Copyright & Limited Commercial Use Clause for Photographers
As a creative business owner, you put immense time, energy, and artistry into your work—and you deserve legal protection that respects that. This Copyright and Limited Commercial Use Clause is designed to help you navigate copyright ownership with your clients. Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, or other service provider, this clause clarifies whether you will retain ownership of the copyright or grant ownership of the copyright to your client in a commercial setting. It helps eliminate confusion around content ownership, protects your brand from unauthorized use, and supports the integrity of your intellectual property.
This clause is:
- Attorney-drafted and reviewed, so it's detailed and thorough.
- 100% customizable to match your business’s unique needs.
- Quick and easy to download, edit, and share with your clients.
- Clear and concise to help make the legal side of being a portrait photographer a breeze.
You’ll receive fast delivery via email. The template comes with a video guide and helpful instructions from an attorney to walk you through. Just fill in the blanks and edit as needed!
You’ll also receive access to any future updates to this clause based on changes in the law. We’re actively engaged in the ever-evolving legal world, and we want to keep you up to date and legally legit!
This Copyright Clause And Limited Commercial Use For Photographers Template Is Best Suited For
Creative business owners who want to ensure their clients understand the copyright rights over the deliverables. It’s especially useful for those offering services that may be used for promotional, marketing, or brand-building purposes—like photographers shooting brand sessions, designers creating logos, or videographers filming brand videos. This clause makes it crystal clear who retains the copyright ownership, reducing your legal risk and ensuring you’re paid fairly for extended usage rights.
This Copyright Clause And Limited Commercial Use For Photographers Template Covers Situations Like
- Clients reposting or using your work for marketing purposes without permission
- Confusion around copyright ownership vs. licensing rights
- Requests to resell, edit, or alter your work without credit
- Content used beyond the scope of the project agreement
- And much more!
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Bonus Features
A video tutorial by Paige on how to use your contract template with our easy step-by-step process.
Tips throughout the contract template from a lawyer on how to customize it to YOUR business.
Any updates from The Legal Paige. We update this particular contract often so you don’t fall behind on legal trends in the wedding world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does my purchase come with? Your purchase comes with both PDF and Word versions of each contract template and clearly marked fill-in-the-blanks with simple instructions.
Are these clauses customizable? Yes! This is YOUR clause, so you can always add, take away, or modify as needed. Easily customize your contracts using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
template features
Every template is prepared by The Legal Paige, LLC, attorney-drafted and reviewed, and created specifically for your industry.
Every template is created with easy-to-use fill-in-the-blanks for your unique business. We make it simple to identify what information you need to input with highlighted, editable sections.
Once you’ve finished, you can quickly copy/paste into your client management software, Google Docs, or Microsoft Word to send to clients in a snap.
The language is reader-friendly. (We cut back on complicated legal mumbo-jumbo).
Plus, you'll get free access to future template updates from The Legal Paige.
disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: By purchasing a template contract and/or document from The Legal Paige, LLC, you are not given access to Paige, and no attorney-client relationship is created.
All template documents are drafted using general U.S. contract principles and are not state-specific. Our products are easy to use and have highlighted, editable sections with commentary on what to amend according to your business practices and local and state laws. You may modify the document on your own or find an attorney in your state to help you.
Some template documents are available in Canada, have been reviewed by a Canadian lawyer, and are drafted using general Canadian common law contract principles (not for use in Quebec due to civil law jurisdiction). Thus, if you purchase a Canadian template all language in the document will be applicable to your business operating in Canada. If you need assistance modifying the document, please find a lawyer in your territory/province to help you.
