Boarding School, Higher Education, Independent Schools, K12, Policy, Risk Management

Use of Likeness Clause Template

During a few consulting and advising sessions, we have been recommended that clients include a “Use of Likeness” clause in their contracts, handbooks, enrollment agreements, etc.  We crafted the one below and had it approved by legal counsel.  This kind of waiver can save you a lot of headaches later on.  Please note that depending on your state and local laws, you may be required to allow an opt-out.  

Feel free to adapt and use as you wish.  Disclaimer: Check with legal counsel before using it.  

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Use of Likeness Clause Template

I hereby grant to ORGANIZATION and its affiliates and assigns (“ORGANIZATION”) the right and permission to use in perpetuity, my child’s and my own name, likeness, image, voice, recorded voice, appearance, biographical information, statements, performance and/or testimonial(s) (collectively, “Appearance”) in any manner and in any media, now known or later developed, throughout the world, at any time, for the purpose of advertising and publicizing ORGANIZATION’s products and services, without review, permission or compensation of any amount or kind whatsoever. 

ORGANIZATION shall have complete ownership of any recording, product, copy, presentation, or other material or file containing or featuring my Appearance (“Product”), including copyright interests, and I acknowledge I have no interest or ownership in the Product (or any portion thereof) or its copyright. This grant includes without limitation the right for ORGANIZATION to edit, abridge, augment, title, or create a compilation from my Appearance in whole or part as ORGANIZATION may elect in its sole discretion. 

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As always, reach out to us if you have any questions or need and assistance.  

Published by mcolpitts

Dr. Matthew W. Colpitts is currently the Head of School and President of Ventures Academy, a unique high school for students who want to create startup businesses while in school! He is also currently on the Board of Directors for Studio East, a non-profit for youth theatre and performing arts education. Previously, he served at Léman Manhattan Preparatory School as the Director of Residence Life & Campus Safety where he lead the educational, operational, and student support aspects of the boarding program and security for the whole school. Matt has been an educator, administrator, and leader in higher education and K12 independent schools for over 10 years serving in the areas of residence life, university housing, student conduct, campus safety and security, emergency management, enrollment management, and student affairs. Matt has also served in educator-leader roles at diverse educational institutions including Clark University, Landmark College, Southern Oregon University, Utah State University, and Interlochen Center of the Arts. He also does independent risk and safety management consulting. A first-generation college student from rural Maine, Matt is a proud graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in English and Philosophy. He holds an Ed.D. from Fielding Graduate University where he researched emergency management in educational institutions. Outside of school, Matt enjoys reading, traveling, and learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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