Talent Release of Likeness Form

Talent Release of Likeness Form

Parties and Production

Date of Agreement:   Production Title:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Producer is engaged in the creation, production and distribution of audiovisual, photographic and digital media work(s) described above (the Production); and

WHEREAS, Talent has agreed to render services and to permit the capture and use of his or her name, voice, likeness, image, performance and biographical information in connection with the Production on the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to define their respective rights and obligations with respect to the capture, use and exploitation of Talent’s likeness;

Grant of Rights

Talent hereby irrevocably grants, transfers and assigns to Producer and its licensees, successors and assigns, throughout the universe and for the maximum period allowed by law, the absolute, perpetual, royalty-free right and license to record, reproduce, distribute, publish, exhibit, broadcast, adapt, modify, edit and otherwise use Talent’s name, voice, likeness, image, performance, statements and biographical material (collectively, Likeness) in connection with the Production and any promotional, advertising, merchandising or ancillary exploitation thereof, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised.

Scope of Work

Payment Terms

Compensation to Talent: USD .

Late Payment: Any amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest at or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until unless earlier terminated as provided below.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party upon days’ prior written notice specifying the breach and an opportunity to cure. Termination shall not affect Producer’s rights in any materials created prior to termination.

Confidentiality

To the extent that Talent is provided with confidential information regarding the Production, Talent shall not disclose such confidential information to any third party without Producer’s prior written consent. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement or is lawfully received from a third party without restriction.

Confidentiality applies to this agreement:

Representations, Releases and Indemnity

Talent represents and warrants that Talent is at least 18 years of age (or if under 18, that a parent or legal guardian executes this Agreement), has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein, and that the rights granted do not conflict with any existing obligation. Talent hereby releases Producer and its agents from any claims, demands or liability arising out of the lawful use of the Likeness as contemplated by this Agreement, including any claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity, and agrees to indemnify and hold Producer harmless from any third-party claims arising from Talent’s breach of the foregoing representations.

Use, Editing and No Obligation to Use

Producer shall have the right to edit, crop, composite, alter or otherwise change the recordings and to combine them with other material. Producer shall have no obligation to use Talent’s Likeness in any particular media, in any edition, or at all.

Publicity and Credits

Producer may use Talent’s name and likeness in promotional materials. Any credit is at Producer’s sole discretion and Talent shall have no entitlement to any particular credit unless otherwise set forth in writing.

Assignment and Sublicense

Producer may assign, license or sublicense the rights granted in this Agreement to third parties without further consent from Talent. Talent may not assign this Agreement without Producer’s prior written consent.

Governing Law and Entire Agreement

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

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals and communications, whether oral or written. Any amendment or waiver of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Additional Provisions

Acknowledgement

By signing below, Talent acknowledges that Talent has read this Agreement, understands its contents, has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice, and voluntarily accepts and agrees to be bound by its terms.

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