Contributor Licensing and Consent Agreement
Effective Date: April 05, 2025
This Contributor Licensing and Consent Agreement ("Agreement") is made between:
TeeMerch, a business registered in Delaware, United States ("Company")
and
[Contributor Name], residing at [Insert Address] ("Contributor")
1. Grant of License
The Contributor grants TeeMerch a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, distribute, and publicly display the submitted content (the "Works") for the following purposes:
- Production and sale of merchandise (e.g., clothing, posters, stickers)
- Online, digital, and print marketing or promotional use
- Publishing on eCommerce platforms and sales channels
The Works may include but are not limited to: artwork, photographs, slogans, logos, videos, music, or digital designs.
☑ An exclusive license may be granted if agreed to in writing by both parties.
2. Ownership and Copyright
The Contributor retains full ownership and copyright of the submitted Works. TeeMerch does not claim ownership beyond the scope of this license.
TeeMerch may adapt or resize the Works for production purposes while maintaining proper attribution and respecting original integrity.
3. Warranties and Representations
The Contributor warrants that:
- They are the sole creator and/or rights holder of the submitted Works
- They have the legal authority to license the Works to TeeMerch
- The Works do not infringe upon any intellectual property or third-party rights
The Contributor agrees to indemnify TeeMerch from any claims related to copyright or trademark violations arising from the Works.
4. Compensation
Compensation shall be determined by the following method:
☑ Option A: A one-time flat fee of $____ per design
☑ Option B: ___% of net profit per item sold
☑ Option C: Per-project commissions as agreed in writing
All payments shall be made via PayPal, direct deposit, or another agreed method within 30 days of issuance or reporting.
5. Attribution and Marketing
TeeMerch may publicly reference the Contributor’s name, handle, likeness, or brand for promotional purposes. The Contributor grants consent for this usage.
TeeMerch will make reasonable efforts to credit the Contributor when showcasing the Works.
6. Use of Group or Organizational Content
If the Contributor is acting on behalf of a brand, organization, band, campaign, or group, they confirm they are authorized to license the Works on behalf of that entity. Additional documentation may be requested for verification.
7. Term and Termination
This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues for [12 months] unless otherwise specified. It will renew automatically unless terminated with 30 days’ written notice.
TeeMerch may continue to sell remaining inventory for 90 days post-termination unless agreed otherwise.
8. Modifications and Derivative Use
TeeMerch may make formatting changes (e.g., cropping, scaling) as necessary for merchandise production. Significant derivative use requires prior written approval from the Contributor.
9. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep the contents of this Agreement and any business strategies, pricing, or sensitive project details confidential, unless required by law or mutual consent.
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes will first be addressed through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, both parties agree to binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Legal actions must be brought in the courts of Travis County, Texas.
12. Entire Agreement
This document represents the full understanding between TeeMerch and the Contributor. Any changes must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
13. Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contributor Licensing and Consent Agreement:
For TeeMerch:
Name: _________________________
Title: __________________________
Signature: _____________________
Date: _________________________
For the Contributor:
Name: _________________________
Signature: _____________________
Date: _________________________