contributor releases

Why do we need one?

Contributor consent forms (contributor release forms) can formalise the consent process and prove copyright in a contribution. They are short documents that production teams should use particularly where a contribution is significant. They should normally be signed before the contribution is recorded.

Having a conversation with a contributor does not replace the need for a contributor consent form. Without evidence of the BBC’s legal entitlement to use the content, it may be impossible for the

BBC to re-use it or to sell programmes.