[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":482},["ShallowReactive",2],{"document-media-release-form-for-social-media-D12886":3},{"document":4,"label":23,"preview":11,"thumb":24,"thumb600":25,"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"apiDescription":5,"pages":8,"extension":10,"parents":26,"breadcrumb":30,"related":38,"customDescModule":177,"customdescription":6,"mdFm":178,"mdProseHtml":481},{"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":7,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":11,"thumb":12,"svgFrame":13,"seoMetadata":14,"parents":16,"keywords":15},"PHOTO RELEASE FORM FOR SOCIAL MEDIA This Media Release Form (the \"Form\") is effective [DATE], by [PARTY'S FULL NAME] (the \"Party\") who acknowledges and agrees to the terms below: The Party grants permission to [COMPANY NAME] to use their photographs on Company social media accounts including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and on the Company website, without acknowledgement or recognition given to the Party. The Party grants the Company creative permission to alter the photographs, permitted that the photographs are not altered in an explicit manner or cause malicious representation of the Party and their associates. ",null,"Media Release Form For Social Media","1",513,"doc","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/media-release-form-for-social-media-D12886.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12886.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12886.xml",{"title":15,"description":6},"media release form for social media",[17,20],{"label":18,"url":19},"Human Resources","/templates/human-resources/",{"label":21,"url":22},"Company Policies","/templates/company-policies/","Media Release Form For Social Media Template","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/400px/12886.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/600px/12886.png",[27,17,20],{"label":28,"url":29},"Templates","/templates/",[31,32,35],{"label":28,"url":29},{"label":33,"url":34},"Sales & Marketing","/templates/sales-marketing/",{"label":36,"url":37},"Marketing Plans & Campaigns","/templates/marketing-plans-and-campaigns/",[39,43,47,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,80,84,88,103,118,130,146,162],{"label":40,"url":41,"thumb":42,"extension":10},"Media Release Form","/template/media-release-form-D12887","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12887.png",{"label":44,"url":45,"thumb":46,"extension":10},"Social Media Policy","/template/social-media-policy-D12688","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12688.png",{"label":48,"url":49,"thumb":50,"extension":51},"Social Media Audit","/template/social-media-audit-D12777","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12777.png","xls",{"label":53,"url":54,"thumb":55,"extension":10},"Social Media Strategy","/template/social-media-strategy-D12757","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12757.png",{"label":57,"url":58,"thumb":59,"extension":10},"Social Media Plan","/template/social-media-plan-D12779","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12779.png",{"label":61,"url":62,"thumb":63,"extension":10},"Media Consent Form","/template/media-consent-form-D12885","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12885.png",{"label":65,"url":66,"thumb":67,"extension":10},"Corporate Social Media Use Policy","/template/corporate-social-media-use-policy-D13636","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13636.png",{"label":69,"url":70,"thumb":71,"extension":10},"Social Media and Online Conduct Policy","/template/social-media-and-online-conduct-policy-D13776","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13776.png",{"label":73,"url":74,"thumb":75,"extension":51},"Social Media Content Calendar","/template/social-media-content-calendar-D12778","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12778.png",{"label":77,"url":78,"thumb":79,"extension":10},"Checklist Social Media Profile","/template/checklist-social-media-profile-D13220","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13220.png",{"label":81,"url":82,"thumb":83,"extension":10},"Social Media Branding Strategies","/template/social-media-branding-strategies-D13397","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13397.png",{"label":85,"url":86,"thumb":87,"extension":10},"Social Media Management Contract","/template/social-media-management-contract-D14057","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/14057.png",{"description":89,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":90,"pages":91,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":92,"thumb":93,"svgFrame":94,"seoMetadata":95,"parents":97,"keywords":96,"url":102},"INSTAGRAM INFLUENCER AGREEMENT This Instagram Influencer Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Company\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [NAME OF INFLUENCER] (the \"Influencer\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] The Company and the Influencer may be referred to collectively as the \"Parties.\" In consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual promises set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties hereto agree as follows: ENGAGEMENT 1.1 The Company hereby engages the Influencer from the date of execution of this Agreement through and including the date(s) of performance (\"the Term\") for the limited purpose of promoting certain brands and brand content, through the Influencer's Instagram account. The nature of the brand content to be promoted and the specific details and requirements of the promotion are outlined in the attached Schedule A. During the Term, the Influencer agrees to be engaged for the purpose of promoting the brand content and to be bound by the guidelines as attached as Schedule B (\"Guidelines\"). The Company hereby appoints the Influencer as its representative on a non-exclusive, non-employee basis to endorse and promote its Services to the target audience. TERM 2.1 This Agreement shall have an initial term of one (1) year and shall automatically renew for additional one-year terms thereafter unless either Party provides 21 days' prior written notice of its intention of nonrenewal. 