Release Form Contract

In consideration of my engagement as a content provider and for good and valuable consideration herein acknowledged as received, I hereby grant the magazine, legal representatives and assigns, those of whom the magazine is acting, and those acting with her authority and permission, the license to use her name or otherwise, and re-use, publish, re-publish photographs, artwork, articles and content of me or in which I may be included as well as articles I have produced, in whole, or in part, or composite in conjunction with my own or a fictitious name, or reproduced thereof in color or black and white, or otherwise made through any and all media now or hereafter known, for illustration, promotion, art, or any other purpose whatsoever related to Meraki Tribe Magazine and any other promotional tools. I also consent to the use of any text used in conjunction therewith. I understand there is no commission for provided materials unless otherwise stated.
Meraki Tribe Magazine is under no obligation to provide free magazines or materials to me.

I hereby agree to release, discharge and agree to save harmless the magazine, legal representatives and assigns, and all persons acting under her permission or authority, or those for whom she is acting, from any liability by virtue of blurring, distorting, alteration, optical illusion, electronic manipulation, or use in composite form, whether international or otherwise, that may occur or be produced in the taking of said photos, artwork or content or in any subsequent processing thereof, including without limitation any claims for defamation or invasion of privacy. Content will only be altered in relation to the magazine and will only be done in the best interest of the provider and magazine. All articles are subject to proof reading and may be edited for grammar in the best interest of the writer without jeopardizing the integrity of the article.

I hereby warrant that I have the right to contract in my own name, that I have read the above authorization, release and agreement, prior to its execution and am fully familiar with the contents thereof. This release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, my legal representatives and assigns. This release grants the magazine permission to publish and re-publish photos, articles and content. All credits will be published as identified below.

I agree that all my statements are true. I understand that submission of photos is not a guarantee of publication. Photos will be used as they are deemed fit based on timing, deadlines, and specific issue themes. I agree to notify verbally or in written form all involved parties of the submitted content for publication. I agree that I have the right to give publication rights to Meraki Tribe Magazine. 

• I understand that there is no Submission fee. Meraki does not charge to submit our to be published. 
• I understand that I will not be given a free print magazine. All purchases are optional.
• I understand that free digital tear sheets will be made available. 

I have agreed to submit this release form by electronic means. By signing this release form electronically, I certify that:

• I have provided correct and complete crediting information.
• I have read and understood the contract information.
• I understand that an electronic signature has the same legal effect and can be enforced in the same way as a written signature.