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The Video Licensing Agreement is essential for organizations engaging in video content distribution or acquisition within South Africa's legal framework. This document is typically used when parties need to establish clear terms for the use, distribution, or broadcasting of video content, whether for streaming platforms, broadcast television, educational purposes, or corporate use. The agreement must comply with South African legislation, including the Copyright Act 98 of 1978, Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005, and Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996. It covers crucial elements such as licensing scope, territory restrictions, payment terms, technical specifications, content protection measures, and compliance requirements specific to the South African market. The document is particularly important given the growing digital content industry and the need to protect intellectual property rights while ensuring proper content distribution channels.

1. Parties: Identification of the Licensor and Licensee, including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the video content, and parties' authority to enter into the agreement

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Licensed Content', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Platform', etc.

4. Grant of License: Scope of the license, including usage rights, restrictions, and territory limitations

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the license, renewal terms, and conditions for termination

6. License Fees and Payment Terms: Financial terms, payment schedule, reporting requirements, and audit rights

7. Content Delivery and Technical Requirements: Specifications for content delivery, format requirements, and technical standards

8. Usage Rights and Restrictions: Detailed terms of permitted and prohibited uses of the licensed content

9. Content Protection and Security: Requirements for DRM, security measures, and content protection protocols

10. Representations and Warranties: Parties' representations regarding content ownership, rights clearance, and authority to license

11. Intellectual Property Rights: Protection of IP rights, ownership declarations, and handling of derivative works

12. Compliance with Laws: Obligations to comply with relevant South African laws, including content classification requirements

13. Indemnification: Mutual indemnification obligations for claims arising from breach or content issues

14. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on parties' liability and exclusions of certain types of damages

15. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged during the agreement

16. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and amendments