INVESTIGATIVE PERMISSION AND EVIDENCE RELEASE FORM

Hi Folks, Allen Tiller from Eidolon Paranormal here, I thought I would make available to those who need it, an example of an evidence release form that is similar to the one my teams use. Please feel free to download or copy and paste it, insert your details and use it for your team (or make changes as necessary).

INVESTIGATIVE PERMISSION AND EVIDENCE RELEASE FORM <EXAMPLE>

<TEAM NAME>

INVESTIGATIVE PERMISSION AND EVIDENCE RELEASE FORM
PERMISSION TO INVESTIGATE:
I, _________________________________, hereby allow <INSERT TEAM NAME>to investigate and research alleged Paranormal Activity at the following site location: __________________________________________________ , on this date of __________________ . I understand that I, _________________________________, am not responsible for any unforeseen physical injury or accident occurring during the course of an investigation.

EVIDENCE RELEASE:

<INSERT TEAM NAME> understands and respects the confidentiality of this arrangement and will not post, advertise or share our findings without your explicit permission. The form below itemises the scope of evidence and your subsequent permission for release. This encompasses all photo, video, audio and supplemental documentation pertaining to a particular investigation. In addition to permitting the release of said evidence, we also need your authorisation to share these findings. If you do not want us to publicise our results, we will most definitely respect your decision.

Select all that apply below:

o I release all photographic evidence collected on the premises.
o I release all auditory evidence collected on the premises.
o I release all video evidence collected on the premises.
o I release all documentation pertaining to this investigation.
o I release all information/evidence collected to be publicised (including websites).
o I release all the names of clients or witnesses involved.
o I release all names of clients or witnesses involved to be publicised (including websites).

I have read this agreement, understand it, and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made.

I am of legal age (18 years or older) and fully competent and I execute this release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.
CLIENT’S NAME: __________________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE:
WITNESS'S NAME: _________________________ SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE:

TERMS OF SERVICE (T.O.S.) / DISCLAIMER FORM

G'day folks Allen Tiller here, founder of Eidolon Paranormal. I thought I would make available to ghost hunting teams an example of a Terms of Service/Disclaimer form similar to one I have used with my team in regard to investigating historic public locations.

Feel free to copy and paste it as a template, insert your own team's details and use it in your own investigations!

TERMS OF SERVICE (T.O.S.) / DISCLAIMER FORM <EXAMPLE>

<INSERT TEAM NAME>

TERMS OF SERVICE (T.O.S.) / DISCLAIMER FORM

I, _________________________________, understand that <INSERT TEAM NAME> is a non-profit paranormal investigation group located in <INSERT STATE>. <INSERT TEAM NAME> independent research of alleged paranormal activity does not require payment or donations.

I understand that <INSERT TEAM NAME> utilise scientific methodologies to determine the validity of alleged Paranormal Activity. <INSERT TEAM NAME> do not employ ritualistic techniques such as medium-ship or exorcisms to “remove spirits”. Furthermore, I understand that <INSERT TEAM NAME> is not responsible for the removal, treatment or cessation of the alleged paranormal phenomena or activity.

I understand that all members of <INSERT TEAM NAME> are proficient and capable individuals that will handle each experience with the utmost professionalism. I also understand <INSERT TEAM NAME> right to immediately terminate or suspend an investigation at any time during the course of their engagement if they deem ay risk or injury to themselves or others at an investigation location.
I understand that at the end of an investigation, all experiences, evidence and documentation are presented to me, the client, and I will be given the opportunity to re-evaluate my opinion in regard to public evidence release. 

I understand <INSERT TEAM NAME> investigative methods and professional conduct towards evidence collection, documentation, review and presentation. If any follow-up investigation is required or warranted, <INSERT TEAM NAME> team members will make themselves available in the future

As my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made by myself.
I am of legal age (18 years or older) and fully competent and I execute this release for full, adequate, and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.

CLIENT’S NAME: ___________________ SIGNATURE: _________________ DATE:
WITNESS'S NAME: _________________ SIGNATURE: __________________ DATE:

INVESTIGATORS PRESENT:
SIGNATURE: ___________________________ ROLE: _______________ DATE: _______
SIGNATURE: ___________________________ ROLE: _______________ DATE: _______
SIGNATURE: ___________________________ ROLE: _______________ DATE: _______
SIGNATURE: ___________________________ ROLE: _______________ DATE: _______