TESTIMONIAL CONSENT, RELEASE, AND AUTHORIZATION
This Testimonial Consent, Release, and Authorization (“Agreement”) is made by and between Standard Enzyme Company (“Company”) and the individual (“Contributor”).
By submitting a testimonial, review, statement, endorsement, photograph, video, or other feedback (collectively, “Testimonial”) to Company, Contributor agrees as follows:
1. Grant of Rights
Contributor hereby irrevocably grants to Company, its affiliates, successors, assigns, licensees, and designees a worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, publish, adapt, edit for clarity, length, or format (without materially altering the intended meaning), and otherwise exploit the Testimonial, in whole or in part, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, for marketing, promotional, educational, or other lawful business purposes of Company.
2. Media and Methods of Use
Contributor expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Testimonial may be used by Company in various forms, including but not limited to:
- Company websites, landing pages, and blogs;
- Social media platforms and online profiles;
- Printed materials including brochures, flyers, signage, and point-of-sale materials;
- Email campaigns, newsletters, and direct marketing communications;
- Presentations, webinars, and training or educational content;
- Digital or print advertising; and
- Communications to investors, partners, and distributors.
3. Use of Name, Likeness, and Identifying Information
Contributor authorizes Company to use Contributor’s name, initials, professional title, organization, city and state, photograph, video, likeness, voice, and any other identifying information submitted with or relating to the Testimonial, in connection with the uses described in this Agreement.
If Contributor requests in writing that the Testimonial be used anonymously or with initials only, Company will make reasonable efforts to honor such request for future uses.
4. Permission to Contact
Contributor authorizes Company to contact Contributor by telephone, email, or other contact information provided for the limited purposes of:
- Verifying the authenticity or accuracy of the Testimonial;
- Obtaining additional details regarding Contributor’s experience; or
- Obtaining updated permissions or clarifications related to this Agreement.
5. Contributor Representations and Warranties
Contributor represents and warrants that:
- The Testimonial reflects Contributor’s honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences with Company’s products, services, or events;
- The Testimonial is original to Contributor and does not infringe any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party;
- Contributor has full power and authority to grant the rights set forth herein; and
- No payment or other consideration is due or expected by Contributor for the use of the Testimonial, other than any consideration expressly agreed to in writing by Company.
6. No Guarantee of Use; No Obligation
Company is under no obligation to use the Testimonial. Company may, in its sole discretion, decide whether, where, and how the Testimonial is used or discontinued.
7. Disclaimers; No Medical or Outcome Guarantees
Contributor understands and agrees that the Testimonial represents an individual, subjective experience and that individual results may vary. Company may include appropriate disclaimers indicating that the Testimonial is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor a guarantee of any particular outcome.
8. Data Protection and Privacy
Company will store and process Contributor’s Testimonial and contact information in accordance with its privacy practices and applicable law. Contact details will be used primarily for verification, communication related to the Testimonial, and internal recordkeeping, and will not be sold to third parties as a standalone data set.
9. Revocation of Consent (Prospective Only)
Contributor may request that Company cease using the Testimonial in future digital marketing materials by submitting a written request to [contact email/phone]. Upon receipt of such request, Company will make reasonable efforts to remove the Testimonial from active online use on a prospective basis. Contributor acknowledges that:
- Company cannot recall or modify printed materials, prior distributions, or archived content; and
- Any previous use of the Testimonial shall remain valid and authorized under this Agreement.
10. Release and Waiver
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contributor releases and discharges Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, assigns, and licensees from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or in connection with the use of the Testimonial and related identifying information as authorized herein, including without limitation any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of rights of publicity.
11. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Contributor and Company regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
