Webcasting Release Form

[Word File, 23K] | [Acrobat PDF, 6K] All participants to be filmed in a Webcasting event must complete this form. Re-broadcasting of live events is not permitted without the appropriate releases. Webcasts will be archived by the University as part of its historical record. The streamed Webcast will be retained for a minimum of one year on a streaming server, and the master tape stored in the Library's Multimedia Center, in the University Library. Please fax complete release forms to 312-503-0677.

Copyrighted Materials Policy

Copyrights and trademarks can be used in webcasting productions, and their use is protected by the fair use law. Regardless, you must certify that you have the right to present this material. It is your obligation to obtain any permission forms necessary in order to use copyrighted material. In the event of an infringement claim, you will defend and indemnify Northwestern University.

Webcasting Production Policy

• Webcast events must follow all the same rules as film production. All necessary permits will be required for outside filming and filming in public places.

Billing Policy

• Once you confirm your event with a webcasting specialist you will be billed for 50% of the estimated costs, due upon receipt.
• A final invoice will be sent upon completion of the project.

Cancellation Policy

• At times NUIT will need to contract with an external vendor to provide this service. Thus, in the event of cancellation, please contact webcasting@northwestern.edu a minimum of five business days in advance of the scheduled event.
• Events cancelled less than five business days in advance of the event will be responsible for paying the 50% deposit.

Northwestern University Web Policy Statements

All Northwestern University web guidelines and policy statements apply to webcasting productions. Pages with webcast material must contain the two links below.

• World Wide Web Disclaimer
• University Policy Statements