Contract Glossary
Moral Rights
Definition
Rights that protect the personal and reputational interests of a creator, separate from copyright ownership. They include the right to be credited as the author (attribution) and the right to prevent modifications that harm the creator's reputation (integrity).
In Practice
Moral rights matter most in creative contracts, photography, art, film, architecture. Even if you transfer copyright to a client, you may retain moral rights depending on the jurisdiction. In France, moral rights are perpetual and can't be waived. In the U.S., moral rights are limited to visual art under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA). Always address moral rights explicitly in creative contracts.
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