STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY, WELLNESS STOCK SHOP BUYER AGREEMENT

 

UPDATED: October 31, 2023

 

THIS AGREEMENT, effective as of  DATE OF PURCHASE, between  WELLNESS STOCK SHOP, an individual or business maintaining a stock Seller website at WELLNESSSTOCKSHOP.COM, GARDEN CITY, IDAHO, and BUYER..

 

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of various stock background photographic images and related intellectual property; and

 

WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of the copyright rights to the stock photographic images and related intellectual property; and

 

WHEREAS, Seller has the sole and exclusive right to sell, license, or authorize the use of such images and intellectual property; and

 

WHEREAS, Buyer desires the right to purchase certain images for certain commercial purposes; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, and other valuable consideration as hereinafter described, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

CONTRACT

 

 

I. THE GRANT

 

a. The Seller hereby grants the Buyer the right to utilize certain photograph[s], more particularly photographs individually purchased, or commissioned through site membership.

 

b. The use of such photograph[s] described in paragraph I(A) above, is limited to the following commercial uses:

  • Worldwide, unlimited time
  • Self-promotion for individuals and small businesses is allowed.
  • Usage on website, social media, blog posts, design elements and small printed and digital marketing materials is allowed.
  • For usage by 1 person in your company or organization. For usage by additional persons, further usage rights must be purchased.
  • Usage to represent one business owned solely and explicitly by the purchaser is allowed.
  • (Agency Membership Only, Effective Nov. 1, 2023): Usage on accounts you manage or create content for is allowed with an active and current Agency Membership, however it is not allowed to sell, gift, or share any content or Canva links with clients, managed accounts, or anyone else (even if the content is modified).
  • (Agency Membership Only, Effective Nov. 1, 2023): Photos may be used in designs for resale with an active and current Agency Membership only, as long as the image(s) cannot be extracted. Once the membership is canceled or no longer active, all photos and additional content must be removed from designs for resale.
  • Commercial use, such as magazine publications of more than 100,000 print or more and/or billboards are subject to additional fees and must maintain special usage rights.

 

c. The Territory of this Agreement is limited to: national and international use.

d. The terms of this agreement shall not be assignable or sub-licensable by the Buyer without the prior written consent of the Seller.

e. In consideration for the grant of this license, Buyer hereby covenants and agrees to pay Seller in accordance with the terms set forth in Section V below.

 

 

II. USE OF IMAGES

 

Unless you have obtained extended usage rights for a particular photo, each photo you purchase, download via a photo plan/membership, or have opted to receive comes with a limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive, revocable single-user license.

 

a. Buyer agrees to utilize the photograph(s) in a commercially reasonable manner and in such manner that will not harm the professional reputation of Seller. The Buyer agrees not to utilize the photograph(s) in any pornographic, illegal, libelous, scandalous, or such other manner that would tend to damage the image and reputation of the Seller.

b. Buyer agrees to purchase the stock image(s) solely for the use in creating new editorial or other originally created materials. Buyer shall not resell any stock image or any content as an individual stock image or template, market the stock image or template independently of any newly created work, or utilize the stock image or template for any other purpose than expressly granted herein.

c. Buyer may only sell new artistic works that contain the stock image with purchase of extended usage rights, provided that the stock image is in some way altered, may not be extracted and is not resold as a stock image.

d. Buyer may not resell the downloaded content as part of a template, graphics, bundle, themes, or other items intended for resale with the exception of use in courses and eBooks (with distribution up to 2,000).

e. Buyer may not sell, trade or gift images or templates as stand alone files or as part of a package even if the original image or template has been altered in some way, such as by adding text, graphics, design or color overlay.

f. Buyer may not use the images to promote, sell or represent other stock photography or styling workshops, projects, products or similar offerings.

g. Photo Plan buyers/members may not pursue abusive mass photo downloads. "Unlimited downloads" is defined as "download images as you need them" and is not an invitation for users to undergo a mass downloading spree. All downloads are monitored and Wellness Stock Shop reserves the right to revoke Photo Store access to any member when abuse is discovered and may, furthermore, terminate and revoke the buyer/member's usage rights for any and all photos downloaded during user's membership term. "Excessive downloads" may be detected at more than 100 photo downloads per month.

h. Buyer may upload images into website designs, social media, digital and print marketing materials and templates on behalf of individual clients as long as the image cannot be extracted, as long as Buyer has an eligible active photo membership.

i. Buyer is allowed to have one membership (per 1 person) and use the photos, templates, and additional content for all the accounts managed or clients for whom Buyer creates content, as long as the membership is active.

j. Once Buyer's membership expires, Buyer may continue to use photos downloaded via their plan for personal use only. Photo usage on behalf of clients via membership can only be made during Buyer's active membership term. However, Buyer’s clients may continue to use the photos implemented in design work by Buyer during the active membership period even after Buyer’s membership expires. There is no expiration date on photos used during an active membership period.

k. Buyer may upload images to client social media accounts on behalf of clients.

l. Buyer may not share, gift or sell the templates as editable templates to customers or clients, even if customization or modifications have been made.

m. Buyer may use the images in digital products such as free ebooks, pdfs, courses, and other downloads as long as the images cannot be extracted.

n. Buyer may crop, add text or color overlay, rotate, add additional graphics or product photos, or alter the images in any way they see fit for their personal branding needs.

o. Seller and Buyer shall at all relevant times herein maintain the utmost good faith and fair dealing in their mutual duties under this agreement.

p. Buyer agrees not to claim any photographed branded products within any image as their own, unless they are indeed the sole creator of that product.

q. Seller is not required to store previously purchased and dowloaded photos whether from a one-off purchase such as a photo bundle, a plan or an unlimited membership, and can clear download history at any time, without warning. It is Buyer’s responsibility to track, save and backup all photo downloads.

r. Due to the downloadable nature of the products, there is a strict no-refund policy. No refunds will be issued in partial or full in any case or situation.

