MEMORANDUM

GUIDELINES FOR UNSOLICITED MATERIAL

            Any material received by anyone suggesting any creative concepts or proposals should be immediately returned to the envelope in which it came and returned to the sender with a letter explaining that it is our policy not to review any such material without first receiving a signed release.  An example of such a letter is attached to this memorandum.  The letter should also enclose our standard form release for the submission of unsolicited material.  A copy of that form is also attached.


LETTER REGARDING UNSOLICITED MATERIAL

                                                            __________, 2015

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Dear ___________

We have received your letter in which you indicate your desire to submit to us certain material for our consideration for _____________.  It is our policy not to review any such materials until we have received a signed release relieving us of any obligation in connection with the material.  Consequently, I am returning the material you submitted. 

I have taken the liberty of enclosing our standard form release.  If the terms of the release are acceptable to you, please sign the release where indicated and return it to us together with any material you wish us to consider.  If you prefer not to execute the release, please do not send us any further material.

Thank you.

                                                            Very truly yours,

                                                            ____________________________


UNSOLICITED MATERIAL RELEASE

            I acknowledge having requested an opportunity to submit to __________ (the "Producer") certain materials and ideas (the “Materials”) relating to the Producer's current or future business.  I acknowledge that neither the Producer, nor any of its officers, directors, employees, or agents has made any offer, agreement or commitment in order to induce me to present the Materials, and none of them will have an obligation to me in connection with any use of the Materials.  I represent and warrant that I am of legal age and that I have all rights to the Materials submitted and the power to convey any and all interests in the Materials submitted, free and clear of any rights, interest or liens of any third party, and I will indemnify and hold harmless the Producer and its officers, directors, agents, and employees, from and against any claims arising from a claimed breach of my representation and warranty. 

            I hereby assign the unlimited right to use the Materials and agree that the Producer may use or not use or dispose of the Materials in any manner whatsoever and that the Producer will have all rights to subsequent development, use, and adaptation of the Materials.  I hereby waive any right of approval and any claim to compensation or benefit in connection with the Materials or anything derived from the Materials, and I acknowledge that I have no right to further use the Materials or anything derived from the Materials, other than as may subsequently be agreed upon in writing.

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                                                                        Signature

                                                                       ____________________________

                                                                        Name (Please Print)

                                                                        ____________________________

                                                                        Address and Telephone Number

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                                                                        Date