By submitting this application, you ("Applicant") agree to the following terms and conditions:
Grant of Rights: Applicant hereby grants to the "I Can't Even Imagine" podcast, its hosts (Stephanie and Victoria), producers, affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Podcast"), the irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to record, use, publish, distribute, broadcast, and otherwise exploit the Applicant’s name, likeness, voice, story, interview content, and any other materials provided by the Applicant (collectively, the "Content") in connection with the Podcast. This includes, without limitation, the right to edit, modify, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, and create derivative works from the Content in any manner and in any medium or format now known or hereafter developed.
Right to Edit: Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Podcast has the sole discretion to edit, alter, or modify the Content in any way it deems appropriate, including but not limited to the right to combine the Content with other material, and to create composite or modified versions of the Content. Applicant waives any right to inspect or approve the final product or the use to which the Content may be applied.
Release of Liability: Applicant hereby releases, discharges, and holds harmless the Podcast, its hosts, producers, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of or in connection with the recording, use, distribution, or exploitation of the Content, including but not limited to any claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, infringement of moral rights, or any other cause of action, whether at law or in equity.
Ownership of Content: Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the Podcast shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Content, including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein. Applicant agrees that the Podcast may, at its discretion, register the Content with the United States Copyright Office or any other applicable copyright authority.
No Compensation: Applicant acknowledges that they are not entitled to any form of compensation or payment in connection with the use of the Content, and that the consideration for this Consent and Release Agreement is the opportunity to have the Applicant's story featured on the Podcast.
Confidentiality: Applicant agrees to keep confidential any and all information disclosed to them by the Podcast in connection with their participation, including but not limited to information regarding the Podcast’s production processes, scheduling, and content that has not yet been publicly released.
Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Lee County, Florida.
Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from the Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Acknowledgment: By signing below, Applicant acknowledges that they have read and understand this Consent and Release Agreement, and that they agree to be bound by its terms.