Photo & Media Use Policy
Core Consent Language
Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. is a nonprofit community organization that documents its activities for historical record, community storytelling, education, and organizational communication through photography, video, audio, and related media.
By granting permission under a Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. media release or by participating in activities where photography or recording is disclosed, the participant acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:
1. Permission to Capture Media
Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. and its authorized employees, volunteers, contractors, and representatives may photograph, film, audiotape, or otherwise record participants during events, programs, and organizational activities.
2. Use of Media
Images, recordings, or excerpts thereof may be used by Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. for lawful organizational purposes including, but not limited to, organizational communications, educational materials, historical archives, printed materials, websites, newsletters, and official social media accounts.
3. Ownership of Media
All photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and other media captured by Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. or its authorized representatives remain the property of Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. unless otherwise agreed in writing.
4. Editing and Adaptation
Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. may edit, crop, format, or otherwise adapt media for design, clarity, accessibility, or publication purposes, provided such use is not misleading or materially disrespectful to the subject.
5. Compensation
Participation in photography, video, or audio recording does not create any right to payment, royalties, or other compensation.
6. Privacy Commitment
Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. values the privacy and trust of its community. Media collected by Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. will not be sold, licensed, or transferred to outside commercial entities for their independent marketing or advertising use. Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. may publish media through its own official communication channels, including third-party platforms used to distribute Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. content. Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. does not provide its media library to third-party marketing databases or advertising networks.
7. Respectful Use
Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. will make reasonable efforts to use media in a manner that respects the dignity, identity, and context of the individuals depicted and is consistent with the organization’s values and community standards.
8. Duration of Permission
Unless otherwise stated in writing, permission granted under a Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. media release remains in effect for media already captured and may apply to future organizational use of that media.
9. Questions or Concerns
Participants with questions or concerns regarding the use of their image may contact Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. through its official communication channels. Duluth Superior Glbtaqi Pride Inc. will make reasonable efforts to review and address requests concerning future use of media but cannot guarantee removal from materials already printed, published, distributed, or archived.