Event Speaker Release Form

EVENT SPEAKER RELEASE FORM

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Event Name: is organized by the Event Organizer for the purpose of educational, promotional, or networking activities; and

WHEREAS, Speaker Name: has agreed to deliver a presentation at the event described above on Event Date: at Location: .

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms under which the Speaker will present and grant rights to the Organizer for recording, reproduction, and distribution of the presentation materials and likeness.

Scope of Work

Speaker will prepare and deliver the presentation described below and provide any required materials in accordance with the schedule agreed by the parties.

Recording and Media Rights

The Speaker hereby grants the Organizer a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to record, reproduce, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of, and otherwise use the Speaker's presentation, voice, image, slides, and other materials delivered at the Event (collectively, the "Recorded Materials") in any format or medium now known or later developed.

The Speaker acknowledges that the Organizer may edit, excerpt, or reformat Recorded Materials for promotional, educational, archival, and commercial purposes without further approval or compensation, except as specifically set forth in this agreement.

Grant Media Rights: I grant the rights described above.

Payment Terms

Organizer agrees to pay the Speaker the total fee specified below in consideration for services rendered, subject to the payment schedule below.

Taxes: The Speaker is responsible for all taxes relating to fees paid. Organizer will not withhold taxes unless required by applicable law; any withholding will be reflected in the payment to the Speaker.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section, terminates on End Date: .

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least Notice Period (days): days prior to the effective termination date. Termination for cause may be immediate if a party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within 10 days of written notice.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that each may receive Confidential Information as defined below. "Confidential Information" means non-public business, technical, financial or other information disclosed in tangible or intangible form and identified as confidential or which, by its nature, ought reasonably to be treated as confidential.

Each recipient of Confidential Information will (a) use it solely to perform under this Agreement, (b) restrict access to employees or agents who need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than this section, and (c) not disclose it to third parties except as required by law or with the disclosing party's prior written consent. Confidential obligations do not apply to information that is or becomes publicly available other than by breach of this Agreement, or that the recipient can show was independently developed or rightfully obtained without obligation of confidentiality.

Intellectual Property; Warranties; Indemnity

Speaker represents and warrants that (a) Speaker has full right and authority to grant the rights and licenses granted in this Agreement; (b) the presentation and materials provided do not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any third party; and (c) Speaker will obtain written permission for any third-party content incorporated in the presentation.

Ownership: Except as otherwise expressly provided, Speaker retains ownership of pre-existing intellectual property. Speaker grants Organizer the license set forth in Recording and Media Rights. Organizer may use any materials it creates that incorporate Recorded Materials; ownership of such Organizer-created materials shall be as mutually agreed in writing.

Indemnification: Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or resulting from a breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement or from negligent or willful acts or omissions of the indemnifying party.

Limitation of Liability

Except for liability arising from willful misconduct, gross negligence, or indemnification obligations, neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Each party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees actually paid or payable to the Speaker under this Agreement in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Jurisdiction: without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree that any dispute arising out of this Agreement will first be subject to good faith negotiations between senior representatives. If unresolved within 30 days, the parties may pursue any remedy available at law or in equity in the courts of the chosen jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement; Amendment

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and communications, whether oral or written. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Certification

By signing below, Speaker certifies that the information provided is true and accurate, and that Speaker has the authority to enter into this Agreement. Organizer certifies that it has authority to accept the rights granted herein on behalf of the Organizer.

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