Contributor Terms for TheSurreyTimes.co.uk
Introduction
These terms apply to all external contributors providing material to TheSurreyTimes.co.uk ("we", "us", "our"). By submitting work, you ("you", "your") agree to these terms.
Scope of Agreement
- Applies to all content submitted to TheSurreyTimes.co.uk, including articles, photographs, and multimedia
- Covers professional freelancers, agencies, and casual contributors
Rights and Licensing
- You retain copyright in your work
- You grant us non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual rights to:
- Use and re-use your work in our publications
- Edit, translate, or alter your work as needed
- Include your work in our archives and databases
- Syndicate or sell your work to third parties
Payment Terms
- Fees are agreed in writing before commission or acceptance
- Payment is made at the end of the month following first use
- No fee is guaranteed for speculatively submitted work unless agreed
Contributor Warranties
You warrant that:
- The work is original and does not infringe on others' rights
- Necessary consents have been obtained
- The work complies with relevant laws and regulations
Editorial Standards
- Work must comply with the IPSO Editors' Code of Practice
- We reserve the right to reject work that doesn't meet our standards
Complaints and Legal Issues
- You must inform us of any potential legal issues or complaints
- We have sole control over handling complaints about your work
Intellectual Property
- You retain copyright, but grant us extensive usage rights
- We may require written copyright assignment in some cases
Termination
- We may terminate this agreement at any time
- Existing rights and obligations survive termination
This outline provides a starting point for TheSurreyTimes.co.uk's contributor terms, focusing on key areas such as rights, payment, and editorial standards. The actual terms would need to be carefully crafted with legal advice to ensure they meet the specific needs of TheSurreyTimes.co.uk and comply with UK media law.