The Catholic University of America

Benjamin T. Rome School of Music

Washington, DC 20064

202-319-5414

Fax: 202-319-6280

RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS BY PERFORMER

REGARDING ALL PERFORMANCES AT CUA

Release and Assignment


In exchange for being permitted to participate in university musical events, shows, operas, and any and all dramatic or musical performances, recitals or events (hereinafter “Performances”) and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby irrevocably authorize The Catholic University of America and its representatives, licensees, and assigns (hereinafter "CUA") to audio tape record, film, videotape, photograph and/or digitally record or in any other way record me (hereinafter “Recordings”) in connection with all of my appearances or participation in any Performances at CUA and to use such Recordings in any number of times in any manner or medium now or hereafter known including, without limitation, home video devices, broadcast television, cable, pay-per-view, pay TV, theatrical motion pictures, digital downloads, streaming, Internet archives, etc., and in advertising and promotion of such Performances or of CUA programs and events.


I hereby release and assign to CUA all rights, worldwide and in perpetuity, relating to such Recordings and their uses, including but not limited to the sole and exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, exhibit, broadcast, transmit, display, sell, rent, lease, digital download, stream and otherwise exploit same by any means now or hereafter known or developed, in whole or part, with the right to edit, modify, translate, dub and/or subtitle, and to secure copyrights in connection with the aforesaid uses, as sole property of CUA. In addition, CUA may use my name, likeness, biographical information and any material supplied by me, for purposes of advertising, publicity, and sales promotion of CUA, CUA programs and events but not as a direct endorsement of any product or services.


This grant is irrevocable so that CUA may proceed in reliance thereon. This instrument contains the entire understanding of the parties, may not be changed or terminated except by an instrument signed by CUA and me and will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia applicable to agreements made and performed in the District of Columbia.

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