Release of Information for Research

This is designed to collect interpretations and experiences regarding interaction with non-human animal mascots in sports.

By posting or responding to this blog, I, the participant, contribute my interview or folklore item(s) with Johnathan G. Bonner, for use in research in regards to a paper on animal folklore for Utah State University. I understand that the materials that Johnathan G. Bonner acquires are for scholarly and educational purposes and may be duplicated by/for him or affiliates (USU students & faculty, researchers, community members). I understand that Johnathan G. Bonner plans to retain the released item(s) as part of his permanent collection and that the materials may be used for exhibition, publication, promotion, and presentation on the World Wide Web (internet) or successor technology.

I grant to Johnathan G. Bonner ownership of the physical property of my participation (cassette tape(s), CD, transcript, .wav file, MP3 format, photograph(s), video, etc.) delivered to him and the right to use the property that is the product of my participation (or example, my interview, folklore items, performance, photographs, and written materials) as stated above. By giving permission, I understand that I do not give up any copyright or performance rights that I hold.

I also grant to Johnathan G. Bonner my consent for the use of my name, any photograph(s) or video, performances, sound effects, and voice reproduction provided by me or taken of me in the course of my participation in the interview or folklore item collection to be used, published, and copied by Johnathan G. Bonner and his affiliates, unless noted, without further approval on my part.

I release Johnathan G. Bonner, and his affiliates, from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of such recordings, documents, and artifacts, including but not limited to, any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy, or right of privacy.