2.2 When this Agreement shall terminate, the Influencer's rights to use the brand name as described within this Agreement shall terminate as well. 2.3 Should the Influencer fail to perform and meet the Company's expectations, the Company can terminate this Agreement with 21 days' prior written notice. DELIVERABLES 3.1 The Influencer will deliver the agreed number of posts on Instagram on behalf of the Company, as outlined in Schedule A. The Services shall conform to the specifications and instructions of the Company as outlined in Schedule B, abide by the rules of the social media platform, and are subject to the Company's acceptance and approval. The Company has a maximum of [No. of days] days to reject any deliverable in accordance with this section and must notify the Influencer within [No. of days] days of receipt of work that additional revisions and/or amendments will be requested. OWNERSHIP 4.1 The Influencer acknowledges and agrees that the Company, for the purpose of performing the Services under this Agreement, shall own, exclusively and in perpetuity, all rights of whatever kind and character and in any and all languages, in and to the videos, photographs, text and/or all works of similar nature produced, developed, or created by the Influencer for this Agreement, and any and all intellectual property rights thereto, including trademarks, trade secrets, trade dress, design, mask work, copyrights, and patent rights (collectively, the \"Content\"), including the right to sublicense the Content to the Company's brand partners (the \"Brand Affiliates\"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Influencer may delete posts from his/her owned and/or controlled social media channels containing any Content after a period of ninety (90) days from post date. USAGE 5.1 The Company shall cause the Influencer to grant to the Company and to the Brand Affiliates a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license to feature Content generated by the Influencer as part of the Campaign (including the Influencer's name and likeness) on the Company's and Brand Affiliates' owned and controlled social media platforms and within third-party digital and broadcast platforms and print platforms, including but not limited to: ad networks, email marketing, paid search listings, television, radio, newspapers, magazines and brochures, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and website blogs during the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter. LICENSE 6.1 The Company grants to the Influencer a temporary license to use the Brand Affiliates' name and promotional materials as may be necessary to achieve the promotional purpose, but only in compliance with the Guidelines and only to achieve the promotional purpose as described in Schedule A. The Influencer grants to the Company a perpetual license to use the Influencer's name and likeness in all media, including the Company website and the brand website and on social media sites and in all formats of print and digital media advertising. CANCELLATION 7.1 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon fourteen (14) days' prior written notice if the other Party breaches this Agreement and does not cure such breach within such time period. In addition to any right or remedy that may be available to the Company under this Agreement or applicable law, in the event that the Influencer has breached this Agreement, the Company may (i) immediately suspend, limit or terminate the Influencer's access to any Company account, and/or (ii) instruct the Influencer to cease all promotional activities or make clarifying statements, and the Influencer shall immediately comply. Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other Party. CONFIDENTIALITY AND EXCLUSIVITY 8","Instagram Influencer Agreement","4","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/instagram-influencer-agreement-D12869.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12869.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12869.xml",{"title":96,"description":6},"instagram influencer agreement",[98,101],{"label":99,"url":100},"Legal Agreements","business-legal-agreements",{"label":99,"url":100},"/template/instagram-influencer-agreement-D12869",{"description":104,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":105,"pages":106,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":107,"thumb":108,"svgFrame":109,"seoMetadata":110,"parents":112,"keywords":111,"url":117},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. DISCLAIMER","Non Disclosure Agreement Nda","3","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12692.xml",{"title":111,"description":6},"non disclosure agreement nda",[113,114],{"label":99,"url":100},{"label":115,"url":116},"Confidentiality Agreements","confidentiality-agreement","/template/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"description":119,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":120,"pages":106,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":121,"thumb":122,"svgFrame":123,"seoMetadata":124,"parents":126,"keywords":125,"url":129},"PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRACT This contract (\"Contract\") constitutes a binding contract for the services and/or products of the photographers. By signing this Contract, the clients, identified on page three of this Contract (collectively referred to hereinafter as \"Client/) agree to pay [COMPANY NAME] for the services and/or products provided by [COMPANY NAME] at the price indicated on the first page of this Contract. The following terms and conditions apply to the Client's commitment to [COMPANY NAME]: SCOPE OF WORK