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You understand the circulation of the materials could be worldwide and that you will not be entitled to royalties or any other compensation for publication of your story or use of your likeness.

You also understand that this authorization may not protect or prevent further disclosures of your health information by the American Academy of Dermatology or its members, staff, volunteers, or other agents.

You also waive any claim, cause of actions, damages, or loss (including attorney's fees) that you may have against the Academy or its officers, employees, agents, and affiliates relating to its use of your story or photograph to promote its fundraising or public awareness efforts.

Although the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") privacy and security rules do not apply to the Academy, the Academy takes steps to protect the privacy of my information as set forth in the Academy's privacy policies Legal notice.

You may revoke this authorization at any time with a written request submitted to the Academy at spotskincancer@aad.org, but such a revocation will have no effect on actions taken in reliance on this authorization prior to that time

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