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    All-Purpose Interview Release

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    This is an all-purpose release to be used in the event you are interviewing someone for a book, podcast, video, or any other work in which you must obtain consent. You don't always need more and to learn more, check out my Nolo book, Getting Permission: How to Clear Copyrighted Works

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    All-Purpose Interview Release

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    This is an all-purpose release to be used in the event you are interviewing someone for a book, podcast, video, or any other work in which you must obtain consent. You don't always need more and to learn more, check out my Nolo book, Getting Permission: How to Clear Copyrighted Works

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    This is an all-purpose release to be used in the event you are interviewing someone for a book, podcast, video, or any other work in which you must obtain consent. You don't always need more and to learn more, check out my Nolo book, Getting Permission: How to Clear Copyrighted Works

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    All-Purpose Interview Release

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    dearrich
    This is an all-purpose release to be used in the event you are interviewing someone for a book, podcast, video, or any other work in which you must obtain consent. You don't always need more and to learn more, check out my Nolo book, Getting Permission: How to Clear Copyrighted Works

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    Interview Release

    [Basic Consent and Release for use with interview subjects]

    Grant. For consideration which I acknowledge, I consent to the video and audio
    recording of my statements and grant to _________________ (“Company”) and
    Company’s assigns, licensees and successors the right to copy, reproduce, and use
    all or a portion of the statements (the “Interview”) for incorporation in the following
    work _________________________________________ (the “Work”).

    I permit the use of all or a portion of the Interview in the Work in all forms and
    media including advertising and related promotion throughout the world and in
    perpetuity. I grant the right to use my image and name in connection with all uses
    of the Interview and waive the right to inspect or approve use of my Interview as
    incorporated in the Work.

    Release. I release Company and Company’s assigns, licensees and successors from
    any claims that may arise regarding the use of the Interview including any claims of
    defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity
    or copyright. I acknowledge that I have no ownership rights in the Work.

    Company is not obligated to utilize the rights granted in this Agreement.

    I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This
    Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.

    ___________________________________________
    Interview Subject Signature

    ___________________________________________
    Interview Subject Name

    ___________________________________________

    ___________________________________________
    Interview Subject Address

    Date _____________

    © 2009 Nolo (www.nolo.com)


    Explanation for Interview Release
    It’s possible that the interview may already have been recorded, in which case the
    language “consent to the recording of my statements and” can be stricken from the
    Grant section. If the Interview will be included in more than one work, list all works
    and change the term “Work” to “Works” throughout the agreement.

    This is considered an unlimited release and is very broad. If the subject wants a
    narrower “Grant” provision, adjust it accordingly. For example, the subject may only
    consent to the use of statements in a video, but not in a separate audio recording,
    or in a book.

    If the interview subject does not wish to waive the right to inspect the final work,
    strike that sentence and arrange for the interview subject to provide approval.

    If the release is executed after the interview has been transcribed, it is helpful to
    attach a transcription of the interview to the release agreement. This provides an
    assurance that the interview subject has notice of what was said in the interview.
    Add a sentence to the grant section such as “A complete transcription of the
    interview is attached and incorporated in this Agreement.”

    The release section provides protection against subsequent legal claims.

    If the interview subject is under 18, a parent or guardian’s consent is required.

    Only the interview subject needs to sign the release, not the company preparing the
    work.

    For more information regarding the use of releases, check my book Getting
    Permission: How to License and Clear Copyrighted Materials, or check my blog,
    Dear Rich: Nolo’s Patent Copyright and Trademark Blog.

    © 2009 Nolo (www.nolo.com)

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