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The key takeaways are that this is an agreement between a production house and a writer for developing a film project titled 'Cry for Justice'. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of both parties and terms regarding intellectual property, payment, termination etc.

The purpose of the agreement is to govern the terms and conditions of association between the producer and writer for developing the film project.

The producer is responsible for financing and producing the film while the writer agrees to write the story, screenplay and other materials as directed by the producer. The intellectual property of all works will belong solely to the producer.

This Agreement is made at Jharkhand on the 13 May day of 2020:

BETWEEN

“HOLYBULL ENTERTAINMENT” hereinafter referred to as the “Producer/Production


House/Company” which expression shall, unless inconsistent with the context or
meaning thereof, be deemed to include its subsidiaries, nominees, successors and
assigns) of the First Part

AND

SANJAY SINGH hereinafter referred as “1at STORY Writer" ( which expression shall
unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof mean and include his respective
heirs , executors and administrators) of the SECOND PART

Initials________&__________
The Producer and Writer are referred to as Party individually and as Parties
collectively.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS the Producer is engaged in the business of Entertainment and Media and
is involved in production of various films for world-wide exploitation on all formats.

AND WHEREAS
the Producer intends to produce a film tentatively titled CRY FOR JUSTICE
(hereinafter referred to as “the FILM Project”) which shall be broadcasted on ALL
PLATEFORM

AND WHEREAS
the Producer is desirous that the story & screenplay be written as per the direction of
the producer for the said film in the form and manner and for the consideration more
particularly described hereunder for which, party of second part has agreed to
provide such services.

AND WHEREAS
the Producer and the Writer have agreed to enter into this Agreement to govern the
terms and conditions of their association.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND


BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION “

In this Agreement, except where the context otherwise requires, the following
words and expressions shall have the following meanings:

1.1 “Agreement” shall mean this agreement and any amendments and modifications
made by the Parties and evidenced in writing including annexure and schedules
attached to it or incorporated in it by reference.

1.2 “Film” shall mean the feature film, which is going to be telecasted on desired
platforms by the Producer.

1.3 “Party of First Part” shall have the meaning as per the definitions given under
Section - 2[(uu)] of the Copy Right Act 1957.

1.4 “Force Majeure Event” includes fire, earthquake, flood, epidemic, strike, lockout,
labour controversy, riot, civil disturbance, war, civil commotion, acts of God, failure
or delay of any transportation agency, laboratory, or any other furnisher of essential
supplies, equipment, or other facilities; omissions or acts of public authorities that
prevent or delay the performance of an obligation relating to the acts of public
authorities, including changes in law, regulations, or the policies of the Government,
or other regulatory authority acts which are beyond the control of any Party, or any
other reasons which cannot reasonably be forecasted or provided against, and which
cannot be predicted by men of ordinary prudence;

1.5 “Intellectual Property” includes patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names,
registered designs, copyrights, rights of privacy and publicity; and other forms of
intellectual or industrial property, know how, inventions, formulae, confidential or
secret processes, trade secrets, any other protected rights or assets, and any
licences and permission in connection therewith, in each and any part of the world
and whether or not registered or registrable and for the full period thereof, and all
extensions and renewals thereof, and all applications for registration in connection
with the foregoing;

1.6 “Copyright” in relation to the Work and the underlying works therein, refers to
such copyright as is available in a literary, dramatic, musical, artistic work including
right of public performance and adaptation as a film under the Copyright Act, 1957
and in relation to any other work, refers to such copyright as is available in that work
under the Copyright Act, 1957.
1.7 “Services” shall mean and include writing services of the Writer i.e he shall be
further developing the Script of the Producer to make a film and his services shall
mean services of writing that customarily rendered by the Writer as a first class story
and screenplay Writer in respect of cinematograph film (as understood in the
Copyright Act, 1957), more specifically here in context of the Film, including but not
limited to undertaking research work in relation to the Work; writing and delivering
the Work to the best of its creative talent and in a timely manner; advising the
Producer on all matters relating to the Story and screenplay writing; liaising with the
director of the film and the Producer and/or director to prepare cross plots,
schedules and drafts of the Work for the film in the most economical and cost
effective manner without detriment to the production values of the
Initials________&__________ 3 film; where and when the Producer may reasonably
require, to attend, consult, advise, assist, consult, collaborate and discuss the writing
of the Work and any proposals for its revision and alteration with any person the
Producer may require; and to keep the Producer fully informed of all matters relating
thereto attending meetings; and adhering to all instructions as may be given or
issued by the Producer in writing or otherwise, from time to time.

