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GRANT OF LEASE Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby lease and take from the Landlord the property described in Exhibit \"A\" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the \"Leased Premises\"), together with, as part of the parcel, all improvements located thereon. LEASE TERM Total Term of Lease: The term of this Lease shall begin on the commencement date, as defined in Section b) of this Article 3, and shall terminate on [DATE]. Commencement Date: The \"Commencement Date\" shall mean the date on which the Tenant shall commence to conduct business on the Leased Premised, so long as such date is not in excess of [NUMBER] days subsequent to execution hereof. EXTENSIONS The parties hereto may elect to extend this Agreement upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon in writing and signed by the parties at the time of any such extension. DETERMINATION OF RENT The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at such place as the Landlord shall from time to time direct by notice to the Tenant, rent at the following rates and times: Annual Rent: Annual rent for the term of the Lease shall be [AMOUNT], plus applicable sales tax. Payment of Yearly Rent: The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly installments of one-twelfth (1/12th) of the total yearly rent, which shall be [AMOUNT], on the first day of each and every calendar month during the term hereof, and prorata for the fractional portion of any month, except that on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the Commencement Date, the Tenant shall also pay to the Landlord rent at the said rate for any portion of the preceding calendar month included in the term of this Lease. Reference to yearly rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. A late fee in the amount of [AMOUNT] shall be assessed if payment is not postmarked or received by Landlord on or before the tenth day of each month. USE OF PROPERTY BY TENANT The Leased Premises may be occupied and used by Tenant exclusively as a [DESCRIBE], to be known as a [DESCRIBE]. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the property for any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the property to any Sub-Tenant, assignee, or licensee, which or who shall use the property for any other use. RESTRICTIONS ON USE Tenant shall not use the demised premises in any manner that will increase risks covered by insurance on the demised premises and result in an increase in the rate of insurance or a cancellation of any insurance policy, even if such use may be in furtherance of Tenant's business purposes. Tenant shall not keep, use, or sell anything prohibited by any policy of fire insurance covering the demised premises, and shall comply with all requirements of the insurers applicable to the demised premises necessary to keep in force the fire and liability insurance. WASTE, NUISANCE, OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY Tenant shall not allow any waste or nuisance on the demised premises, or use or allow the demised premises to be used for any unlawful purpose. DELAY IN DELIVERING POSSESSION This lease agreement shall not be rendered void or voidable by the inability of Landlord to deliver possession to Tenant on the date set forth in Section 3. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant for any loss or damage suffered by reason of such a delay; provided, however, that Landlord does deliver possession no later than [date]. In the event of a delay in delivering possession, the rent for the period of such delay will be deducted from the total rent due under this lease agreement. No extension of this lease agreement shall result from a delay in delivering possession. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Tenant has deposited with the Landlord the sum of [AMOUNT] as security for the full and faithful performance by the Tenant of all the terms of this lease required to be performed by the Tenant. Such sum shall be returned to the Tenant after the expiration of this lease, provided the Tenant has fully and faithfully carried out all of its terms. In the event of a bona fide sale of the property of which the leased premises are a part, the Landlord shall have the right to transfer the security to the purchaser to be held under the terms of this lease, and the Landlord shall be released from all liability for the return of such security to the Tenant. TAXES Property Taxes: The Tenant shall be liable for all taxes levied against any leasehold interest of the Tenant or personal property and trade fixtures owned or placed by the Tenant in the Leased Premises. 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In any such event, if the Landlord agrees, at the request of the Tenant, to join with the Tenant at Tenant's expense in said proceedings and the Landlord agrees to sign and deliver such papers and instruments as may be necessary to prosecute such proceedings, the Tenant shall have the right to contest the amount of any such tax and the Tenant shall have the right to withhold payment of any such tax, if the statute under which the Tenant is contesting such tax so permits. Payment of Ordinary Assessments: The Tenant shall pay all assessments, ordinary and extraordinary, attributable to or against the Leased Premises not later than [NUMBER] days after the day on which the same became initially due. The Tenant may take the benefit of any law allowing assessments to be paid in installments and in such event the Tenant shall only be liable for such installments of assessments due during the term hereof. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. 