The Guest Release Template is a legal document that podcast hosts provide to potential guests. It ensures that guests consent to the recording and use of their appearances, clarifying that they will not receive any compensation for their participation.

This template is intended for any podcast host who features guests on their show. It is suitable for both professional and casual podcasting environments, ensuring clear legal terms between hosts and guests.

A guest release protects you legally by ensuring that you have permission to use the guest’s likeness, voice, and any associated materials. It also sets clear expectations regarding compensation and content usage, helping to avoid potential disputes.

The template outlines the rights granted to the host regarding the recording and distribution of the guest’s appearance. It also includes waivers for content approval and indemnification provisions, protecting the host from liability related to the guest’s contributions.

Yes, the Guest Release Template can be used for both audio and video podcasts. Ensure that the terms are clearly communicated to guests regardless of the format.

Yes, once signed by both parties, the agreement is legally binding, subject to the laws governing the agreement.

The template is provided as a Microsoft Word document (.docx) for easy editing. You can download, customise, and save the document as needed.

All our templates come with instructions on how to complete them. You complete the highlighted text in the template to personalise to suit your business needs, then you save, delete any explanatory comments in the template, remove any remaining highlight and you are ready to use it. Feel free to add your branding and logo. We think your legals should fit seamlessly into your business branding.

It typically takes 15-20 minutes to complete, depending on how much detail you need to customise.