MODEL RELEASE FORM
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In consideration of a low-resolution photographic copy herein acknowledged as received, I hereby grant the following rights and permissions to Felix Kunze ("Photographer"), his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, those for whom Photographer is acting, and those acting with his authority and permission:
The irrevocable, perpetual, and unrestricted right and permission to take, use, re-use, publish, and republish photographic portraits or pictures of me or in which I may be included, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations, in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any medium at his studios or elsewhere, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, specifically including but not limited to print media and distribution over the internet, for illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever.
I specifically consent to the digital compositing or distortion of the portraits or pictures, including without restriction any changes or alterations as to color, size, shape, perspective, context, foreground or background.
I also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such photographs.
I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product or products and the advertising copy or other matter that may be used in connection with them or the use to which they may be applied.
I hereby release, discharge, and agree to hold harmless Photographer, his heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, and all persons acting under his permission or authority or those for whom he is acting, from any liability by virtue of any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of such photographs or in any subsequent processing of them, as well as any publication of them, including without limitation any claims for libel or violation of any right of publicity or privacy.
I grant the right to sublicense any or all of the above rights to third parties, including but not limited to publications, agencies, and commercial licensees.
Felix Kunze is operating as an independent photographer. This release does not imply any employment, agency, or contractual relationship with any third-party organization or venue.
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
I confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.
I warrant that I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the above authorization, release, and agreement prior to its execution and am fully familiar with its contents. This document shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.
I understand that the Photographer will rely on this release, and I agree to its terms and conditions.