Big Brother 14 Legal Contract

Big Brother 14 Casting Update

Big Brother 2012 Casting is in full swing from what we’ve heard the turn out has been solid at the auditions. There is still a couple weeks worth of auditions remaining so if you are on the fence just take the plunge the show needs a good cast.

If the Casting calls isn’t in the cards then the online application is the route to take. Remember to give the Eligibility requirements a look and Check out Dan Gheesling’s Book ” in-depth Step By Step Guide to Getting on Reality TV” it’s help you a lot.

Big Brother 14 Legal Contract

Attached below is the Legal contract you must sign if you are one of the lucky Big Brother 14 Cast members. It’s a long document 36 pages in all, if you take the time to read it in full you will realize that CBS Production has pretty much complete control. It’s their show so this is understandable.

Here are some tidbits I took out of the contract

Nudes and Nip Slips

record me and my actions and record my voice and other sound effects in connection with the production of the Series on an up-to-a-24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week basis (including, without limitation, whether I am clothed, partially clothed or naked, whether I am aware or unaware of such videotaping, filming or recording and whether I am awake or asleep,

Can’t run a website while on the show
What about RTVzone and Dick last year…

I shall not be allowed to maintain a personal website, nor shall I permit anyone or any entity to create andlor maintain a website on my behalf (regardless of Whether its contents do or do not relate to my experiences in connection with the Series) that is accessible to the public, and that until such time any existing website that I may currently have, or that is maintained on my behalf’, shall be taken off-line and replaced with the following holder: “Site Under Construction.”

Production can change the rules at any time
I’m surprised this isn’t abused more by CBS

I understand that my failure or refusal to comply with the Series Rules (as they may be changed, modified or amended by Producer in its sole discretion from time to time with or without prior notice to me) in any respect or to any degree may result in (subject to Producer’s sole discretion) my immediate elimination from the Series and the forfeiture of any and all prizes, stipends or other monies even if already rewarded, granted, earned or received by me.

Beware of Spoiler sites
I’m pretty sure Jordan never read this section before Big Brother 11..

All such recordings may become a part of the Series and may also be exploited by any and all means and media, including, without limitation, through the Internet andfor any mobile or wireless device, as set forth more fully in paragraph 1 above (whether or not such recordings are included in the Series as initially broadcast on television).

Can’t Have sex or financial arrangements with the Staff of the show
I remember last year Daniele was always talking about knowing members of the production staff.

I hereby agree that I will not enter into any personal andfor social relationships with any of Producer’s and/or NetWork’s employees, or those of any of their broadcast affiliates, or any individual closely acquainted with the production of the Series, while I am involved in the application process for or participating in the Series. I understand that such prohibited relationships include dating and having intimate andfor sexual relationships.

Can’t beat up other houseguests
Physical violence is a no brainer but the line about intimidation and threats of physical harm has been crossed before.. many times.

I shall not intimidate with threats of physical violence or bodily harm, or infringe upon or violate the rights of, any other person or entity (including, Without limitation, any other participant). I shall not cause physical injury or physical harm to any other participant and will abide by all participant rules of conduct

Chima’s undoing

I agree not to damage the House or any other location used in connection with the
Series, Whether exterior or Interior

No Drugs No Weapons No fun
The Location means anything provided by production or has connection to the series

I will not bring, and will not permit my associates, friends, family or acquaintances to bring, any illegal drugs, weapons or other illicit items to the Location and I will not engage in, and will not permit any of the foregoing individuals to engage in, any weapons use, illegal drug use, or any other illegal activities at the Location

CBS Big Brother Production can portray you any way they want

I irrevocably grant and release to Producers, in perpetuity and throughout the universe, the exclusive right, if I am selected as a participant in the Series, to depict, portray and represent me and my life and all episodes, exploits, events, incidents, situations and experiences contained in or associated or related to my life which occur, will occur or have occurred and any time

There is pages and pages of release information and legalese.. If you are serious about getting on the show read it and understand what you are getting into.