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MODEL RELEASE: AGREEMENT AND AUTHORISATION FOR MODEL TO BE IN MEDIA
THIS MODEL RELEASE (the "Agreement") is made and entered into this ____________________ (the "Execution Date"),
BETWEEN:
____________________ of ____________________, _______________, _______________ __________ Email: _______________Phone: _______________(the "Artist")
OF THE FIRST PART
-AND-
(the "Model")
OF THE SECOND PART
BACKGROUND:
WHEREBY:
THE ARTIST IS RELEASED OF LIABILITY: For good and valuable consideration herein acknowledged as received, the Model releases the Artist and assigns permission to license all images and sound recordings and to use of images and sound recordings in any media for any purpose which may include, among others, advertising, promotion, marketing and packaging for any product or service. The Model agrees that any images and sound recordings may be combined with other images, text and graphics, cropped, altered and modified.THE ARTIST RETAINS ALL RIGHTS: The Model agrees that the Artist has all rights to images and sound recordings, for perpetuity unless explicitly noted in this Agreement. The Model acknowledges and agrees that the Artist is not liable for any further consideration, accounting, or claim for any reason.DURATION OF AGREEMENT: The Model acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is binding on all heirs and assigns. The Model acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual.
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this release and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta.
_____________________________
____________________ (Model)
IF THE MODEL IS UNDER THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY:I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor above named as the Model, and I have legal authority to execute this Agreement on the Model's behalf. I have read and fully understood the contents of this Agreement, and consent to the said use of images and sound recordings based on the contents of this Agreement.
____________________ (Parent)
A Model and Entertainment Release is also known as a:
A Model and Entertainment Release form is used by photographers or videographers to get permission from models to license or publish their photo for commercial usage.
Commercial use of a photograph means that it will be used for advertising purposes, such as to promote a product or service. For example, if a photographer takes a photo of a model wearing jewelry that is going to be published in a magazine as an advertisement for a jewelry company, it is considered to be commercial usage.
Editorial use is not to be confused with commercial use. It means used for the purpose of news, such as newspaper stories, online news articles, or television interviews. Any image that is an accurate depiction of events or facts is considered editorial usage, such as a photo taken of a local business owner to be published in a newspaper about the grand opening of their business. Photos taken for editorial usage do not require a Model Waiver.
A Model Release is required when photographers intend to publish or license photos of models in print, online, television, or radio advertisements where the model's likeness is identifiable and he or she is portrayed as promoting a product or service (e.g. a model wearing a shirt with a business logo on it).
A model's likeness can include anything that identifies them as a person, including:
A Model Waiver protects both the model and the photographer. It establishes clear expectations about how the photo will be used and provides proof that the terms of the release were agreed to by both parties.
Because the model acknowledges the use of their likeness in the agreement, the photographer can then license or publish the photo in accordance to the release. This can lower the chances of any future misunderstandings regarding rights of privacy.
Typically, photos that are shot on public property do not require a release, unless that photo is going to be used for an endorsement.
There are a few different types of Model and Entertainment Releases, including:
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