MODEL RELEASE FORM ================== Disclaimer — not legal advice. This template is provided free of charge, as is and with no warranty of any kind, and using it creates no attorney-client relationship. It is jurisdiction-neutral: you are responsible for adapting it, for your own legal and tax compliance, and for having a qualified professional in your jurisdiction review it before you rely on it. Full terms: https://trycolo.co/terms-of-use Field | Detail --------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- Photographer / videographer | [YOUR NAME / BUSINESS NAME] Photographer contact | [EMAIL, PHONE] Client (if any) | [CLIENT NAME / "NONE — PHOTOGRAPHER'S OWN USE"] Shoot date | [DATE] Location | [LOCATION] Project / shoot name | [PROJECT] Image or clip reference | [IMAGE NUMBERS / REFERENCE PHOTO ID] ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. Model details ---------------- Field | Detail --------------- | -------------------------------------- Full name | [MODEL NAME] Email | [EMAIL] Phone | [PHONE] Address | [ADDRESS] Age 18 or over? | [YES / NO — IF NO, COMPLETE SECTION 6] 2. Permission ------------- 2.1 In return for the compensation in section 5, I give [PHOTOGRAPHER NAME] and [CLIENT NAME], and those acting with their permission, the right to take, use, publish and reproduce photographs, video and audio recordings of me taken on the shoot date above (the "Images"), in the ways ticked in section 3. 2.2 The Images may be cropped, retouched, color-corrected and combined with text and graphics, provided my likeness is not altered in a way that a reasonable person would find offensive or misleading. 2.3 I understand that I do not own the Images and that I will not be paid any further amount for their use within the scope below. 2.4 I agree that I may be identified by [MY FIRST NAME / MY FULL NAME / NO NAME — ANONYMOUS] in connection with the Images. 3. Scope of use --------------- Tick all that apply. Unticked uses are not permitted. Purpose - [ ] Commercial and advertising (promoting products, services or businesses) - [ ] Editorial (articles, news, educational content) - [ ] Photographer's portfolio, website and self-promotion - [ ] Stock photography licensed to third parties - [ ] Internal use only (staff materials, presentations) Media - [ ] Websites - [ ] Social media (organic) - [ ] Paid online advertising - [ ] Print (brochures, menus, packaging, magazines) - [ ] Outdoor (billboards, signage) - [ ] Broadcast and video - [ ] All media Duration and territory - Duration: [PERPETUAL / [NUMBER] YEARS FROM THE SHOOT DATE] - Territory: [WORLDWIDE / [COUNTRY OR REGION]] 4. Restrictions --------------- 4.1 The Images will not be used in connection with the following sensitive subjects unless I tick to allow it here: health or medical conditions [ ], political or religious causes [ ], sexuality or adult content [ ], tobacco, alcohol or gambling [ ], legal or financial difficulty [ ]. 4.2 Additional restrictions agreed with the model: [e.g. "No use in competitor advertising for [CATEGORY]", "No use after [DATE]", or "None"]. 4.3 Where the Images are used in a way that may imply I personally endorse a product, I [AGREE / DO NOT AGREE] to that use. 5. Compensation --------------- [CHOOSE ONE] - [ ] A fee of [CURRENCY] [AMOUNT], paid by [METHOD] on [DATE] - [ ] Products or services worth [DESCRIPTION] - [ ] Copies of selected Images for my personal use - [ ] No payment; I am taking part voluntarily, for portfolio or personal reasons I confirm I have received, or will receive, the compensation above. 6. Minor (complete if the model is under 18) -------------------------------------------- Field | Detail --------------------------- | ------------------------- Minor's full name | [NAME] Minor's age | [AGE] Parent / guardian full name | [NAME] Relationship to minor | [PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN] Guardian contact | [EMAIL, PHONE] I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named above, I have the authority to sign on their behalf, and I give the permissions in sections 2 to 5 on their behalf. Guardian signature: ____________________ Date: [DATE] 7. Signatures ------------- I have read this release, understand it, and am signing it voluntarily. I am 18 or over (or my guardian has signed section 6). Model | Photographer ------------------------------- | ------------------------------- Signature: ____________________ | Signature: ____________________ Name: [MODEL NAME] | Name: [YOUR NAME] Date: [DATE] | Date: [DATE] Witness (optional): Signature: ____________________ Name: [WITNESS NAME] Date: [DATE] ------------------------------------------------------------ How to use this template 1. Send the release to models with the call sheet, and bring printed or digital copies on the day. 2. Tick only the uses the client actually needs; narrower releases are easier to get signed. 3. Photograph each model holding or next to the signed form to link it to the right person. 4. Use section 6 for every model under 18, with full guardian details. 5. Store signed releases with the images and the client contract, and check local rules for minors and sensitive uses. Template provided by Colo (trycolo.co). Not legal advice — review with a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.