Can a model sue a gallery maker? - GoFuckYourself.com

Matt 26z · 09-20-2003, 02:14 PM

I'm wondering if websites can be held liable by a model in how they are represented?

What if I make a gallery promoting a program with a quote seemingly coming directly from that model saying something bad like, "I only posed for these photos to fund my crack habit, and if you think that's bad I've been a prostitute since I was 15."

Could the model sue for that fake quote?

420 · 09-20-2003, 02:15 PM

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"I only posed for these photos to fund my crack habit, and if you think that's bad I've been a prostitute since I was 15."

swedguy · 09-20-2003, 02:16 PM

Wouldn't surprise me if she could.

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C_U_Next_Tuesday · 09-20-2003, 02:20 PM

all depends on what the contract said that she signed. I was way misrepresented and not a damn thing i could do about it legally. Cover your ass in the contract saying that you may repesent these images any way you or the ones who buy them want and you should be fine.

Matt 26z · 09-20-2003, 02:28 PM

This also brings up another point. What if a straight guy poses for a content provider, and then those pics end up on a gay site (gee, didn't think that was possible) and they print that he is 100% GAY. Could he then sue the site?

Same thing with solo girl photos. What if I attach a quote like, "Click here to see my lesbian lovers."

Just where is the line?

TheSenator · 09-20-2003, 02:35 PM

You can sue anybody for anything you want.....It is the American way!!!

jact · 09-20-2003, 02:36 PM

The majority of model releases that I have read recently do not cover for humilitation and reputation, so I'd be very wary.

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 09-20-2003, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by Matt 26z
This also brings up another point. What if a straight guy poses for a content provider, and then those pics end up on a gay site (gee, didn't think that was possible) and they print that he is 100% GAY. Could he then sue the site?

Same thing with solo girl photos. What if I attach a quote like, "Click here to see my lesbian lovers."

Just where is the line?

again.. what does the contract say that the model signed....getting the picture yet?

billywatson · 09-20-2003, 03:39 PM

Yea, read the model release very carefully...it always surprises me when I'm at a shoot and I hand the actor a release...they flip to the back page and sign away. The release I use allows me to, among other things, resell the content to whomever I want, market the material any way I want -- even if involves comments that may be degragading in nature -- and even use computer generated graphics that exactly resemble the model in the shoot when and if they are invented in the future...

And I've spoken with more than one male actor who has seen solo clips/stills of himself during a shoot with a girl end up in fag rags...

fun, huh?

Rochard · 09-20-2003, 04:25 PM

The model release says it all. In our case, our model release states that we OWN the pictures, can do anything we want them, and can create any persona we wish for the said model.

Most of these models don't have the resources to come after you in court.

LadyMischief · 09-20-2003, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by Matt 26z
I'm wondering if websites can be held liable by a model in how they are represented?

What if I make a gallery promoting a program with a quote seemingly coming directly from that model saying something bad like, "I only posed for these photos to fund my crack habit, and if you think that's bad I've been a prostitute since I was 15."

Could the model sue for that fake quote?

Depends.. if the photographer was smart, he included something in the model release that indemnifies anyone using the images for how they protray her. If not, well there could be problems.

phatzane® · 09-20-2003, 05:16 PM

its all about the model release haha but the senator's right, you can sue anyone for being born if you want! doesnt mean your going to win...

a judge might just throw out your contract and then your fucked

Mutt · 09-20-2003, 08:13 PM

they can't sue cuz any standard release form covers that stuff but i know of several that were very unhappy about how they were portrayed on some websites when they stumbled across them.

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Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Can a model sue a gallery maker? I'm wondering if websites can be held liable by a model in how they are represented? What if I make a gallery promoting a program with a quote seemingly coming directly from that model saying something bad like, "I only posed for these photos to fund my crack habit, and if you think that's bad I've been a prostitute since I was 15." Could the model sue for that fake quote?

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jact Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oakville, Canada Posts: 9,134	The majority of model releases that I have read recently do not cover for humilitation and reputation, so I'd be very wary. __________________ Free agent

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billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	Yea, read the model release very carefully...it always surprises me when I'm at a shoot and I hand the actor a release...they flip to the back page and sign away. The release I use allows me to, among other things, resell the content to whomever I want, market the material any way I want -- even if involves comments that may be degragading in nature -- and even use computer generated graphics that exactly resemble the model in the shoot when and if they are invented in the future... And I've spoken with more than one male actor who has seen solo clips/stills of himself during a shoot with a girl end up in fag rags... fun, huh? __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,038	The model release says it all. In our case, our model release states that we OWN the pictures, can do anything we want them, and can create any persona we wish for the said model. Most of these models don't have the resources to come after you in court. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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phatzane® Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: canada Posts: 1,592	its all about the model release haha but the senator's right, you can sue anyone for being born if you want! doesnt mean your going to win... a judge might just throw out your contract and then your fucked __________________ -PHATZANEXXX.COM-

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swedguy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 7,981	Wouldn't surprise me if she could.

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C_U_Next_Tuesday WW4L Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: over the river and through the woods Posts: 10,581	all depends on what the contract said that she signed. I was way misrepresented and not a damn thing i could do about it legally. Cover your ass in the contract saying that you may repesent these images any way you or the ones who buy them want and you should be fine.

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Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	This also brings up another point. What if a straight guy poses for a content provider, and then those pics end up on a gay site (gee, didn't think that was possible) and they print that he is 100% GAY. Could he then sue the site? Same thing with solo girl photos. What if I attach a quote like, "Click here to see my lesbian lovers." Just where is the line?

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TheSenator Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 13,336	You can sue anybody for anything you want.....It is the American way!!!

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Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	they can't sue cuz any standard release form covers that stuff but i know of several that were very unhappy about how they were portrayed on some websites when they stumbled across them. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!