The Model Agency Contract serves as the foundational document governing the professional relationship between modeling agencies and models in India. This contract is essential when an agency agrees to represent a model for securing modeling assignments, managing their career, and handling their professional interests. It encompasses crucial elements such as commission structures, scope of representation, exclusivity terms, and intellectual property rights, while ensuring compliance with Indian legal requirements including the Indian Contract Act, 1872, labor laws, and media regulations. The document is particularly important given the complex nature of the modeling industry, where clear terms of engagement, protection of both parties' interests, and professional standards need to be explicitly defined and agreed upon.

1. Parties: Identification of the Model Agency and the Model (including parent/guardian details if model is a minor)

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Services', 'Territory', 'Commission', 'Booking Fee', etc.

4. Scope of Representation: Details of agency's authority to represent the model and secure bookings

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

6. Agency's Obligations: Agency's responsibilities including promotion, booking management, and career development

7. Model's Obligations: Model's commitments including availability, professional conduct, and maintaining appearance

8. Compensation and Commission: Fee structure, commission rates, payment terms, and expense arrangements

9. Exclusivity Terms: Territorial and industry exclusivity requirements

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Usage rights for photographs, portfolios, and promotional materials

11. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure obligations for both parties

12. Indemnification: Mutual indemnification provisions and liability limitations

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

14. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, amendments, and severability