Separate Written Agreement
Content Release Agreement
Content Release & Permissions Agreement · v1.2 · effective 2026-08-01 · bundle LIC-AGR-2026.08
This agreement is provided after selection, before any content is published. It is separate from the application and from the filming-consent agreement. It governs how finished content may be used, credited, and distributed. It does not require surrender of personal intellectual property unrelated to the program.
What This Agreement Covers
· Permission to publish, distribute, and promote program footage, interviews, and participant-created content.
· Credit and attribution standards for each participant and for Iconoclashtic Records.
· Platforms and channels where content may appear (social media, streaming, press, blog, PR releases).
· Time limits or campaign windows for authorized use.
· The process to request edits, corrections, or takedown of published content.
Participant Rights
· The right to review and approve final cuts of segments that feature a participant’s name or likeness, where practicable.
· The right to request that identifiable private details (home address, family names, emergency contacts, financial data) be removed or redacted.
· The right to receive credit according to the agreed standard, unless a participant requests otherwise in writing.
· The right to request a takedown or correction of published content that misrepresents a participant or violates the agreement.
Limits on Use
· Content may not be used to imply endorsement of unrelated products, services, or political causes without separate written consent.
· Content may not be sold, sublicensed, or syndicated beyond the agreed platforms without additional written permission.
· Raw or unaired footage that a participant has opted out of remains restricted under the opt-out process.
· Private or confidential business information, unreleased music, and personal details revealed during production must be kept off public channels.
Opt-Out & Takedown Process
· A participant may request removal of specific unaired footage or published content through the written opt-out process.
· Requests must be made in writing to the program administrator or legal contact. Reasonable deadlines apply for content already distributed or published.
· Retaliation for exercising opt-out or takedown rights is prohibited.
What This Agreement Does NOT Require
· Surrender of intellectual property created independently of the program.
· Perpetual, unlimited, or unrestricted use beyond the agreed campaign and channels.
· Agreement to publish private romantic, sexual, medical, or financial information.
· Waiver of the right to report concerns or safety violations.
Related Document
The filming-consent agreement is also a separate written document. It governs on-set filming, location permissions, and opt-out protections during production.
View Filming Consent Agreement