This contract is for services and products related to a photography shoot (hereafter \"shoot\" or the \"SHOOT\") to take place at the following time and place. [COMPANY NAME] and Client are to arrive for the SHOOT at [SPECIFY TIME] at [ SPECIFY PLACE]. [COMPANY NAME] agrees to provide no fewer than [SPECIFY] photos for Client to view after the shoot and is not required to provide more than this number of images. [COMPANY NAME] will perform basic post-processing or digital image editing services on these photos where artistically necessary. EXCLUSIVITY [COMPANY NAME] shall be the only photography service provider retained by the Client for the event identified on page there of this Contract (referred to below as the \"Event\". Family and friends of Client shall be permitted to photograph the event, for non-commercial purposes, provided that such person or persons do not interfere with the photographer's duties. If, in the opinion of the assigned photographer, such person or persons are inhibiting the photographer from performing his or her duties, Client shall require the person interfering with the photographer to stop all further shots. fees In consideration for the photography service provided by [COMPANY NAME], Client agrees to pay the sum of [SPECIFY]. The client undertakes to pay the photographer a refundable deposit totaling 50% (fifty percent) of the total price of the photographic services at the time of signing this contract. The initial payment reserves the photographer's time and it's considered as a retainer or deposit. [COMPANY NAME] undertakes not to announce the availability of this same time slot to other potential customers. If Client cancels the shooting for any reason, the initial payment will be returned to Client if it's at least 2 weeks before the scheduled time of the photo SHOOT. The balance of the payment for photography services must be paid in full no later than 7 days after the photo SHOOT detailed in section 1: Scope of Work. If the customer is required to purchase photos separately after the photo SHOOT, payment for those photos is due immediately upon delivery of photos to the customer. work product [COMPANY NAME] will deliver proofs of photos to Client no more than [SPECIFY] days after the date of the SHOOT. Client understands and agrees that proofs are the exclusive property of [COMPANY NAME] and Client has no right to these photos except for a license to review them, but not store the proofs. All photos delivered to Client are licensed for Client's personal use only. PHOTOGRAPHER [COMPANY NAME] shall assign a photographer from its staff exclusively for Client's Event. If necessary, assistants to such photographer shall attend the Event. [COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to change any initial assignment and substitute another staff photographer at ant time due to illness. Due to the length of time required to shoot the Event, Client agrees to provide the photographer and any assistants with a meal during the Event. ","Photography Contract","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/photography-contract-D12664.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12664.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12664.xml",{"title":125,"description":6},"photography contract",[127,128],{"label":99,"url":100},{"label":99,"url":100},"/template/photography-contract-D12664",{"description":131,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":132,"pages":8,"size":133,"extension":10,"preview":134,"thumb":135,"svgFrame":136,"seoMetadata":137,"parents":138,"keywords":144,"url":145},"Checklist Market Planning Before you launch a marketing campaign, answer the following questions about your business and your product or service. Have you analyzed the market for your product or service? Do you know which features of your product or service will appeal to different market segments? In forming your marketing message, have you described how your product or service will benefit your clients? Have you prepared a pricing schedule? What kinds of discounts do you offer, and to whom do you offer them? Have you prepared a sales forecast? What type of media will you use in your marketing campaign? Have you planned any sales promotions?","Checklist Market Planning",32,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/checklist_market-planning-D1361.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1361.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1361.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[139,141],{"label":33,"url":140},"sales-marketing",{"label":142,"url":143},"Marketing Plan","marketing-plan","checklist market planning","/template/checklist-market-planning-D1361",{"description":147,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":148,"pages":149,"size":150,"extension":10,"preview":151,"thumb":152,"svgFrame":153,"seoMetadata":154,"parents":155,"keywords":160,"url":161},"Employee Handbook Understanding employment at [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Revised on [DATE] Prepared By: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com Table of Content Table of Content 2 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! 5 1. Organization Description 6 1.1 Introductory Statement 6 1.2 Customer Relations 6 1.3 Products and Services Provided 7 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) 7 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 7 1.6 Management Philosophy 7 1.7 Goals 8 2. The Employment 9 2.1 Nature of Employment 9 2.2 Employee Relations 9 2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity 10 2.4 Diversity 10 2.5 Business Ethics and Conduct 12 2.6 Personal Relationships in the Workplace 13 2.7 Conflicts of Interest 13 2.8 Outside Employment 14 2.9 Non-Disclosure 15 2.10 Disability Accommodation 16 2.11 Job Posting and Employee Referrals 17 2.12 Whistleblower Policy 18 2.13 Accident and First Aid 20 3. Employment Status and Records 21 3.1 Employment Categories 21 3.2 Access to Personnel Files 22 3.3 Personnel Data Changes 23 3.4 Probation Period 23 3.5 Employment Applications 24 3.6 Performance Evaluation 24 3.7 Job Descriptions 25 3.8 Salary Administration 25 3.9 Professional Development 26 4. Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. People who come to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and achievement. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] aims to become a leader in [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S FIELD OF EXPERTISE]. The mainstay of our strategy will be to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. To help achieve this objective, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, risk taking, and discipline required to achieve our vision. Part of attracting these special individuals will be to build a culture that promotes both uniqueness and a bias for action. While we will be realistic in setting goals and expectations, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also be aggressive in reaching its objectives. This success will in turn enable [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to give its employees above average compensation and innovative benefits or rewards, key elements in helping us maintain our leadership position in the worldwide marketplace. 1.7 Goals [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S GOALS HERE] 2. The Employment 2","Employee Handbook","34",280,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employee-handbook-D712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#712.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[156,158],{"label":18,"url":157},"human-resources",{"label":21,"url":159},"company-policies","employee handbook","/template/employee-handbook-D712",{"description":163,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":164,"pages":106,"size":165,"extension":10,"preview":166,"thumb":167,"svgFrame":168,"seoMetadata":169,"parents":170,"keywords":175,"url":176},"RELEASE AND PERMISSION TO USE TESTIMONIALS AND PHOTOGRAPHS This Release and Permission to Use Testimonials and Photographs (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Website Owner\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [INDIVIDUAL NAME] (the \"Individual\"), an individual with his/her main address located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the [INDIVIDUAL NAME], (the \"Individual\" hereinafter) hereby irrevocably and perpetually grants to [YOUR COMPANY NAME], (the \"Website Owner\" hereinafter), the unrestricted right, power and authority to reproduce, publish, print, distribute, transmit, copy, or otherwise exploit, in whole or in part, in any medium known or later discovered, including but not limited to by means of digital transmission through the Internet, all photographs and testimonials which are described in Exhibit \"A\". COPYRIGHTS AND USE OF TESTIMONIALS AND PHOTOGRAPHS The Individual acknowledges and agrees that the Website Owner Inc may use and exploit the testimonials and photographs in any manner, without restriction of any kind.","Release and Permission to Use Testimonial and Photographs",40,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/release-and-permission-to-use-testimonial-and-photographs-D5211.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5211.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5211.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[171,172],{"label":99,"url":100},{"label":173,"url":174},"Release Agreements","release-agreement","release permission to use testimonial photographs","/template/release-and-permission-to-use-testimonial-and-photographs-D5211",false,{"seo":179,"reviewer":190,"legal_disclaimer":177,"quick_facts":194,"at_a_glance":196,"personas":200,"variants":225,"glossary":253,"fields":284,"how_to_fill":330,"common_mistakes":366,"faqs":383,"industries":408,"comparisons":425,"diy_vs_pro":441,"educational_modules":454,"related_template_ids_curated":457,"schema":467,"classification":469},{"meta_title":180,"meta_description":181,"primary_keyword":15,"secondary_keywords":182},"Media Release Form for Social Media Template (Free Word)","Free media release form for social media. Capture written consent before posting photos, videos, or testimonials of individuals online. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.",[183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"social media release form template","photo release form social media","video release form template","social media consent form","media release form template word","image release form template","social media photo consent form",{"name":191,"credential":192,"reviewed_date":193},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":195,"legal_review_recommended":177,"signature_required":177,"notarization_required":177},"easy",{"what_it_is":197,"when_you_need_it":198,"whats_inside":199},"A Media Release Form for Social Media is a written consent document that authorizes a business, organization, or individual to post, share, or repurpose photos, videos, audio clips, or testimonials featuring an identified person on social media channels. This free Word download is editable online and exportable as PDF — ready to collect signatures in person, by email, or via electronic form in minutes.\n","Use it before posting any image, video, or quote featuring an identifiable person on a public or branded social media account — including event coverage, customer testimonials, employee spotlights, and influencer collaborations.\n","Releasor and organization details, a description of the specific media covered, the social media platforms authorized, the scope and duration of use, compensation terms, and a signature block for acknowledgment.