Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright protection for photographs, including moral rights provisions, duration of copyright, and assignment/licensing provisions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fairness of contract terms, particularly relevant when licensing photographs to consumers rather than businesses
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing contracts made with consumers at a distance, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, relevant when photographs contain identifiable individuals
Common Law of Contract: Legal principles governing contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Industry Standards: Professional guidelines including Press Photographers' Association guidelines and professional photographers' codes of conduct
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including Article 8 (right to privacy), relevant for image rights and privacy considerations
License Scope Provisions: Key contractual elements covering exclusive/non-exclusive rights, territory, duration, usage rights, and attribution requirements
Commercial Terms: Essential contract provisions including fees, payment terms, warranties, indemnities, and termination clauses
