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Waivers & Releases

Photo & Video Release Agreement

A release allowing a business or photographer to use someone’s image or likeness in photos or video, for the purposes stated.

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1. Parties

This Photo & Video Release Agreement ("Release") is signed by [Subject Name] ("Subject") in favor of [Company/Photographer Name] ("Company"), in connection with photos and/or video taken on [Date(s)] at [Location].

2. Grant of Rights

Subject grants Company the right to use their name, image, and likeness as captured in the photos/video (the "Materials") for [Purpose — e.g. marketing, website, social media, editorial use], in [Media/Territory/Duration — e.g. all media, worldwide, in perpetuity].

3. No Compensation (or Compensation Terms)

[Subject acknowledges no compensation is owed for this Release. / Subject will receive [Compensation] in exchange for this Release.]

4. No Objectionable Use

Company agrees not to use the Materials in a manner that is defamatory or unlawful. This Release does not permit use in [Excluded Uses, if any — e.g. third-party advertising unrelated to Company].

5. Minors

[If Subject is a minor: This Release must also be signed by a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to its terms on the minor’s behalf.]

6. Acknowledgment & Signature

Subject has read this Release, understands it, and signs it voluntarily.

Subject Signature: _______________________ Date: _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if applicable): _______________________ Date: _______________

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