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The Content Usage Agreement serves as a critical legal instrument in the Netherlands for managing and protecting intellectual property rights in content-sharing relationships. This document is essential when one party owns or controls content (such as digital media, text, images, or software) and wishes to grant another party specific rights to use that content under defined conditions. The agreement ensures compliance with Dutch copyright law (Auteurswet), EU data protection regulations (GDPR/AVG), and relevant Dutch civil code provisions. It is particularly valuable in today's digital economy where content sharing and licensing are commonplace across various platforms and mediums. The document typically includes detailed terms about usage scope, territorial restrictions, modification rights, attribution requirements, and compliance obligations.