\n",[201,205,209,213,217,221],{"title":202,"use_case":203,"icon_asset_id":204},"Marketing managers","Collecting consent before sharing customer photos or testimonials on brand accounts","persona-marketing-manager",{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Event coordinators","Capturing blanket consent from attendees before posting event coverage online","persona-event-coordinator",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"Social media managers","Documenting approval before reposting user-generated content to a brand page","persona-social-media-manager",{"title":214,"use_case":215,"icon_asset_id":216},"Small business owners","Securing written permission before featuring employees or clients in promotional posts","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":218,"use_case":219,"icon_asset_id":220},"Nonprofit organizations","Obtaining consent from program participants before sharing their stories or images","persona-nonprofit-exec",{"title":222,"use_case":223,"icon_asset_id":224},"Photographers and content creators","Protecting themselves legally when publishing identifiable subjects on paid social channels","persona-freelancer",[226,230,234,238,242,246,249],{"situation":227,"recommended_template":228,"slug":229},"Photographing or filming attendees at a ticketed public event","Event Photo Release Form","employee-photo-and-recording-release-D1042",{"situation":231,"recommended_template":232,"slug":233},"Featuring a customer review or testimonial in a social media post","Testimonial Release Form","release-and-permission-to-use-testimonial-and-photographs-D5211",{"situation":235,"recommended_template":236,"slug":237},"Compensating an influencer with payment or gifted product for content","Influencer Agreement","instagram-influencer-agreement-D12869",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Hiring a photographer to shoot branded content for commercial use","Photography Services Agreement","photography-contract-D12664",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Posting footage of a minor in school or program activities","Minor Media Release Form","media-release-form-D12887",{"situation":247,"recommended_template":248,"slug":229},"Using an employee's image in corporate marketing materials and ads","Employee Photo Release Form",{"situation":250,"recommended_template":251,"slug":252},"Licensing stock images or third-party visual content for online use","Image License Agreement","license-agreement-D1180",[254,257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281],{"term":255,"definition":256},"Releasor","The individual granting permission for their likeness, image, or voice to be used — the person signing the form.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Releasee","The business, organization, or individual receiving permission to use the media — typically the brand or content publisher.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Right of Publicity","A person's legal right to control the commercial use of their name, image, likeness, or other identifiable aspects of their identity.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"User-Generated Content (UGC)","Photos, videos, or other media created by customers or fans that a brand wants to repost or repurpose on its own channels.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Perpetual License","An authorization to use media without a defined end date — the permission does not expire unless revoked under the terms of the release.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Scope of Use","The specific platforms, formats, and purposes for which the released media may be used, as defined in the consent form.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Moral Rights","An author's or subject's right to be credited and to object to uses of their likeness that damage their reputation — recognized in many jurisdictions outside the US.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Revocation","A formal withdrawal of previously granted consent, which may be permitted or restricted depending on the terms of the signed release.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Consideration","Something of value exchanged to make a consent agreement binding — can be monetary payment, a product, an experience, or even nominal value.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Likeness","Any identifiable representation of a person, including their face, silhouette, voice, or other distinctive features captured in media.",[285,290,295,300,305,310,315,320,325],{"name":286,"plain_english":287,"sample_language":288,"common_mistake":289},"Releasor information","Full legal name, contact email, and phone number of the person granting permission.","Name: [FULL LEGAL NAME] | Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS] | Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]","Collecting only a first name or social handle — if a dispute arises, an unverifiable identity makes the release unenforceable.",{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Organization / releasee information","Name and contact details of the business or individual authorized to use the media.","Organization: [COMPANY NAME] | Contact: [AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE NAME] | Website: [URL]","Leaving this field blank on a template and assuming the company name is implied — every release must identify who is receiving the rights.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Description of media covered","A specific description of the photos, videos, audio, or testimonials being authorized, including the date and location captured.","Media: [PHOTO / VIDEO / AUDIO / TESTIMONIAL] captured on [DATE] at [LOCATION / EVENT NAME] depicting [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT]","Writing 'all photos and videos ever taken' without tying the release to a specific event or session — overly broad language can be challenged as lacking informed consent.