Model and Entertainment Release Form (US)

Governing Law

Where does the Photographer work?

Ohio

Built for Ohio
Different states have different rules and regulations. Your Model and Entertainment Release will be customized for Ohio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is governing law important?The laws of the state you select will be used to govern and enforce this agreement and will be used to help resolve any disputes.

Typically, you would select the state in which the partnership will primarily do business.

Purpose of Release

What type of release format do you want?

Blank template for multiple use

Specific release

What is the purpose of the Model Release?

Photo release

Video release

Photo and/or video release

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the blank template and the specific release?You can create a blank model release template that you can use multiple times for one or more models, or you can create a specific release to be used for one particular model.

Photographer/Artist Info

Type:

IndividualCorporation

Name:

Address:

e.g. Street, City, State, ZIP

Phone:

Email:

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the artist?The artist is the photographer or videographer who will be capturing the image of the model.

Additional Clauses

I want to write additional clauses in my own words.

No additional clauses are needed for most agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I include an additional clause?Include an additional clause if you wish to include terms that are not already addressed in any of the previous questions.How should I write my clause?Write using language that is simple and conveys ideas with the greatest possible clarity and avoids using legalese.

Legalistic Style		Plain English
at the present time		now
due to the fact that		because; since
during such time as		while
for the duration of		during
inasmuch as		because; since
in the event that		if
notwithstanding the fact that		although; even if
prior to		before
pursuant to		under; in accordance with
subsequent to		after
that certain		a
with reference to		about

Writing tipsDo not use several names or words to refer to the same person or thing as it could cause confusion and ambiguity by appearing to introduce new or different people or items.

Certain words were capitalized and defined already in this Agreement. For example, a member is called the "Member". Use the same predefined terms in your additional clauses.

Do not use pronouns such as: they, us, we, our, you, or me. Pronouns may be ambiguous and can cause confusion. e.g.:

Wrong: If a Member's ownership interest becomes available for sale, we have a right to first purchase:
Right: If a Member's ownership interest becomes available for sale, the remaining Members have a right to first purchase.

More...Do not abbreviate words.

Use numerals, not words, to denote amounts.

Try not to repeat or contradict what has already been stated in the Agreement.

Only put one paragraph per additional clause.

Order your additional clauses in a logical sequence.

Make sure your meaning is clear.

Spell-check your clause.

Pocket Sized Release

Would you like to print a pocket-sized Model Release in addition to the complete form?

YesNo

Signing Info

Will the signatures be witnessed?

YesNo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my document need to be witnessed?Most documents and contracts do not require a witness for them to be legally valid. However, many banks and other institutions have their own internal policies about signing requirements, and may refuse to accept documents that are not witnessed regardless of whether they are legally correct.

If there is a posibility of misunderstandings in the future, or if you are concerned about bureaucratic hold-ups, it may be a good idea to have your document witnessed.Who can be a witness?Generally, the person you choose to witness a document should have no financial or other interest in the agreement. A neutral third party is the best choice. A neutral third party is someone not related to either party and who does not benefit from the contract.

Ideally a witness will observe the parties signing the document and then the witness will sign the document as proof that they witnessed the parties signing. The witness is not usually required to know or understand the contents of the document.

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Governing Law

Purpose of Release

Photographer/Artist Info

Model Info

Additional Clauses

Pocket Sized Release

Signing Info