 

 

III. COPYRIGHT:

 

Buyer hereby covenants and agrees to affix to a proper copyright notice to any photograph[s] utilized under this agreement. Such notice shall properly identify the Seller as the owner of the licensed image.

b. Buyer acknowledges that the Seller shall remain the sole author, sole owner and sole copyright claimant of any licensed photograph[s] and does not transfer ownership or control of said copyrights except as hereto agreed.

 

 

 

IV. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RIGHTS:

 

Buyer acknowledges and agrees not to contest, or assist or induce others to do so, the Sellers rights in and to any photograph[s].

 

 

V. CONSIDERATION

 

The Buyer hereby agrees and undertakes to pay the following consideration to the Seller for the use of the photograph[s].

 

i. Market price per individual image file.

ii. Official membership fee, paid in full.

 

 

 

VI. INDEMNIFICATION

 

Seller shall at all times during the term of this Agreement, and at all times after the termination hereof, indemnify and keep indemnified and hold Buyer harmless from and against all expenses incurred and damages paid by Buyer in respect of any third party claim or action against Buyer arising from any adverse claim of ownership to any rights, title, and interest in and to the licensed images, including, but not limited to, actions existing in copyright, trademark, unfair competition, passing off, or any other claim or cause action based on the rights of and/or ownership to the licensed images, or other intellectual properties which comprise this Agreement. Seller, at Buyer's request, shall defend Buyer in any such third party claim.

 

 

 

VII. THIRD PARTY INFRINGEMENT

 

Buyer will promptly call to the attention of Seller the use of the photograph[s] by any third party which Buyer considers to be an infringement. Seller and Buyer shall consult one another as to whether proceedings shall be brought against such third parties. In the event that Seller and Buyer decide that action should be taken against such third parties, Seller may take such action in their own name or, alternatively, Seller may authorize Buyer to initiate such action in Buyer's name. Buyer and Seller agree to cooperate fully with one another to whatever extent it is necessary to prosecute such action, all expenses being borne by Seller and all damages that may be recovered being solely for the account of Seller.

 

 

 

VIII. FORCE MAJEURE:

 

Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing or failing to perform obligations if that delay or failure results from events or circumstances outside its reasonable control. Such delay or failure shall not constitute a breach of this agreement and the time for performance shall be extended by a period equivalent to that during which performance is so prevented provided that if such delay or failure persists for more than 90 days, nothing in this Clause shall be taken to limit or prevent the exercise by either party of its rights of termination under Clause IX without claim [arising from the termination] against the party defaulting by reason of force majeure cure provided that any outstanding pre-existing claims shall not be thereby terminated.

 

 

 

IX. TERMINATION:

 

a. This agreement shall terminate in the event that Seller or Buyer materially breaches any portion of this agreement. Such termination shall take effect immediately after fourteen [14] calendar days after notice of the breach from one party to the other. Both parties shall have the right to notify the other of their intent to take substantial steps to cure any breach. If such notice is delivered, the agreement shall not terminate, unless such substantial steps do not in fact occur.

b. This agreement shall terminate forthwith in the event of bankruptcy or judicial or administrative declaration of insolvency of Seller or Buyer that relate to any duty of performance under this agreement.

c. Upon termination of this Agreement, Buyer shall discontinue all use of the Licensed photograph[s] in any manner whatsoever and shall return any and all Photograph[s] to the Seller that remain in the Buyer’s care, custody and control.

 

 

 

X. MISCELLANEOUS:

 

a. Any waiver by either Buyer or Seller of any breach of a term or condition of this Agreement, or failure to perform under this agreement, shall not be considered as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any condition hereof.

b. If any provision, clause or section of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable by any judicial or administrative authority, the remaining portions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

c. This Agreement shall not create or be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, association or any type of combination. No party shall have the power or authority to act as the agent of the other or to authorize or incur obligations on behalf of the other or to make on behalf of the other party any promises, warranties or representations.

d. The parties expressly consent to jurisdiction and venue of the federal and state courts of the State of Oregon and the State of (buyer's state) with respect to any suit, claim or dispute arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement. It is understood and agreed by the parties that the Court where litigation is first commenced will retain jurisdiction over any and all related claims or disputes arising out of and concerning this Agreement. Depending on which State any action may be commenced, this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made in such State, and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of such State.

e. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, parents, subsidiaries or otherwise related or affiliated companies.

f. This Agreement, including this paragraph, may be modified or amended only by a writing signed by all parties to this Agreement.

g. This Agreement represents the entire agreement of the parties, and all prior assertions, understandings, warranties and representations are merged herein. It is a final integrated Agreement which embodies all the terms, conditions, and representations between the parties, and the parties make no warranties, covenants or agreements, express or implied, except as expressly set forth herein.

 

YOUR USAGE OF THIS WEBSITE SIGNIFIES YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.