Do I need a model release for every person in my BentBox content?

Yes. A valid model release is required for every identifiable person appearing in any box you upload to BentBox. There are no exceptions, and the same requirement applies to both photos and videos.

How are model release forms managed on BentBox?

Model release forms on BentBox are managed through ProntoID. Each release you create in ProntoID is assigned a unique ID, which you enter during the box publication process so the consent record is permanently linked to your box.

What happens if a creator cannot provide a valid model release?

Any account found to be posting content that we suspect has been taken from the web, or for which a valid model release cannot be produced on request, will be closed immediately, and all pending payouts associated with that account will be voided.

Important Reminder

Model Release Reminder for All BentBox Creators

A critical reminder regarding the content you upload to BentBox: every identifiable person appearing in your photos and videos must be covered by a signed and verifiable model release.

This requirement applies to every single piece of content you upload to BentBox — photos and videos, free and paid, public and private. There are no exceptions.

How model release forms are managed on BentBox

On BentBox, model releases are managed through ProntoID — our dedicated identity and consent platform. Each release you create in ProntoID is assigned a unique ID. When you publish a box, you simply enter that ID into the dedicated field, and BentBox links the release to your box so the consent record is always one click away.

For the full walkthrough — creating your free ProntoID account, generating a release, and referencing the form ID at publication — read the dedicated guide: Model Release Forms on BentBox.

Set up your releases in ProntoID

If you have not done so yet, create your free ProntoID account and start organising every release in one place — ready to be referenced the moment you publish.

Open ProntoID Read the full guide

Strict enforcement policy

Please be aware of our enforcement policy regarding model release forms:

Any account found to be posting content that we suspect has been taken from the web, or for which a valid model release cannot be produced on request, will be closed immediately.
In such cases, all pending payouts associated with the account will be voided.

Why this matters

We understand the importance of your creative work and your earnings. This policy is in place to protect the rights of the individuals who appear in your content and to maintain the legal integrity of BentBox and its community.

It is your sole responsibility to obtain and securely store a signed model release for every identifiable person in your content. You may be asked to produce these releases at any time for verification — ProntoID makes that lookup instant.

If you have any questions about this policy or need clarification, please reach out via our Contact page.

Thank you for helping us keep BentBox safe and legally compliant for everyone.

The BentBox Team