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The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. 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TERM This Agreement shall remain in force from the date first set forth in section 3 for a period of [NUMBER] hour(s). This term shall always be subject to the termination provisions set forth herein. APPOINTMENT OF EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY [COMPANY NAME] agrees to employ the company to perform the services set forth herein and event management company agrees to perform these services. The scope of this employment will be as follows: [Describe scope of the agreement in geographical terms, e.g., \"From [COUNTRY] to [COUNTRY]\"] These services will encompass all modes of transportation. EVENT DETAILS Client is hiring the company to execute the planned event in question, and related services, for the following event (\"Event\"): Date: [Event Date] Catering arrival time: [Arrival Time] (\"Start Time\") Event start time (for guests): [Event Start Time] (\"Start Time\") Event end time (for guests): [Event End Time] (\"End Time\") Location: [Event Venue] (\"Venue\") Estimated number of guests: [Guest Count] EVENT PLANNING SERVICES a) Scope of Services The Parties have agreed to the event idea attached to this Agreement. The company reserves the right to make small changes to the plan if initial ideas are unable to be sourced due to reasons beyond the control of the Parties. The following limitations will apply to this reservation of right - [Event Limitations on Alterations]. The company is responsible for the coordination and execution of the planned event. This shall include handling on-site logistics and additional duties including: [LIST ADDITIONAL DUTIES] b) Responsibilities for Related Costs Client is solely responsible for all costs and/or deposits relating to use of the Venue, and for obtaining any necessary permissions, authorizations, or other requirement of event management company providing services at the Venue. PAYMENT TERMS a) Total Costs In exchange for the services of the event management company as specified in this Contract, Client will pay to the company $ [Total Cost]. As of the signing of this Contract, the total amount is estimated to be $ [Total Cost] (\"Estimated Total Cost\"). Payment will be made to the company as follows: $ [Event Deposit] deposit due on the date of signing, and the balance of approximately $ [Total of Second Payment] will be due [Time Period] in advance of the event. The exact amount due will be determined, and provided from Client to event management company in writing, [Time Period] in advance of the Event along with a Final Guest Count. b) Responsibilities for Related Costs Client is solely responsible for all costs and/or deposits relating to use of the Venue, and for obtaining any necessary permissions, authorizations, or other requirement of the company providing services at the Venue. c) Insurance and Indemnification The company has, or will obtain, general liability insurance relating to the company's services at the Event","Event Contract","4","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/event-contract-D12805.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12805.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12805.xml",{"title":168,"description":6},"event contract",[170,173,176],{"label":171,"url":172},"Sales & Marketing","sales-marketing",{"label":174,"url":175},"Press & Media","press-media",{"label":171,"url":172},"/template/event-contract-D12805",false,{"seo":180,"reviewer":192,"legal_disclaimer":196,"quick_facts":197,"at_a_glance":199,"personas":203,"variants":228,"glossary":256,"clauses":290,"how_to_fill":341,"common_mistakes":382,"faqs":407,"industries":435,"comparisons":459,"diy_vs_lawyer":475,"jurisdictions":488,"related_template_ids_curated":509,"schema":521,"classification":522},{"meta_title":181,"meta_description":182,"primary_keyword":183,"secondary_keywords":184},"Location Release Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free location release agreement template for film, photo, and video shoots. Covers permission, fees, liability, and indemnification. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","location release agreement template",[185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"location release form template","film location release agreement","location release agreement free","location release form word","property release agreement template","location permission agreement","location release contract template",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":196,"signature_required":196,"notarization_required":178},"medium",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"A Location Release Agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner or occupant (the \"Licensor\") and a production company, photographer, or filmmaker (the \"Licensee\") that grants permission to use a specific physical location for filming, photography, or other media production. This free Word download covers access dates, fees, permitted uses, liability, indemnification, and restoration obligations in a single concise document you can edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it any time you need to film, photograph, or record at a property you do not own — whether for a commercial, feature film, music video, corporate video, or photo shoot. Property owners use it before granting access to ensure their premises, business operations, and legal interests are protected throughout the production.\n","Parties and property description, permitted use and scope, access schedule and duration, location fee and payment terms, production conduct and restrictions, liability waiver and indemnification, insurance requirements, restoration and damage obligations, and governing law.