Agreement for Modeling & Revenue Share
Date:
Location:
Berlin, Germany
1. The Parties
Model:
2. Scope of Grant (Usage Options)
Please check YES or NO for each category:
[ YES ] Website & Portfolio (Artistic)
Display on the Photographer’s official photography website and printed portfolio book.
[ YES ] Photographer’s Business & Landing Pages
Use on the Photographer’s own business websites. Included in the session discount. No additional royalty is paid for this internal use.
[ YES ] Social Media (Instagram, LinkedIn)
If unchecked, the Photographer will strictly avoid posting these images on social networks.
[ YES ] Third-Party Commercial Licensing
Right to license/sell to external clients subject to the Revenue Share in Section 3.
[ YES ] "Photo of the Month" Feature
One image printed A2 and displayed in Studio for 1 month. Model receives print afterwards.
3. Commercial Revenue Share
Applies only if "Third-Party Commercial Licensing" is checked above.
- Share Percentage: The Model shall receive 50% of the Net Income received by the Photographer from any third-party commercial license or sale.
- Exclusion: The Revenue Share does not apply to "Photographer’s Business & Landing Pages" (Internal Use).
- Net Income: The actual amount landing in the Photographer’s bank account after deducting platform fees, taxes (VAT), or agent commissions.
- Payment Schedule: Within 30 days via PayPal or Bank Transfer.
- Reporting: The Photographer agrees to inform the Model via email whenever an image is sold.
4. Model’s Usage Rights
The Photographer grants the Model a license to use the photos for their own self-promotion (Portfolio, Website, Social Media).
- Restriction: The Model may not sell these images to third parties or stock agencies.
5. Duration & Right of Withdrawal (DSGVO/KUG)
- 2-Year Voluntary Withdrawal: The Model may withdraw their consent for the Photographer’s continued use (Portfolio, Social Media) after a period of 2 years from the signing date.
Effect: Upon written notice, the Photographer will remove the images from their own digital channels. - Protection of Commercial Licenses: This right of withdrawal applies only to future uses. It does not invalidate commercial licenses already sold or granted to third parties (under Section 3) prior to the withdrawal notice. The Photographer is not required to recall existing printed materials (e.g., books, flyers) created before the notice.
5. Duration & Data Protection (GDPR)
- The Model consents to the storage of their data for contract management.
- Minimum Term: The usage rights granted in Section 2 are irrevocable for a minimum period of two (2) years from the date of signing. The Model acknowledges that this period is necessary for the Photographer to realize the value of the TFP/Discount arrangement.
- Revocation (After 2 Years): After the minimum term, the Model may withdraw consent for future uses in writing.
Effect: Upon withdrawal, the Photographer will remove images from their Website/Portfolio.
Exception: Already sold content or commercial licenses granted to third parties (under Section 3) prior to the revocation date remain valid and cannot be cancelled or recalled.
6. Final Provisions
This agreement represents the entire understanding of the parties. German law applies.
Signature of Photographer
Enrique H. Herrero
Enrique H. Herrero