SAMPLE AGREEMENT COUNTY,, USA THIS AGREEMENT, is made this _____ day of _____, 200_ by and between _______________ having its principal place of business at _______________________________, hereinafter referred to as DESIGNER, and PUBLISHER., having its principal place of business at, PUBLISHER ADDRESS hereinafter referred to as JCDI. WHEREAS Designer is a creator in the art, art needlework, needlecraft, hobby and craft field, including, but not limited to needlepoint, crewel, cross stitch, surface stitchery, counted thread work, stamped goods, crochet, knit, latch hook, and books, booklets, and kits, hereinafter referred to as DESIGNS, which PUBLISHER desires to use and reproduce in connection with the reproduction and sale of books, booklets, kits, electronic media, and licensing to third parties. Now, therefore, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises and undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties do mutually agree as follows: FIRST, Exclusive License: Designer hereby grants to PUBLISHER the exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute and sell Designer's Designs submitted to, and accepted by, PUBLISHER in accordance with this Agreement through the manufacture, sale, and distribution of books and booklets (publications), kits, electronic media and licensing to third parties. Designer shall furnish and deliver to PUBLISHER a copy of the original of each of Designer's Designs for approval by PUBLISHER and upon approval, PUBLISHER shall execute and supervise the completion of the aforementioned originals into a finished condition suitable for proper publication, sale and/or adaptation for licensing. SECOND, Compensation: In consideration of the rights granted by Designer to PUBLISHER, PUBLISHER agrees to pay Designer as follows: Ten percent (10%) royalty on net wholesale sales of any and all publications governed by this Agreement. PUBLISHER agrees to pay Designer a six percent (6%) royalty on net wholesale sales of any and all kits governed by this Agreement. PUBLISHER agrees to pay Designer a five percent (5%) royalty on net retail sales of any and all publications governed by this Agreement. PUBLISHER agrees to pay Designer a three percent (3%) royalty on net retail sales of any and all kits governed by this Agreement. PUBLISHER agrees to pay Designer a ten percent (10%) royalty on all revenues generated by the licensing in electronic media and/or sub-licensing of any designs governed by this Agreement. As used herein, the term "net wholesale sales" shall mean, for any period, gross sales by PUBLISHER to any entity purchasing product for resale, less any returns. As used herein, the term "net retail sales" shall mean, for any period, gross sales by PUBLISHER to the end user of the product, less any returns. THIRD, Payment Schedule: Payments to the Designer shall be made on the fifteenth (15th) of each month following the close of each quarter, i.e., on April 15th, July 15th, October 15th and January 15th, beginning with the first quarter in which royalties are earned and continuing each and every quarter thereafter for as long as PUBLISHER continues to sell products governed by this Agreement. PUBLISHER shall furnish to Designer a statement showing total quantity of Designer's Designs sold, detailed by item number and/or name, total receipts from sales, and the royalties earned by Designer during the preceding quarter, together with a check for such royalties, less any advances PUBLISHER may have made. PUBLISHER agrees to keep adequate books and records concerning all transactions used to arrive at the royalties earned figure presented on all statements furnished to the Designer. If Designer receives any overpayment due to returns, PUBLISHER shall deduct the overpayment from any further payment due, the deduction schedule to be set at PUBLISHER's discretion. FOURTH, Reservation of Rights: Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way restrict PUBLISHER from entering into a contract or agreement with any other entity for the design of Designs during the term of this Agreement. Further, it is agreed and understood between the parties that Designer retains the right to contract with third parties to supply Designs not previously submitted to PUBLISHER or ones which have been rejected by PUBLISHER. Designer further agrees that any Design submitted to and accepted by PUBLISHER will not be published or licensed to any other entity during the term of this Agreement. FIFTH, Designer Credit: PUBLISHER agrees to use the name ___________ as Designer and to give sole design credits to _____________ on any and all books, booklets, kits, electronic media and licensed products sold by PUBLISHER that contain Designer's Designs. Further, PUBLISHER agrees to use only Designer's Designs in any book, booklet, or kit published and sold by PUBLISHER containing or advertising the ______________ credit. SIXTH, Publication Procedures: PUBLISHER will review and approve the proposed Designs for each publication, kit, electronic media and/or licensing for subject and content prior to final design submission. Designer shall have the option, at their expense, to supervise all book photography sessions featuring Designer's Designs. Designer shall have the option, at their expense, to