Press Release Form

Press Release Submission and Release Agreement

This Press Release Submission and Release Agreement (Agreement) is entered into by the parties identified below for the purpose of preparing, approving, and distributing a press release. Effective Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client Name: (Client) possesses information and materials it wishes to communicate to the public; and

WHEREAS, Agency Name: (Agency) has the capability to draft, approve, and distribute press releases and to coordinate media distribution on behalf of Client; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms governing the creation, approval, release, distribution, payment for services, confidentiality, and legal protections related to the press release described below.

SCOPE OF WORK

Agency shall prepare, edit, and distribute the press release in accordance with Client's instructions and the terms of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that Agency's services may include drafting, media list management, distribution, and reporting of pickup metrics as set forth below.

PRESS RELEASE CONTENT

Dateline (City):    Release Date:

Embargoed Release? Yes    If yes, Embargo Until:

DISTRIBUTION

Distribution Channels (select all that apply):

Wire distribution    Targeted email to media list    Social media posting    Local/regional outreach

PAYMENT TERMS

Client agrees to pay Agency the fees set forth below in exchange for services rendered under this Agreement.

Late Payment Fee:

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:    Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party upon written notice and a day cure period. Termination will not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services performed prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential any non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with the press release. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party, is already known by the receiving party, or is required to be disclosed by law. The receiving party shall use reasonable safeguards to protect Confidential Information and shall not use such information except as necessary to perform under this Agreement.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSE

Client represents that it owns or has the right to grant Agency the right to use all materials provided for inclusion in the press release. Client grants Agency a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and display the press release as necessary for distribution and promotional reporting. Client retains copyright in original materials unless otherwise assigned in writing.

WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION

Client warrants that materials provided do not infringe the rights of any third party, are not defamatory, and comply with applicable law. Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold Agency harmless from claims arising out of Client-provided materials, except to the extent such claims arise from Agency's negligent alteration of materials or distribution beyond the scope of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including all attachments and the Scope of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, negotiations, and communications, whether written or oral.

CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION

Client certifies that the person signing below is authorized to approve publication of the press release and to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Client. Client acknowledges that Agency may rely on written approvals submitted by Client personnel listed below.

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