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Film and TV producers","Securing legal access to private or commercial properties for on-location shoots","persona-producer",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Commercial photographers","Formalizing permission to photograph residential or business premises for client campaigns","persona-photographer",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Property owners and landlords","Protecting their premises and limiting liability before allowing a production crew on-site","persona-landlord",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Marketing and brand managers","Documenting location rights for branded content, product shoots, and social media campaigns","persona-marketing-manager",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"Independent filmmakers","Obtaining low-budget location access without exposing themselves to property damage claims","persona-freelancer",{"title":225,"use_case":226,"icon_asset_id":227},"Event and production companies","Locking in venue access terms for live recordings, corporate events, and streaming productions","persona-event-manager",[229,233,237,241,244,248,252],{"situation":230,"recommended_template":231,"slug":232},"Filming at a private residential property","Residential Location Release Agreement","location-release-agreement-D14006",{"situation":234,"recommended_template":235,"slug":236},"Using a commercial building, office, or retail space for a shoot","Commercial Property Location Release","contract-of-sale-of-commercial-property-D1169",{"situation":238,"recommended_template":239,"slug":240},"Photographing or filming in a public park or government-owned space","Public Location Permit Application","application-policy-D13439",{"situation":242,"recommended_template":243,"slug":232},"Filming on a university or school campus","Educational Institution Location Release",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":246,"slug":247},"Granting ongoing multi-day or multi-week access to a recurring set location","Location License Agreement (Long-Form)","license-agreement-long-form-D1020",{"situation":249,"recommended_template":250,"slug":251},"Releasing a person's likeness captured during a shoot, not a property","Model Release Form","model-release-and-permission-to-use-photographs-D763",{"situation":253,"recommended_template":254,"slug":255},"Using stock footage of a location without a live crew","Stock Footage License Agreement","license-agreement-D1180",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Licensor","The property owner or authorized occupant who grants permission for a production to use the location.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Licensee","The production company, photographer, or filmmaker receiving permission to access and use the location.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Location Fee","The agreed compensation paid by the Licensee to the Licensor in exchange for access to the property.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Permitted Use","The specific type of production activity — filming, photography, audio recording — that the agreement authorizes at the property.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Call Sheet","A daily production schedule listing which crew members, talent, and equipment will be on-site and at what times, often attached as an exhibit to the release.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation requiring one party to compensate the other for losses, damages, or legal claims arising from the indemnifying party's acts or omissions.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Restoration Obligation","A requirement that the production crew return the property to its original condition by a specified date after the shoot concludes.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"General Liability Insurance","A policy covering bodily injury and property damage claims that may arise during the production on the location premises.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Force Majeure","A clause excusing a party from performance when an unforeseeable event outside their control — weather, natural disaster, or government action — prevents the shoot from proceeding.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Right of Approval","A provision giving the property owner the right to review and approve specific aspects of the production, such as script content referencing the location or final edited footage.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"Exclusivity","A term granting the Licensee sole access to the location during scheduled shoot periods, preventing the owner from booking other tenants or productions at the same time.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Parties, property description, and recitals","Identifies the Licensor and Licensee by full legal name, describes the physical address and specific areas of the property covered, and states the purpose of the agreement.","This Location Release Agreement is entered into as of [DATE] between [LICENSOR FULL LEGAL NAME] ('Licensor'), owner of the property located at [FULL PROPERTY ADDRESS] ('Location'), and [LICENSEE FULL LEGAL NAME] ('Licensee'). Licensee desires to use the Location for the purpose of [PRODUCTION TITLE / DESCRIPTION].","Describing the location only by street address without specifying which rooms, floors, or exterior areas are included — leaving the scope of access open to dispute when a crew tries to enter areas the owner considered off-limits.