Am i allowed to copy someone elses model release?

[StealthLude]

I found some model releases that fit my criteria... Are there restrictions on just copying it and changing the name???

[dpurslow]

Here try mine

I ..........................................(print) do hereby state that I am over 18 (eighteen) years of age on the date that this release is being signed and that I was over 18 (eighteen) years of age on the date that the photographs* were taken.

*Photographs encompasses, still photography (digital electronic photographs and/or printed photographs), and /or video tape/film photography or any media deemed to be photography. The undersigned waives any and all rights to said photographs and negatives and/or video tapes/film as covered by this release.

The undersigned will receive monetary compensation in the amount of $.................for his/her time and photographs, and if agreed to, by the photographer copies of some of the photographs covered by this release.

I shall not expect nor will I receive compensation for any sanctioned** use of the said photography by Kennedy Management Inc., their agents and/or their representatives as agreed to within this release.

**Sanctioned use meaning print media, advertising, merchandise, and/or promotional material, electronic retrieval systems (the internet / world wide web) and/or any media which Kennedy Management Inc., its representatives, employees and their agents see appropriate, for use in all markets domestic and foreign.

I give Kennedy Management Inc. total permission to use any and/or all, in full and/or part, altered or unaltered, photographs and/or video covered under this agreement for any sanctioned use from this date forward.

I declare that the material that is being submitted to Kennedy Management Inc. or the work I have undertaken is not in conflict with any other contractual agreements with any third party.

I declare that each section of this model release was explained to myself and that I was given opportunity to questing any section of this agreement before I signed it.

I declare that this statement has been made freely and without distress. Further, I agree to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Kennedy Management Inc., it’s associates, employees, agents and representatives harmless against any and all litigation or other legal action taken as a result of the use of the material accompanying this document.

Models Name.............................................. ................... (print) Signature......................................... ................
Models Address........................................... .................................................. ........................................ (print)
Witness Name.............................................. .................. (print) Signature......................................... ................
Date......./......./........ Age at Photoshoot date ...................(years old)
Driving License / State ID / Military ID Number .................................................. ................................................

It is understood that Kennedy Management Inc. will keep this document complexly confidential, with the exception of the compliance of any lawful orders made by a court of law or other law enforcement agency.

[RTMiller]

Am i allowed to copy someone elses model release?
You can, but you will have to have them sign a release to release the release.;)

[jfrancho]

You can, but you will have to them sign a release to release the release.;)Make sure you get a notary as well. LOL.

[PhotosGuy]

Depends on where you live & your State laws. Title it "Photographic Agreement" instead of LEGAL RELEASE OF ALL YOUR WORLDLY RIGHTS, too. :D

[StealthLude]

You can, but you will have to have them sign a release to release the release.;)

are you serious! =)

I hope he wont get mad, but i guy i want to copy is Longhorne... hes on the forums and has posted his release...

[RTMiller]

are you serious! =)
Sometimes I'm serious but this is not one of those times. Seriously.

[StealthLude]

Miller, mabye you should be a comedian not a photographer! Im jokin, thanks for the help.

I was thinking of going to a laywer in my area and having him make one for me based on criteria I give him... This way im following all local laws and current information. What do you think?

[RTMiller]

I was thinking of going to a laywer in my area and having him make one for me based on criteria I give him... This way im following all local laws and current information. What do you think?
Unless you're really concerned about this, I wouldn't spend a penny on a lawyer. There are plenty of examples out there. Pick one, modify it and use it. Seriously.

http://contributors.gettyimages.com/article.asp?article_id=954
http://www.danheller.com/model-release
http://www.longwatcher.com/model_release_standard.htm
http://www.inertramblings.com/2004/12/19/model-release-resources-and-samples

P.S. I'm not really a comedian. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[Curtis N]

Sometimes I'm serious but this is not one of those times. Seriously.You should put that line in your signature! Cracked me up.

[StealthLude]

You should put that line in your signature! Cracked me up.

Ya, that was pretty damn funny...

Thanks for all the links!

[Longwatcher]

Everyone is free to use mine, I got it from someone who said I could use it free and then modified as needed over time. It looks pretty close to a lot of others.

in case you missed it above:
http://www.longwatcher.com/model_release_standard.htm

I do recommend, of course, that you change the names on it otherwise all copyright reverts to me. :evil: :) :) 8)

Almost forgot, I did have a lawyer look at it at one point and she said it would work as good as anything will - meaning nothing is gauranteed.

[michael88]

Sometimes I'm serious but this is not one of those times. Seriously.

That is funny. Almost sounds like something Yogi Berra once said.