Talent-Model Release — Editable Publicity & Likeness Rights Release Form

Secure legal rights to use Talent/Model images and likenesses — with this professional Talent-Model Release.

This fully editable Talent-Model Release provides a clear and legally binding form for obtaining consent from Talent or Models (and their parents/guardians, if applicable) for the use of their image and likeness in promotional materials. It protects Clients, Producers, and Publishers by documenting the right to use and modify the Talent/Model’s image globally, in all media formats — essential for photo shoots, advertising campaigns, video productions, and commercial projects.

✅ Editable .DOC file included — fully customizable for your production and promotional needs.

What’s Covered:

📸 Grant of rights:
• Talent/Model grants Client and its authorized parties the right to use, publish, and copyright their image, portrait, and likeness in promotional materials worldwide
• Rights include the ability to alter, modify, create derivatives, and combine the Talent/Model’s likeness with others, digitally or otherwise

🌎 Global usage rights:
• Right to use likeness for advertising and promotional purposes worldwide
• Covers all media formats (print, digital, video, social media, online, outdoor, etc.)

🖋️ Signature section:
• Signature line for Talent/Model
• Date and full address of Talent/Model

👶 Parental/Guardian consent (for minors):
• If Talent/Model is under 18 years old, a Parent/Guardian must complete and sign the Parental Consent section
• Parent/Guardian warrants authority to approve the Release
• Parent/Guardian agrees to indemnify Client and its successors/assigns from liability arising from use of the Talent/Model’s likeness

⚖️ Liability release:
• Talent/Model (and Parent/Guardian, if applicable) releases Client and its parties from liability connected to exercise of rights granted by the Release

Why Use This Release:

• Secure legal rights to use and modify Talent/Model images and likenesses
• Provide protection from liability for Clients and Publishers
• Ensure compliance with global advertising and promotion standards
• Required for photo shoots, promotional campaigns, product packaging, video shoots, and commercial advertisements
• Customize easily for record labels, publishers, agencies, advertisers, production companies, and brand clients

Perfect for:
Producers, Record Labels, Advertising Agencies, Brands, Creative Directors, Talent Agencies, Publishers, Music Attorneys, Marketing Teams.

File format included:
✅ Fully editable .DOC (Word) file — ready to customize

Disclaimer: This template is provided for general informational and educational purposes. It is not legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you have questions about adapting it for your specific use case.