paul_m._woods Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 <p>Hi - can anyone provide me with an example of some sort of "waiver" to be signed by my (potential) photographic models? Or a few pointers?</p> <p>I want to advertise for models locally, and would like any successful applicants to sign some very low-key form which means that they would have no rights to the negatives or photos, or to what use I put the photos. I just want this to cover my back, so that 5 years down the line I can't be sued for publishing a photo of someone (who, for instance, suddenly became famous. I doubt this will happen, but hey).</p> <p>I <i>really</i> don't want this to be a huge document, with lots of legal wording. Just a few lines of text, easy to understand, but legally binding (in the UK), and a signature/date.</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 If you search here for "model release" instead of using the wqord waiver, you'll find lots of helpful comments and info, and perhaps a sample or three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 The U.K. has a 'different view' of what a person becomes of legal age. Most U.S. law has a background or carry-over from British law. They do have lawyers in the U.K., right? If you are worried now about five years down the road -- it would not hurt to consult with a person trained in the law. [in the U.S., a contract requires an exchange of value for the document to be binding: you 'waiver' seems a bit one-sided, with you (the photographer) gaining in the agreement.] Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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