License Terms & Conditions
9.1 Exclusive License Grant
Upon receipt of full payment of all Costs due under this Agreement, Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) grants to the Client an exclusive, worldwide license to use the Content and Deliverables for a period of five (5) years from the Acceptance Date (the "License Period"). During the License Period, Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) shall not license, sell, or otherwise make available the Content or Deliverables to any third party.
9.2 Scope of License
During the License Period, the Client shall have the exclusive right to:
- Use the Content and Deliverables for the Applications specified in the Statement of Work;
- Publish, distribute, and display the Content and Deliverables through any medium worldwide;
- Prevent any third party, including Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD), from using the Content and Deliverables commercially during the License Period.
9.3 License Expiration
Upon expiration of the License Period:
- The exclusive license granted in clause 9.1 shall automatically convert to a non-exclusive license;
- Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) shall be free to license, sell, or otherwise make available the Content and Deliverables to third parties;
- The Client may continue to use any Content and Deliverables already published or distributed prior to the expiration of the License Period;
- Any new uses or distribution of the Content and Deliverables by the Client after the License Period shall require a new license agreement with Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD).
9.4 License Extension
The Client may extend the License Period for additional terms by providing written notice to Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the then-current License Period and paying the applicable extension fee as specified in the Statement of Work or as otherwise agreed between the parties.
9.5 Ownership of Intellectual Property
Notwithstanding the exclusive license granted in clause 9.1:
- Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) retains ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in the Content and Deliverables;
- This license does not constitute a transfer of ownership of any Intellectual Property Rights in the Content or Deliverables;
- During the License Period, Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) may use the Content and Deliverables for its portfolio, awards, and self-promotional purposes only, provided such use does not compete with the Client's use.
9.6 Restrictions
The Client shall not:
- Assign, sublicense, or transfer the rights granted under this clause 9 without the prior written consent of Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD);
- Use the Content or Deliverables in any way that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful;
- Modify or create derivative works based on the Content or Deliverables without prior written permission from Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD).
9.7 Third Party Materials
The license granted in this clause 9 excludes any Third Party Materials incorporated into the Content or Deliverables, which shall remain subject to the terms of their respective licenses. Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) shall inform the Client of any restrictions associated with Third Party Materials.
9.8 Behind-the-Scenes Content
For the avoidance of doubt, the license granted in this clause 9 does not extend to any behind-the-scenes footage or photographs, which shall remain the exclusive property of Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) as set out in clause 20.
9.9 Market Exclusivity
The exclusivity granted under this license means that for the duration of the License Period, Innov8 Digital Media (CogniTech Systems LTD) shall not create substantially similar Content for the Client's direct competitors in the same industry and geographic market as specified in the Statement of Work.
9.10 Survival
The provisions of this clause 9 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.