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Grant of license and permitted use","Grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, limited license to access and use the property solely for the described production activity — photography, filming, audio recording, or a combination.","Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to enter and use the Location solely for the purpose of [FILMING / PHOTOGRAPHY / AUDIO RECORDING] in connection with [PRODUCTION TITLE] ('Production'). This license does not convey any ownership interest in the Location.","Using broad language like 'any and all media purposes' without specifying the production. This could be read to authorize future shoots, sublicensing to third parties, or uses the owner never intended to permit.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Access schedule and duration","States the specific dates and hours during which the crew may access the property, including setup, shooting, and wrap time.","Licensee shall have access to the Location on the following dates and times: [DATE(S)], from [START TIME] to [END TIME] ('Shoot Period'). Access outside the Shoot Period requires Licensor's prior written consent. Any extension shall be subject to an additional fee of $[X] per [HOUR / DAY].","Omitting wrap and setup time from the access window. Crews consistently need an hour or more on each end — leaving this unspecified leads to overtime disputes and property access conflicts.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Location fee and payment terms","Specifies the compensation the Licensee will pay, the payment schedule, the method of payment, and whether a security deposit is required.","Licensee shall pay Licensor a location fee of $[AMOUNT] for the Shoot Period, payable as follows: $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] upon execution of this Agreement, and the balance of $[REMAINING AMOUNT] no later than [DATE / prior to first day of access]. A security deposit of $[AMOUNT] is due upon execution and will be returned within [X] days of completion, less any documented damage.","Failing to specify a security deposit or damage holdback. Without one, a Licensor seeking compensation for minor damage must pursue a separate legal claim rather than making a straightforward deduction.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Production conduct and restrictions","Sets ground rules for crew behavior on the property — number of crew members, prohibited areas, noise limits, equipment restrictions, parking, and the owner's right to have a representative present.","Licensee shall limit the crew to a maximum of [NUMBER] persons on the Location at any time. The following areas are excluded from use: [LIST RESTRICTED AREAS]. No open flames, hazardous materials, or [SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT / ACTIVITY] shall be used without Licensor's prior written approval. Licensor reserves the right to have one representative present at all times.","No cap on crew size or equipment. A homeowner who permits a 'small film crew' can find 30 people and a generator truck on their property with no contractual basis to object.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Liability waiver and indemnification","Allocates risk between the parties — typically requiring the Licensee to indemnify the Licensor against claims arising from the production's use of the property, and waiving the Licensor's liability for injury to the Licensee's crew.","Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to Licensee's use of the Location. Licensor shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage sustained by Licensee or its crew while on the Location.","One-sided indemnification that places all risk on the property owner. Courts in many jurisdictions will not enforce indemnification clauses that attempt to relieve a party of liability for their own negligence — a balanced clause is both fairer and more likely to hold up.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Insurance requirements","Requires the Licensee to carry and maintain adequate insurance coverage — typically commercial general liability with a minimum limit — and to name the Licensor as an additional insured for the shoot period.","Prior to accessing the Location, Licensee shall provide Licensor with a certificate of insurance evidencing commercial general liability coverage of not less than $[AMOUNT] per occurrence and $[AMOUNT] aggregate, naming Licensor as an additional insured. Coverage must remain in force throughout the Shoot Period.","Requiring a certificate of insurance but not requiring the Licensor to be named as an additional insured. A certificate alone only proves the policy exists — additional insured status is what actually protects the owner if a crew member is injured on the premises.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Restoration and damage obligations","Requires the Licensee to restore the property to its pre-shoot condition and establishes a process for documenting damage and calculating repair costs.","Licensee shall, at its sole cost and expense, restore the Location to its original condition no later than [DATE / TIME] following the conclusion of the Shoot Period. Licensor and Licensee shall conduct a joint walk-through inspection before and after the shoot. Any damage identified in the post-shoot inspection not present in the pre-shoot inspection shall be repaired at Licensee's expense.","Skipping the pre-shoot walk-through inspection and documentation. Without a baseline record of the property's condition, any damage claim becomes a credibility contest rather than a documented contractual obligation.