format agreement
[ˈfɔːrmæt əˈɡriːmənt]
nounpl: format agreements
acordo de formato
1. A contractual agreement that specifies the standardized structure, layout, and technical specifications for content, documents, data, or media to be used or exchanged between parties
The publisher signed a format agreement with the author to ensure all manuscripts follow the required specifications.
A editora assinou um acordo de formato com o autor para garantir que todos os manuscritos seguissem as especificações exigidas.
2. An agreement that defines how information will be presented, organized, or delivered in a specific medium or platform
The television network's format agreement with the production company outlined the episode structure and commercial break placement.
O acordo de formato entre a rede de televisão e a produtora definiu a estrutura dos episódios e o posicionamento dos intervalos comerciais.
3. In broadcasting and entertainment, a licensing agreement that permits the use of a specific program structure or design
The game show's format agreement allowed international broadcasters to produce localized versions.
O acordo de formato do programa de jogos permitiu que emissoras internacionais produzissem versões localizadas.
Format agreements are particularly significant in Brazilian media and entertainment industries, where international television program adaptations (like game shows and reality TV) require detailed format licensing. In the USA, format agreements are common in broadcast television and publishing. The term reflects the growing importance of standardization and intellectual property protection in content creation and distribution.
Related Idioms & Phrases
format agreement terms
comply with format agreement
format agreement compliance
format agreement violation
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