For good and valuable consideration, including the possibility of educating the public, I hereby irrevocably grant to Overeaters Anonymous San Francisco Intergroup heretofore known as ("OASFIG”) the following rights in the interest of furthering the OASFIG’s creation and distribution of informational materials to increase public awareness and outreach for the Overeaters Anonymous (abbreviated for general use herein as “OA”) 12 step program of recovery:
- The right to tape or otherwise record or capture by any technology or means, my voice, my first name and last name initial, and any materials provided by me to OASFIG for its use in OA Materials (defined below) (collectively my “Contributions”);
- The right to edit, copy, use, distribute and combine my Contributions with other recordings or printed matter, in any media or format now known or hereafter devised (including but not limited to internet streaming and download by the public), in perpetuity, throughout the world, in connection with OASFIG’s, informational materials, podcasts, projects or any derivative works thereof and including, but not limited to general business purposes and carrying the OA message of recovery (collectively “OA Materials”); and
- The right to assign, transfer, or license the above rights to OA entities (e.g. to OA World Service).
I understand and agree that I will not receive compensation, now or in the future, in connection with OASFIG’s exercise of the rights granted hereunder.
I hereby acknowledge that OASFIG shall own and control all right, title and interest in and to the OA Materials subject to any restrictions hereunder. I hereby assign to OASFIG any and all copyright and rights of publicity that I may have in the OA Materials by reason of my Contributions.
I hereby release and forever discharge OASFIG, OA World Service, their members individually, and their directors, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatever kind that I may have, caused by or arising from OASFIG’s exercise of the rights granted hereunder and the use of my Contributions, including all claims for libel and invasion of privacy or infringement of rights of copyright and publicity. I agree that if by reason of my Contributions, a third party brings a claim against OASFIG, OA World Service, their members, directors, officers, employees or agents for infringement of its rights, I will hold them harmless from liability and will indemnify them against any and all losses or expenses arising from the defense of such claims. I hereby acknowledge that OASFIG is relying upon this release in using my Contributions in connection with the OA Materials and irrevocably waive any and all rights to terminate or rescind this release or to seek or obtain any injunctive or other equitable relief. I agree I shall not assign my rights and obligations under this release, and any such assignment shall be deemed null and void.
This release shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of laws principles. I irrevocably submit to exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in San Francisco, CA. I acknowledge that: (i) I am at least 18 years of age and have the full right and legal capacity to sign and enter into this release; (2) I have read this release prior to signing it, and I understand its contents; and (3) this release constitutes the entire understanding of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings of the parties and that any modifications or amendments hereto must be in writing signed by the parties.