Home Preservation - Basic Home Repair (Aging in Place) Homeowner Media Release & Partnership Acknowledgement Agreement
As a prospective homeowner for our Home Preservation - Basic Home Repair Program, partnering with Housatonic Habitat for Humanity (“Habitat”) and Habitat for Humanity International, I understand and acknowledge that my story is a powerful tool to inspire, educate, and engage the community.
By signing below, I commit to partnering with and hereby grant Housatonic Habitat for Humanity (“Habitat”) and Habitat for Humanity International, along with their partners, affiliates, contractors, agents, media representatives, and assignees, the irrevocable and unrestricted right and permission to take photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and/or written or oral testimonials of me and/or my partner/spouse, and to use such content for any lawful purpose.
I understand and agree that these materials will be used to:
- Advocate for affordable housing, critical home repairs, and safe living conditions for seniors and veterans
- Raise awareness of Habitat’s impact
- Encourage volunteerism and financial and gift-in-kind donations
- Attract future new homeowners by helping others connect to my experience
These materials may appear in:
- Print publications, brochures, flyers, signage, event displays, and other marketing materials that support our mission
- Online platforms, including Habitat’s website(s) and email communications.
- Social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- Press releases shared with or picked up by local/national media (TV, radio, online and print).
- Fundraising campaigns, grant proposals, reports, and event presentations.
As part of my partnership with Habitat, I understand that:
- I will be asked to participate in interviews, provide written or video testimonials, and complete a post-project survey.
- My feedback, story, and likeness will be used in full or in part, in edited or unedited form, indefinitely.
- This participation is critical to the support of Habitat’s mission to serve more families and strengthen the community.
I waive any right to inspect or approve the final use of these materials and understand that I will not receive compensation for their use. I hereby release and hold harmless Housatonic Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity International, and those acting on their behalf, from any liability relating to the use of such materials, including claims for libel, invasion of privacy, or misrepresentation.