Event Photography Release Form

Event Photography Release Form

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Photographer to provide photographic services in connection with an event to be held on at (the "Event"); and

WHEREAS, Photographer is willing to render photographic services and Client is willing to grant Photographer and its licensees certain rights in the photographs on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Work

Photographer will provide photographic services for the Event as set forth below. Services include professional capture, post-processing, and delivery of images as described.

Payment Terms

Client agrees to pay Photographer the fees described below in consideration for the Services. All sums are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

Term and Termination

This Agreement is effective as of the date signed below and governs rights and obligations with respect to the Event and the delivered images.

If Client cancels the Event or terminates this Agreement without cause, Client shall remain responsible for any non-refundable expenses and cancellation fees as set forth above or otherwise reasonably incurred by Photographer.

Release and Assignment of Rights

Client hereby grants Photographer and Photographer's licensees, agents and assigns the perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, create derivative works of, and otherwise exploit the photographs and any audiovisual works created in connection with the Event (collectively, the "Images") for editorial, promotional, advertising, portfolio, and commercial purposes, in any media now known or hereafter developed.

Client releases Photographer from any and all claims, demands, liabilities or causes of action that Client may have now or in the future arising out of the use of the Images as permitted herein, including claims for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or defamation, except where prohibited by applicable law.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that certain Images may be confidential or sensitive. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Photographer will not disclose or license any Images identified in writing by Client as confidential without Client's prior written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Photographer may use Images for internal business purposes and portfolios unless specifically prohibited by an express written restriction set forth in this Agreement.

Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising out of the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement or its negligent or willful misconduct. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND EACH PARTY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for any action arising under this Agreement shall be in the courts located in that State to the extent permitted by law.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any exhibits or written attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. Any amendments or modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Client Representations and Consent

Client represents and warrants that Client has full authority to enter into this Agreement and, if applicable, to grant rights on behalf of all persons appearing in the Images. Client further confirms that any persons requiring parental or guardian consent have such consent, or that a parent or guardian will sign below where required.

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