1.8 “Work” shall mean any and all of the drafts of the story and screenplay written
as development of the Script written by the Writer in hindi language and for the
feature film, including any underlying work, and all of the revisions, alterations and
changes (if any) made by the Writer, from time to time, pursuant to the instructions
of the Producer, under the terms of this Agreement.

1.9 “Script” means the story, screenplay and dialogues.

1.10 Unless otherwise defined in this Agreement, words and phrases shall have the
meaning given to them in the film trade and industry.

1.11 Unless the context otherwise requires,


a. Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa;
b. Any reference to a statutory provision shall be deemed to include reference to any
statutory modification or re-enactment;

c. The clause headings do not form part of this Agreement and shall not be taken
into account in its construction or interpretation.

d. Reference to days, months and years are to Gregorian days months and calendar
years respectively.

2. Commencement / Validity The Present Agreement shall commence from the date
hereof mentioned and shall be valid up to the term of the film subject to the
Termination clause.

3. Services : Producer hereby engages the services of the Writer to:

i. Write the dialogue, story and screenplay for the said feature film in hindi
exclusively for the Producer.

ii. Write the story and screenplay for the film in hindi exclusively for the Producer for
the life of film subject to the termination clause.
iii. Exclusivity: The Producer shall be entitled to the exclusive Service of the Writer
during any period in which the Writer shall be required to render its Services under
this Agreement.

iv. Producer hereby engages the services of the Writer and the said Writer hereby
agrees to write, in connection with a proposed Feature film titled….. by delivering the
desired material (the "Committed Material/Work") , which shall be based , developed
and derived from the Script, as and to the extent required by the Producer.

iv. The Writer shall develop the Script to create a feature film as required by the
Producer.

4. Writing schedule(s) time period for handing over the committed material/Work to
the producer by the Writer shall be informed from time to time by the producer.

5. Obligations Warranties / Covenants by the Writer :

(a) That Writer is free to enter into this agreement, and is not subject to any
conflicting obligations or and disability which will or might interfere with the
execution and performance of this agreement by the Writer.
(b) Writer has not made, and will not make, any grant or assignment, which will or
might conflict with or impair the complete and quiet enjoyment of Producer's rights.
(c) All the drafts and the final script compromising of the story and screenplay will be
delivered by the Writer as per schedules in the FINAL DRAFT format, which will be to
the total satisfaction of the Producer of the Serial/Channel.

(d) Writer will carry out research for writing the story and screenplay.

(e) That the Work submitted to the producer(s) will not constitute a label or slander
of any person or entity, or infringe upon or violate the right of privacy or any other
right of any person or entity.

(f) If required he will travel along with the cast and crew for any outdoor shootings
whether in India or abroad and he understands that he shall be provided with the
travel and accommodation arrangements for the same as per the discretion of the
Producer.

(g) Authorizes the Producer, for the Terms of this Agreement, if required , use and
authorize others to use the name, likeness, voice and biographical data for the
purpose of advertising, promoting or publicizing its operations and activities.

(h) For the services rendered, the credit titles co- sharing Writer’s decisions,
finalizations of title scroll etc. are the prerogative / sole discretion of the producer,
for which the Writer Initials________&__________ 4 hereby agree and confirm. The
Writer shall be sharing the credits if there are other Writers and the Writer has no
objection to the same.

(i) In case the Writer being the member of any association

(j), the rules made therein are independent and no privy (express or implied) to this
agreement entered herein by and between the parties. Therefore, it is amply clear to
the Writer that any guidelines and / or notification issued by the said association(s),
pertaining to the Writer, are not tenable to the producer under no circumstances.

(k) Time is the essence of the contract and the Writer shall be responsible for such
breach of time inclusive of the services as provided herein.

(l) Writer agrees that the story and screenplay all other creative inputs may be
subject to change at the sole discretion of Producer alone and the Writer shall be
bound to accept such changes.

(m) The Writer agrees and undertakes to co-ordinate and co-operate with the other
Writer of the Serial as engaged by the Producer.

(n) All the drafts and the final shooting scripts along with the final draft of the Work
will be delivered to the total satisfaction of the Producer of the film.

(o) Following delivery to the Producer of the Work produced by the Writer under this
Agreement, the Writer shall be available to the Producer and its nominees on
reasonable notice, and as and when requested by the Producer, for the purpose of
reviewing its Work and related material and discussing with the Producer and its
nominee's comments on the same.

(p) The Writer shall ensure that the Work is made as per the commercial standards
prevalent in present times and is suitable for the intended audiences.

(q) The Writer agrees and acknowledges that the Producer shall not be obligated to
use Writer’s Services or Work, nor use the results and product of Writer’s Services,
nor produce, release, distribute, exhibit, advertise, exploit or otherwise make use of
the Work and Services. The Producer, may at any time, at its sole, absolute and
unfettered discretion, without legal justification or excuse, elect not to use Writer’s
Services or Work or not have any further obligations to the Writer under this
Agreement and the Writer agrees and acknowledges that the Writer will not raise
any claim against the Producer. The Producer shall not be liable to the Writer in any
manner whatsoever for any damage whatsoever suffered by the Writer in
consequence thereof and, without limitation, shall not be liable for the loss of an
opportunity to enhance the Writer's reputation.

(r) The Writer shall take all steps necessary to ensure the smooth and timely delivery
of the Work and execution of its Services to ensure that no delay ensues in relation
to the film.

(s) The Writer undertakes to take all steps, sign all documents and comply with any
and all requirements as are reasonably necessary for the Producer.

(t) The Writer acknowledges and undertakes to be fully responsible for all its acts,
actions and omissions.

(u) The Writer undertakes not to indulge in any activity or participate in any
transaction which is intended to or is reasonably likely to jeopardize, restrict, or
diminish the completion or marketability of the film or is likely to adversely affect the
film.
(v) The Writer fully understands and hereby undertakes and confirms that the work
performed by the Writer in terms of this Agreement is personal in nature and that he
shall not appoint any person as its proxy/replacement to fulfill the obligations as
undertaken herein.

(w) The Writer fully understands that any specific or continuous default on his part
shall cause irreparable losses and delay in the smooth production of the Serial
therefore to ensure full co-operation in this regard.

(x) In case of any unforeseen situations primarily due to late payment


disbursements from the Broadcaster, the said signed Writer agrees to provide a
support of 30-45 days post his/her due date as a co-operation gesture towards the
Production House.

(y) The Writer acknowledges and agrees that, either during or after the expiry of this
Agreement, he shall never have or claim to have any right, title or interest of any
nature whatsoever over the Serial including the Work or any allied work.

(z) The Writer shall not at any time and in any manner whatsoever exploit for its
personal profit or gain any of the characters, story, script, screenplay, musical score,
lyrics, dialogues, footage(s) or special effects (and/or any adaptations thereof) that
are created for the film irrespective of the fact that the Writer has rendered creative
Services in creation of the film.

(aa) It is agreed that the Producer shall have the right to change, copy, alter, add
to, take from, adapt or translate the Work, and shall have final say in all matters
relating to the Work and the development, production and exploitation of the feature
film and all allied and ancillary rights in connection with the Work.

6. CREDIT TITLES: Credit title shall be as follows : To be read along with clause 5
(h).

“DIALOGUE, STORY & SCREENPLAY WRITTEN by ….. of any other way as the
producer may deem fit and proper.

Initials________&__________

7. REMUNERATION/CONSIDERATION/FEES:

8. Intellectual Property Rights :

8.1 In consideration of the remuneration by the Producer to the Writer, the Writer
hereby exclusively, irrevocably and absolutely assigns to the Producer (and so far as
the Work is unwritten at the date hereof, by way of immediate assignment of future
Copyright) the present and future Copyright and all other rights and interests of
whatsoever kind or nature in the Work and the Serial and the Writer hereby accept
and acknowledge that Producer shall be the sole, absolute and exclusive owner of all
the rights in the Work; and or any work embodying the Work (including the Serial);
and or all allied and ancillary rights in the Work and the Serial; and all rights in and
to the Work and other allied work of the Writer's Services under this Agreement
including but not limited to the sole, absolute and exclusive Copyright, Intellectual
Property Rights, negative rights (sound negative and picture negative) in the Work
and any work embodying the Work for recording, embodying, distribution, exhibition,
exploitation (in all media and by all means now known or to be invented in the
future), performance, merchandising rights including the character merchandising,
publishing, dubbing, sub-titling, mechanical synchronization, broadcasting rights in
any media or format (whether intended for theatrical exhibition, videogram
distribution, television broadcast, online streaming, electronic transmission over the
internet or any comparable service whether on an interactive basis or otherwise, and
all derivative rights including without limitation, all prequels, sequels and remakes
rights) (including without limitation radio, cable, internet and satellite), television
productions, videogram (DVD, videocassette, video disc, laser disc or other home
video format), rental and lending rights, translation rights, and the rights to
communication to the public the Work and any work embodying the Work including
live dramatic or stage productions, theatrical production, animation production,
publicity materials, character rights, all forms of broadcast publication, soundtracks
and sound recordings, merchandising, commercial tie-ups and tie-ins, adaptation of
the Work including renting or lending such adaptations to the public including
distribution of such adaptations for the purpose of audiovisual adaptations of any
and all kinds and any and all ancillary and allied media, formats and all Copyrights
and other rights in the Work and any work embodying the Work and all its
underlying work and paraphernalia, including any other rights howsoever arising
from or touching the Work and any work embodying the Work now in existence and
those that may be discovered or developed or invented in future for the
territory/territories of entire world including India i.e. Universal rights, exclusively, in
all languages during the full period of Copyright and all possible renewals, revivals,
reversions and extensions of Copyright and thereafter (insofar as may be or become
possible) in perpetuity. Without prejudice to the above, it is specifically agreed that
this assignment shall be without reservation or condition and so that no right of any
kind, nature or description is reserved by the Writer.

8.2 The Writer and the Producer agree that, wherever applicable under law of any
jurisdiction that does not recognize the assignment of future copyright, the Work and
all the other allied work Initials________&__________ 6 produced by the Writer
while rendering the Services under the Agreement, in whatever stage of completion,
shall be considered and deemed a work-made-for-hire specially ordered and/or a
commissioned work made for valuable consideration, commissioned by the Producer,
and the Producer shall be deemed the sole "author" and sole and exclusive owner
thereof.

8.3 The Producer shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all the rights of the film,
the Script thereof and the Rights and shall have the sole authority, right, legal
competence and capacity to deal with and exploit the Rights of the Serial. Writer
acknowledges that the Producer shall be the exclusive owner worldwide in perpetuity
in and to all Rights of the Serial. Writer acknowledges and agrees that the he does
not have any copyright in and to the Script. Writer further acknowledges that all
results and proceeds of his services rendered in connection with the Serial and
hereunder (including all original ideas in connection therewith), his Services and the
product of the Services are and shall be deemed to be ‘works for hire’ / ‘contract of
service’ carried out for the Producer or such other equivalent terminology as
applicable in such and, therefore, Producer shall be the author and copyright owner
thereof for all purposes throughout the universe. Writer hereby confirms and agrees
that the entire copyright or any other rights arising from the Services of the Writer or
the product of the Services including any right in and to the Story, Screenplay Script,
dialogues of the Script and/or whole Serial or any scenes including without limitation
all drafts, revisions, adaptations, translations sequels, shall vest with the Producer as
the sole and exclusive first owner of the same pursuant to this contract of service
executed. Writer further agrees that in case it were to be construed that the
ownership of the Script, and any elements thereof, is not vested, by virtue of this
Agreement, in the Producer, this Agreement shall further operate as an assignment
of all copyright of the Writer as the Story and Screenplay Writer in favour of the
Producer, in perpetuity and the entire world as modified from time to time.

8.4 All material developed, created, submitted, added or interpolated by the Writer
hereunder shall automatically become the Producer’s property, without reservation,
condition or limitation, and no right of any kind, nature or description is reserved by
the Writer. Writer further acknowledge and agree that the absolute, unfettered and
unlimited rights in the result of their performance of the Services hereunder, and
otherwise in pursuance of this Agreement shall vest exclusively and in perpetuity in
the Producer.

8.5 The Parties agree that the rights of the Producer stated in this Agreement,
including the rights stated in this Clause, are unconditional, irrevocable, absolute,
exclusive, and perpetual, and shall subsist worldwide and throughout the universe,
as now understood or hereafter discovered. The assignment of rights effected by this
Clause 8 of the Agreement shall be irrevocable and shall not be subject to reversion,
rescission, termination or injunction or any other equitable relief in the case of any
breach or repudiation of this Agreement by the Producer. The remedies of the Writer
in the circumstances of any breach or repudiation of this Agreement by the Producer
or any third party shall be limited to the Writer’s right to recover damages in an
action at law. The Writer shall not be entitled by reason of any breach or repudiation
to interfere with, inhibit, enjoin or restrain the development, production or
exploitation of the Serial or any of the allied and ancillary rights connected with the
Serial.

8.6 The Producer, as first and exclusive owner, has the sole and exclusive right to
exercise all rights comprised in copyright in the Works in accordance with Section 14
(a) of the Copyright Act, 1957 or any other equivalent provision thereof. Writer
further acknowledge that the Producer is the sole and exclusive owner of derivative
rights of the said Serial, Writer hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive all the
rights mentioned in section 13(4) of the Copyright Act, 1957 in favour of the
Producer and his assignees.

8.7 The Rights shall include without limitation all copyrights, neighboring rights,
language rights, dubbing rights, remake rights, sequels- prequel rights, trademarks
and any and all other ownership and exploitation rights in the Material now or
hereafter recognized in any and all territories and jurisdictions including, by way of
illustration, production, reproduction, distribution, adaptation, performance, fixation,
rental and lending rights, exhibition, broadcast and all other rights of communication
to the public, and the right to exploit the Material throughout the universe in
perpetuity in all media, markets and languages and in any manner now known or
hereafter devised. Writer hereby assign and transfer to Producer the Rights and, in
connection therewith, any and all right, title and interest of Writer in the Serial and
any other works now or hereafter created containing the Material.
8.8 Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such Rights in and to the Works
further include all exclusive exploitation rights of every kind and nature, whether
vested, contingent or future, by any lawful means, uses, media, markets, methods,
technologies and forms presently known or in commercial use anywhere in the
universe, all forms of motion picture, television, digital television, including all forms
of pay/pay-per-view television, mobile television (including in relation to all forms
and means of distribution and making available of sounds or moving or still images
via mobile/cellular devices and platforms) Internet protocol Television (IPTV), video
and computer games, videocassette, video and laser disc, computer assisted media
(including, but not limited to, CD-ROM, CD-I and similar disc systems, interactive
media and multi-media, and any other devices or methods now existing), theme
park, stage play, sound record, music publishing, merchandising, books, adaptations,
translations, advertisements and promotions including without limitation audio and
video clips, “pop ups,” trailers, print advertisements, commercials/informercials, and
‘tie-in’ promotions with any product or service, whether related or otherwise,
regardless of the method or mode of delivery or transmission, and all allied, ancillary
Initials________&__________ 7 and subsidiary rights therein, of every kind and
nature without reservation of any rights whatsoever. Writer hereby confirm,
represent and warrant that the ownership of the Rights in and to the Works shall
vest in Producer, free of all encumbrances with effect from the moment of
conceptualization, development or creation of such Works. Writer shall have no
rights in or to, or to use, copy or otherwise deal with, the Works in any manner.

8.9 Without limitation to the foregoing, Writer and Producer are aware and hereby
acknowledge that new rights to the Works may come into being and/or be
recognized in the future, under the law and/or in equity (hereafter the "New
Exploitation Rights") , Writer and Producer are also aware and do hereby
acknowledge that new (1) technology, (2) uses, (3) media, (4) formats, (5) modes of
transmission and (6) methods of distribution, dissemination, exhibition or
performance (hereafter the “New Exploitation Methods”) are being and will inevitably
continue to be developed in the future, which would offer new opportunities for
exploiting the Works. Writer hereby grant irrevocably and unconditionally to Producer
and/or its assignees all consents which may be required pursuant to any act, law or
regulation now or in the future in force in any part of the universe, to enable
Producer to make the fullest use of Writer services and the widest possible
exploitation of the Works as contemplated herein. Writer hereby agrees to do any
and all mutually agreed acts and execute any and all mutually agreed documents at
the cost of the Producer in such manner as Producer may, in its sole discretion,
require in its interest to protect, perfect, confirm or enforce the existence of the
preceding and to effectuate its purpose to convey such rights to Producer and/or its
assignees, including without limitation the New Exploitation Rights and any and all
rights to the New Exploitation Methods.

8.10 Writer hereby agrees that the Producer will have the sole & exclusive rights in
the literary works /Intellectual Property Rights created in the said Serial and
therefore the producer shall only have the right to copyright the works in the
Copyright Board or any other association.

8.11 Second Part hereby agree, confirm and warrant that they shall have no right,
title, interest or other claim whatsoever over the said Serial and the entirety of the
copyright over the Serial or the work generated as a result of his service shall vest
with the producer in perpetuity [Universal].

8.12 Writer hereby specifically assigns to the producer, for the consideration received
under the Agreement, the entirety of any right that may accrue to them under the
provisions of the Copyrights Act, 1957 or any other applicable law. Writer declares
that, pursuant to the valuable Consideration set forth in Clause 7 above for this
assignment pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence, he/she has assigned
and transferred the entire copyright in their services or the product of the Services
including any right in and to the Story, Screenplay, Script, dialogues of the Scripts, if
any to be written by them pursuant to this Agreement, as provided in Sec. 14(a) of
the said Act absolutely, for the entire term of the copyright and for the territories of
the entire World in favour of the Producer and the Producer shall have unfettered
right to exploit any copyright / right therein as set forth in this Agreement.

8.13 Writer shall not, directly or indirectly, do or cause to be done any act, which in
any way infringes upon or prejudices in any manner the producer’s exclusive
copyright over the Project.

8.14 Writer and Producer agree that, wherever applicable under law, all of the
Works under the Agreement, in whatever stage of completion, shall be considered
and deemed a work-made-forhire specially ordered and/or a commissioned work
made for valuable consideration, commissioned by Producer, and Producer shall be
the sole and exclusive owner thereof. In the event Writer has any rights in and to
the Works that cannot be assigned to Producer as provided above, whether now
known or hereafter to become known, Writer, on behalf of Writer and on behalf of
Writer’s successors or assigns, hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waive such
rights (including, but not limited to, the “droit moral” or “moral rights of authors” or
“artist’s rights”, or author’s special rights or any similar rights in and/or to the Works)
that it may have under Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957, or any performer’s
right under Section 38, 38A, 38B or 39A, or otherwise, in relation to the Serial and
the underlying works thereto, in perpetuity, and the enforcement thereof, and all
claims and causes of action of any kind with respect to any of the foregoing. In the
event Writer has any rights in and to the Works including New Exploitation Rights
that cannot be assigned to Producer by operation of law as provided above and
cannot be so waived, Writer in receipt of the valuable consideration, the sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants to Producer an exclusive,
irrevocable, worldwide, license during the term of such rights to reproduce,
distribute, modify, publicly perform and publicly display, with the right to sublicense
and assign such rights in and to Producer including without limitation, the right to
use in any way whatsoever the Works. To the extent any of the foregoing is
ineffective under applicable laws, Writer hereby provides any and all ratifications and
consents necessary to accomplish the purposes of the foregoing. Writer shall confirm
any such ratifications and consents from time to time as requested by Producer.
Without prejudice to anything contained herein, the Writer irrevocably and
unconditionally waives in perpetuity, in favour of the Producer, broadcaster of the
Serial or any part of it, all moral rights that the Writer may have in and to the Work
or to the Writer’s Services under this Agreement and the Serial, and the benefits of
any provision of law known as "droit moral" or any similar law in any country of the
world and undertakes not to institute, support, maintain or permit any action or
lawsuit in any part of the world on the grounds that the Work of the Writer’s Work
and Services, the Serial and all allied and ancillary rights in the Serial or any version
or adaptation of them or any derivative right or product in any way constitutes an
infringement of any moral rights or "droit moral" of the Writer or is in any way a
defamation or mutilation of the Work of the Writer’s Work or Services or contains
Initials________&__________ 8 unauthorised alterations, adaptations or translations
or on the grounds that the Work of Writer’s Services have been subjected to
derogatory treatment.

8.15 Writer hereby grant irrevocably and unconditionally to Producer and/or its
assignees all consents which may be required pursuant to any act, law or regulation
now or in the future in force in any part of the universe, including, without limitation,
performers’ consents, to enable Producer to make the fullest use of Writer`s services
and the widest possible exploitation of the Works as contemplated herein. Writer
hereby agrees to do any and all acts and execute any and all documents, in such
manner and at such location as Producer may, in its sole discretion, require in its
interest to protect, perfect, confirm or enforce the existence of the preceding and to
effectuate its purpose to convey such rights to Producer and/or its assignees,
including without limitation the New Exploitation Rights and any and all rights to the
New Exploitation Methods.

8.16 Writer further hereby agrees that Writer will not seek (1) to challenge, through
the courts, administrative governmental bodies in any tribunal, private organizations,
or in any other manner the rights of Producer to exploit the Works by any means
whatsoever or (2) to thwart, hinder or subvert the intent of the grants and
conveyances herein to Producer and/or its assignees and/or the collection by
Producer of any proceeds relating to the rights conveyed hereunder.(3) to challenge
the sufficiency of the Fee as agreed under this Agreement, before a court/tribunal.

8.17 Writer hereby agrees, acknowledges, and accepts that any work that may be
produced based upon the Works, contains variations, alterations, and adaptations of
the Works and that Producer may, in its sole discretion, freely adapt, change,
colorize, arrange, vary, transform, add to, interpolate, subtract and omit from the
Works and/or any element thereof, including without limitation any character,
language, plot, theme or scene, as Producer, in its sole discretion, may deem
advisable.

8.18 Writer will, upon Producer's reasonable request, execute, acknowledge and
deliver to Producer any and all documents Producer may deem necessary to
evidence and effectuate all or any of Producer's rights under this agreement. Writer
hereby irrevocably appoint the Producer as attorney-in-fact with full power to
execute, acknowledge, deliver and record in the respective Copyright office or
elsewhere any and all such documents.

8.19 The Parties hereby agree that notwithstanding the exercise or non-exercise of
the Rights within a period of one (1) year from the date of this Agreement, the
Producer shall continue to own the said Rights permanently and perpetually and the
Writer hereby waive their rights pursuant to section 19(4) of the Copyright Act, 1957
and all other rights that they may have under the Copyright Act, 1957 unto and in
favour of the Producer.

9 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES:

The Writer hereby represents and warrants to the Producer as follows:


9.1 That he is not under any disability, restriction, or prohibition, whether legal,
contractual, or otherwise, which shall prevent it from performing or adhering to any
of its obligations including rendering the Services and delivering the Work, under this
Agreement, and that he has not entered into and shall not enter into any agreement
that may violate this Agreement;

9.2 That he possess the necessary skills, expertise and experience to render the
Services and complete the Work hereunder in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement;

9.3 that no litigation, arbitration, or administrative proceedings are threatened,


pending, which call into question the validity or performance of its obligations
including rendering of its Services under this Agreement;

9.4 that the Writer will be the sole author of the Work (except insofar as the same
directly comprises the material submitted to the Writer by the Producer or the
director of the Serial) and that the same will be wholly original to the Writer (save as
aforesaid) and nothing therein shall infringe the Copyright or any other rights
(including any rights of confidentiality and/or privacy) of any third party;

9.5 the Work or Services and any part or element thereof, and the exploitation or
any other use of the rights herein granted shall not violate or infringe upon the
Copyright, trademark, trade name, patent, literary, dramatic, musical, artistic,
personal, civil or property right, or any other right of any person, or defame, invade
the right to privacy of or constitute a defamation against any person;

9.6 that it has not and shall not enter into any arrangement or agreement to render
its services to a third party during the subsistence of this Agreement which would or
might conflict with the rendering of the Writer's Services under this Agreement; and

9.7 the rights hereby granted and assigned by the Writer is and/or will be vested in
the Writer absolutely, and the Writer has not previously assigned, licensed, granted
or in any way encumbered the rights granted and assigned under this Agreement in
favour of the Producer and the Writer has a good title and full right and authority
and is entirely free to enter into this Agreement.

10. Assignment: Producer may assign this agreement to anyone without any
restrictions and as the producer may deem fit. The said Agreement is not assignable
by the Writer.

11. No Partnership: Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a


partnership or Initials________&__________ 9 employment between the Parties to
this Agreement nor constitute any Party the agent of the other Party, or otherwise
entitle any Party to have authority to bind the other Parties to this Agreement for
any purpose. The present arrangement/relationship between the Parties
contemplates a principal to principal basis.

12. Waiver: The Writer expressly waives any rights which can be exercised by virtue
of membership with any association or guild such as payment of any fees etc. Save
and except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no exercise, failure to exercise,
or delay in exercising any right, power, or remedy vested in any Party under or
pursuant to this Agreement shall constitute a waiver by that Party of that or any
other right, power, or remedy. Further the Party of Second Part will not approach
any association for the settlement of disputes arising out of this Agreement other
than by arbitration as contemplated herein.

13. Indemnification: The Writer shall indemnify and hold indemnified and harmless,
the Producer, their successors, licensees, assigns, agents, representatives and
affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, obligations,
liability, loss, damage, cost and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees),
incurred or sustained by reason of or arising out of any breach or alleged breach of
any of the warranties, representations, obligations or agreements herein made by
the Writer, and/or in the event any representation/warranty of the Party of Second
Part turns out to be false/untrue.

14. Consent to Execute Documents: In connection with this Agreement, as well as all
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each Party agrees to execute and
deliver such additional documents and instruments, and to perform such additional
acts, as may be necessary or appropriate, and upon which the Parties may agree, to
effectuate, carry out and perform all the terms, provisions and conditions of this
Agreement, and all such transactions.

15. Force Majeure: None of the Parties shall be liable for any failure or delay in
performance of any obligation under this Agreement to the extent such failure or
delay is due to a Force Majeure Event. The Party having any such cause shall
promptly notify the other Parties in writing of the nature of such cause and the
expected delay. If, however, it is not feasible for a Party to prevent the occurrence of
the Force Majeure Event as a result of which that Party is prevented from performing
its obligation affected by such Force Majeure Event, the Parties may decide to
release that Party from performing its obligation hereunder or may modify the
relevant provisions of this Agreement affected by the Force Majeure Event so long as
the Force Majeure Event continues, in order to enable that Party to perform its other
obligations hereunder as so modified.

16. Confidentiality & Publicity: The Writer hereby undertakes not to disclose, reveal
or make public except with the prior written consent of the Producer, any
information whatsoever concerning the production of the film and the Services to be
rendered hereunder including any financial information relating to the film, the
business of the Producer and this Agreement including its contents and keep strictly
secret and confidential the Script, artistic content, characterization and treatment of
the film, save and except for promotion of the film approved by the Producer.
Further, the Writer shall not keep or take or publish any record written or otherwise
relating to the Serial or any photographs of persons working on the film or of any
matter or thing connected with the production of the film. It is expressly clarified
that the Writer shall not make any public statement or press statement or provide
any interviews in connection with the above or commit any act which may prejudice
or damage the successful completion or exploitation of the film or the reputation of
the Producer without the prior written approval of the Producer.

17. Notices: Any written notices which Producer will desire to give to the Writer
hereunder and all statements and payments which shall be due to Writer hereunder
shall be addressed to Writer at the address set forth, hereof until Writer shall give
Producer written notice of a new address. All notices which Writer shall desire to give
to Producer hereunder shall be addressed to Producer at the address set forth hereof
until Producer shall give Writer written notice of a new address. All notices shall be
delivered by hand or served by mail, postage prepaid, courier or telegraph office,
whichever shall be first, shall be deemed the date of service.

18. Governing Law & Jurisdiction: i. This Agreement shall, in all respects, be
governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of India. The
Parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai in
connection with any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. ii.
The Party of Second Part acknowledges that the Producer shall expend time, effort
and money in producing the Serial and in the event there is any default/negligence
on the part of the Party of Second Part, the same shall cause irreparable harm/injury
to the Producer. The Party of Second Part acknowledges that therefore, in addition
to their other rights under this Agreement and under any applicable law, the
Producer shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent or curtail
any actual or threatened breach by the Writer of the provisions of this Agreement.
The Party of Second Part agrees that he shall not be entitled to any injunctive and
other equitable relief on the said Serial.

19. Entire agreement. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior negotiations,
understandings and agreements between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof.

20. Modification, waiver, invalidity and controlling law: This Agreement may not be
canceled, altered, modified, amended or waived, in whole or in part, in any way,
except by instrument in writing signed by the party sought to be bound. The waiver
by either party of any breach of this Agreement in any one or more instances shall in
no way be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of this Agreement. If any
part of this Agreement shall be held to be void, invalid or unenforceable, it shall not
affect the validity of the balance of this Agreement.

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21. Termination: This Agreement shall be terminated under following circumstances :

(a) In case the producer wants to abandon the film for reasons commercial, artistic
or otherwise, termination of the Agreement can be made by providing the Writer
with 7 days prior notice in writing in that behalf.

(b) If the Producer finds the quality of the performance of the Writer unsatisfactory
and not up to the mark, the producer may terminate this Agreement forthwith
without assigning any reasons / justifications by giving 7 days’ notice in writing. In
such an eventuality, producer shall have the complete and uninterrupted right to
engage any other Writer to complete the unfinished serial. The Writer agrees his/her
consent to such termination clause and gives his/her confirmed consent to appoint
any other Writer without taking any NOC from the Writer.

(c) If the Production of the said work is stopped, ceased or discontinued, temporarily
or permanently by virtue of the Court Order restraining the said work.

(d) It is hereby amply cleared that on termination of the contract due to any of the
reason mentioned herein above, the remuneration to the party of the second part
shall be paid only till the period of completed work, subject to the satisfaction of the
Producer and shall be treated as full and final payment. It is hereby agreed by the
party of the second part that no further remuneration shall be demanded from the
producer.

(e) That in case the said film is shelved, then the party of the second part
undertakes to return the signing amount and such other amounts back to the
producer within a period of 15 days of the receipt of the notice terminating this
agreement.

(f) In the event that there is a breach of any of the terms of this agreement by the
Writer and the Writer fails to rectify the same within a week of producer serving a
Notice, in writing to the address of the Writer as mentioned above:

(g) If the production of the said work is stopped, ceased or discontinued, temporarily
or permanently due to any reasons whatsoever or by virtue of the Court Order
restraining the telecast of the said work created by the Writer.

(h) The Writer understand that in the eventuality of the termination of the Present
Agreement, all works along with the research materials shall be deemed as work
assigned solely and irrevocably in perpetuity for the worldwide territory to the
Producer. The remuneration given to the Parties of Writer shall be considered full
and final and no further claim shall be entertained.

22. Arbitration: Any disputes or differences arising out of or pertaining to this


Agreement shall first be resolved by the parties through negotiations, failing which
such disputes / differences shall be referred to Arbitration to a Sole Arbitrator
appointed by the Producer and the Writer jointly, the Arbitration Proceedings will be
in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996. Such arbitration proceedings shall be held in Mumbai. The Award passed by
the Arbitrator in pursuance of such Arbitration proceedings shall be binding upon
parties hereto. Neither parties will appeal against the said award passed by the
Arbitrator.

23. Acknowledgement: Writer hereby acknowledges that he has had the opportunity
to discuss this matter with and obtain advice from their private Legal Counsel, has
had sufficient time to, and has carefully read and fully understands all the provisions
of this agreement, and is knowingly and voluntarily entering into this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THESE PRESENTS


THE DAY AND YEAR INDICATED HEREINABOVE :

SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the ) for…..


Within named M/s ….. . )
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SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the )
Within named
STORY & SCREENPLAY WRITER/ WRITER
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