Recording Release Consent Form

RECORDING RELEASE CONSENT FORM

This Recording Release Consent Form (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the Effective Date set forth below by and between Participant Name: and Producer Name: (each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties").

Effective Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer intends to create, record, capture and/or produce audio, visual and/or audiovisual materials, interviews, performances, photographs and/or other recorded content (the "Recordings"); and

WHEREAS, Participant has agreed to participate in the Recordings and to grant Producer certain rights with respect to the Recordings under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the Recordings.

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. DESCRIPTION OF RECORDING

2. GRANT OF RIGHTS

Participant hereby irrevocably grants to Producer, its licensees, successors and assigns, the perpetual, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free right and license to record, reproduce, edit, distribute, publish, exhibit, transmit, publicly perform, and otherwise use and exploit the Recordings, in whole or in part, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, for any commercial or non-commercial purpose whatsoever, including promotion and advertising, without further consent from or payment to Participant, except as expressly set forth in Section 3 (Consideration).

3. CONSIDERATION

In consideration for the rights granted herein, Producer shall provide the following to Participant (check applicable):

Cash payment in the amount of $ (USD)

Credit or other non-cash consideration (describe)

No monetary compensation; Participant acknowledges that the consideration is the opportunity to participate and Producer's use of the Recordings.

4. USE, EDITING, AND SUBLICENSES

Participant expressly consents to editing, mixing, dubbing, altering, or combining the Recordings with other audio, visual or textual materials. Producer shall have the right to license, assign or transfer the Recordings and the rights granted herein to third parties and to exercise any and all rights in any media without further approval by Participant.

5. OWNERSHIP; COPYRIGHT

Participant acknowledges that Producer shall own all right, title and interest, including copyright, in and to the Recordings and any derivative works created therefrom. Participant hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to Producer any and all rights Participant may have in the Recordings, including copyrights and moral rights to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

6. MORAL RIGHTS; WAIVER

To the extent permitted by law, Participant hereby irrevocably waives, relinquishes and agrees never to assert any moral rights, droit moral or similar rights with respect to the Recordings, and consents to any editing, distortion, or alteration of the Recordings in any manner and for any purpose.

7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Participant represents and warrants that Participant is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has full legal capacity to enter into this Agreement, or, if Participant is a minor, that a parent or legal guardian has executed this Agreement on Participant's behalf. Participant further represents that Participant has the right to grant the rights granted herein and that the Recordings do not violate the rights of any third party.

If Participant is a minor, check here: . If checked, Guardian Name:

8. RELEASE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Participant hereby releases and discharges Producer, its licensees, successors, assigns, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses arising out of or in connection with the use of the Recordings, including but not limited to claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, or emotional distress, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

Participant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Producer and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from any breach of Participant's representations or warranties herein or from Participant's negligence or willful misconduct in connection with the Recordings.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue in perpetuity unless terminated by written mutual agreement of the Parties. Termination shall not affect Producer's rights in the Recordings acquired prior to termination.

11. NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below:

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations, whether oral or written. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

14. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Party waiving the breach. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. MEDIA TYPES

Participant consents to the use of the Recordings in the following media (check all that apply):

Audio Video Photograph Digital Distribution Other

16. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Participant acknowledges that Participant has read and understands this Agreement, that Participant has had the opportunity to ask questions and consult with counsel, and that Participant executes this Agreement voluntarily and without duress. Participant acknowledges that Participant will not be entitled to inspect or approve the finished product or any use to which it may be applied.

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