Legal Talent Release Addendum

LEGAL TALENT RELEASE ADDENDUM

This Legal Talent Release Addendum (the Addendum) is made effective as of Effective Date: by and between Company Name: (the "Company"), and Talent Name: (the "Talent"), collectively the "Parties."

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WHEREAS, the Company is engaged in the production, distribution and exploitation of audiovisual and multimedia content identified as Project Name: (the "Project");

WHEREAS, the Talent has been engaged to provide certain services, performances, appearances, voice, name or likeness in connection with the Project (the "Services"); and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth in writing the Parties' agreement regarding the grant of rights, compensation and releases associated with the Talent's Services and likeness for the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF RIGHTS

1.1 The Talent hereby irrevocably grants, assigns and conveys to the Company, its licensees, successors and assigns, the exclusive, perpetual, worldwide right to record, reproduce, edit, adapt, distribute, publicly perform, display and otherwise exploit the Talent's Services and appearances, voice, name, image, likeness, biography and other indicia of personality (collectively, "Likeness") in connection with the Project and in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, including but not limited to theatrical, television, streaming, digital, mobile, promotional, and merchandising (the "Rights"). This grant includes the right to combine the Likeness with other materials, to create derivative works and to authorize sublicenses.

2. CONSIDERATION

2.1 As full and complete consideration for the Rights granted herein, the Company shall provide to the Talent the following: Compensation: ; or Other Consideration: . Payment terms: .

3. SCOPE, TERRITORY AND TERM

3.1 Scope of Use: The Rights granted include use for the following media (select all that apply): Theatrical Television Streaming/Digital Promotional/Trailers Merchandising

3.2 Territory: The Rights are granted worldwide unless limited as follows: .

3.3 Term: The grant of Rights is perpetual unless otherwise specified: Term (if limited): .

4. MORAL RIGHTS; WAIVER

4.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Talent hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights or droit moral in connection with the use, alteration or exploitation of the Likeness, and agrees that the Company may make any edits, cuts, or alterations to the Talent's performance or Likeness without further consent or approval.

5. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS

5.1 The Talent releases, discharges and agrees to hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors and assigns from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses or causes of action of every kind and nature, known or unknown, arising out of or in connection with the Company's exploitation of the Rights granted herein, including without limitation claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, right of publicity, or infringement of moral rights.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 The Talent represents and warrants that the Talent is of full legal age, has full right and authority to enter into this Addendum, that the Talent's execution and performance of this Addendum will not violate any other agreement, and that no third-party consents are required for the grant of Rights herein except as expressly disclosed in writing to the Company.

6.2 The Company represents and warrants that it will not knowingly exploit the Talent's Likeness in a manner that intentionally defames or materially misrepresents the Talent's beliefs or statements; provided, however, that the Company retains editorial discretion over the Project in a manner consistent with industry practice.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 The Parties acknowledge that certain non-public information relating to the Project may be confidential. The Talent will not disclose confidential production information disclosed to the Talent prior to public release, except to the extent required by law or with the Company's prior written consent.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 The Talent shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any breach of the Talent's representations, warranties or obligations under this Addendum. The Company shall indemnify the Talent for claims arising from the Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct in exploiting the Rights.

9. TERMINATION

9.1 Except as otherwise stated herein, this Addendum may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the Parties. Termination shall not affect any rights or licenses granted and exercised prior to the effective date of termination.

10. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed given upon personal delivery, confirmed delivery by reputable overnight courier, or three business days after deposit in certified mail, return receipt requested.

11. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION

11.1 This Addendum shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles. The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the chosen forum for resolution of disputes.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

12.1 This Addendum, together with any exhibits or schedules attached hereto and any underlying engagement agreement between the Parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations, whether written or oral.

12.2 If any provision of this Addendum is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that reflects the Parties' original intent.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

13.1 No amendment or modification of this Addendum shall be effective unless in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both Parties. No waiver of any breach or default shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the Party granting such waiver. This Addendum may be executed in counterparts and by electronic or facsimile signature, each of which shall be deemed an original.

14. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

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