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Video and Photos Release

By submission of any Photo, Video, or Likeness to the iamawitness.org (the “Website”), I hereby agree to the following. Without expectation of compensation or other remuneration, now or in the future, I hereby grant and convey to IAMAWITNESS.ORG, Inc. (“Organization”), and its assigns, affiliates, contractors, agents, employees, officers, directors, licensees, successors in interest, legal representatives, and heirs the irrevocable right to use and exploit (i) photograph(s) of me (“Photos”); (ii) my image and voice portrayed or recorded on the videos obtained by or provided by me to the Organization or its agents (“Videos”); and/or (iii) my name, portrait, likeness, my statements in, quotes, and the transcript of any statements I have made on such Videos (“Likeness”) in all forms and in all media and in all manners now known or hereafter created, including any reproduction, recording, edit, modification, adaptation, composite or distorted representations of the same, for newsletters, news releases, publications, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fund raising letters, annual reports, press kits and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites, promotional or educational materials in any medium, other print and digital communications advertising, trade, and any other lawful purposes. I agree that Organization has complete ownership of such material and can use said material for any purpose consistent with the Organization’s mission.

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the Photos, Videos, Likeness or printed or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the Photos, Videos or Likeness. I hereby agree to release, defend, and hold harmless the Organization and its agents, officers, directors, volunteers, or employees, from and against any claims, damages or liability arising from or related to the use of the Photos, Videos or Likeness, including but not limited to libel, defamation, invasion of privacy or right of publicity, infringement of copyright or trademark, misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form, either intentionally or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in taking, processing, reduction or production of the Photos, Videos or Likeness, their publication or distribution.  It is the sole and absolute discretion of the Organization to decide whether and how to use the Photos, Videos or Likeness.

I acknowledge that I will not receive any compensation for the use of such images, video, likeness, etc.

I release, waive, forever discharge, hold harmless and covenant not to sue Organization, its trustees, employees, students, contractors, agents or representatives from and against any and all liability for any harm, injury, damage, claims, actions, causes of action, costs, demands, and expenses of any nature whatsoever relating to the making, showing, distribution or use of my likeness in photos or videos made by Organization.

Nothing herein shall be construed to obligate Organization to produce, distribute or use any of the rights granted herein. I acknowledge and agree that I have received adequate consideration for the rights and releases granted in this agreement. This agreement shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Florida applicable to agreements that are executed and fully performed within said State. The sole and exclusive venue for any dispute arising under this agreement is the state and federal courts in and for Saint Johns County, Florida. I represent and warrant to the Organization that I am eighteen (18) years of age or older.

This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter contained herein, and this agreement cannot be changed except by written agreement executed by the party to be bound.

I have read the above authorization, release, and agreement and I am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.