Online Model Release Form

What is an Online model release form?

An Online model release form is a legal document used by photographers and videographers to obtain permission from individuals to use their likeness in photographs or videos. It ensures that the photographer has the right to use and distribute the images or footage for commercial or promotional purposes.

What are the types of Online model release form?

There are two main types of Online model release forms: general release forms and limited release forms. General release forms grant broad permissions to use the likeness of the individual in any context, while limited release forms specify particular uses or limitations on how the images or videos can be used.

General release forms
Limited release forms

How to complete an Online model release form

To complete an Online model release form, follow these steps:

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Fill in the personal information of the model, including their name, contact details, and date of birth.
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Specify the terms of the release, such as the purpose of use, duration of the agreement, and any compensation involved.
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Review the form for accuracy and completeness before submitting it.
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Sign the form electronically or provide a digital signature to indicate acceptance of the terms.

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Questions & answers

If you are posting these photos on your website in a way that advertises for your business or asks others to pay for your services, you should absolutely have a model release! Any use of photos that may be considered 'commercial' in nature in a court of law should have a model release.
In general, yes. If you plan on licensing images (either directly or through a stock agency) with models for commercial purposes, you should definitely obtain a release. If you are only selling prints of the image you should also try to get a release.
It is generally accepted to snap a photo of a person in a public place without a release form. However, if you use that photo for specific commercial purposes, like promoting a product, it's better to be safe and get the release form.
Also, it is necessary to remember that a model release form is only necessary if the pictures or videos will be used for profit. A model release form must safeguard the rights of the shooter or filmmaker and the model.
Often, you don't need to have a model release form if you capture your subjects in public places. However, if there is a chance you will use the image for commercial purposes, you need a model release form even for street photography.
A model release form is a liability waiver signed by a model, actor, or other performer that grants a production entity the right to commercially publish their name, voice, image, likeness and/or performance within specific, agreed-upon terms. In other words, it's a legal contract.