Employee Production Release

EMPLOYEE PRODUCTION RELEASE

This Employee Production Release (the "Release") is made between Employee Name: and Employer Name: . The effective date of this Release is .

Personal Information

Position Information

Production Details

Employee Role/Participation:    Paid Assignment: (check if employee will receive separate production compensation)

Grant of Rights

Employee hereby irrevocably grants, assigns and conveys to Employer and its successors, licensees, assigns and designees the unrestricted, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free right to record, photograph, film, reproduce, edit, translate, adapt, compile, distribute, broadcast, exhibit, publicly display, and otherwise use Employee's name, voice, likeness, biographical information, performance, and any materials provided or created by Employee in connection with the Production (collectively, the "Materials"), in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, for any purpose related to Employer's business and promotional activities.

This grant includes the right to edit, combine with other materials, and create derivative works, and to sublicense and assign such rights without further consent from or payment to Employee, except as otherwise set forth in a written agreement executed by Employer.

Consideration; Compensation

Employee acknowledges receipt of good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged by Employee, which may include employment remuneration, a separate production fee, or other consideration described as: .

Waiver and Release

Employee releases and waives any claims whatsoever, including claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or infringement of moral rights, that Employee may have now or in the future in connection with the use of the Materials. Employee expressly waives any right to inspect or approve uses of the Materials and agrees not to bring any claim against Employer, its affiliates, licensees or assigns relating to any use of the Materials consistent with this Release.

Representations and Warranties

Employee represents and warrants that Employee is at least eighteen (18) years of age or has obtained consent of a lawful guardian, has full right and authority to enter into this Release, and that the rights granted herein do not conflict with any other obligations of Employee. Employee will notify Employer in writing if a third party holds any rights in any materials provided by Employee.

Confidentiality and Proprietary Information

Nothing in this Release authorizes Employee to disclose confidential or proprietary information of Employer except as expressly permitted in writing. Employee acknowledges that certain Materials may be retained by Employer as part of its records and may be used for internal training, marketing, or archival purposes.

Assignment; Governing Law

This Release shall be binding upon Employee and Employee's heirs, successors and assigns. Employer may assign or transfer its rights under this Release. This Release shall be governed by the laws of the state or jurisdiction in which Employer is principally located, without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Background Check Authorization

Employee authorizes Employer and its agents to contact former employers, educational institutions, references, and to perform background checks (including criminal, credit, and employment verifications) as necessary for Employer's records and compliance. Employee's authorization is valid for the duration of employment. Employee Initials:

Employment History

Employer 1

Employer 2

Education

References

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Reference 2

Reference 3

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment

Nothing in this Release alters any at-will employment relationship. Employee understands that employment may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause or notice, unless an express written agreement states otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided in this form is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information or material omission may result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

I authorize Employer to contact my previous employers, educational institutions and references and to conduct background checks as described above. I understand that any authorization given herein may be relied upon by Employer and its agents.

Employee Agreement: I have read and understand this Release and agree to be bound by its terms. I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to ask questions concerning this Release and that I have entered into it voluntarily.

Employee Agreement to Indemnify (if applicable): Employee agrees to indemnify and hold Employer harmless from any third-party claims arising from Employee's breach of the representations contained herein.

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