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Authorized social media platforms","A list of the specific platforms where the media may be published — Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.","Authorized platforms: [LIST PLATFORMS — e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube]","Listing only platforms active at the time of signing without a catch-all for future platforms — add 'and any successor or equivalent platforms' to cover new channels.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Scope and purpose of use","Explains what the media will be used for — organic posts, paid ads, Stories, Reels, profile imagery, or general promotional content.","Permitted uses: [organic social media posts / paid advertising / Stories and Reels / profile imagery / promotional content] related to [BUSINESS PURPOSE]","Not distinguishing between organic and paid use — paid advertising featuring a person's likeness carries higher legal exposure and typically requires separate or more explicit consent.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Duration of authorization","States how long the permission lasts — a fixed term (e.g., 12 months) or in perpetuity, and whether it can be revoked.","This release is granted for [a period of [X] months from the date signed / in perpetuity] and is [revocable / irrevocable] upon [written notice / no further action].","Omitting the duration entirely — without a defined term, the releasor may later claim the permission was limited to a single use.",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Compensation or consideration","Records any payment, product, or other benefit provided in exchange for consent, or explicitly states that no compensation is provided.","In consideration for this release, Releasee shall provide: [$ AMOUNT / PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / no monetary compensation, consent is given voluntarily].","Leaving the consideration field blank — even 'no compensation is provided' must be stated explicitly so the release cannot be voided for lack of consideration.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Warranties and representations","The releasor confirms they are 18 or older (or that a guardian signs for a minor), have the authority to grant the rights, and that no third-party rights are infringed.","Releasor represents that they are [18 years of age or older / the parent or legal guardian of [MINOR NAME], age [AGE]], have full authority to grant this release, and that the media does not infringe any third-party rights.","Skipping the age confirmation field — releasing media featuring a minor without parental or guardian consent creates significant legal liability in virtually every jurisdiction.",{"name":326,"plain_english":327,"sample_language":328,"common_mistake":329},"Signature and date","Captures the releasor's signature and the date of signing, confirming informed and voluntary consent.","Releasor Signature: ______________________ | Printed Name: [FULL NAME] | Date: [DATE]","Collecting an unsigned or undated form and assuming a verbal agreement is sufficient — only a signed, dated form is reliably enforceable.",[331,336,341,346,351,356,361],{"step":332,"title":333,"description":334,"tip":335},1,"Enter your organization's details","Fill in your company name, the name of the authorized representative, and your website or contact information in the releasee block at the top of the form.","Pre-fill these fields in your master template so every new release is ready to go without repeated manual entry.",{"step":337,"title":338,"description":339,"tip":340},2,"Identify the releasor clearly","Collect the subject's full legal name, email address, and phone number. For minors, collect the parent or guardian's information instead.","Ask for a government-issued ID or email confirmation to verify identity for releases involving paid advertising campaigns.",{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},3,"Describe the specific media being released","Write a brief but precise description of the content — type (photo, video, testimonial), date captured, and the event or location where it was taken.","Attach a thumbnail or file name reference when releasing digital assets so both parties know exactly which content is covered.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},4,"List the authorized platforms and use cases","Check or list each social media platform where the content will appear. Specify whether use includes paid advertising, organic posts, or both.","If you plan to run paid ads featuring the person's likeness, list that explicitly — implied consent for organic posts does not extend to paid promotion.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},5,"Set the duration and revocation terms","Choose a fixed term or perpetual authorization and state clearly whether the releasor can revoke consent, and if so, under what conditions and with how much notice.","For evergreen brand content like testimonials, a perpetual irrevocable release protects your investment in the content.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},6,"Record compensation or note voluntary consent","Enter any payment amount, gifted product value, or state explicitly that consent is granted voluntarily without compensation.","Even a nominal $1 consideration creates a cleaner contractual record than leaving the field blank.