I also hereby assign and grant to Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes and Mary O. Photography, as well as their authorized representatives, the right and permission to use and publish photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me and/or my child at all Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant pageants, events and activities, and I hereby release the Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography and her directors, staff, agents, related parties, or other organizations associated with any events and activities from any liability from such use and publication.
I further authorize the reproduction, sale, copyright, exhibit, broadcast, electronic storage, and/or distribution of said photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings without limitation at the discretion of Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography. I acknowledge that since my participation in Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC pageants, events and activities is voluntary, I specifically waive any right to any compensation I may have for any of the foregoing.
I understand that Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography are the lawful copyright holders at the moment of creation of all photographs/film/videotapes/electronic representations and/or sound recordings made of me and/or my child at all Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary, pageants, events and activities by their staff and photographer. I understand that all material created at Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant pageants, events, and activities will be formally submitted for copyright protection with the U.S. Copyright Office. As such, they may at their discretion limit the use of said materials at any time they so choose. Violation of Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography's licenses is a violation of copyright law and is punishable by a penalty of up to $250.000 under U.S. Law. All violations will be fully pursued possible under the law. Photographs and videos are made available for purchase and are intended for Personal Use only. No Refunds. Commercial licenses are available.
I understand and agree that any photograph submitted or taken using my likeness will become the property of Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography and will not be returned. All submitted photographs are assumed to have been licensed by the contestant for professional and commercial use and include editing rights granted by the creator and are hereby extended those rights to all Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, pageants, events, and activities, Mary Oakes and their graphic designer upon submission. I hereby irrevocably authorize Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, Mary O. Photography, and their graphic designers to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute photos for purposes of publicizing or any other lawful purpose. Photographs may be utilized for advertising both Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography, and the associated graphic designer's work. I understand and accept that all legal and financial burden regarding copyright infringement of submitted photographs is borne by the contestant and/or their parent or guardian alone.
In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including any written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of photographs.
I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Emissary Pageants International Congress LLC, Texas Emissary Pageant, Mary Oakes, and Mary O. Photography, and their photographer and graphic designer from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or behalf of my estate have or may have because of this authorization.