using
the Image(s), (ii) destroy or, upon the request of BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C.,
return the Images to BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C., and (iii) delete or remove the
Images from Licensee's premises, computer systems and storage (electronic or
physical).
11. Revocation
Licensor reserves the right to revoke the license to use any Image(s) for good
cause and elect to replace such Image with an alternative Image. Upon notice
of any revocation of a license for any Image(s), Licensee shall immediately
cease using such Image (s), shall take all reasonable steps to discontinue use
of the replaced Image(s) in products that already exist and shall inform all
end-users and clients of same.
12. Severability
If one or more of the provisions contained in the Agreement is found to be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability
of the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Such provisions shall be
reformed only to the extent to make it enforceable.
13. Choice of Law
This Agreement will be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of
Washington, without reference to its laws relating to conflicts of law. Licensee
agrees that the state and federal courts sitting in King County, in the State
of Washington , are the agreed and appropriate forums for any such suit, and
consent to service of process by registered mail or overnight courier with proof
of delivery. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International
Sale of Goods does not govern this Agreement.
14. Waiver
No action of BIG CHEESE PHOTO, L.L.C., other than express written waiver, may
be construed as a waiver of any provision of this Agreement.
15. Entire Contract
This contract contains all the terms of the license agreement and no terms or
conditions may be added or deleted unless made in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of both parties.