This document constitutes a binding contract between the Model and assignees of BFL Photography (hereafter "Photographer"), regulating the ownership and use of photographs and derivative works based thereupon (collectively hereafter the "Photos") taken by Photographer of Model on the date indicated above for all lawful purposes, subject to the terms and conditions described below.
The basis for this contract is a non-commercial arrangement where Model in the interest of gaining modelling experience, agrees that in exchange of modelling time, he/she shall receive processed photographs delivered to Model by Photographer. Delivery shall take place in a timely manner and under any circumstance no longer than 60 days after the date this contract is signed by Photographer. This delivery constitutes the whole obligation of Photographer towards Model.
Model agrees that copyright, moral rights, and all other intellectual property rights to the Photos belongs to Photographer and/or his or her heirs, licensees or assigns, with full right of lawful disposition in any manner.
Model agrees that, while he/she may use the Photos for purposes related to the promotion of Model's modeling business, including, but not limited to: advertising, portfolios, composite cards, exhibitions, contests, and promotional web sites, Model will not sell or otherwise transfer publication rights to any of the Photos without Photographer's prior consent.
Likewise, Photographer agrees that while he/she may use the Photos for purposes related to the promotion of Photographer's photography business, including, but not limited to: advertising, portfolios, composite cards, exhibitions, contests, and promotional web sites, Photographer will not sell or otherwise transfer publication rights to any of the Photos except with Model's prior consent.
Model understands that Photographer has the moral right to be identified as the author of the Photos when copies of the Photos are presented to the public, and shall communicate this understanding to publishers, designers and other third parties that act on Model's behalf to create presentation material using the Photos.
Model agrees that the Photos shall not be cropped, altered or distorted in any way when they are used to promote Model's modeling business. Any watermark and copyright notice that appears as part of a Photo must be left intact. Photographic proofs and contact sheets shall not be distributed or displayed publicly via social media, nor through, but not limited to, online or print publication.
Model releases and agrees to hold Photographer and/or his or her heirs, licensees or assigns, harmless from any claim or liability in connection with the publication or use of these images in any manner or form whatsoever under this release form, unless it can be clearly shown that the foregoing was maliciously caused, and produced, and published solely for the purpose of subjecting Model to conspicuous ridicule, scandal, reproach, scorn, and indignity.
Model hereby affirms that all poses, positions and situations enacted in the Photos covered in this release were entered into without force, coercion, or threat whatsoever, and were posed freely by Model with Model's full consent. Model further agrees to hold blameless and free of all accusation of such force or coercion Photographer, his legal representatives, assigns, and those acting under his permission.
Model hereby affirms that his/her date of birth is as stated on this form and that Model is fully able to contract in his/her own name without breach of any prior agreement or applicable law, including, but not limited to, prior agreements with modelling and talent agencies.
Both Model and Photographer affirms to have read the foregoing prior to its execution and agree to the contents thereof.