Free Media Release Form

A media release form is a legal form that grants authority to a party to reproduce or edit media that you appear in, typically for commercial use. 

This could include a video of you or a recording that you made.  

A Media Release Form can specify how and where your media will be used. 

That way, if someone posts your video on their website, they won't be able to claim ownership of it.

There are other common types of Media Release Forms, including: 

• Photo/Video Release 

• Podcast Release 

Parents or guardians will need to sign a Media Release Form for anyone under the age of 18. 

In this case, a Media Release Form for Students should be used.

Use our Media Release Form template to correctly draft your document in minutes. 

How the form is written depends on the media and how the creator allows it to be used. It is also dependent on what the other party wants to use it for.

The media may be used only one time, or it could be used over a prolonged period. 

Here is what is typically included in a Media Release Form: 

• Names of the Releasee and Releasor 

• Specific media that will be used

• How the media will be used

• Compensation terms 

• Period of authorization

• How the media may be altered

• Day that the authorization comes into effect 

For the agreement to be considered valid, it must also include the signature of the releasor (party releasing their rights.)

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. 

To draft a Media Release Consent Form, it’s critical to structure your document the correct way. 

That means it is important to include all necessary personal information as well as terms and conditions. 

Review the steps below to create your document. 

1. Include party information and preamble: Add the date that the authorization goes into effect, as well as the names of the parties involved. Specify the media that will be used by the releasee. 

2. Add the consideration: Enter the text that allows the other party to use your media in an agreed-upon way. 

3. Select warranties and representations: Make it clear that you are a consenting adult or a parent or legal guardian that will sign the document in place of a minor. 

4. Sign the document: Write your name, the date, and then sign the document.  

Ensure your document includes all necessary information by using LawDistrict’s Media Release Form template.

To have an easier time drafting your document, you should review an example. 

That is why we have included a sample Media Release Form below to help you see the proper structure of the document. 

To help you in a similar situation, there are related legal documents that you can utilize. 

Have a look at these similar documents to help you in this and other legal matters: 

• Credit Card Authorization

• Release of Liability

• Terms and Conditions

LawDistrict has easy-to-use templates for each legal document.