Graduation Photo Release Form

GRADUATION PHOTO RELEASE FORM

Parties and Event

Student Name:   Class Year:   Graduation Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Photographer / Provider named above is engaged to photograph the graduation event described above and to create digital and/or physical images (collectively, "Photographs"); and

WHEREAS, Client / School and Student desire that Photographer capture and retain Photographs and desire to establish the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to ownership, use, payment, confidentiality and release of the Photographs; and

WHEREAS, Photographer represents that Photographer has the right to grant the rights described in this Agreement and will perform photography services in a professional manner in accordance with the Scope of Work herein.

Scope of Work

Describe the photographic services to be provided, including deliverables, number of edited images, format, and delivery method:

Photo Release and Rights

Subject (Student) hereby irrevocably grants Photographer and Photographer's licensees, successors, assigns and designees a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable right and license to reproduce, distribute, exhibit, publish, adapt and otherwise use the Photographs and any likeness of the Student in any media now known or hereafter developed for promotional, educational, archival, advertising, commercial and editorial purposes without further consent or payment to the Student or Client.

Photographer retains ownership of the original Photographs and copyright in the Photographs, subject to the license granted herein. Client and Student may use delivered images for internal, non-commercial purposes unless a different usage license fee is agreed in writing in the Payment Terms section below.

The parties acknowledge that the Student's likeness may appear in group photographs; the rights granted extend to such group images. The Student and Client waive any right to inspect or approve any finished product or copy that may be used in connection with the Photographs, except where expressly reserved in writing.

If the Student is a minor under applicable law, the undersigned parent or legal guardian hereby represents authority to execute this Release and consents to all terms herein.

Yes — Parent/Guardian authorization provided below

Payment Terms

Photographer's fee for the services and license granted herein is as follows.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date and continues until the obligations of the parties have been fulfilled, unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Start Date:   End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure within the notice period specified above. Termination does not relieve Client of payments owed for services performed or images delivered prior to termination.

Confidentiality

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the parties shall keep confidential any commercially sensitive information obtained in connection with this Agreement, including unpublished images marked as confidential, pricing terms, and trade practices. This obligation survives termination for a period of two (2) years except that confidentiality obligations with respect to copyrighted Photographs remain subject to copyright law and granted licenses.

Indemnification and Liability

Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Photographer from and against claims, damages, liabilities and expenses arising from Client's breach of this Agreement or from Client-provided materials. Photographer's liability for any claim arising under this Agreement shall be limited to direct damages not exceeding the total fees paid by Client to Photographer under this Agreement; in no event shall Photographer be liable for consequential, incidental or punitive damages.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction selected by the parties below.

Entire Agreement and Miscellaneous

This Agreement, including the Scope of Work and payment terms, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and communications, whether oral or written. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms of this Agreement, including the grant of rights, payment obligations, confidentiality provisions, and indemnity.

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