Summit Media — Copyright & Licensing Agreement

Copyright & Ownership

All media is the copyrighted property of Summit Media upon creation (17 U.S.C. §102). Hiring us grants a limited license; ownership is not transferred.

Licensing Options

Builder / Developer License

• For builders and their parent companies.
• Use for property, community, and brand marketing—web, print, social, and ads.
• Parent company use allowed for brand portfolios and promotion.
• Others (designers, vendors, suppliers, publications) must contact Summit Media for a license.

Designer / Partner License

• For designers and commercial partners.
• Use for your own marketing, social media, and portfolio featuring that project.
• Any reuse by others requires a new license from Summit Media.

Short-Term Rental License

• For Airbnb, VRBO, and rental websites.
• Use for that property’s rental marketing only.
• Valid while the home is rented (renewable yearly).
• Other managers or companies need approval.

Real Estate Listing License

• For marketing one property for sale.
• Use on MLS, brokerage sites, and social posts for that listing only.
• Ends when the listing sells or expires.
• Buyers, builders, or others need a new license.

Remember

Use your media freely for your own brand and parent company. If anyone else asks to use it—send them to Summit Media for licensing.

Restrictions

1. No resale, gifting, or sublicensing.
2. No edits beyond basic crop or resize without approval.
3. No removal of copyright or metadata.

Liability & Remedies

Unauthorized use revokes the license and constitutes infringement. Summit Media may seek removal, damages, and legal remedies.