Media Release & Consent Form
Wil the Photographer, LLC
This Media Release & Consent Form (“Release”) grants Wil the Photographer, LLC permission to photograph, film, record, publish, display, distribute, promote, license, and sell media containing the participant’s image, likeness, appearance, or voice as described below.
Please read this Release completely before signing.
1. PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING CONSENT
I voluntarily authorize Wil the Photographer, LLC and its authorized photographers, videographers, representatives, contractors, licensees, successors, and assigns to photograph, film, video record, audio record, or otherwise capture my image, likeness, appearance, voice, and participation.
This authorization may apply to photographs, video, audio, or other media created during photography sessions, events, nightlife events, transportation activities, promotional activities, gatherings, or other activities involving Wil the Photographer, LLC.
2. PERMISSION TO USE MY IMAGE & LIKENESS
I grant Wil the Photographer, LLC permission to reproduce, edit, crop, retouch, adapt, publish, display, distribute, transmit, advertise, promote, license, and otherwise use photographs, video, audio, and other media containing my image, likeness, appearance, or voice for lawful purposes associated with Wil the Photographer, LLC.
Authorized uses may include:
- WilThePhotographer.com
- Online photography galleries
- The Wil the Photographer photo store
- Event photo galleries
- Event recap galleries
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Other social-media platforms
- Website banners and promotional graphics
- Advertising campaigns
- Event advertisements
- Transportation and party-bus promotions
- Digital advertisements
- Email promotional materials
- Flyers
- Posters
- Brochures
- Portfolio materials
- Business presentations
- Editorial and publicity materials
- Commercial advertising for Wil the Photographer, LLC
- Archival and historical documentation
3. PHOTO STORE & MEDIA SALES
I understand that photographs or other media containing my recognizable image or likeness may be displayed in galleries operated by Wil the Photographer, LLC and may be offered for purchase through the Wil the Photographer photo store.
I expressly authorize Wil the Photographer, LLC to sell, license, and commercially distribute photographs and media created by Wil the Photographer, LLC that contain my image or likeness, subject to applicable law and this Release.
4. OWNERSHIP & COPYRIGHT
I understand that giving permission to use my likeness does not transfer ownership of photographs, videos, recordings, or other media to me.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, copyright and ownership of media created by Wil the Photographer, LLC remain with Wil the Photographer, LLC or the applicable copyright owner.
5. EDITING & CREATIVE CONTROL
I authorize reasonable editing of the media, including cropping, resizing, retouching, color correction, formatting, captions, graphic design, layout changes, and similar modifications.
Wil the Photographer, LLC will not knowingly alter media in a manner intended to falsely portray me as participating in illegal conduct or create a materially false or defamatory representation of me.
6. NO PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED
I understand that I do not have the right to inspect or approve photographs, videos, advertisements, edits, captions, layouts, publications, or other completed materials before they are published or used unless Wil the Photographer, LLC separately agrees otherwise in writing.
7. COMPENSATION
Unless I have a separate written agreement with Wil the Photographer, LLC stating otherwise, I understand that I am not entitled to royalties, residuals, licensing fees, commissions, or other compensation based solely upon the publication, promotion, licensing, distribution, or sale of media containing my likeness.
8. PUBLICITY & PRIVACY RELEASE
To the extent permitted by applicable law, I release Wil the Photographer, LLC and its authorized representatives from claims based solely upon an authorized use of my image, likeness, appearance, or voice consistent with this Release, including claims involving rights of publicity or privacy.
Nothing in this Release waives rights or claims that cannot legally be waived.
9. USE OF MY NAME
Wil the Photographer, LLC is not required to identify me by name when using photographs or media containing my likeness.
If my full name, social-media handle, testimonial, biography, or other identifying information is used, it will be used as authorized by me or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
10. NO FALSE ENDORSEMENT
This Release does not authorize my likeness to be used to falsely state or imply that I personally endorse an unrelated third-party product, political candidate, political campaign, religious organization, or other unrelated third party.
11. SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET DISTRIBUTION
I understand that media published on websites, social-media platforms, advertising networks, or other internet services may be viewed, downloaded, shared, reposted, or otherwise distributed by third parties outside the direct control of Wil the Photographer, LLC.
Wil the Photographer, LLC is not responsible for unauthorized third-party copying or redistribution that occurs after media has been lawfully published.
12. DURATION OF RELEASE
Unless otherwise required by applicable law or agreed in writing, the permissions granted through this Release apply to media created during the event, session, or activity associated with this Release and continue for as long as Wil the Photographer, LLC lawfully owns or controls that media.
13. REQUESTS REGARDING FUTURE USE
Questions or requests regarding future use of media may be submitted to [email protected] .
A request concerning future use does not automatically require the recall, destruction, deletion, or withdrawal of media that was lawfully printed, published, distributed, licensed, sold, or incorporated into completed materials before the request, except where applicable law requires otherwise.
14. MINORS
If the individual being photographed or recorded is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and electronically sign the Release on behalf of the minor.
The parent or legal guardian represents that they have legal authority to provide this consent on behalf of the minor.
15. VOLUNTARY CONSENT
I acknowledge that I have had an opportunity to read this Media Release & Consent Form before signing.
I understand the rights being granted and voluntarily consent to the photography, recording, publication, display, promotion, licensing, and other uses described in this Release.
16. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
I agree that I may execute this Release electronically and intend my electronic signature to authenticate and evidence my acceptance of this Release.
Electronic records associated with this Release may include my signature, name, contact information, form responses, event or session information, submission date and time, IP address, browser or device information, and other audit information recorded by the form system.
These records may be retained to document consent, authenticate this Release, resolve disputes, protect legal rights, and demonstrate the circumstances under which the Release was accepted.
17. PRIVACY
Personal information collected through this Release will be handled in accordance with the Wil the Photographer, LLC Privacy Policy .
18. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Release is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited only to the extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
19. ENTIRE RELEASE
This Media Release & Consent Form constitutes the agreement concerning the media and likeness rights granted through this Release unless Wil the Photographer, LLC and the participant enter into a separate written agreement that expressly modifies these rights.
20. GOVERNING LAW
This Release is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, disputes concerning this Release will be handled in an appropriate state or federal court located in Orange County, Florida.
Sign the Media Release
Complete the form below and provide your electronic signature to confirm that you have read and voluntarily agree to this Media Release & Consent Form.
Your signature and acceptance record will be securely stored with your form submission.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Wil the Photographer, LLC
10050 Palma Linda Way #319
Orlando, FL 32836
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
(407) 569-7788