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Right to use name and likeness of property","Grants or restricts the Licensee's right to identify the location by name, address, or distinctive visual features in the finished production and in promotional materials.","Licensor [grants / does not grant] Licensee the right to identify the Location by name and address in the Production and in all promotional, advertising, and marketing materials related to the Production. Any use of the Location's name or distinctive features not expressly authorized herein requires Licensor's prior written consent.","Omitting this clause entirely. A production that identifies a private residence or business by name in a commercial context without permission may expose the Licensee to a separate right-of-publicity or false endorsement claim.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement","Specifies the jurisdiction whose law governs the contract, the mechanism for resolving disputes, and confirms the written agreement supersedes all prior oral or written understandings.","This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY]. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved by [binding arbitration / mediation / litigation] in [CITY, JURISDICTION]. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and understandings.","Choosing a governing law with no connection to where the property is located. Some jurisdictions require that disputes over real property interests be litigated in the state or province where the property sits — regardless of what the contract says.",[342,347,352,357,362,367,372,377],{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},1,"Identify both parties and the property","Enter the Licensor's full legal name (individual or entity) and the Licensee's full legal name and production company. Describe the property by full street address and list specifically which areas — rooms, floors, exterior zones — are covered.","If the property is owned by an LLC or trust, the Licensor's name must match the entity on the deed — not just the individual who manages it.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},2,"Define the permitted use and production title","State the exact type of media activity permitted: filming, photography, audio recording, or a combination. Reference the production by its working title to prevent the agreement from being reused for a different project.","Attach a one-paragraph production synopsis as Exhibit A — it anchors the permitted use and helps both parties agree on content boundaries before the crew arrives.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},3,"Set the access schedule with setup and wrap time","List every access date with specific start and end times. Include crew setup time (typically 1–2 hours before first shot) and wrap/strike time (typically 1–2 hours after final shot) within the permitted window.","Build in a 30-minute buffer before the contractual end time — crews almost always run long, and overtime language in the agreement gives you a mechanism to charge for it.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},4,"Complete the location fee and security deposit terms","Enter the total location fee, the deposit amount due at signing, the balance due date, and the security deposit amount. Specify the timeframe within which the deposit will be returned and the conditions under which deductions are permitted.","Research comparable location fees in your market before negotiating — residential rates in major metro areas run $500–$5,000 per day; commercial spaces often start at $1,500 per day.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},5,"Fill in production conduct restrictions","Specify the maximum crew size, prohibited areas, equipment restrictions, parking arrangements, and any quiet hours. If the Licensor wants a representative present, add that right explicitly.","Ask the Licensor to walk the property with you before drafting this section — restrictions you discover in writing on location day one are far more disruptive than those agreed to in advance.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},6,"Confirm insurance requirements and request the certificate","Enter the required liability coverage amounts (at minimum $1M per occurrence is standard for most productions) and name the Licensor as an additional insured. Confirm receipt of the certificate before the first day of access.","Budget productions sometimes let this slip — do not access the property without the certificate in hand. A single trip-and-fall claim can exceed the entire production budget.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},7,"Document the property before and after the shoot","Schedule a joint walk-through inspection immediately before crew setup begins and a second inspection immediately after strike. Use a written checklist and timestamped photographs for both.","Have both parties sign and date the pre-shoot inspection report at the time it is completed — not hours later when memories and narratives diverge.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},8,"Execute before the first day of access","Both parties must sign the agreement — and the Licensee must deliver the deposit and certificate of insurance — before any crew member sets foot on the property.","Use a digital signing tool to timestamp execution and automatically store a fully executed copy accessible to both parties.",[383,387,391,395,399,403],{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Vague property description that omits restricted areas","Without a precise description of which areas are in scope, a crew may access rooms, storage areas, or outbuildings the owner never intended to include — leading to privacy violations and property damage claims with no contractual basis for recovery.","List every included area by room or zone, and explicitly name any excluded areas. Attach a floor plan or site map as an exhibit if the property is large or complex.