2. Purpose of Agreement
This Agreement governs the Participant's participation in a session that will be recorded and may be distributed publicly via YouTube, social media platforms, and advertising channels.
3. Nature of Sessions
- Sessions involve emotional/psychological exploration
- Content may include personal, emotional, or sensitive material
- Participant acknowledges this is NOT a substitute for ongoing clinical therapy
4. Recording Consent
Participant voluntarily consents to:
- Audio and/or video recording of all sessions
- Storage of recordings by Provider
- Use of recordings for the purposes outlined below
5. Media Distribution Rights
Participant grants Provider the right to:
- Edit, modify, or excerpt recordings
- Distribute content on YouTube, social media, and advertising platforms
- Use Participant's likeness, voice, and statements in connection with such distribution
- Translate or subtitle content for broader audiences
6. Scope of Use
Recordings may be used for:
- Educational purposes
- Public awareness and outreach
- Marketing and promotional materials
7. Compensation
- The session will be free of charge
- No compensation will be provided for participation
8. Privacy and Confidentiality
- Provider will take reasonable measures to protect Participant identity where requested
- However, Participant understands that once published, content may be viewed, shared, or archived by third parties beyond Provider's control
- Provider will not disclose additional personal information beyond what appears in the recording
9. Right to Withdraw
Participant may withdraw consent:
- Before publication: Written notice to Provider
- After publication: Request for removal; Provider will make good faith efforts to comply but cannot guarantee removal from all platforms or third-party copies
- Participant can ask to stop and have the recording discontinue at any point in time during a session.
10. No Therapeutic Relationship Created
- This Agreement does not establish a practitioner-client relationship.
- Sessions are for educational/media purposes, not treatment.
11. Risk Acknowledgment
Participant acknowledges:
- Potential emotional impact from public exposure
- Possibility of unintended audience reach
- Risk of comments, feedback, or engagement from viewers
- No guarantee of positive reception
12. Indemnification
Participant agrees to indemnify Provider against claims arising from:
- False or misleading statements made during sessions
- Breach of third-party rights disclosed in sessions
- Violation of this Agreement by Participant
13. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the City of Chico, California, USA
14. Severability
If any provision is found invalid, remaining provisions remain enforceable.
15. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the complete agreement between parties regarding this matter, and supersedes all prior agreements, wether oral or written, relating to the subject matter herein.
16. Independent Legal Advice
Participant acknowledges having had the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel before signing.