Artwork Licence
Safeguard your artistic rights and reinforce your client boundaries with our Artwork Licence Template, the ideal finishing touch for any custom commission. Designed specifically for illustrators, painters, and visual artists, this document acts as a final sign-off before handing over original work, reminding clients of your usage terms and IP protections in plain English.
Whether used as a standalone document because you already have an agreement or paired with our Artist Commission Agreement, the Artwork Licence ensures there are no "I didn’t realise" moments after delivery. It formalises what your client can (and can’t) do with the finished piece, covering personal display, prohibited commercial uses, AI restrictions, NFT bans, and resale obligations.
This Artwork Licence is a client-facing document designed to be issued at the end of a commission. It recaps and reinforces key legal rights from your original agreement, specifically around copyright, usage boundaries, and resale.
If you’ve already used the Artist Commission Agreement, this Licence complements it perfectly. But if you’re working with your own agreement you can add this as part of enforcing your boundaries.
It's your polite but firm way of saying, "This is yours to enjoy, not to copy, resell, or train an AI with."
When to use this:
- Right before you deliver a commissioned piece
- When there’s a long gap between signing the contract and completing the work
- If you want an extra layer of clarity (and protection) in writing
About the Template
Created by lawyers and peer reviewed by other lawyers for peace of mind, this fill in the blanks template can be ready within 15 minutes or less, ready for you to copy and paste into your system and send to your client for them to sign.
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What’s included?
Your template purchase includes:
- Templates in Word format
- Template User Guide pdf: Handy hints on how to update your template
- Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the template as often as you need for your business
- BONUS: Future template updates
- BONUS: Video Guide: This video walkthrough is designed to guide you step-by-step through the template, providing clear instructions and assistance to help you successfully complete it with a few tips thrown in for good measure!
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Key features of this Artist Licence Template include:
- IP Reinforcement: Clarifies that the Artist retains copyright and moral rights
- Licence Scope: Defines personal-use display rights and social media permissions
- Prohibited Uses: Prevents use in AI training, NFTs, advertising, or merchandise
- Credit Etiquette: Optional credit line and tagging instructions for online use
- Resale & Loan Terms: Includes right of first refusal, exhibition loan option, and resale royalty law reminder
- Care Instructions: Protects against mishandling or damage claims
- Damage & Risk Clause: Outlines shipping terms and risk transfer
- Enforcement Protections: Covers breach consequences and indemnity
This Artist Licence template is perfect for:
- Artists, illustrators, and painters delivering original artwork
- Creatives who want to retain copyright while granting limited use rights
- Anyone who sells or gifts custom artwork and wants peace of mind
This isn’t just a formality, it’s a smart final step to protect your work.
The Artwork Licence helps:
- Lock in boundaries your client might forget from the original agreement
- Prevent unauthorised copying, AI uploads, or commercial exploitation
- Encourage best-practice display, care, and credit etiquette
- Support your IP in resale or exhibition opportunities
Use it for:
- Original paintings or drawings
- Portrait commissions
- Custom illustration work
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