If I sign a video release form but then do not wish for the footage to be used, do I have any legal recourse to either gain the rights to the footage or to stop it from being used?
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If I sign a video release form but then do not wish for the footage to be used, do I have any legal recourse to either gain the rights to the footage or to stop it from being used?
Asked on September 28, 2014 under Business Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You would only be able to prevent the use of the footage if:
1) you can show that you were induced to sign the form by fraud (a material, or important, lie about what they were going to do with it, etc.);
2) they are violating the terms of the release (e.g. using the footage in a way or showing it someplace you did not agree to);
3) you did not have capacity to sign when you did (underage; can show you were mentally incompetent at the time); or
4) the usage is illegal (to commit a crime, for example).
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