Release and Waiver
In consideration for the opportunity to submit my Essay or Video and Entry
Application to participate as an applicant in the
I Found It In The National
Archives
contest being sponsored by The National Archives and Records
Administration and for other good and valuable consideration, I irrevocably
give The National Archives and Records Administration and its agents and
contractors the right and permission to use, copy, alter, distribute, publish,
broadcast, and display the Essay or Video that I have submitted;
photographs and images of me that I have provided or that they will create; my voice and likeness; my name; the city, state, or
province in which I live; and other information and material included in my Entry Application, on The National Archives and
Records Administration website, elsewhere on the Internet, in advertising and promotional materials, and in any other medium
or format for any purpose related to the I Found It In The National Archives contest.
I acknowledge and agree that if I am selected as a finalist for the
I Found It In The National Archives
contest, The National
Archives and Records Administration may post the Essay or the Video on the Internet and allow the public to vote and
comment on the material and on whether I should be chosen as the winner of the
I Found It In The National Archives
contest
sponsored by The National Archives and Records Administration.
I waive any right to royalties or other payment for the use of my Essay and photo or Video and I also waive the right to
inspect or approve The National Archives and Records Administration use of the Essay and photo or Video and other
materials that The National Archives and Records Administration may use with them.
I attest that there is no copyrighted material in my Essay or Video.
I release and waive and agree to hold The National Archives and Records Administration, its agents, and its contractors
harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from their use of the Essay or Video and I agree not to bring any
such claims against the released parties at any time in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for violation of
publicity rights and privacy rights, claims based on moral rights, claims for intrusion, claims for defamation, claims for fraud,
claims for infliction of emotional distress, and claims for copyright or other intellectual property infringement, whether those
claims may be based on statutes or the common law.
I represent and warrant to The National Archives and Records Administration that:
The Essay or Video is my original work.
I have not granted anyone else any rights to use, distribute, publish, broadcast, or display the Essay or Video.
I have the full right and authority to execute this Release and Waiver.
I have all rights necessary to grant the rights, waivers, and releases granted in this Release and Waiver.
I have read this Release and Waiver and I fully understand it.
All statements and information included in my Entry Application and any other statements and information that I
provided to or will provide to The National Archives and Records Administration are true and complete.
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