License Agreement.

Madison Marie Photography

Photo Licensing and Usage Agreement
Last Updated: October 2025

This Photo Licensing and Usage Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Madison Marie Photography (“Licensor”) and purchaser (“Licensee”). By purchasing or downloading any digital photo (“Work”) from Madison Marie Photography, Licensee agrees to the terms outlined below.

1. Grant of License

a. Licensor hereby grants Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide, and perpetual license to use the Work(s) in accordance with either the Standard or Extended License selected at the time of purchase.

b. Licensee may use the Work as follows, according to the license purchased:

Standard License

  • Display on websites, blogs, and social media

  • Digital and print advertising, editorial, and internal business communications

  • Inclusion in presentations, brochures, print runs up to 500,000 copies

  • Digital publications (e.g., newsletters, e-books, digital ads)

Extended License (purchased separately)

  • Reproduction on products for resale, such as calendars, apparel, stationery, and digital templates

  • Unlimited print and digital run

  • Use in downloadable templates or products intended for resale

2. Restrictions

Licensee may not:

  • Resell, redistribute, sub-license, gift, or transfer the Work as a standalone file

  • Portray the Work as created by Licensee

  • Use the Work in unlawful, obscene, defamatory, or pornographic material

  • Incorporate Work into logos, trademarks, or service marks without written authorization

  • Use Work for machine learning, AI, or biometric data extraction without explicit permission

  • Use marked “Editorial Use Only” Works for commercial, promotional, or merchandising purposes

3. Editorial Use

Works identified as “Editorial Use Only” are for use in newsworthy, educational, informative, or journalistic contexts only. No commercial, advertising, or merchandise use is permitted.

4. Ownership and Copyright

All images remain the exclusive copyright of Madison Marie Photography. Licensee obtains only the limited rights outlined herein; no transfer or assignment of copyright is made.

5. Credit and Attribution

Attribution (e.g., “Photo by Madison Marie Photography”) is encouraged, especially in editorial contexts, but not required unless specified at purchase.

6. Duration and Territory

The license is perpetual and worldwide unless otherwise agreed.

7. Refunds & Termination

All sales are final due to the digital nature of the product. License may be revoked at Licensor’s discretion should Licensee breach this Agreement.

8. Miscellaneous

a. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
b. Modifications are valid only in a signed written form.
c. The laws of North Carolina govern this Agreement.
d. Neither party shall be liable for indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the Work.
e. Disputes will be resolved first by negotiation, then by mediation, before resorting to litigation.

9. Contact

Madison Marie Photography
Email: connect@madison-marie-photography.com
Website: www.madison-marie-photography.com

By purchasing or downloading any Madison Marie Photography image, you acknowledge and agree to this Agreement.