Third-party assets clause for freelancers
A clause covering stock photos, fonts, plugins and open-source code used in client work: licensing and who pays.
Third-party assets clause: copy and adapt
The deliverables may include third-party materials such as stock images, fonts, plugins or open-source software. These remain subject to their own licences, which the Provider will identify. Licence fees are paid by the Client. The Provider is not responsible for the Client's use of third-party materials outside their licence terms.
When to use it
Whenever your work includes stock, fonts, plugins, templates or libraries you didn't create.
Variants by trade
Web developers
Premium plugins and themes are purchased under the Client's account so that licences and updates stay with the Client.
Client-supplied content
The Client warrants that it holds the rights to all content it supplies and will indemnify the Provider against claims arising from it.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns stock photos used in a client project?
Nobody on the project: the stock agency licenses them. The licence must fit the client's use.
Who should buy fonts and plugins?
Ideally the client, in their own name, so licences and renewals stay with them.
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These clauses are general templates, not legal advice. Laws vary by country and state; for high-value or unusual deals, have a lawyer review your contract.