Legal Photo Consent Form

LEGAL PHOTO CONSENT FORM

This Legal Photo Consent and Release Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between Subject Name: with contact address (hereinafter "Subject"), and Photographer/Organization Name: with contact address (hereinafter "Photographer").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Photographer intends to create, capture, reproduce or obtain photographs, digital images, video stills or other visual media (collectively, the Images) in which Subject may be depicted or identified; and

WHEREAS, Subject desires to grant Photographer certain rights to use the Images for the purposes set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to creation, ownership, use and distribution of the Images.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Images" means all photographs, negatives, transparencies, digital files, video stills and other visual media captured, recorded or produced by Photographer that depict Subject, whether raw, edited or modified. "Use" means reproduction, publication, distribution, display, performance, adaptation, exhibition, broadcast, digital posting and other exploitation in any media now known or hereafter devised.

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS

2.1 Subject hereby irrevocably and unconditionally grants and assigns to Photographer and Photographer's licensees, successors and assigns a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable right and license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, make derivatives of, display and otherwise exploit the Images, in whole or in part, for any purpose including commercial, advertising, promotional, editorial and archival uses.

2.2 Subject expressly authorizes Photographer to crop, alter, retouch, composite, combine and otherwise modify the Images. Subject waives any right to inspect or approve finished Images or materials that incorporate the Images.

3. SCOPE OF USE AND MEDIA

Subject grants permission for use of the Images in the following media (check all that apply):

Web and online platforms    Social media    Print publications    Broadcast and streaming    Advertising and promotional materials    Editorial and news uses

3.1 Territory: . Duration: .

4. COMPENSATION

4.1 Compensation for the rights granted hereunder shall be:

No monetary payment; rights granted in consideration of exposure, credit and portfolio use.
Fee: $ payable per

5. RELEASE, WAIVER AND LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

5.1 Subject hereby releases, discharges and agrees to hold harmless Photographer and Photographer's agents, licensees and assigns from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Images, including but not limited to claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or infringement of moral rights.

5.2 Subject waives any right to additional consideration for uses made in accordance with this Agreement and expressly waives any right to equitable relief that would prevent the use of the Images as permitted hereunder.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Subject represents and warrants that Subject is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has full right and authority to grant the rights contained herein. If Subject is under eighteen (18) years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign on Subject's behalf.

6.2 Subject represents that no other person or entity has any rights, claims or interests that would interfere with the rights granted to Photographer and that the grant of rights does not violate any other agreement.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Subject agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Photographer harmless from any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from breach of Subject's representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY

Photographer will handle personal contact information in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Photographer is authorized to use Subject's name, likeness and biographical material in connection with the Images and permitted uses, unless Subject checks the box below requesting anonymity (such request may limit certain uses).

Subject requests that name and identifying biographical information not be used in connection with published Images.

9. REVOCATION AND TERMINATION

9.1 Subject may not revoke the rights granted hereunder as to uses already made or committed in reliance on this Agreement. Any attempted revocation shall be ineffective with respect to prior uses. Termination for future uses may be negotiated in writing but will not affect Photographer's rights in previously produced materials.

10. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party designates in writing.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state indicated below without regard to conflicts of law principles. Governing state:

11.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.

11.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

11.4 Amendments and Waiver: No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

11.5 Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12. PROJECT DETAILS

CERTIFICATIONS

By signing below, Subject certifies that the information provided herein is true and accurate, that Subject has read and understands the terms of this Agreement, and that Subject has the full legal right to grant the permissions set forth herein. If signing on behalf of a minor, the signer certifies that he or she is the minor's parent or legal guardian and has the authority to execute this Agreement on the minor's behalf.

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