PHOTO, VIDEO AND MEDIA RELEASE AGREEMENT.
(To be executed by the Parent/Legal Guardian of Participants under 19 years of age)
SECTION 1: GRANT OF PERMISSION AND PURPOSE
1. In consideration of the opportunity for the Participant to train, compete, and participate in sports, basketball, athletic disciplines, and all related activities and programs (the “Activities”) provided by DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB, the undersigned Parent/Legal Guardian hereby grants DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB and its official representatives the absolute, irrevocable, and unrestricted right to capture, record, use, publish, and distribute the Participant’s name, likeness, image, voice, video recording, and athletic statistics (collectively, the “Media”).
2. The Parent/Guardian understands and agrees that this Media may be used for any lawful purpose related to the promotion, celebration, and administration of the club. This includes, but is not limited to:
• The DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB official website and team apps (e.g., TeamSnap, LeagueApps).
• Official social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).
• Marketing brochures, printed flyers, tournament programs, and local news press releases.
• Live-streaming or broadcasting of games and tournaments.
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SECTION 2: WAIVER OF COMPENSATION AND OWNERSHIP
3. The Parent/Guardian acknowledges and agrees that all digital files, negatives, prints, and raw footage captured by DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB are the sole property of the club.
4. The Parent/Guardian explicitly waives any right to inspect or approve the finished product, advertising copy, or online post where the Media appears. Furthermore, the Parent/Guardian waives any right to financial compensation, royalties, or residual payments arising from the use of the Media, now or at any point in the future.
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SECTION 3: RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND PRIVACY BOUNDARIES
5. The Parent/Guardian hereby releases, discharges, and holds harmless DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB from any and all claims, demands, actions, or liabilities arising out of the use of the Media. This includes, but is not limited to, claims for invasion of privacy, defamation, right of publicity, or accidental blurring/distortion of images during transmission or publication.
6. DRAGONS SPORTS CLUB agrees that for the safety and privacy of minors, it will not publish highly sensitive personal identifiers (such as a participant's home address, email, or school name) alongside any public Media without separate, explicit written consent.
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SECTION 4: JURISDICTION AND SEVERABILITY
7. The Parent/Guardian agrees that this Media Release Agreement is governed exclusively by the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Any legal disputes regarding the use of this Media must be filed and heard solely in a court within British Columbia. If any portion of this agreement is deemed invalid by a court, the remaining sections will continue in full force and effect.
SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BY COMPLETING THE DIGITAL OR PHYSICAL SIGNATURE BELOW I certify that I am the Parent or Legal Guardian of the Participant named below. I have read this entire Photo, Video, and Media Release Agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up certain rights by signing it. I sign it freely and voluntarily.