Model Release Agreement Template (Adult Models)
Prepared for:
[Model]
Created by:
[Photographer]
Prepared for:
[Model]
Created by:
[Photographer]
A model release agreement, also referred to as the liability waiver, is a document which states that the model agrees to be a part of the photo/video shoot, and that their photos/videos will be used at a later date. Alternatively, models can also create an agreement to obtain full legal rights over their photos and videos.
A model release agreement is typically used by models, photographers, videographers, producers, and the company producing the content. The waiver of rights varies in different types of modelling agreements, such as in some agreements, the allowance of usage of the model’s photos/videos can be limited, or the usage can be for a specific time period.
A model release form and a property release are created by keeping two very distinct parties in mind. Although both these contracts are structured similarly and are used for the same purpose, the former is intended to gain a model’s permission to use their photos, and the latter is created to get permission from the property owner to use their property photos.
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This Model Release Agreement is entered into between [Photographer] (“Photographer”) and [Model] NAME (“Model”), effective as of the date of signing this Agreement.
1. Scope of photography
Model is being photographed by Photographer on [Date]. The type of photography will be [Type] (“Photographs”).
2. Scope of release
Subject only to the restrictions in paragraph 3, below, Model is granting Photographer the unrestricted, irrevocable, and worldwide permission to use and publish the Photographs, in whole or in part, with or without alterations, for any legal purpose, public or private, commercial or otherwise. Model’s payment in exchange for this release is limited to that set forth in this Model Release Agreement and Photographer will not provide any additional compensation to Model based on commercial success of use of any of the photographs.
3. Limitations on use
Model’s release in paragraph 2, above, is restricted as to the items that Model has initialed below:
— Model does not agree to alterations being made to the Photographs that would make the images appear to be pornographic, defamatory, or illegal
— Model does not agree to use of Model’s name in connection with the Photographs
— Model does not agree to use of any personal information of Model in connection with display or use of the Photographs
4. Compensation
In exchange for the releases given above in this Model Release Agreement, Model is being paid the following compensation:
5. Copyright
Photographer owns, and will retain all copyright interest in, the Photographs. Model has no ownership or intellectual property rights to the Photographs.
6. Assignment
Photographer may assign or sell Photographer’s rights under this Model Release Agreement to a third-party without restriction.
7. Representations
Model is a legally competent adult, 18 years of age or older, and has the right to legally enter into this Model Release Agreement.
8. Other terms
OTHER AGREEMENT TERMS
THE PARTIES HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE TERMS OF THIS MODEL RELEASE AGREEMENT ABOVE AND AGREE THAT IT IS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY REFERENCED THEREIN.
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Are you an agency or independent photographer in need of an up-to-date model release agreement template? Use this 2021 free model release agreement to draft customized, detailed, and legally binding contracts that cover all essential points relating to limitations of use, copyright, compensation, and the scope of release for creative work. It also includes a section for any additional terms.
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