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No pre-shoot inspection and documentation","If existing damage to the property is not documented before the crew arrives, the owner can attribute pre-existing conditions to the production — and the Licensee has no evidence to contest it.","Conduct a joint walk-through with timestamped photographs immediately before crew setup, and have both parties sign a condition report at that time.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Omitting crew size and equipment caps","A production that arrives with twice the agreed crew and heavy equipment can overwhelm a residential property, causing structural wear, noise complaints, and neighbor disputes that the owner has no contractual right to stop.","Specify a maximum headcount, a list of permitted equipment types, and a requirement for written approval before any additional equipment or crew is added on the day.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"Failing to require the Licensor to be named as an additional insured","A certificate of insurance proves a policy exists but gives the property owner no direct claim against the insurer if a crew member is injured on the premises — only additional insured status does that.","Require the Licensee to deliver a certificate of insurance naming the Licensor as an additional insured at least [X] days before the first day of access, as a condition precedent to the grant of license.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"No overtime or extension fee mechanism","Productions routinely run over schedule. Without an agreed hourly or daily rate for extensions, the owner has no contractual basis to charge for extra time, and the crew has no incentive to wrap on schedule.","Include a specific overtime rate — typically 1.5× to 2× the pro-rated daily fee — that applies automatically to each hour or portion thereof beyond the contracted access window.",{"mistake":404,"why_it_matters":405,"fix":406},"Using a verbal agreement or email chain instead of a signed release","An oral permission to film on a property does not transfer the rights needed to distribute, broadcast, or license the resulting content — distributors and broadcasters require a signed location release for every identifiable location in a film or commercial.","Execute a signed written location release before the shoot begins. Attempting to obtain retroactive signatures after distribution problems arise is legally uncertain and practically difficult.",[408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429,432],{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is a location release agreement?","A location release agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner and a production company or photographer that grants permission to use a specific physical location for filming, photography, or other media production. It specifies the access dates, permitted activities, compensation, insurance requirements, and liability allocation, and gives the production the documented rights needed for distribution and broadcast.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"Do I need a location release agreement for every shoot?","Yes — any time you film or photograph on property you do not own, a signed release is required. This applies to private residences, commercial buildings, restaurants, retail stores, and even some public spaces that have restrictions on commercial filming. Distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms routinely require signed location releases as part of errors-and-omissions (E&O) insurance documentation before they will accept a finished production.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What is the difference between a location release agreement and a film permit?","A film permit is issued by a government authority — city, county, or parks department — authorizing production in a public space. A location release agreement is a private contract between the production and a property owner for access to privately owned premises. Many productions require both: a permit for public streets or parks and a release for any privately owned buildings or land featured in the same shoot.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"Who signs a location release agreement?","The Licensor must be the property owner or a person with legal authority to grant access — such as a long-term tenant with a sublicense right or a property manager acting under a written authorization from the owner. The Licensee is typically the production company's authorized signatory. Both parties should sign before the first day of access, not on the day of the shoot.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"How much should a location fee be?","Location fees vary by property type, market, and shoot duration. Residential properties in major US cities typically run $500–$5,000 per day. Commercial spaces, warehouses, and unique properties with production appeal often start at $1,500–$10,000 per day. For non-commercial or student productions, owners sometimes agree to a nominal fee of $1 plus a credit — but a proper release must still be signed regardless of the fee amount.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Can a location release agreement limit how the footage is used?","Yes — the agreement can restrict use to specific media (broadcast, digital, theatrical), specific territories, or a limited time period. It can also prohibit identifying the location by name or address in the finished work. Any use beyond what the agreement expressly permits requires a separate negotiation and a written amendment or new release.