Content Usage Rights

Who may use UGC created through the platform, and how.

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Draft — not yet legally reviewed

This document is a working draft. Items in [brackets] must be completed by UGC Nation and the full text reviewed by a lawyer before public launch.

Default

The creator owns the content. A brand may use delivered content only within the usage rights agreed for that collaboration (channels, duration, paid ads, territories).

Agreeing rights

Usage rights should be stated in the package or the collaboration brief. If nothing is agreed, [DEFAULT RULE TO BE DEFINED BY COUNSEL].

Portfolio use

Creators may show delivered work in their portfolio unless the collaboration states otherwise (e.g. under embargo or NDA).

Third-party rights

Music, people, logos and locations appearing in content must be cleared by the party responsible under the agreement.

Information the owner must provide

Data Protection Officer or EU representative, if required
Governing law and competent court
Hosting / processor list and data transfer safeguards to confirm
Minimum age, data retention period and default usage-rights rule
Final commission and payment terms once online payments are enabled