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Stock Separation Agreement

My stock agency's separation terms
are that: upon separation, they will
continue to represent all of my
images which they promoted on the
web or in print for a period of
five years after separation, in
accordance with the terms outlined
in the agreement.

I'm not happy with this arrangement.
I understand they may be entitled
to profit from their promotion, but
five years is too long, especially
because they expect to keep an exclusive hold on these images for
five years beyond separation. In other
words, the effective separation on those images does not occur until five years beyond the separation date! I would more comfortable with co-exclusivity for the period beyond separation.

Please let me hear what you know
about this. Are there standards among
stock houses? Is this sep. agreement
typical, or exploitative? I will need to make a decision soon and try to negotiate a change with them as soon as
possible. Your experience/insights will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Barbara

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March 01, 2005