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},7,"Obtain signature and date","Have the releasor sign and date the form before any content is published. For digital collection, use an e-signature tool to timestamp the consent automatically.","Store signed releases in a named folder organized by campaign or event so you can retrieve them quickly if a platform or legal team requests proof of consent.",[367,371,375,379],{"mistake":368,"why_it_matters":369,"fix":370},"Posting before collecting the signed form","Publishing identifiable images without written consent exposes the organization to right-of-publicity claims, platform takedown requests, and reputational damage — even if the subject verbally agreed.","Make signing the release form a prerequisite to any content going live. Build a checklist step into your publishing workflow that requires a release on file.",{"mistake":372,"why_it_matters":373,"fix":374},"Using a generic release for paid advertising","Most standard photo consent forms cover organic social posts only. Running paid ads featuring a person's likeness without explicit paid-use authorization is a distinct legal risk in many jurisdictions.","Add a dedicated paid advertising checkbox or clause to the form and obtain separate confirmation before boosting or sponsoring any post featuring the person.",{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"Skipping the minor consent requirement","A minor cannot legally consent on their own behalf. Any release signed by a person under 18 without a parent or guardian's countersignature is legally void.","Add a parent or guardian signature block to the form and verify the subject's age at the time of signing. Use a dedicated minor media release form for events or programs involving children.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Omitting the duration and revocation terms","Without a stated duration, a releasor can argue that consent was limited to a single post or a specific timeframe, requiring you to remove evergreen content on demand.","Always specify whether the release is time-limited or perpetual and whether it is revocable. For brand testimonials and campaign assets, use perpetual irrevocable language.",[384,387,390,393,396,399,402,405],{"question":385,"answer":386},"What is a media release form for social media?","A media release form for social media is a written consent document authorizing a business or individual to post, share, or repurpose photos, videos, or other media featuring an identifiable person on social media platforms. It records who is granting consent, which content is covered, which platforms are authorized, and how long the permission lasts — protecting both the publisher and the subject.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"Do I need a release form to post someone's photo on social media?","For public figures photographed in public settings, a release is not always legally required — but for any commercial or promotional use, including branded posts, paid ads, and testimonials, a signed release is strongly recommended. The right of publicity protects individuals from unauthorized commercial use of their likeness in most US states and many international jurisdictions, regardless of where the photo was taken.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"Is a social media release form legally binding?","A properly completed media release form — with identified parties, a description of the media, stated consideration, and a dated signature — is generally enforceable as a contract in most jurisdictions. Forms missing key elements (no consideration, unsigned, undated, or signed by a minor without guardian countersignature) are vulnerable to challenge. For high-value campaigns, have a lawyer review the form.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"Can someone revoke consent after signing a media release?","Whether consent can be revoked depends on the language of the signed form. A release stating it is \"irrevocable\" significantly limits a releasor's ability to demand removal after the fact, though some jurisdictions provide statutory rights that override contract terms. If the form is silent on revocation, the releasor may have grounds to withdraw consent, particularly for ongoing use. Always state revocation terms explicitly.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"Do I need a separate release for paid social media ads?","Yes, in most cases. A general photo or video consent form typically covers organic social media posting. Using someone's likeness in paid advertising — boosted posts, sponsored content, or social ads — carries distinct legal exposure and typically requires explicit written authorization for commercial advertising use. Add a paid-use clause or checkbox to your release form for any content that may be promoted.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"What happens if I post without a signed release form?","Publishing identifiable images or videos without written consent can result in right-of-publicity claims, demands to remove the content, platform takedown notices, and in commercial contexts, monetary damages. Even when the subject initially agreed verbally, the absence of a written record makes defending against a later complaint significantly harder. Collecting the form before publishing is the simplest risk mitigation available.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"Can I use a media release form for user-generated content?","Yes. When a customer tags your brand or you want to repost UGC to your branded account, a media release form (or a DM-based consent record) documents that you have permission. Simply reposting without asking does not constitute consent, even when the original post was public. A short written form or documented message exchange is sufficient for most UGC use cases.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"What should a social media release form include for minors?","For any person under 18, the form must include a parent or legal guardian name, their relationship to the minor, and their signature in place of (or in addition to) the minor's. The minor's age should be recorded. Schools, camps, nonprofits, and sports organizations should use a dedicated minor media release form and collect it at enrollment rather than at each event.