Model Release (Adult) Template

This Model Release (Adult) (the “Release”) is entered into as of [Effective Date] by and between:

Producer/Photographer: [Name/Business Name], with an address at [Address] (“Producer”).
Model: [Full Legal Name], an adult age 18 or older, with an address at [Address] (“Model”).

Producer and Model may be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

1. Consent and Grant of Rights

1.1 Consent. Model grants Producer permission to photograph, film, and/or record Model’s image, likeness, voice, and performance on [Date(s)] at [Location].
1.2 Granted Rights. Model grants Producer a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable (unless stated otherwise), royalty-free right to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute, transmit, and otherwise exploit the content described below.
1.3 Content Covered. This Release covers: ☐ Photographs ☐ Video ☐ Audio ☐ Digital files ☐ Other: [Describe].
1.4 Permitted Uses. Producer may use the content for:
☐ Advertising/marketing
☐ Website and social media
☐ Portfolio/promotional materials
☐ Print materials
☐ Product packaging
☐ Editorial use
☐ Other: [Describe]
1.5 Editing. Producer may edit, crop, retouch, combine, and create derivative works, provided the content is not used in a defamatory or unlawful manner.

2. Ownership

2.1 Producer Ownership. Producer owns the content and all related rights, subject to Model’s rights under applicable law.
2.2 No Approval Rights. Unless required by law, Model waives any right to inspect or approve finished content, captions, or copy.

3. Compensation

3.1 Compensation. In exchange for the rights granted, Producer will provide:
☐ No compensation (voluntary)
☐ Payment of $[Amount]
☐ Products/services: [Describe]
☐ Other: [Describe]
3.2 No Royalties. Model is not entitled to royalties or additional compensation unless agreed in writing.

4. Restrictions (Optional)

4.1 Restricted Uses. Producer will not use the content for: [Restricted uses].
4.2 Time/Region Limits (Optional). Use is limited to: [Time period/regions], if applicable.

5. Release of Claims

5.1 Release. Model releases Producer and its successors, licensees, and assigns from claims arising out of the authorized use of the content, including claims for invasion of privacy, misappropriation of likeness, and similar claims, to the extent permitted by law.
5.2 No Defamatory Use. Producer agrees not to use the content in a defamatory, misleading, or unlawful way.

6. Representations

6.1 Adult Status. Model represents they are at least 18 years old and have capacity to sign this Release.
6.2 Authority. Model has the right to grant the permissions in this Release.
6.3 No Conflicting Agreements. Model represents they are not bound by any agreement that would prevent signing this Release.

7. Revocation (Optional)

7.1 Revocation Allowed. ☐ Not allowed (irrevocable) ☐ Allowed under conditions below.
7.2 Revocation Conditions (If Allowed). Model may revoke future use by providing written notice to Producer at [Email/Address], and revocation becomes effective after [__] days. Revocation does not require Producer to remove materials already published or distributed, unless agreed in writing.

8. Miscellaneous

8.1 Governing Law. This Release is governed by the laws of [State/Country].
8.2 Entire Agreement. This Release is the entire agreement about the content and supersedes prior discussions.
8.3 Amendments. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
8.4 Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest remains effective.
8.5 Electronic Signatures. Electronic signatures are effective.

Signatures

By signing below, the Parties agree to this Model Release (Adult) as of the Effective Date.

Producer/Photographer: [Name]
Title/Role (If Any): [Title]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Model: [Full Legal Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________