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The Image Rights Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in the UAE market for managing and protecting rights related to visual content. This document is essential when parties need to establish clear terms for the use, reproduction, and distribution of photographs, artworks, or other visual materials. It addresses key aspects such as licensing scope, territorial restrictions, compensation, and usage limitations while ensuring compliance with UAE Federal Laws, particularly Copyright Law No. 7 of 2002 and related media regulations. The agreement is commonly used in commercial photography, advertising campaigns, celebrity endorsements, and digital content creation, providing necessary protections for both rights holders and users while respecting UAE's cultural and legal framework. It becomes particularly important in today's digital age where image usage spans multiple platforms and territories.
