Lord of the Light Art Studio and Gallery (the “Company”) photographs and video records its students and their artworks to use and publicize the name, likeness, and art work of the individual(s) named below (“I” or “me”) for advertising, promotion, and other commercial purposes. In exchange for the value I gain by participating in Company’s publicity programs and other valuable consideration, the receipt of which I acknowledge, I give the Company my permission for such use and publicity for such purposes, according to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement (“Agreement”).
I hereby irrevocably authorize and license the Company and its affiliates, successors, and assigns, and the employees, officers, directors, and agents of each and all of them (“Authorized Persons”), the rights to display, transmit, broadcast, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, create derivative works, license, otherwise use, and permit others to use my artwork, name, image, likeness, and all materials created by or on behalf of Company that incorporate any of the foregoing (“Materials”) in perpetuity in any medium or format whatsoever now existing or hereafter created on any platform and for any purpose, including but not limited to advertising, public relations, publicity and promotion of Company and its affiliates and their businesses, products, and services, without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to me.
Company shall be the exclusive owner of all rights in the Materials. I hereby irrevocably transfer, assign, and otherwise convey to Company my entire right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Materials and intellectual property rights in the Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the world in perpetuity, including all registration, renewal, and reversion rights, and the right to sue to enforce such rights against infringers. Any credit or other acknowledgment of me, if any, shall be determined by Company in Company’s sole discretion.
I represent and warrant to Company that I have full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights hereunder.
This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. Company may assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder, in whole or in part, to any party. This Agreement is binding on and inures to my benefit and the benefit of Company and our respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the federal and state courts located in Santa Clara County, CA, and I hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.