INVADER COMICS — SUBMISSIONS AGREEMENT (ONLINE ACCEPTANCE)

This Submissions Agreement (“Agreement”) governs the submission of creative materials to Invader Comics, LLC (“Invader”) by any individual or entity (“Creator” or “Participant”).

By checking the “I Agree” box and submitting your materials through Invader’s online submission form, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as of the date of submission.

1. Submission Materials

a. Participant agrees to submit written and/or illustrated creative materials (including but not limited to pitches, scripts, outlines, artwork, character designs, sample pages, or other narrative content) according to the guidelines provided by Invader.
b. Participant acknowledges that Invader is under no obligation to review, provide feedback on, or accept any Submission.
c. Participant grants Invader a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to review, evaluate, and internally circulate the Submission solely for purposes of determining interest in working with Participant.
d. Participant acknowledges that Invader may decline any Submission in its sole discretion.

2. Rights in the Submission

a. Ownership Retained: The Submission and all underlying intellectual property remain the property of the Participant. Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership rights to Invader.
b. Invader shall not publish, exploit, or commercially distribute the Submission without entering into a separate written agreement with Participant.
c. Participant acknowledges that Invader may develop or acquire content that contains elements similar to the Submission. Invader’s review of the Submission does not restrict Invader from creating or licensing works that may contain coincidental similarities.
d. Invader’s receipt of the Submission does not constitute an agreement to provide compensation of any kind unless expressly agreed to in a future written contract.

3. Use of Name and Limited Promotional Excerpts

Participant grants Invader the right to reference Participant’s name and the title of the Submission solely for internal cataloging or communication related to Invader’s evaluation process. Invader will not publicly use Creator’s Submission or likeness for promotion without explicit written consent.

4. No Obligation to Commission, Publish, or Enter Into Further Agreement

Participant acknowledges that Invader’s evaluation of the Submission imposes no obligation upon Invader to:
a. Provide feedback;
b. Enter into a publishing agreement;
c. Offer editorial or creative services;
d. Offer employment, contract work, or representation.

5. Representations and Warranties of Participant

Participant represents and warrants that:
a. Participant is the sole owner of the Submission and has full authority to enter into this Agreement.
b. The Submission does not infringe any copyright, trademark, trade dress, right of publicity, privacy right, or other rights of any person or entity.
c. The Submission is not defamatory, libelous, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.
d. The Submission is not the subject of any pending dispute, litigation, or claim.

6. Representations and Warranties of Invader

Invader represents that it has the authority to enter this Agreement.

INVADER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE REVIEW PROCESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR RESULTS FROM THE REVIEW.

Invader’s total liability for any claim arising from this Agreement shall not exceed zero dollars (USD $0), consistent with the nature of an unsolicited submission process.

7. Indemnification

a. Participant Indemnity: Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Invader harmless from any loss, damage, liability, or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) resulting from a breach of Participant’s warranties or representations.
b. Invader Indemnity: Invader agrees to indemnify Participant for damages arising from Invader’s breach of this Agreement.
c. The indemnifying party may assume control of the defense of any claim, with the cooperation of the indemnified party.

8. No Restraint on Invader’s Creative Activities

Participant acknowledges that Invader, its employees, partners, contractors, and collaborators may independently develop or acquire creative content that resembles the Submission.

Participant agrees that similarity alone does not entitle Participant to any compensation or claim of infringement.

9. Confidentiality

Invader will use reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of the Submission during its evaluation process but cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality due to internal circulation among editorial personnel and partners.

10. Notices

Any notice required under this Agreement may be delivered by email to the addresses provided by the Parties. Notice is deemed delivered on the date sent.

11. Choice of Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, and any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in New York, New York.

12. Amendment

No amendment to this Agreement is valid unless in writing and signed (including via electronic acceptance) by both Parties.

13. Severability

If any provision is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be severed, and the remainder shall remain enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement; Electronic Acceptance

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the Submission and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements regarding the Submission.

By checking the “I Agree” box and submitting the online form, Participant acknowledges and agrees that:

• This electronic action constitutes Participant’s signature for all purposes under applicable law; and

• Participant is bound by this Agreement to the same extent as if they had signed a physical document.