PhotoOp Studios LLC MODEL RELEASE (Adult) This Model Release (the “Release”) is entered into as of _________ __, 20____ by ____________________________________[insert name of person who is the subject of the photographs or owns the property that is the subject of the photographs] (the “Model”) in favor of PhotoOp Studios LLC with a principal place of business at 224 Limona Road in Brandon Florida, 33510 (the “Photographer”). 1.
PERMISSION TO TAKE AND USE PHOTOGRAPHS.
In consideration of [the payment of $_________] [the engagement of the Model as a model, and other good and valuable consideration], receipt of which is hereby acknowledged and received, the Model grants the Photographer and its employees, agents, independent contractors, licensees, successors, and assigns (the “Photographer’s Agents”) the full irrevocable right and permission to take pictures, portraits, digital images, or photographs of _______________________[insert description of photographs (e.g., the Model, the Model’s pet, the Model’s yard, etc.)] or in which [the Model][such property] may be included (the “Photographs”) and use, reuse, publish, republish, reproduce, edit, alter, and otherwise exploit the Photographs, in whole or in part[ and in conjunction with the Model’s name (or fictitious name),] [select only one] Option 1 [for any lawful purpose whatsoever [except _______________________[include any exceptions (e.g., pornography, public service announcements about XYZ disease, etc.)]] and in all forms of media now known or unknown, including, but not limited to, _______________________[insert some examples of types of media Photographs might be used in (e.g., internet, billboards, etc.)] (the “Photograph Use”). [A [copy of the proofs of the Photographs][Polaroid of the Model for identification purposes] is attached hereto as Exhibit A.]] Option 2 [in, on, or in connection with _______________________[insert specific purpose(s) the Photographs will be used for (e.g., the sale of XYZ product, XYZ motion picture, etc.)] and any advertising[, fundraising,] and publicity in connection therewith (the “Photograph Use”). [A [copy of the proofs of the Photographs][Polaroid of the Model for identification purposes] is attached hereto as Exhibit A.]] 2.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.
The Model grants and assigns to the Photographer and the Photographer’s Agents all right, title, and interest in and to the Photographs, including, but not limited to, copyright. The Model understands and agrees that the Photographs and any associated negatives shall be the sole property of the Photographer and [he][she] shall have no right to: (i) inspect or approve the Photographs; (ii) inspect or approve any text, graphics, images, or other content created in connection with or combined with the Photographs; or (iii) 1 Model Release 2014
receive any royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the Photograph Use. 3.
RELEASE.
The Model agrees to release [and discharge][, discharge, and hold harmless] the Photographer and the Photographer’s Agents from any and all damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, and/or judgments of any kind or nature whatsoever arising from the Photograph Use, including, but not limited to, those based on copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, right of publicity, libel, defamation, or false light, or resulting from any alteration, blurring, optical illusion, use in composite form, distortion, or other modification that may occur, intentionally or otherwise, in connection with taking the Photographs, processing the Photographs, or the Photograph Use. The Model acknowledges and agrees that this Release is binding on the Model’s heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. 4.
GUARDIAN’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The Model hereby represents that [he][she] is 21 years of age or older and has the full legal capacity to execute this Release. The Model further represents that the rights granted under this Release will not conflict with or violate any other commitment the Model has with any other party. The Model has read this Release prior to signing it and fully understands its contents, meaning, and impact.
____________________________ Signature of Model
(Optional)[Witnessed by:
____________________________ Printed Name of Model
____________________________ Witness Signature
____________________________ Address of Model Line 1
____________________________ Printed Name of Witness
____________________________ Address of Model Line 2
____________________________ Address of Witness Line 1 ____________________________ Address of Witness Line 2]
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(Optional)[EXHIBIT A PHOTOGRAPHS] [Attach Polaroid or proofs here]
1 Exhibit A to Model Release