Free Model Release Agreement template for Microsoft Word

THIS MODEL RELEASE (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this [Insert date] (the “Execution Date”),

BETWEEN:

Artist Name: [Insert name]
Address: [Insert address]
Email: [Insert email address]
Phone: [Insert phone number]
(the “Artist”)

-AND-

Model Name: [Insert name]
Address: [Insert address]
Email: [Insert email]
Phone: [Insert phone]
(the “Model”)

BACKGROUND

The Artist may choose to, or is currently engaged in, the business of creating media, which includes but is not limited to engaging in the following activities for personal and commercial gain:

• photography, photo editing, and photo production; digital photography, digital photo editing, and digital photo production; and web design and production.

The Model consents to being a subject of the Artist in media. The Model will allow the Artist to capture images and sound recordings for use in media.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

For good and valuable consideration herein acknowledged as received, the Model releases the Artist and assigns permission to license all images and sound recordings and to use of images and sound recordings in any media for any purpose which may include, among others, advertising, promotion, marketing and packaging for any product or service. The Model agrees that any images and sound recordings may be combined with other images, text and graphics, cropped, altered and modified.

RIGHTS

The Model agrees that the Artist has all rights to images and sound recordings, for perpetuity unless explicitly noted in this Agreement. The Model acknowledges and agrees that the Artist is not liable for any further consideration, accounting, or claim for any reason.

DURATION OF AGREEMENT

The Model acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is binding on all heirs and assigns. The Model acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement is irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual.

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties to this release and the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital.

This Agreement will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of [Insert Country]

PARENTAL CONSENT

I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor above named as the Model, and I have legal authority to execute this Agreement on the Model’s behalf. I have read and fully understood the contents of this Agreement, and consent to the said use of images and sound recordings based on the contents of this Agreement.

_____________________________
____________________ (Parent or Guardian)

For good and valuable consideration, the Model releases [Insert artist name] and assigns permission to license and use all images and sound recordings in any media and for any purpose. The Model agrees that [Insert artist name] has all rights to images and sound recordings for perpetuity. This agreement is irrevocable, worldwide and perpetual.

Model Name (Print): __________________________

Model Signature: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (required if under legal age): ______________________

Date: _____________________________