DR THE said:
Anyone have a good Model Release form to share?
will cover most of the items? and protect us
:bigeyes:
This is the one i always use:
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, I __________________________________________________
[name of model] on my own behalf and on behalf of ___________________________________________[name of company, if model is an employee acting within
scope of employment] (the Model) hereby irrevocably acknowledge and agree in favor of the photographer or artist named below (the Photographer), and the
Photographers heirs, executors, legal representatives, licensees, successors and assigns, those for whom the Photographer may be acting, and those who may be
acting with the Photographers authority and permission (collectively, the Authorized Parties) as follows:
1. In the event photographs, illustrations, video or other images of, including or depicting the Model are taken or created by or on behalf of the Photographer in any media
(Images), all worldwide right, title and interest in and to the Images and all related materials (including copyright, all other intellectual property and other proprietary
rights) shall be owned by the Photographer or as the Photographer may determine.
2. The Photographer shall have the irrevocable right (which may be licensed, transferred, granted or assigned to other parties as the Photographer sees fit) to use, publish,
reproduce, create derivative works of, distribute, publicly perform and publicly display, either digitally or in any other medium now known or later developed, such Images
in any form, including without limitation, use as part of a composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to text, changes or alterations, whether
or not in conjunction with the Models name or a fictitious name, for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, publishing, or any other commercial purpose
whatsoever. The Model also consents to the use of any narrative, text, audio, sound, action, program, effect or other matter that may be used in connection with the
Images and the permitted uses, and irrevocably waives any right that the Model may have to inspection or approval of any of the deliverables or uses contemplated in
this Release. In consideration of the Models consent and release, the Photographer will use reasonable commercial efforts to ensure that the Images will not be used
for any pornographic, obscene, defamatory or libelous purpose.
3. The Model hereby irrevocably releases the Photographer and each of the Authorized Parties, and any and all other parties acting under right, title, assignment, grant
or license from the Photographer or the Authorized Parties, from any liability, costs or expenses arising by virtue of: (i) any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion or
use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the creation of the Images or in any subsequent use, processing or publication
thereof; and (ii) any claim or cause of action, now known or later developed, resulting from or in connection with any use of the Images contemplated by this Release,
including without limitation, any claims for libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, or breach of publicity or other property rights.
4. The person or persons signing this Release represent and covenant that: (i) if the Model is signing this Release, that he/she is of full legal age and has the right and
capacity to contract in their own name in their jurisdiction of residence; (ii) if a parent or guardian is signing for the Model, that the person or persons signing have full
authority in the jurisdiction in which the Release is executed to sign this Release on behalf of the Model; (iii) if acting as an employee of a company or other entity, the
person or persons signing this Release have authority to bind the company or other entity; (iv) the person or persons signing this Release have carefully read the above
Release prior to signing, and are fully familiar with the contents and consequences of it; and (v) this Release shall be binding without restriction as to time or otherwise
upon the Model and his/her heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns, as the case may be.
Notes: [insert particulars of consideration or other relevant information]
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Photographer
Name (print) ____________________________________________________
Date _____________________ *Signature___________________________
Phone____________________ Address ____________________________
City _________________ State/Province ______ Zip/Postal Code _________
Country ________________________Email: __________________________
Witness (NOTE: All persons signing and witnessing must be of legal age
and capacity in the area in which this Release is signed. A person cannot
witness their own release)
Name (print) ____________________________________________________
Date _____________________ *Signature___________________________
Model
Name (print) ____________________________________________________
Date _____________________ *Signature___________________________
Phone____________________ Address ____________________________
City _________________ State/Province ______ Zip/Postal Code _________
Country ________________________Email: __________________________
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) (if person is a minor or lacks capacity in the jurisdiction
of residence)
Name (print) ____________________________________________________
Date _____________________ *Signature___________________________
Phone____________________ Address ____________________________
City _________________ State/Province ______ Zip/Postal Code _________
Country ________________________Email: __________________________
