By voluntarily participating in the Lauren’s Kids Voices Project, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary Participation

I understand that my participation in the Voices Project, including the creation of an audio recording of my voice and story (“Recording”), is entirely voluntary. I may choose the content I share and understand that participation is not required to receive any services or support from Lauren’s Kids.

2. Ownership and Rights

I acknowledge and agree that Lauren’s Kids shall be the sole and exclusive owner of any and all audio recordings created through my participation in the Voices Project, including any edits, excerpts, derivatives, or compilations thereof.

I hereby irrevocably assign and transfer to Lauren’s Kids all right, title, and interest in and to the Recording, including any intellectual property rights, copyrights, and related rights, whether now known or later developed, throughout the world and in perpetuity.

3. Permission for Use

I grant Lauren’s Kids the unrestricted, perpetual, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, distribute, publish, display, perform, edit, adapt, excerpt, and otherwise utilize the Recording, in whole or in part, for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to:

Education and prevention programming

Public awareness campaigns

Survivor advocacy and empowerment initiatives

Training materials

Digital, print, broadcast, and social media

Art installations, exhibits, and events

Media relations and press use

Archival and historical purposes

Such use may occur in any format or medium, whether now known or later developed, and in any geographic location, as determined solely by Lauren’s Kids.

4. Waiver of Rights

I knowingly and voluntarily waive any and all rights to inspect, approve, control, or restrict the use of the Recording. I further waive any right to compensation, royalties, or other payment arising from the use of the Recording.

5. Anonymity

I understand that Lauren’s Kids intends for Voices Project recordings to be shared anonymously unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. I acknowledge, however, that complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed and release Lauren’s Kids from any liability related to inadvertent identification.

6. Release of Liability

I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Lauren’s Kids, its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and partners from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to my participation in the Voices Project or the use of the Recording, including but not limited to claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or emotional distress.

7. Authority to Consent

I affirm that I am at least 18 years of age and legally competent to enter into this agreement. If I am participating on behalf of a minor, I affirm that I am the minor’s legal parent or guardian and have the authority to provide this consent on their behalf.

8. Governing Law

This Release and Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.