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"What happens if the property is damaged during a shoot?","Under a properly drafted location release agreement, the Licensee is responsible for restoring the property to its pre-shoot condition and for the cost of repairing any damage. The pre-shoot inspection report and photographs are the primary evidence for determining what damage occurred during the production. If a security deposit was collected, the Licensor may deduct documented repair costs before returning the balance.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"Is a location release agreement required for social media content?","Generally yes, if the content is commercial in nature — branded posts, sponsored content, or advertising — and filmed on private property. Organic personal posts are typically not subject to the same commercial use requirements, but any production intended to promote a brand or product should have a signed release to protect both the creator and the brand client from property-related claims.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Does a location release cover the people who appear in the footage?","No — a location release covers only the physical property, not the individuals who appear on camera. Anyone identifiable in the footage should sign a separate model or talent release form. Property owners who appear incidentally in footage should also sign a personal release, distinct from the location agreement, if their likeness will be used in the finished production.\n",[436,440,444,447,451,455],{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Film and Television","industry-media","Feature films, episodic TV, and commercials require location releases for every identifiable private location as part of E&O insurance documentation submitted to distributors and broadcasters.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Advertising and Marketing","industry-marketing","Brand campaigns and product shoots on private property need releases that specify permitted media channels — broadcast, digital, out-of-home — and usage territories to avoid downstream licensing disputes.",{"industry":111,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"industry-real-estate","Agents and developers allowing photography or videography of listed properties for promotional use require a release confirming who owns the resulting images and how they may be distributed.",{"industry":448,"icon_asset_id":449,"specifics":450},"Music and Entertainment","industry-entertainment","Music video productions shot at private venues, residences, or commercial locations need releases that address overnight access, pyrotechnics, and crowd control in addition to standard filming permissions.",{"industry":452,"icon_asset_id":453,"specifics":454},"Corporate and Training Video","industry-professional-services","Corporate productions filming at client facilities or partner locations need releases confirming the company's right to use the footage in internal training, investor presentations, and public-facing brand content.",{"industry":456,"icon_asset_id":457,"specifics":458},"Photography and Creative Services","industry-creative","Editorial and commercial photographers shooting on private property for magazine publication or stock licensing require releases that specifically address the scope of commercial reproduction rights granted to the end client.",[460,463,467,471],{"vs":250,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"model-release-form-D14004","A model release form covers the right to use an individual's likeness — their face, voice, and image — in a production. A location release covers the right to use a physical property. Both are typically needed for any production involving identifiable people on private premises, but they are separate documents covering separate rights.",{"vs":464,"vs_template_id":465,"summary":466},"Venue Rental Agreement","D{VENUE_RENTAL_AGREEMENT_ID}","A venue rental agreement governs the use of a space for an event — a wedding, conference, or performance — and typically covers catering, equipment, and event logistics. A location release is narrower, granting the right to film or photograph at a property and specifically addressing distribution rights, insurance, and the production's right to use the location's appearance in commercial content.",{"vs":468,"vs_template_id":469,"summary":470},"Property Lease Agreement","commercial-lease-agreement-D14012","A property lease transfers possession of a premises for an extended term — months or years — for habitation or business operations. A location release grants a short-term, limited license solely for media production purposes. A lease creates a landlord-tenant relationship with statutory protections; a location release does not.",{"vs":472,"vs_template_id":473,"summary":474},"Film Production Agreement","D{FILM_PRODUCTION_AGREEMENT_ID}","A film production agreement is a broad contract between producers, crew, or financiers governing the entire production — budget, creative control, profit sharing, and deliverables. A location release is one narrow component of a production's legal paperwork, dealing only with rights to a specific physical location. The two documents work together but address completely different aspects of the production.",{"use_template":476,"template_plus_review":480,"custom_drafted":484},{"best_for":477,"cost":478,"time":479},"Independent productions, student films, small commercial shoots at straightforward residential or