Podcast Participation Release

I hereby grant to Skill Masters Market, LLC, its members, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Skill Masters”) the right and permission to record, use, publish, stream live, or otherwise distribute any audio or video interview or recordings of the me on the Skill Masters Podcast expected to take place at the time and location noted below (the “Recording”). Such right and permission includes but is not limited to the use and display of my name, recorded voice or video, photograph or likeness, biographical information, handouts or any material based upon or derived therefrom (“Likeness”). This release shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.

Any endorsement, evaluation or opinions of ideas, products, or services that I provide in any Recording are based upon my use of such products or services and my own personal experiences and knowledge. I hereby attest to the fact that I hold the beliefs that I state or suggest in the Recording and that any endorsement or testimonial reflects my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, and experience, and in the event that there is any change, I will promptly inform Skill Masters.

I understand that Skill Masters, may in its sole discretion, produce podcasts, presentations, publications, and/or marketing materials based in whole or in part upon any a video or audio recordings or photographs of the Recording in which my Likeness may appear, and that such media or transcripts may appear in print, online, or in any manner of/or media, including but not limited to promoting Skill Masters products and services (“Productions”).

I have no right of approval, no claim for compensation or benefits of any kind, and no claim (including, without limitation, claims based upon invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) arising out of or in connection with, any use, alteration, or use of the Recording in any composite form hereunder or in any Productions. I acknowledge and agree that Skill Masters shall have complete ownership of all Productions and I hereby waive any rights that have arisen or may arise in such Productions as a product of my participation.

I hereby warrant and represent that I have the right and required licenses (if any) to enter this Release, provide the content requested, and to grant the rights granted to Skill Masters herein. I further warrant that during the course of the Recording I have not violated the rights of any third parties, including but not limited to copyrights, rights of privacy, trade secrets, collective bargaining agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, and that in the event of any breach of any of these warranties, that I will defend, indemnify and hold Skill Masters harmless against any claims by such third parties.

I hereby expressly waive and release any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, expenses, injuries or causes of action whatsoever, now known or hereafter discovered throughout the world, against Skill Masters arising out of or attributable to (i) this Agreement, (ii) my participation in the Recording, and (iii) my physical presence in any Skill Masters facilities or at locations directed by Skill Masters. I promise not to make or bring any such claim against Skill Masters, and forever release and discharge Skill Masters from liability under such claims.

This Release shall be construed and governed by the laws of the state of Illinois.

 By scheduling a time to record, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the foregoing waiver and release of liability.