Model Release Form

[AlanZ]

Does anyone have a simple, modifiable model release form? (MS Word Format)
Would you be willing to share?
Thanks,
AlanZ

 

[KmH]

Here in the US model and property release law varies by state.
So there are 51 somewhat different versions of model and property release law in the US.
If you are not in the US, other laws apply.

Model Release

Per the Model and Right of Publicity laws in the US state of Iowa:
In consideration of use of my likeness for a commercial purpose, and upon the terms herewith stated, I hereby give to ______________ his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns, those for whom _______________ is acting, and those acting with his/her authority and permission:

a) the unrestricted right and permission to copyright and use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included intact or in part, composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or transformations in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduction hereof in color or otherwise, made through any and all media now or hereafter known for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever.

b) I also permit the use of any printed material in connection therewith.

c) I hereby relinquish any right that I may have to examine or approve the completed product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in conjunction therewith or the use to which it may be applied.

d) I hereby release, discharge and agree to save harmless [photographer], his/her heirs, legal representatives or assigns, and all persons functioning under his/her permission or authority, or those for whom he/she is functioning, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said picture or in any subsequent processing thereof, as well as any publication thereof, including without limitation any claims for libel or invasion of privacy.

e) I hereby affirm that I am over the age of majority and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution; I fully understand the contents thereof. This agreement shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

Dated: _____________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________

Signed:_____________________________________

Address:____________________________________

City:_______________________________________

State/Zip:____________________________________

Phone:______________________________________

Email Address: _______________________________

Witness:_____________________________________

 

[table1349]

This would be a good read for you on the issue. A sample model release is at the end: PPA Model Release information