commercial locations","Free","15–30 minutes",{"best_for":481,"cost":482,"time":483},"Branded commercial shoots, multi-day productions at high-value properties, or any location with unusual access or liability conditions","$200–$500 for a one-hour entertainment or real estate attorney review","1–3 days",{"best_for":485,"cost":486,"time":487},"Feature film productions, high-budget commercials, or properties with complex ownership structures, historic designations, or lease restrictions","$1,000–$3,500+","1–2 weeks",[489,494,499,504],{"code":490,"name":491,"flag_asset_id":492,"note":493},"us","United States","flag-us","Location release requirements vary by state, but all US distributors and E&O insurers require signed releases for identifiable private locations. California and New York — the two largest production markets — have well-developed case law on property rights and false light claims. Right-of-publicity statutes in several states may also apply if a property's distinctive features are commercially associated with a brand or individual. Some municipalities require additional filming permits regardless of whether a private release is in place.",{"code":495,"name":496,"flag_asset_id":497,"note":498},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canadian productions require location releases that comply with provincial law in the jurisdiction where filming occurs. Quebec's Civil Code imposes additional privacy protections for identifiable private spaces. The Canadian Media Producers Association recommends location agreements be executed in the language of the province — English or French — where applicable. Productions co-produced under Canadian-foreign treaty arrangements typically require releases that satisfy both jurisdictions' legal standards.",{"code":500,"name":501,"flag_asset_id":502,"note":503},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK productions are subject to the UK GDPR where footage captures identifiable individuals in private spaces. The British Film Commission recommends all location agreements be in writing with clear indemnification provisions. Historic England and local councils may impose additional conditions on filming at listed buildings or in designated conservation areas. The Film London Location Release template is widely used as a baseline in London, but custom agreements are standard for larger productions.",{"code":505,"name":506,"flag_asset_id":507,"note":508},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU productions must consider GDPR obligations when filming at locations where individuals may be captured on camera, even incidentally. Member states have differing property law traditions — French and German law, for example, recognize stronger privacy rights in private spaces than many common-law jurisdictions. Productions distributed across multiple EU member states should ensure the location release's governing law clause is consistent with the primary market's regulations, and that any personal data captured during the shoot is handled in accordance with applicable GDPR requirements.",[251,510,511,512,513,514,515,516,517,518,519,520],"lease-agreement-D1179","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","service-agreement-D12711","event-contract-D12805","liability-waiver-D12884","employee-photo-and-recording-release-D1042","production-video-script-D13862","property-management-agreement-D1196","general-release-and-settlement-agreement-D12554","hold-harmless-agreement-D12882",{"emit_how_to":196,"emit_defined_term":196},{"primary_folder":128,"secondary_folder":523,"document_type":524,"industry":525,"business_stage":526,"tags":527,"confidence":533},"real-estate-and-leases","agreement","media","all-stages",[528,529,530,531,532],"location-release","film-production","media-agreement","property-license","indemnification",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Location Release Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Location Release Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a property owner (the "Licensor") and a production company, photographer, or filmmaker (the "Licensee") that formally grants permission to access and use a specific physical location for filming, photography, or audio recording. It specifies which areas of the property may be accessed, on which dates and times, for what production purpose, and under what financial and liability terms. Beyond granting access, a properly executed location release transfers the production rights needed for the finished content to be distributed, broadcast, or licensed — rights that a simple verbal permission cannot convey.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed location release agreement, a production has no documented legal basis to use footage of a private property in commercial distribution — and every major distributor, broadcaster, and streaming platform will require one before accepting a finished film, commercial, or branded video. A verbal agreement with a property owner gives the crew access on the day of the shoot but provides no protection if the owner later objects to how the location appears in the content, claims the crew caused damage, or demands additional compensation after seeing the finished work. The agreement also protects the property owner: it caps crew size, requires adequate insurance naming the owner as an additional insured, mandates restoration of the premises, and limits liability for crew injuries. Executing this document before the first day of access closes the gap between a handshake and an enforceable set of obligations — protecting both sides and preserving the production's ability to bring the finished work to market.\u003C/p>\n",1781185999783]