Master Syndication and Licensing Agreement for Lisa Loucks-Christenson Comics
Lisa Loucks-Christenson
Master Syndication and Licensing Agreement
For GraceLit™, DareWing Comics™, Lisa LC Comics™, Lisa's Original Comics™ and Related Brands
This Syndication and Licensing Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [Date] by and between:
Licensor:
Lisa Loucks-Christenson
Contact: Lisa Loucks-Christenson Media Syndicate
Phone/Fax/Voicemail: (800) 928-2372
Email: Lisa@LisaLC.com
Licensee:
[Licensee Name]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email]
1. Definitions
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Licensed Works: All comics, articles, illustrations, stories, and other creative content produced under the brands GraceLit™, DareWing Comics™, Lisa LC Comics™, Lisa's Original Comics™, and the additional titles listed in Exhibit A.
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Trademarks: The registered and unregistered trademarks and brand names listed in Exhibit A, including logos, trade dress, and service marks.
2. Grant of License
Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, single-use license to publish the Licensed Works one time only in the media and territory described in Exhibit A:
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Print (e.g., newspapers, magazines, brochures)
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Digital (e.g., websites, e-books, apps)
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Broadcast (TV, radio, streaming)
3. Ownership and Trademark Rights
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All copyright, title, and interest in the Licensed Works and all listed trademarks remain with Licensor indefinitely.
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Licensee shall display required bylines and trademark attributions (e.g., “© [Year] Lisa Loucks-Christenson. All Rights Reserved. [Brand Name]™ is a trademark of Lisa Loucks-Christenson.”).
4. Usage and Restrictions
The Licensee may not:
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Modify, adapt, alter, or create derivatives from the Licensed Works.
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Sublicense, assign, sell, transfer, or syndicate the Works.
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Use the Works beyond the one-time, authorized publication/context.
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Remove or obscure credit, copyright, or trademark notices.
5. Archival Rights
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Licensee may archive the Licensed Works only within the originally published context (print/digital) for reference/reader access.
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No extraction, republication, resale, syndication, or commercial reuse without additional written authorization.
6. Fees and Payment
Licensee agrees to pay the fee specified in Exhibit B, due within [number] days of invoice.
7. Attribution
Licensee must include the full byline and trademark notation as instructed above and in Exhibit A.
8. Term and Termination
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The restrictions and Licensor’s rights continue indefinitely.
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Licensor may terminate immediately upon breach; Licensee must cease use and destroy non-archival copies.
9. Indemnification
Licensee will indemnify and hold harmless Licensor for breaches or unauthorized use.
10. Warranties
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Licensor represents sole rights and authority to license all listed works.
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Licensee warrants lawful, non-infringing use.
11. DMCA/Take-Downs
Licensee agrees to honor any take-down or removal requests for unapproved or infringing use.
12. Governing Law
Minnesota law applies to this Agreement; jurisdiction is exclusively Minnesota courts.
13. Entire Agreement/Amendments
This Agreement (plus Exhibits) is the full understanding. Changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Exhibit A – Licensed Works and Brand Titles
The following comics, series, and creative works owned by Lisa Loucks-Christenson are included in this Agreement:
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Courtly Cottontails™ – Children’s wildlife comic series (26 books)
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Toads of Telemark™ – Christian-themed comic series
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Starlingo™ – Comic series
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Hallowinks™ – Fantasy comic characters and stories
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Hallowink Hollow™ – Comic series and brand (26 books expected by December 2025)
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Redneck Woods™ – Comic series
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Lady of Whitewater™ – Comic series
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Don’t Eat Bees! Comic™ – Comic title
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The Blue Code of Silence™ – Comic series
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River Critters' Brigade™ – Comic/series title
Notes:
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All trademarks (™) are the sole and exclusive property of the Licensor.
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Brand names are listed with apostrophes only where grammatically required (e.g., River Critters' Brigade™).
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Licensee must show trademark symbols and attribution.
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Additional works are added by amendment to this Exhibit.