IMAGE/TESTIMONIAL RELEASE
By adding my name and signature to this consent, I jointly and severally provide my consent and agree to the following terms.
I understand that my testimonials/quotes and/or video footage/photographic images taken of me at
(name and address of location)
on (date)
are for free and unrestricted use by Charles Sturt University and its agents in
editorial, advertising, educational and promotional material.
I understand that international copyright and intellectual property rights on these materials will remain the property of Charles Sturt
University who will be entitled to broadcast, publish or otherwise distribute these materials and any product thereof in any way or
manner that they see fit, in perpetuity.
My signature below signifies my approval, and I therefore have no further claims for compensation from Charles Sturt University or
its agents.
NAME
Witnessed by:
Signature:
ADDRESS
EMAIL
SIGNATURE
The Image and Testimonial Release Form
What it means to you
The Image and Testimonial Release Form is a legal document that you sign to say
that you agree to your image or testimony being used by Charles Sturt University.
What does it cover?
The Image / Testimonial Release Form covers written or verbal testimonials or quotes,
video footage or photographic images.
Your image could be used in a range of materials – learning and teaching materials,
editorial features, advertising and/or marketing publications – in print or online.
So what does this actually mean?
Marketing publications
Charles Sturt University may choose to use your image in general marketing materials,
including the courses prospectuses; course, School or Faculty flyers, brochures,
banners, postcards, newsletters, etc; the Annual Report, and other materials promoting
the university, its courses or services. It could also be used in mailouts, e-mailouts or on
any websites relating to these areas.
Advertising and media
When used for advertising and media purposes, it could be seen in advertisements
for the University or its products and services through any of a wide range of media
including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, online and outdoor advertising.
Media use would include media and publicity releases, or Charles Sturt University news
articles.
Learning and Teaching materials
Learning and Teaching materials may use your image or testimony in presentations,
subject outlines, digital resources, or featured in online collections used for learning and
teaching purposes.
Storage
Your image is stored in a secure, online database. For an image to be used, permission
is granted by the collection manager.
Sensitivity
Charles Sturt University endeavours to respect any cultural, personal or family sensitivity
when using your image or testimony.
Longevity
On average, we usually try to renew our images every three years. If you or your family
does not want your image to be used any more, you will need contact us. While we
are not able to recall printed publications, we will remove your image from our image
database so it can no longer be used. If you are able to identify them, we will also be
able to remove it from websites.
FIND OUT MORE
If you have any queries, please contact [email protected]