I hereby authorize the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families (Atlas Institute, formerly operating as the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Mental Health Conditions), to use my name, title, and any content (text, images, audio recordings and/or video footage which might contain remarks, or commentary which reflect participation) taken of myself, in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other materials in relation to the above-named project and/or event. It is understood that there are various options available to me for varying my level of anonymity, should I so choose.
If I wish to modify my decision regarding any level of consent provided in the above paragraph, I will contact media-atlas@theroyal.ca with my request. I understand that upon notification, the Atlas Institute will remove my images/video from its website, social media channels, and other materials that are within its control. I acknowledge that while I will have the opportunity to review and approve content related to my participation that once my information, video(s) or photo(s) are shared in print publication(s), on website(s) other than that of the Atlas Institute, or on social media, it becomes public knowledge and will no longer be protected. My images/video may still be visible on the Internet even after it has been removed from the Atlas Institute’s channels. As such, other people or organizations who accessed and viewed it might also use or share it.
I am providing information, including stories, or accounts of information, to the Atlas Institute in the expectation that such information may ultimately be published by the Atlas Institute on its website, or through another medium such as through social platforms, including Vimeo or YouTube channels. I understand and agree that in providing such information that I may not knowingly provide untruthful information, or defame or disparage any individual or organization, or use the occasion of providing information to the Atlas Institute for the purpose of injuring or causing damage, directly or indirectly, to any person or individual. Therefore, I agree that I will not knowingly provide false, untrue or misleading information to the Atlas Institute. I warrant and represent that all the information that I may provide to the Atlas Institute will be, to the best of my knowledge, full, truthful and entirely accurate. I understand that the Atlas Institute is not in a position to investigate or verify the information I may provide and accordingly, that it is entirely reasonable for the Atlas Institute to rely on my assurances as contained in this agreement that all of the information I may provide will be true, full and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will not at any time assert or claim that the Atlas Institute had any duty or responsibility to investigate the information that I provide. I accept full and complete responsibility for the information that I may provide, including any responsibility arising from the publication of it.
I agree that I will hold the Atlas Institute harmless from and against any and all liability, costs, damages or injury arising from the publication of any information I provide. I hereby fully release the Atlas Institute and its respective members, employees, and volunteers from any and all liabilities, demands, debts, actions and causes of action whatsoever, including without limitation, any claims based on the negligence of the Atlas Institute, or any privacy-based claims, which I, at any time, had or in the future may have as a result of my participation in this project, the provision of information by me and or the handling, disclosure (accidental or otherwise) or publication of such information by the Atlas Institute.
My name, images and/or audio-visual footage which might contain remarks or commentary which reflect participation may be displayed on the Atlas Institute’s website and other official channels, and may be used for promotional purposes such as marketing and social media campaigns. The Atlas Institute shall be the sole owner of such materials and information. The Atlas Institute may remove any material provided by me from its website in its sole and absolute discretion with or without my consent. Nothing contained in this agreement, or in any dealing between myself and the Atlas Institute will amount to an assurance or representation that the Atlas Institute will publish the information I provide to it.
If the participant has not reached the age of majority, a parent or guardian hereby gives their permission to the Atlas Institute to use the name, title and any images, audio recordings and video footage as outlined above.
