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The Photo Licensing Agreement is essential for businesses and individuals seeking to legally use photographic works in Belgium. This document is particularly relevant in today's digital age where image usage spans multiple platforms and purposes. It ensures compliance with Belgian copyright law, which provides strong protection for creators' moral rights while facilitating commercial exploitation of photographic works. The agreement is commonly used when organizations or individuals need to license photographs for specific uses, whether for commercial, editorial, or promotional purposes. It addresses critical elements such as usage scope, territory, duration, and fee structures, while incorporating requirements from both Belgian national law and EU directives. This template is designed to protect both the licensor's intellectual property rights and the licensee's commercial interests, providing clarity on permitted uses and restrictions while ensuring compliance with Belgian legal requirements for copyright protection and moral rights.
