Terms and Conditions
Due to the nature of the stories Orange Socks collects, your submission may contain protected medical information. Because of this, we use a HIPPA compliant release.
By submitting my story I am representing that I have the legal right to do so. I authorize Orange Socks and/or its agents to publish the story that refers to me or my family, including my children, for the general public to read on its website, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media sites; advertising material to be used in internet, social media, brochure, or other media for marketing purposes; and educational material for Orange Socks’ use for the general public.
Grant of Unlimited Rights to Orange Socks to Own and Use Recording: In consideration for my use of the Orange Socks services, and other good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby acknowledge and agree that Orange Socks is the owner of the information I submit and Orange Socks may edit my submission for clarity, brevity, grammar, and punctuation. I understand my story may be condensed, shortened, abbreviated, or pieced together for use on social media sites that may/may not contain text limitations. I hereby grant, assign, and transfer to Orange Socks, its successors, assigns and/or licensees, all exclusive and perpetual rights of every kind and character whatsoever, whether or not such rights are now known, recognized, or contemplated, and the complete, unconditional, unencumbered title and interest throughout the world that I may have, if any, to the information I submit, including but not limited to all copyrights, moral rights, self-written experiences, and photographs of me or my child. These rights granted to Orange Socks by me or my child through me include, without limitation, the complete, unencumbered, exclusive, and perpetual rights throughout the world to record, manufacture, reproduce, broadcast, transmit, publish, sell, lease, license, produce, advertise, exhibit, distribute, perform, and otherwise use, commercialize or dispose of the story I submit for any purpose, in any manner, and by any means (whether or not now known, invented, produced, or contemplated), separately or together with other similar or dissimilar materials, and to permit others to do any of the above-stated matters, as in its sole discretion Orange Socks may approve, all without monetary payment to me or my child of any royalty or compensation. I agree to execute further instruments as requested by Orange Socks to effectuate the purpose of this Release.
I understand that Orange Socks will only use first names and will not share my, my child’s or family members’ last names, or contact information with anyone unless legally compelled. I understand that unless I have indicated otherwise, Orange Socks will display first names and a photograph of me/my child/family with my story. I will provide Orange Socks with a photograph or Orange Socks can use photographs I have published on any social media site. I authorize Orange Socks to reference and/or tag my social media accounts when referencing my story. I understand that affirming gives Orange Socks permission to reference and/or tag me on all current and future Orange Socks social media sites.
I authorize/consent to the use of my or my child’s name, likeness, and the health information I have shared for such purposes and I release Orange Socks, its officers, agents, affiliates and employees, from all claims of liability with respect to the showing, use or dissemination of such material. I acknowledge that I may disclose protected health information (“PHI”) about my child (e.g. diagnosis and/or mental or physical conditions, etc.). I understand that once PHI is disclosed under this authorization that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended, which protects PHI, may not be applicable to the recipient of the PHI and, therefore, may not prohibit the recipient from re-disclosing it. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY REFUSE THIS AUTHORIZATION AND THAT IT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. I further understand that I may revoke this release with respect to PHI at any time in writing, but if I do, it will not have any effect on any actions taken before receiving the revocation. My revocation must be in writing and submitted to Orange Socks. I understand that (i) I have the right to inspect the PHI I have authorized to be used or disclosed by this consent, (ii) Orange Socks may not condition my treatment, payment or eligibility for health care benefits on my decision to sign this authorization, (iii) I am entitled to receive a copy of this authorization once signed, and (iv) this authorization expires on November 1, 2036.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS.