Template - Special Commercial License Agreement

Special Commercial License Agreement

Author & Licensor: Ivan Bilous
Licensee: [Company official name or individual name]
Contact e-mail: [Licensee’s e-mail]
Licensed Designs:

  • [Design 1 – link]
  • [Design 2 – link]
  • [Design 3 – link]

1. Overview

This Special Commercial License is:

  • Non-exclusive – the licensor may grant the same rights to other licensees.
  • Non-transferable – the licensee may not sell, give, or otherwise transfer the license to another person or company.
  • Revocable – the licensor may terminate the license if the licensee violates the terms of this agreement.

The license applies only to the specific designs listed in the Licensed Designs section above.
The license does not transfer copyright or ownership of the designs. All rights remain the property of the author, Ivan Bilous.

2. Financial Terms

Royalty Rate:

  • 5% of the net income from selling physical products made with the licensed designs.
  • Minimum Monthly Payment:
    • $5 → simple models
    • $10 → medium-complexity models
    • $15 → advanced/detailed models

Currency: All amounts are in United States Dollars (USD).

Payment Schedule:

  • Payments are due monthly, no later than the 15th day of the following month.
    Example: Sales in January → payment due by February 15.

License Validity:

  • The license remains valid only while monthly payments are made in full and on time.
  • If payment is missed, the license is automatically suspended until all outstanding amounts are paid.

3. License Scope

  • The license covers only the designs listed in the Licensed Designs section.
  • The licensee may manufacture and sell physical products only; selling, sharing, or distributing the original or modified digital files in any way is strictly prohibited.
  • The licensee may sell physical products on any online or offline sales channels, including marketplaces such as Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, Temu, local e-commerce sites, retail stores, fairs, and exhibitions.
  • Attribution is mandatory:
    • For original designs: Design © Ivan Bilous
    • For modified designs: Based on © Ivan Bilous design

4. Reporting Requirements

The licensee must provide a monthly sales report within 15 days after the end of each month, sent to info@vector-painter.com.

Reports should include:

  • Number of units sold
  • Net income
  • Calculation of royalties due

When paying via bank transfer or PayPal, include in the payment reference: period covered and units sold.
When paying via the website (custom listing), notify the licensor in advance about the sales volume covered.

5. Modifications & Use of Instructions

  • The licensee may modify the licensed designs for production purposes.
  • Modifications do not create new ownership rights; copyright remains with the licensor.
  • Modified works must still include the required attribution.
  • Modifications must not violate any applicable laws or promote discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate content.
  • The licensee must remove all contact details of the licensor (email, phone) from any provided instruction files.
  • If the instructions contain a final promotional/advertising page, it must also be removed.
  • The licensee may include printed versions of the instruction files with physical products, but may not distribute them in digital form.

6. Restrictions

The licensee may not:

  • Sell, share, or redistribute the original or modified digital files in any way.
  • Use, reproduce, publish, or share any promotional images, videos, or photographs created by the licensor without prior written consent.
  • Claim authorship or originality of the designs, even if modified.
  • Register the licensed designs or any derivative works as trademarks or other intellectual property.

7. Termination

The license will be immediately terminated if the licensee:

  • Fails to pay the agreed royalties on time.
  • Violates any of the rules stated in this agreement.
  • Engages in unauthorized distribution of original or modified digital files.
  • Is found to be manufacturing significantly more licensed products than reported in the quarterly sales reports. In such a case, the licensor has the right to unilaterally terminate the license without prior notice.

Termination of the license does not limit the licensor’s right to take legal action and claim compensation for damages caused to the author, including but not limited to losses from unauthorized file distribution or other intellectual property violations.

Upon termination, all rights to produce and sell the licensed designs immediately cease. No refunds are provided for terminated licenses due to violations.

8. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. Any disputes will be handled in the courts of Prague, Czech Republic.

9. Acceptance

By signing this agreement or completing the initial payment, the licensee confirms they have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these terms.

Licensor: Ivan Bilous 
Licensee: _________________________
Date: ____________________________