A model release is a legal permission document signed by a person who appears in a photograph, giving consent for the image to be used under specific licensing conditions.
This document helps protect photographers, buyers, and Photo and Crochet by confirming that the identifiable person in the image has agreed to the permitted use of the photograph.
A model release is generally required when a person in your image can be clearly identified.
This may include:
If a person cannot be identified, a model release may not be necessary.
Examples where a release may not be required:
Without a valid model release, certain types of licensing may not be permitted.
A release helps avoid legal disputes relating to:
For this reason, commercially licensable images containing identifiable people should normally include a valid model release.
A model release should be signed by the identifiable person appearing in the image.
If the person is a minor, the release must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
The document should contain accurate information and valid consent.
If your uploaded image includes an identifiable person, you may be required to provide a model release before certain licensing options become available.
Photo and Crochet provides model release management tools within the photo edit area for contributor convenience.
It remains the contributor’s responsibility to ensure that uploaded releases are genuine, legally valid, and applicable to the uploaded image.