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The Image Rights Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in the Philippine context for protecting and transferring rights related to photographic works and visual content. This document is essential when parties need to establish clear terms for the use of images in commercial, promotional, or editorial contexts. It encompasses provisions compliant with Philippine intellectual property laws, including the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act No. 8293) and the Data Privacy Act. The agreement is particularly relevant in today's digital age where image usage spans multiple platforms and territories. It should be used whenever there is a need to formalize the relationship between image rights holders (such as photographers or subjects) and those seeking to use these images, ensuring proper attribution, compensation, and usage limitations while protecting both parties' interests under Philippine law.
