the Client's prior written permission except to the extent necessary to perform services on the
Client's behalf.
Proprietary or confidential information includes, but is not limited to: The written, printed,
graphic, or electronically recorded materials furnished by Client for Contractor to use; Any
written or tangible information stamped “confidential,” “proprietary,” or with a similar legend, or
any information that Client makes reasonable efforts to maintain the secrecy of business or
marketing plans or strategies, customer lists, operating procedures, trade secrets, design
formulas, know-how and processes, computer programs and inventories, discoveries, and
improvements of any kind, sales projections, and pricing information; and information belonging
to customers and suppliers of the Client about whom the Contractor gained knowledge as a
result of the Contractor's services to the Client. Upon termination of the Contractor's services to
the Client, or at the Client's request, the Contractor shall deliver to the Client all materials in the
Contractor's possession relating to the Client's business. The Contractor acknowledges any
breach or threatened breach of confidentiality that this Agreement will result in irreparable harm
to the Client for which damages would be an inadequate remedy. Therefore, the Client shall be
entitled to equitable relief, including an injunction, in the event of such breach or threatened
breach of confidentiality. Such equitable relief shall be in addition to the Client's rights and
remedies otherwise available at law.
XVII. Proprietary Information. Proprietary information, under this Agreement, shall include:
The product of all work performed under this Agreement (“Work Product”), including without
limitation all notes, reports, documentation, drawings, computer programs, inventions, creations,
works, devices, models, work-in-progress and deliverables will be the sole property of the
Client, and Contractor hereby assigns to the Client all right, title and interest therein, including
but not limited to all audiovisual, literary, moral rights and other copyrights, patent rights, trade
secret rights and other proprietary rights therein. Contractor retains no right to use the Work
Product and agrees not to challenge the validity of the Client’s ownership in the Work Product;
Contractor hereby assigns to the Client all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic
images and videos or audio recordings made by the Client during Contractor’s work for them,
including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such
photographs or recordings; and The Client will be entitled to use Contractor's name and/or
likeness in advertising and other materials.
XVIII. No Partnership. This Agreement does not create a partnership relationship between the
Client and the Contractor. Unless otherwise directed, the Contractor shall have no authority to
enter into contracts on the Client's behalf or represent the Client in any manner.
XIX. Assignment and Delegation. The Contractor may assign rights and may delegate duties
under this Agreement to other individuals or entities acting as a subcontractor (“Subcontractor”).
The Contractor recognizes that they shall be liable for all work performed by the Subcontractor
and shall hold the Client harmless of any liability in connection with their performed work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any confidential or proprietary information that is shared
with the Subcontractor in accordance with Sections XVI & XVII of this Agreement. If any such
information is shared by the Subcontractor to third (3rd) parties, the Contractor shall be made
liable.
XX. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed under the laws in the State of Missouri.