Media Release for Photo & B-Roll

Media Release for Photo & B-Roll

Parties

Releasor Name:

Licensee / Producer Name:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Releasor possesses the right to authorize the capture of still photography and moving-image B-roll footage of Releasor and desires to grant Licensee rights to use such materials for the purposes described below; and

WHEREAS, Licensee intends to create, record, edit and distribute photographic images, video footage, audio recordings and derivative works (collectively "Materials") and requires an express written release to use the Materials for commercial and non-commercial purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms under which Releasor grants Licensee the rights to capture and exploit the Materials as set forth in this Agreement.

Grant of Rights

Releasor hereby irrevocably grants to Licensee, its successors, licensees and assigns, a worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, perform and display the Materials (including still images and B-roll footage), in whole or in part, in any media now known or hereafter devised, for any purpose including advertising, promotion, broadcast, digital distribution, social media, archival, and commercial exploitation, for a duration indicated below.

Scope of Work

Date(s) of Shoot:    Location:

Payment Terms

Consideration: Releasor will receive the compensation described below in full consideration for the rights granted herein. Releasor acknowledges receipt of such consideration as complete and sufficient.

Term and Termination

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

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party if such breach is not cured within days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not affect Licensee's rights to any Materials captured prior to termination except as expressly stated in a written termination settlement.

Confidentiality

Each Party shall keep confidential and not disclose to third parties any non-public information of the other Party obtained in connection with the performance of this Agreement, except information that (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than through a breach of this Agreement, (b) was known to the receiving Party prior to disclosure, or (c) is required to be disclosed by law or legal process.

Representations, Warranties & Indemnity

Releasor represents and warrants that Releasor is the legal owner of the rights granted herein, has full authority to grant such rights, and that neither the exercise of rights granted to Licensee nor the exploitation of the Materials will infringe the rights of any third party. Releasor shall indemnify and hold harmless Licensee from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from breach of these representations.

Credit, Use of Name, and Moral Rights

Licensee is not obligated to provide credit but will use reasonable efforts to credit Releasor in identified uses when customary. Releasor expressly waives any moral rights, right of attribution and integrity, and consents to edits, alterations, and composite works that Licensee may create.

Rights Selection

Non-exclusive Exclusive Perpetual Limited term (specify below)

Minor / Guardian Consent

Is Releasor a minor? Yes No

If Releasor is a minor, Guardian Name:

Guardian Relationship to Minor:

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law rules. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Any amendment or waiver must be in writing and signed by both Parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither Party may assign this Agreement except that Licensee may assign to an affiliate or successor in interest.

Acknowledgment

Releasor acknowledges that Releasor has read this Agreement, understands its contents, and either is acting for himself or herself or has the authority to bind the minor or entity represented herein.

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