Picture Book

[Paul W. Frields]

On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 03:27:11PM +0200, Nicu Buculei wrote:
> Paul W. Frields wrote:
>> On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 09:56:52AM +0200, Nicu Buculei wrote:
>>> Doug Berry wrote:
>>>> A couple of other considerations: Release forms: I (not a lawyer) 
>>>> do not think we will need them. Under the Book version of the Copy 
>>>> Right Laws, there is the Fair Use Exception. One aspect of it is: 
>>>> if you go to a public event, where it can be reasonably assumed 
>>>> there will be photographers taking photographs, and you get your 
>>>> picture taken, you do not have a case. And there is always the 
>>>> quick aural release form, as long as you have a witness.
>>> I think we can abuse Paul here for asking the question to Red Hat legal.
>>
>> If you're taking pictures of people specifically for inclusion in a
>> copyrighted work, as opposed to catching a random person in a
>> photograph who is not the subject, you do need a release form.  There
>> are examples of release forms all around the web that should suffice.
>
> OK, since we got an authoritative voice saying we need release forms,  
> here is something minimal, taken from  
> http://www.nyip.com/ezine/techtips/model-release.html
>
>
> =====================================================================
> MODEL RELEASE
>
> In exchange for consideration received, I hereby give permission to  
> [_____your name here_____] to use my name and photographic likeness in  
> all forms and media for advertising, trade, and any other lawful 
> purposes.
>
> Print Name: _________________________
>
> Signature: _________________________
>
> Date: _________________________
> =====================================================================
>
> If we stay away from models under 18, it may be all we need. If people  
> think it is enough, I can format it in a nice PDF.
>
> Note: we may turn "all forms and media" into "Fedora related forms and  
> media".

In case of a model who's a minor, there are release forms out there
that can be signed by a parent or guardian.  I'm pretty sure we have a
few Fedora contributors who have not yet reached the age of majority.

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