TFP Contract and Model Release Form

This document constitutes a binding contract between

 

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(hereafter “Model”), and

 

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(hereafter “Photographer”)

Regulating the ownership and use of photographs and derivative works based thereupon (collectively hereafter the “photos”) taken by Photographer of Model on the date of _________________________  for all lawful purposes, subject to the terms and conditions described below.

The basis for this contract is a non-commercial arrangement where the Model in the interest of gaining modelling experience, agrees that in exchange of modelling time, he/she shall receive a selection of the best photos taken during the Photo shoot will be delivered to the model. This delivery constitutes the whole obligation of Photographer towards the Model.

Model agrees that copyright, moral rights, and all other intellectual property rights to the Photographs belongs to the Photographer and/or his or her heirs, licensees or assigns, with full right of lawful disposition in any manner.

Model agrees that, while he/she may use the Photographs for purposes related to the promotion of the Models business, including, but not limited to: advertising, portfolios, composite cards, exhibitions, and promotional web sites, Model will not sell or otherwise transfer publication rights to any of the Photographs without the Photographers consent.

Likewise, Photographer agrees that while he/she may use the photographs for purposes related to the promotion of Photographers business, including, but not limited to: advertising, portfolios, composite cards, exhibitions, contests, and promotional web sites, Photographer will not sell or otherwise transfer publication rights to any of the Photographs except with the Model's consent.

Model understands that the Photographer has the moral right to be identified as the author of the Photographs when copies of the Photographs are presented to the public, and shall communicate this understanding to publishers, designers and other third parties that act on Models behalf to create presentation material using the Photographs.

Model agrees that the Photographs shall not be cropped, altered or distorted in any way when they are used to promote Models business. Any watermark and copyright notice that appears as part of the Photograph must be left intact.

Model releases and agrees to hold Photographer and/or his or her heirs, licensees or assigns, harmless from any claim or liability in connection with the publication or use of these images in any manner or form whatsoever, unless it can be clearly shown that the foregoing was maliciously caused, and produced solely for the purpose of subjecting Model to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach ,scorn, and indignity.

Model herby affirms that his/her date of birth is ___________________and that the Model is fully able to contract in his/her own name without breach of any prior agreement or applicable law, including but not limited to, prior agreements with modelling and or talent agencies.