Guest Release Form

Produced by Okay Media, LLC

This Guest Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between the undersigned guest (“Guest”) and Okay Media, LLC, the production company behind the podcast Okay, But... Birds (“Okay Media”).

1. Grant of Rights

Guest grants Okay Media the right to record, edit, use, distribute, and promote audio and video of their appearance on the podcast, in whole or in part, across any and all platforms, formats, and media now known or developed in the future, worldwide and in perpetuity. This includes use in full episodes, promotional clips, trailers, merchandise, transcripts, publications, and other derivative works.

2. Ownership and Compensation

Guest acknowledges that this is a voluntary appearance and waives any right to royalties, fees, or compensation. All rights, including copyrights, in the resulting recordings are owned exclusively by Okay Media.

3. Use of Name, Likeness, and Content

Guest authorizes Okay Media to use their name, image, likeness, voice, title, biography, and any materials or stories they share during the recording for the purposes described above. This includes AI-based enhancements for technical quality, clarity, or creative editing, provided such enhancements do not misrepresent the Guest.

4. Promotion and Attribution

Guest may promote their appearance and share links to the episode freely. Okay Media may, at its discretion, include references to Guest’s work (e.g., books, projects, affiliations). Guest agrees to notify Okay Media in advance of any specific promotional needs or restrictions.

5. Editorial Discretion

Okay Media retains full editorial control over all content. While it may share episode drafts as a courtesy, Guest understands there is no obligation to obtain their approval prior to publication.

6. Recording Format

Guest may appear either remotely (using their own equipment or a provided kit) or in person (as arranged with Okay Media). Guest agrees to follow the technical setup guidelines provided at https://okaybutbirds.com/guest to ensure recording quality.

7. No Obligation to Publish

Okay Media is not required to publish or distribute any recorded appearance and may do so at its sole discretion.

8. Representations and Warranties

Guest affirms that:

  • They are authorized to speak on the topics covered;

  • Their contributions do not infringe on any third-party rights;

  • They are at least 18 years old or have obtained legal guardian consent.

9. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Any legal action shall be brought in the courts located in Denver, Colorado.