It's essential to have a media release form because it helps protect you and your videos or audio from being used without consent.
It outlines how the releasee’s media should be used and provides proof of the terms in case a party breaches the conditions.
Here is why Media Release Forms are important documents when permitting another party to use your videos and photos.
Ensures parties comply with privacy
The authorization ensures that the releasee knows exactly how the media will be used and for how long it will be used.
It helps to prevent any privacy rights violations if a party wants to upload the media to a site that is not part of the agreement.
Prevents legal disputes
Having written records of any compensation agreement can help both parties avoid any future legal disputes.
That is why having a Media Release Form is essential, to avoid relying on agreements made orally.
Gives Proof
In case there is a need for litigation, having a Media Release Form provides proof regarding your agreement on how the media was meant to be used and for how long.
That way if one party tries to abuse the authorization, you will have a written record.