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The Photo Licensing Contract serves as a crucial legal instrument for protecting and commercializing photographic works within the United States legal framework. This document is essential when a photographer or rights holder wishes to grant specific usage rights to another party while retaining underlying copyright ownership. It addresses key aspects such as scope of use, territorial limitations, duration, compensation, and attribution requirements, while ensuring compliance with federal copyright laws and state-specific contract requirements. The agreement is particularly relevant in today's digital age, where photographic works are increasingly used across multiple platforms and mediums, requiring clear terms for both traditional and digital usage rights.
