Social Media Release Form

Social Media Release Form

Parties

Effective Date:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Grantor possesses the right to grant permission to use his or her name, image, likeness, voice, statements and biographical information (collectively, the Content); and

WHEREAS, Recipient intends to create, publish, distribute and otherwise use the Content in connection with Recipient’s social media accounts, promotional materials, advertising and related digital content (the Project); and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions under which Recipient may use the Content.

Grant of Rights and Release

Grantor hereby grants Recipient and Recipient’s affiliates, licensees and assigns a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, transferable, royalty-free right and license to record, capture, reproduce, edit, crop, modify, publish, display, distribute, transmit and otherwise use the Content in any media now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to social media channels, websites, advertising, and promotional materials. This grant includes the right to use Grantor’s name, image, voice, likeness, statements and biographical information in connection with such uses.

Grantor releases and discharges Recipient from any claims, demands, liabilities or causes of action arising out of or related to the use of the Content as permitted herein, including claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity, except to the extent caused by Recipient’s willful misconduct.

Scope of Work

Content Types Authorized

Grantor authorizes use of the following (select all that apply):

Photos    Videos    Audio/Voice Recordings    Quotes or Attributed Statements    Use of Social Media Handle / Tags

Payment Terms

Compensation (if any) for Grantor’s rights under this Agreement:

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and continues until End Date: , unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered to the other party at least days prior to the effective termination date. Termination shall not relieve Recipient of its obligations with respect to Content already published or distributed prior to termination.

Confidentiality

The parties acknowledge that certain non-public information exchanged in connection with the Project may be confidential. Each party agrees to keep confidential any information designated as confidential or that, by its nature, should reasonably be understood to be confidential, and not to disclose such information to third parties except as required to perform this Agreement or as required by law. Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, rightfully obtained from a third party, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.

Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

Grantor represents and warrants that Grantor has full authority to grant the rights contained herein and that the exercise of such rights will not violate the rights of any third party. Grantor will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Recipient from and against any claims, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of any breach of the foregoing representations and warranties.

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. Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in the state or federal courts located within that State.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties acknowledge that no waiver of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. Recipient may assign this Agreement or its rights hereunder without Grantor’s consent, provided such assignment does not materially increase Grantor’s obligations.

Minor / Guardian Acknowledgement

If Grantor is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign below. By signing, the parent/guardian represents they have the authority to consent on behalf of the minor.

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