Video Release Form by EasyLegalDocs
This Video Release Consent Form grants a company or organization the unrestricted right to use a participant's video footage and likeness for lawful purposes. The participant waives any rights to inspect or approve the use, compensation, and royalties. All materials produced become the exclusive property of the company.
VIDEO RELEASE CONSENT FORM
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
I, [Participant Name] (Participant), residing at [Participant Address] (address), [Participant City State Zip] (city, state, zip), hereby grant [Company Name] (Company/Organization) the right to utilize any video footage that includes my likeness and relates to the following:
VIDEO TITLE: | |
DATE OF RECORDING: |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I hereby grant [Company Name] (Company/Organization) unrestricted permission to edit, copy, display, and distribute any video footage featuring me for lawful purposes as described above. This authorization is universal and applies to all languages, formats, and media, both current and future. This consent remains in effect indefinitely unless I revoke it in writing.
I waive any right to inspect or approve products featuring my likeness and acknowledge that I have either been compensated for this use or agree to these terms without compensation. I also forgo any right to royalties or other forms of compensation related to the use of the video.
I agree that all materials produced will be the exclusive property of [Company Name] (Company/Organization) and will not be returned to me. I release [Company Name] (Company/Organization) from any claims, liabilities, or demands and will hold them harmless from any actions brought by me, my heirs, or any third parties.
SIGNATURES
By signing below, the Participant acknowledges that they have read and agreed to the terms of this Video Release Consent Form.
PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE: | |
DATE: |
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a legal authorization and liability release for the use of an individual's image and voice in video recordings. It contains an express waiver of the right to approve the final product and an indefinite term of use. It is not a broad employment contract or a transfer of copyright for independent creative works.
When should you use it?
Use this form when recording individuals for promotional videos, documentaries, or marketing materials to secure broad distribution rights. Use a Photography Release Form instead if the project is limited strictly to still images without audio or video.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Grant of Rights | The Participant grants the Company/Organization unrestricted permission to utilize video footage featuring their likeness for lawful purposes across all formats. |
| TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Duration of Consent | This authorization remains in effect indefinitely unless the Participant revokes the consent in writing. |
| TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Waiver of Approval and Royalties | The Participant waives the right to inspect final products and forgo all royalties or compensation related to the video use. |
| TERMS AND CONDITIONS | Ownership and Release | All produced materials become the exclusive property of the Company and the Participant releases them from any future claims or liabilities. |
Who it's for
- a media producer capturing video footage of an individual for commercial or promotional use
- a company recording internal training or marketing videos featuring employees or guests
- an organization seeking a permanent waiver of likeness rights and royalty claims
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