Model Release (Minor) Template

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

Producer/Photographer: [Name/Business Name], with an address at [Address] (“Producer”).
Minor: [Minor Full Name], date of birth [DOB] (“Minor”).
Parent/Legal Guardian: [Guardian Full Name], with an address at [Address] (“Guardian”).

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

1. Consent and Grant of Rights

1.1 Guardian Consent. Guardian represents they are the parent or legal guardian of the Minor and has authority to sign this Release on the Minor’s behalf.
1.2 Consent to Record. Guardian consents to Producer photographing, filming, and/or recording Minor’s image, likeness, voice, and performance on [Date(s)] at [Location].
1.3 Granted Rights. Guardian 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.
1.4 Content Covered. This Release covers: ☐ Photographs ☐ Video ☐ Audio ☐ Digital files ☐ Other: [Describe].
1.5 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]
1.6 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 and Approvals

2.1 Producer Ownership. Producer owns the content and all related rights, subject to Minor’s rights under applicable law.
2.2 No Approval Rights. Unless required by law, Guardian and Minor waive 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] to: ☐ Guardian ☐ Minor trust account ☐ Other: [Payee]
☐ Products/services: [Describe]
☐ Other: [Describe]
3.2 No Royalties. No royalties or additional compensation are owed unless agreed in writing.

4. Safety and Conduct (Optional)

4.1 Supervision. Guardian may be present during the session: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ As required by Producer.
4.2 Appropriate Content. Producer agrees the session and use will be age-appropriate and not exploitative.
4.3 Medical or Accessibility Needs (Optional). [Notes].

5. Release of Claims

5.1 Release. Guardian, on behalf of Guardian and Minor, 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. Guardian Representations

6.1 Authority. Guardian has authority to grant permissions on the Minor’s behalf.
6.2 No Conflicting Rights. Guardian represents no other person’s consent is required.
6.3 Accurate Information. Guardian confirms the information provided is accurate.

7. Revocation (Optional)

7.1 Revocation Allowed. ☐ Not allowed (irrevocable) ☐ Allowed under conditions below.
7.2 Revocation Conditions (If Allowed). Guardian may revoke future use by providing written notice to Producer at [Email/Address], 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 Producer and Guardian.
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 (Minor) as of the Effective Date.

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

Parent/Legal Guardian: [Full Legal Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________

Minor (Optional, if appropriate): [Minor Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Signature: ___________________________