\n",[409,413,417,421],{"industry":410,"icon_asset_id":411,"specifics":412},"Marketing and Advertising","industry-marketing","Agencies collect releases for every model, customer, and influencer featured in client social campaigns to protect brands from right-of-publicity claims.",{"industry":414,"icon_asset_id":415,"specifics":416},"Events and Entertainment","industry-events","Event organizers use venue-wide or per-attendee releases to cover photo and video content shared across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube post-event.",{"industry":418,"icon_asset_id":419,"specifics":420},"Education and Nonprofits","industry-nonprofit","Schools and nonprofits require guardian-signed minor releases before featuring students, program participants, or beneficiaries in any social media content.",{"industry":422,"icon_asset_id":423,"specifics":424},"Retail and E-commerce","industry-retail","Brands running UGC repurposing programs or customer spotlight campaigns collect releases at the point of contest entry or DM outreach to document consent.",[426,430,434,437],{"vs":427,"vs_template_id":428,"summary":429},"General Photo Release Form","D{PHOTO_RELEASE_ID}","A general photo release covers the use of images across any medium — print, web, broadcast, or advertising. A social media release form specifically addresses digital platforms, platform-specific formats like Stories and Reels, and the distinctions between organic and paid social use. Use a general release for broad multi-channel campaigns and a social media release when the content is exclusively destined for social channels.",{"vs":431,"vs_template_id":432,"summary":433},"Model Release Form","D{MODEL_RELEASE_ID}","A model release is a comprehensive commercial consent document used in professional photography and advertising shoots, covering all media and commercial uses. A social media release form is narrower — it is purpose-built for digital platform publishing and is appropriate for customer testimonials, event photography, and UGC repurposing without the complexity of a full commercial model release.",{"vs":236,"vs_template_id":435,"summary":436},"influencer-agreement-D13558","An influencer agreement governs a paid content partnership — deliverables, exclusivity, FTC disclosure obligations, payment, and content approval. A media release form collects consent to use existing media featuring a person. If you are commissioning new content from an influencer, use an influencer agreement; if you are reposting or repurposing content featuring someone else, use a media release form.",{"vs":438,"vs_template_id":439,"summary":440},"Video Release Form","D{VIDEO_RELEASE_ID}","A video release form focuses specifically on video footage and may address usage rights for broadcast, streaming, or commercial distribution. A social media release form covers all media types — photo, video, audio, and testimonials — but scopes permission specifically to social media channels. For content intended only for social platforms, the social media release form is the more targeted and appropriate choice.",{"use_template":442,"template_plus_review":446,"custom_drafted":450},{"best_for":443,"cost":444,"time":445},"Small businesses, nonprofits, and marketing teams collecting standard social media consent for organic posts and UGC","Free","5 minutes per form",{"best_for":447,"cost":448,"time":449},"Organizations running paid advertising campaigns featuring real people, or collecting releases at scale for branded events","$100–$300 for a one-time legal review of the form","1–2 days",{"best_for":451,"cost":452,"time":453},"Agencies or brands with high-volume campaigns, international audiences, or content featuring minors across regulated industries","$300–$1,000+ for a lawyer-drafted custom release","3–7 days",[455,456],"right-of-publicity-basics","ugc-consent-best-practices",[237,458,241,459,460,461,462,233,463,464,465,466],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","social-media-policy-D12688","checklist-market-planning-D1361","media-consent-form-D12885","employee-handbook-D712","marketing-plan-D1366","production-video-script-D13862","talent-release-form-D13886","business-plan-guidelines-D98",{"emit_how_to":468,"emit_defined_term":468},true,{"primary_folder":140,"secondary_folder":470,"document_type":471,"industry":472,"business_stage":473,"tags":474,"confidence":480},"marketing-plans-and-campaigns","form","general","all-stages",[475,476,477,478,479],"social-media","marketing","media-release","consent-form","content-rights",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Media Release Form for Social Media?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Media Release Form for Social Media\u003C/strong> is a written consent document that authorizes a business, organization, or content creator to post, share, or repurpose photos, videos, audio clips, or testimonials featuring an identifiable person on social media platforms. It records who is granting permission, exactly which content is covered, which platforms are authorized, and how long that authorization lasts — creating a documented record that protects both the publisher and the subject. Unlike a general photo release, this form is purpose-built for the specific formats, platforms, and paid-versus-organic distinctions that define social media publishing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Posting an identifiable person's image or video on a branded social account without written consent — even when they verbally agreed — exposes your organization to right-of-publicity claims, demands for immediate content removal, platform takedown notices, and potential monetary damages. Verbal agreements leave no paper trail; a signed form takes five minutes to collect and eliminates that exposure entirely. For paid advertising campaigns featuring real people, the stakes are higher still: boosted posts and sponsored content require explicit authorization that general photo consent does not cover. This template gives you a complete, field-by-field form that covers every element needed to make the consent record reliable — so you can publish confidently and retrieve proof of consent instantly if a platform, client, or legal team ever asks for it.\u003C/p>\n",1781185951278]