This online Photo, Video and Comment release form is for use by MSU Academic Technology and Outreach (ATO) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) only. If you are working with another office or department at MSU, please do not use this form.

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General Release

I hereby grant MSU the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, with respect to photographs and videos taken of me and/or comments made by me or in which I may be included with others, to copyright for same; to use, reuse and publish the same in whole or in part in any and all media including use on the world wide web, now or hereafter, and for any purpose whatever for illustration, promotion, art, advertising and trade, and if appropriate, to use my name and pertinent education and/or biographical facts as MSU chooses.

I hereby release and discharge MSU from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of photographs, videos and/or comments, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or invasion of privacy. 

I am of full age and have the right to contract in my own name. I have read the foregoing and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding on me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

If this form is submitted electronically, typing your name here will be considered proof of your signature.
If Under 18 Years of Age

I am the Parent/Guardian of the above-named student who is under eighteen years of age and am fully competent to sign this release. I hereby grant MSU the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, with respect to photographs and videos taken and/or comments made by the above named student or in which student may be included with others, to copyright for same; to use, reuse and publish the same in whole or in part in any and all media including use on the world wide web, now or hereafter, and for any purpose whatever for illustration, promotion, art, advertising and trade, and if appropriate, to use student's name and pertinent education and/or biographical facts as MSU chooses.

I hereby release and discharge MSU from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of photographs, videos and/or comments, including without limitation any and all claims for libel or invasion of privacy.

I have read the foregoing and fully understand its contents. This release shall be binding on me and my heirs, legal representatives and assigns.

If this form is submitted electronically, typing your name here will be considered proof of your signature.

Questions? Please contact Jody Olsen, Media and Information Specialist, at 406-994-7027 or [email protected].

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