supervise all press runs featuring publications containing Designer's Designs. All Designs governed by this Agreement are to be reproduced exactly as submitted by Designer without any deviation unless prior permission for alterations has been granted by Designer. PUBLISHER bears all costs associated with the production, manufacture, marketing, warehousing, shipping, and sales expenses of Designs submitted in accordance with this Agreement. SEVENTH, Term: The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years beginning with the execution date of this Agreement. This Agreement will renew automatically for an additional three (3) year period on the same terms and conditions unless either party gives written notice of termination to the other within sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date. In the event this Agreement is terminated and/or not renewed, PUBLISHER shall pay royalties to Designer as herein provided for as long as the Designs are being sold by PUBLISHER. PUBLISHER, in its sole judgment, shall determine when Designer's Designs executed within the terms of this Agreement will no longer be sold by PUBLISHER. All rights to Designs executed within the terms of this Agreement shall revert to Designer 180 days after the last on sale date by PUBLISHER of said designs, and PUBLISHER will forever surrender any claims to revenues generated by said Designs. EIGHTH, Designer's Representations: Designer covenants and warrants that all Designs furnished to PUBLISHER pursuant to this Agreement are original Designs of Designer or that Designer has obtained all rights thereto, and that Designer has not infringed or copied the rights, titles or interests of others. Any and all licensing fees due to a licensee of Designer as a result of sales by PUBLISHER of Designs submitted in accordance with this Agreement shall be the sole responsibility of Designer. Designer further covenants and agrees to hold PUBLISHER harmless against any claim made against it as a result of the acts by the Designer, her agents and employees, and further agrees that in the event suit is filed against PUBLISHER arising out of such claims, that Designer will pay all expenses of litigation incurred by PUBLISHER for attorney's fees, court costs and other legal expenses. Designer further agrees to pay all expenses incurred by PUBLISHER in preparation and publication of said Designs should Designs have to be removed from the market. Designer warrants and represents that Designer has not entered into and will not enter into any contract inconsistent with the rights herein granted to PUBLISHER during the term of this Agreement. NINTH, Resolution of Disputes: All claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach of this Agreement shall be decided by arbitration. Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. One arbitrator shall be selected from a list of qualified arbitrators furnished by the American Arbitration Association by agreement of the parties. If the parties cannot agree upon selection of an arbitrator within thirty (30) days of being furnished a list of arbitrators, then either may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction to select the arbitrator. The award entered by the arbitrator shall be final and the judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in the court having jurisdiction thereof. Any award rendered by the arbitrator shall be accompanied by written opinion of the arbitrator giving the reasons for the award. Each party shall pay for its own expenses of arbitration, and the expenses of the arbitrator shall be equally shared, provided, if in the opinion of the arbitrator, any claim or any defense or objection thereto was unreasonable, of the other party (including reasonable attorney's fees). Except for an action to enforce the award of the arbitrator, each party hereby waives and releases any right to institute a suit at law or equity to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or to seek recovery for any breach of any terms of this Agreement, it being the intentions of the parties that all disputes under this Agreement be resolved in accordance with the arbitration provisions. TENTH, Binding Effect: The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed binding upon the parties, their assigns, legal representatives, successors in interest, receivers and trustees. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersede any and all prior agreements between the parties, and no modifications shall be effective and binding unless in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. If any portion of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable in a court of law, only that portion deemed unenforceable shall be voided and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in force. ELEVENTH, Governing Law: This Agreement and its provisions are to be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _______ . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals on the date and year first written above. ________________________________________________ PUBLISHER, INC. ________________________________________________ WITNESS ________________________________________________ DESIGNER ________________________________________________ WITNESS