I, ________________________(Model), grant,
for consideration which I acknowledge, I irrevocably grant to _______________________ ("Company") and Company's assigns, licensees and successors the right to use my image and name in all forms and media including composite or modified representations for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any commercial purpose throughout the world and in perpetuity. I waive the right to inspect or approve versions of my image used for publication or the written copy that may used in connection with the images.
I release Company and Company's assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity or copyright. Company is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image.
The Company is not obligated to utilize any of the rights granted in this Agreement.
I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________
Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
Witness Signature: _________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Consent [include if the person is under 18]
I am the parent or guardian of the minor named above. I have the legal right to consent to and do consent to the terms and conditions of this model release.
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________________ Date: _______________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Address: ___________________________________________________
Witness Signature: _______________________________________________________
Limited Model's Commercial/Personal Release Agreement
I, ________________________________________________(Model), grant,
for consideration which I acknowledge, ___________________________________________ ("Company") and Company's assigns, licensees and successors, the right to use my image for the following purposes:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ in the following territory
_______________________________________________for a period of ____________ year(s) (the "Term").
I grant the right to use my name and image for the purposes listed above in all forms and media including composite or modified representations and waive the right to inspect or approve versions of my image used for publication or the written copy that may be used in connection with the images.
____ For the rights granted during the Term, Company shall pay $ ______________ upon execution of this release.
____ Company may renew this agreement under the same terms and conditions for ________________________
year(s) provided that Licensee makes payment of $ ____________ at the time of renewal.
I release Company and Company's assigns, licensees and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of my image including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity or copyright. Company is permitted, although not obligated, to include my name as a credit in connection with the image.
Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Witness Signature: _______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Consent [include if the person is under 18]
I am the parent or guardian of the minor named above. I have the legal right to consent to and do consent to the terms and conditions of this model release.
Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________________________ Date: ____________ Parent/Guardian Signature:
_______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Address: _______________________________________________________
Witness Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Explanation for Limited and Unlimited Personal Releases
The grant paragraph establishes the rights granted by the person. In the unlimited agreement, a "blanket" grant is used. This grant is broad and intended to encompass all potential uses whether informational, commercial or otherwise. In the limited agreement, the uses must be listed--for example, "For use on the cover of trade book and for related advertisements." This release also has limitations regarding territory and term. Insert the appropriate geographic region and term --for example, "North America with a two-year term. "
The release is the person's promise not to sue the company for legal claims such as libel and invasion of privacy.
If the person is a minor, the parent or guardian should sign where it is marked parent/ guardian consent (see Section C1). Since issues about release authenticity often crop up many years after a photo was made, a witness should sign the agreement to verify the person's signature or the signature of the parent. The witness should be an adult. An employee or assistant is suitable.
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