Media Photo Video Release Form

MEDIA PHOTO VIDEO RELEASE FORM

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the undersigned Releasor is willing to grant to the Releasee the right to record, photograph, film and otherwise capture the Releasor's image, likeness, voice and performance for use in connection with the project, promotion and distribution described below; and

WHEREAS, the Releasee requires a written release and assignment of rights to permit publication, distribution and commercial exploitation of such materials worldwide and in perpetuity;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

PARTIES

SCOPE OF WORK / DESCRIPTION

Recording dates: From to .

GRANT OF RIGHTS

The Releasor grants to the Releasee, its affiliates, licensees and assigns an exclusive or non-exclusive (select below) perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right to record, reproduce, edit, distribute, publish, display and otherwise exploit the photographic images, audio, video and other recordings (collectively, the "Materials") of the Releasor for commercial, promotional, educational, archival and any other lawful purposes.

Usage rights granted include, without limitation, use in advertising, marketing, social media, web, broadcast, streaming, print, exhibits, and any other media now known or hereafter devised. The Releasee may crop, alter, composite, retouch or otherwise modify the Materials and exercise all common law, statutory, and other rights.

COMPENSATION / PAYMENT TERMS

The parties agree the consideration for this release will be:

Late payment shall incur interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, applied to any unpaid amounts from the due date until paid in full.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Release is effective as of the date of the last signature below and shall continue in full force and effect in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may terminate any further use of unpublished or future Materials upon written notice to the other party; termination does not affect rights already granted or uses already made prior to receipt of such notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Except as required for the uses set forth in this Release, each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public business information expressly designated in writing as confidential by the other party. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes public other than through a breach of this provision.

REPRESENTATIONS, WAIVER AND RELEASE

The Releasor represents that the Releasor has the full right and authority to enter into this Release and to grant the rights herein, and that the Release and exercise of rights granted will not conflict with any existing obligations. The Releasor hereby waives any right to inspect or approve finished Materials and releases the Releasee from any claims, demands, liabilities, causes of action, and costs arising out of the use of the Materials, including claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or misappropriation of likeness, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The Releasor expressly waives any claim to "moral rights" or attribution with respect to the Materials to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, directors, agents and employees from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from a breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Release.

MINORS / PARENTAL CONSENT

If the subject of the Materials is under the age of 18, the parent or legal guardian must complete the following:

GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising from this Release shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that state.

This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

If any provision of this Release is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The headings in this Release are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.

NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Release shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

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