User Interview Release Form

USER INTERVIEW RELEASE FORM

THIS USER INTERVIEW RELEASE FORM (the "Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Participant Name: (the "Participant"), and Interviewer/Company Name: (the "Company").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Company conducts user research, interviews, and related recordings for product development, marketing, training, and research purposes; and

WHEREAS, Participant desires to participate in one or more interviews or feedback sessions and to grant Company rights in connection with any such interview materials; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

NOW THEREFORE

1. GRANT OF RIGHTS

Participant hereby irrevocably grants to Company, its affiliates, licensees and assigns, a perpetual, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free right and license to record, reproduce, edit, excerpt, modify, publish, distribute, broadcast, display and otherwise use Participant's interview, image, voice, likeness, name, biographical information and statements (collectively, the "Materials") in any and all media now known or hereafter developed for any purpose, including but not limited to advertising, promotional materials, training, product development, research and internal business purposes.

2. RECORDING CONSENT

Participant consents to the audio and/or visual recording of the interview session(s). Participant specifically authorizes (select all that apply):

Audio recording Video recording Photography/stills

3. IDENTIFICATION AND ANONYMITY

Participant elects how they may be identified when Materials are used (select one):

Use Participant's real name in connection with the Materials Use Participant anonymously or with a pseudonym

4. CONSIDERATION

As consideration for the rights granted herein, Participant acknowledges receipt of the following consideration (check one and complete if applicable):

No monetary compensation; Participant participates voluntarily Monetary consideration in the amount of: $ Other consideration (describe):

5. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Participant acknowledges that the interview may touch on Participant's personal or confidential information. Nothing in this Agreement obligates Participant to disclose trade secrets or other third-party confidential information. Company will not use or disclose information expressly designated in writing as Confidential by Participant unless otherwise agreed in a separate written confidentiality agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Participant grants Company a license to use any non-confidential statements or feedback provided during the interview consistent with Section 1.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Participant represents and warrants that Participant is at least 18 years of age (or, if under 18, the signature of a parent or guardian is provided below), that Participant has full right and authority to grant the rights granted herein, and that Participant's execution and performance of this Agreement does not violate any agreement or obligation between Participant and any third party.

7. RELEASE; WAIVER OF CLAIMS; INDEMNITY

Participant hereby releases, discharges and holds harmless Company, its affiliates, licensees, successors, assigns and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) of any kind or nature arising out of or relating to the use of the Materials, including claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, violation of publicity rights or any other intellectual property or personal rights, except to the extent caused by Company's willful misconduct or gross negligence. Participant agrees to indemnify Company against any third-party claims arising from Participant's breach of the representations in Section 6.

8. STORAGE, RETENTION AND DELETION

Company may store and retain the Materials in its archives and systems for as long as Company deems necessary. Participant may request deletion or anonymization of personal data by submitting a notice to Company pursuant to the Notices section below; Company will evaluate such requests and comply where possible in light of its legal, administrative and technical constraints. Such request does not retroactively affect Materials already published or distributed.

9. ASSIGNMENT; SUCCESSORS

Company may assign, sublicense or transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

10. NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses below or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice to the other party.

11. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in the county designated by Company; the parties consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in a writing signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that or any other provision. 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.

13. INTERVIEW DETAILS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Participant acknowledges that Participant has read this Agreement, understands its contents, and voluntarily agrees to be bound by its terms. Participant further acknowledges that Participant has had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent advice prior to signing.

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